Jaipur Information

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Travel to Jaipur to experience the royal legacy of Rajasthan. As a tourist you will get observe many tourist destination worth exploring. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan surrounded by an ancient 20ft high wall and eight gates is also known as 'Pink City'. Beautifully laid Jaipur city shocases the houses made of pink sandstones and is located 261 kms away from Delhi. Jaipur is also the main tourist and transport hub of Rajasthan tourist circuit. You can easily venture out to places like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar, and many more such tourist destinations of Rajasthan from Jaipur. Plan your tour to Jaipur and understand the culture of Rajasthan.

The Legacy of the Jaipur Past
The city of Jaipur was amongst the first planned cities in India. The astronomer-King Sawai Jai Singh II, one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan established his new capital in Jaipur in 1727, when he decided to shift his seat of power from Amer, 11 km northeast of the new city. Designed by a young Bengali architect, Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, the city was a marvel of town planning with separate sectors being earmarked for craftsmen and merchants. A formidable protective wall with seven gates girdled the entire city. The city was planned to conform to a geometric grid representing the nine divisions of the universe.

The history and times of Jaipur are deeply entwined with the stories of royal princes and princesses, with grand Mughals and later with visiting dignitaries from the British Royal family or 20th century royalty like the US Presidential families.

Climate of Jaipur
Climate of Jaipur is extreme with hot and humid summers and chilly winters. Maximum temperature during the summers (from April to July) reaches a high of around 45ºC. On the other hand winters have sunny and pleasant days and bitterly cold nights. Temperature can touch a low of around 5ºC, mostly during the nights.

Reaching Jaipur

Jaipur By Air
Jaipur is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Calcutta and Varanasi by domestic flights.
Jaipur By Bus
Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.
Jaipur By Train
The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country. The train services to Jaipur are slower, because of the metre gauge line.

Accommodations in Jaipur

Heritage hotels in Jaipur
» Ram garh Lodge
» Royal Castle Kanota
» Narayan Niwas Palace
» Raj Mahal Palace
» Samode Haveli
» Hotel Alsisar Haveli
» Hotel Samode Palace
» Bissau Palace

5 Star Deluxe Hotels in Jaipur
» Hotel Raj Vilas
» RamBagh Palace Hotel
» Jai Mahal Palace
» Sheraton Welcome Hotel Rajputana Palace
» Hotel Le Meridien
Budget Hotels in Jaipur
» Hotel K.K. Royal Days
» The Gold Palace & Resorts
» Hotel Park Plaza
» Hotel Arya Niwas
» Hotel Gangaur
» Hotel Teej
» Hotel Swagatam
» Hotel Jaipur Inn

The Myriad Attractions of Jaipur
The City Palace
In the heart of the old city is the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani And Mughal styles , The Carved arches are supported by grey -white marble columns ornate with floral motifs in gold and colored stones . Two carved elephants in marble guard the entrance . The retainers whose families have served generations of rulers serve as guides . the Palaces houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with chased handles , some of them inlaid with enamel and embellished with jewels and encased in magnificent scabbards .

The palace also has a n art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings , carpets , royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic , Persian , Latin and Sanskrit , acquired by Sawai Jai Singh – II to study astronomy in detail .

Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh or the Tiger fort is the first of the three forts built by the kings of Jaipur. Built mainly in 1734 by Jai Singh II, it lies 6 km north west of city Palace and provides some stunning views of Jaipur down below to the Man Sagar Lake. The imposing fort harbors many legends and three kings have added their stamp at different times to the structures within the fort. In the midst of this lake, is a palatial duck blind, which was used for shooting parties by the erstwhile royal family. A royal retreat for the Maharanis, it was also used as a personal treasury for many years.

Amber Fort
The Amber Fort in Rajasthan contructed in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Perched high on a barren ridge, it commands extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond. The building was finally completed in the early18th century when the threat of Mughal domination was receding. Amber was once, the capital of the Mina tribes, believed to be the original inhabitants of this region. Located up on the hills that surround Jaipur, the fort, sprawled along the Maotha Lake, boasts of a massive complex gateways, courts, stairways and pillared pavilions, and palaces that recall the glory and wealth, of Amber's association with the Mughals. This complex was built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh, over a period of about two centuries.

Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is the most famous and elaborate observatory of its time. It was constructed in the year 1724 A.D. by Sawai Jai Singh II, even before the city of Jaipur was built, and has been described as the most surrealistic and logical landscape instone. It was built to measure the local time, the sun's declination, altitude, the declination of stars, planets and to determine eclipses .

Across the road from the palaces is the famous Jantar Mantar one of the five observatories in India Built by Sawai Jai Singh, this is one of the largest and the best preserved. A passionate hobby of the king in the field of Astronomy, numerology, insighted him to execute this observatory and with the help of skilled labourers, they managed to create a collection of complex astronomical instruments chiselled out of stone and most of which continues to provide accurate information to this day.

Excusions from Jaipur
Gaitor
Located 15 kms from Jaipur, it is here that the Chhatris of Jaipur's rulers stand amidst reverential silence.The cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, is the finest.

Sanganer
Sanganer, 16km south of Jaipur, is the busiest centre for handmade textiles in the region, and the best place to watch traditional block printers in action. There are a couple of large factories here, but most of the printing is done in family homes as a cottage industry. This is also a great place to shop for traditional textiles; prices are much lower than in Jaipur.

Sanganeri craftsmen and women also decorate pottery in Rajasthan's distinctive style; graceful floral designs in white or deep sea-green are painted over a traditional inky-blue glaze. Within the town itself, there are ruined palaces and a handful of elegant Jain temples , most notably the Shri Digamber temple near the Tirpolia Gate. Minibuses and tempos (Rs6) leave for Sanganer from Chand Pole, or you can take city bus #113 from Ajmeri Gate.

Galta
twenty Kilometers from Jaipur, Galta is a famous for natural Springs.The natural springs here are said to have curative properties.There are also several temples in the area, major one amongst them is the temple of the Sun God. Galta is particularly lovely after the rains when the surrounding landscape is clothed in a carpet of green. Enroute to Galta from Jaipur, is Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh , a enchanting palace with a fine garden; a temple dedicated to Vishnu and one dedicated to Hanuman.

Bagru
Twenty eight Kilometers from Jaipur, Bagru is a famous town for block printing.

Samode
Samode is an perfect desert tourist destination. During the day, a camel ride through the Samode village and the surrounding countryside is a good idea. Riding this gentle animal with its rocking gait is the best way to relax on a sunny morning. A real visit to Samode cannot be considered complete without a musical evening of folk dances and songs. Rajasthani bards and musicians with their colorful dresses and unusual musical instruments provide one of the best evenings one can have in India.

Festivals of Jaipur
The Gangaur Festival
Held in honour of Goddess Parvati, this festival is held a few days after Holi, and is celebrated in Jaipur on a grand scale.The Gangaur Festival is the most important local festival of Rajasthan and is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva.Gan is a synonym for Shiva and Gaur, which stands for Gauri or Parvati who symbolises 'saubhagya' (marital bliss). Gauri is the embodiment of perfection and conjugal love, which is why the unmarried women worship her for being blessed with good husbands, while married women do so for the welfare, health and long life of their spouses and a happy married and long life of their life.

The Elephants Festival
Also held at the time of Holi in the month of Mar-Aprail. Elephants are taken in procession at this time.

The Teej Festival
A major event in Jaipur during the month of July/Aug. This festival is celebrated for Parvati the beginning of the monsoon.