High Season : Oct - Mar
8 - 30℃
Low Season : Apr - Sep
40 - 25℃
Nearest Airport -JAI
Sanganer Airport
Nearest Train Stations -JP
Jaipur Railway station

History

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and was founded on November 18, 1727, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II ruled over Jaipur. Before Jaipur, his capital was Amber, which was 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. As the population increased, the king felt it necessary to move the capital. The city's building began in 1727, and it took around four years to complete the principal palaces and roadways. In designing the city, the principles of Vastu Shastra were largely followed. The city of Jaipur is divided into nine blocks, two of which are palaces and national buildings. The remaining seven blocks are assigned to common people to live. From a security point of view, huge walls and seven fortified city gates were built around the city. The architecture of this city is considered to be the best in the Indian subcontinent at that time. In 1878, the Prince of Wales visited the city of Jaipur. To welcome the prince, the entire city was painted pink. Since that time, the moniker "Pink City" has been coined. 

Facts & Culture

The city of Jaipur is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan and is famous for its impressive forts and magnificent palaces. This imperial city has magnificent buildings and is the first planned city in India. The buildings here are made of pink sandstone, hence the name Pink City. It has fascinating views all over the city, attracting tourists from all over the world. The magnificent monuments of Jaipur are worth a visit. The massive fortresses during the Mughal and Rajput reigns, the Hawa Mahal, the Amber Fort, the City Palace, and the Yogyakarta Taj aptly describe the culture of the city. Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest of the five similar monuments and is basically an observatory, which is indeed an architectural marvel. Famous dances in Jaipur include Ghoomar, Chari, and dancers can dance in a pot that lights diya on their heads. Traditional musical instruments such as Sarangi, Ektaara, and Jalal are also played while singing folk songs. Jaipur food or local delicacies also reveal the culture of the city. Jaipur's absolutely delicious mango, papaya, khichdi, buttermilk, and Sohan halwa are unparalleled. Jaipur is also famous for its handicrafts, and its market is full of handicrafts. The carved silver jewelry, Kundan and Minakari jewelry, carved ivory sculptures, wood, and leather products are all well-made and will surely attract your attention.

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