Jaipur Travel
Area : 64.75 sq. kms
Main Languages : Hindi, English and Rajasthani
Population : 23,24,319
Location
: Jaipur is the capital of the western Indian state of Rajasthan.
Flanked by the Aravalli hills, the old city is located in the north-east of
Jaipur, while the new parts spread across the south and west parts. Jaipur
is around 262 kms from national capital Delhi, 232 kms from Agra and 350 kms
Gwalior.
Climate : The climate of Jaipur is of extreme type, with hot and humid summers and chilly winters. During summers (April to July), the maximum temperature reaches around 45ºC. Winters have sunny and pleasant days and cold nights, temperature can fall to 5ºC. Rainy season starts in the third week of July, but the city does not experience much rain.
Best Time to Travel Jaipur : Best time to travel Jaipur is during the winter season between November and February.
Main Languages : Hindi, English and Rajasthani
Population : 23,24,319
Location
: Jaipur is the capital of the western Indian state of Rajasthan.
Flanked by the Aravalli hills, the old city is located in the north-east of
Jaipur, while the new parts spread across the south and west parts. Jaipur
is around 262 kms from national capital Delhi, 232 kms from Agra and 350 kms
Gwalior.Climate : The climate of Jaipur is of extreme type, with hot and humid summers and chilly winters. During summers (April to July), the maximum temperature reaches around 45ºC. Winters have sunny and pleasant days and cold nights, temperature can fall to 5ºC. Rainy season starts in the third week of July, but the city does not experience much rain.
Best Time to Travel Jaipur : Best time to travel Jaipur is during the winter season between November and February.
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Jaipur - A Fantasy In Pink
Jaipur, the picturesque city of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 A.D, Jaipur owes its name from the emperor. Sawai Jai Singh was a great warrior and astronomer and he had good relations with Mughals. In 1727, the king moved down from the rugged hills of Amber and laid out the city in the Shilpa-Shashtra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The ancient walled 'pink city' still has fairytale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Inspite of a bustling capital city, Jaipur still retains its old character and history. Today, Jaipur is known as the city of history and culture, forts and palaces, golden sands and a harmony which is quite remarkable. Besides the exquisite temples, marvellous gardens and colourful bazaar selling trinkets and handlooms provide a timeless appeal to Jaipur.
Jaipur Travel Attractions
City
Palace : Situated in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace
sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the old city. A delightful blend of
Mughal and Rajasthani architecture the palace occupies a large area divided
into courtyards, gardens and buildings. The City Palace houses the Chanrda
Mahal, Hall of Public Audiences, Hall of Private Audiences, Shri Govind Dev
Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Hawa Mahal : Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Winds" is a landmark in Jaipur. The palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 for the palace women to watch the processions in the streets. A fine example of the Rajputana architecture, this five-storey pink sandstone structure is encrusted with fine trellis work and has 953 niches and windows.
Jantar Mantar : Across the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, which was built in 1728 by Sawai Jai Singh II. The king has a passion for astronomy and he built five observatories in different parts of the country. Of the five observatories the king built, this is the largest and the best preserved.
Nahargarh Fort : The picturesque fort overlooking the Jaipur city, was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II in 1734. Situated along the ridge-top road, the Nahargarh Fort provides magnificent views of the Man Sagar lake and the Jaipur city. In the middle of the Man Sagar Lake is a palatial duck blind, which was used by the royal family for shooting.
Excursions
Amber
Fort : The classic romantic palace is situated at a distance of 11 kms
from Jaipur. Raja Man Singh I commenced the construction of the fort in 1592
and it was completed by his descendant Sawai Jai Singh I. The rugged
fortress made of red stone and white marble, is a beautiful blend of Mughal
and Hindu styles. The fort walls are adorned with paintings of war and
hunting scenes. The adjacent Maota Lake offers breathtaking reflections of
the fort.
Jaigarh Fort : Located around 15 kms from the city, the magnificent fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements. Named after Jai Singh II, the fort was constructed to bolster up the defense of Amer. Jaivana, the world's largest cannon is the major attraction here, other attractions are inside walkways, temples courtyards and gardens.
How To Reach Jaipur
By Air : Sanganer Airport is located around 15 kms away from the Jaipur city centre. The airport is connected by domestic flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
By Rail : Jaipur railway station is connected to most of the important cities and towns of India. A numebr of trains connects Jaipur to Delhi and other cities of India.
By Road : A good network of roads connects Jaipur to towns and cities of Rajasthan and other parts of the country. Buses of state transport and private operators ply to Jaipur from Jodhpur, Udaipur and other towns of Rajasthan. Regular buses are also available from Delhi and Agra.
Jaipur, the picturesque city of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 A.D, Jaipur owes its name from the emperor. Sawai Jai Singh was a great warrior and astronomer and he had good relations with Mughals. In 1727, the king moved down from the rugged hills of Amber and laid out the city in the Shilpa-Shashtra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The ancient walled 'pink city' still has fairytale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Inspite of a bustling capital city, Jaipur still retains its old character and history. Today, Jaipur is known as the city of history and culture, forts and palaces, golden sands and a harmony which is quite remarkable. Besides the exquisite temples, marvellous gardens and colourful bazaar selling trinkets and handlooms provide a timeless appeal to Jaipur.
Jaipur Travel Attractions
City
Palace : Situated in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace
sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the old city. A delightful blend of
Mughal and Rajasthani architecture the palace occupies a large area divided
into courtyards, gardens and buildings. The City Palace houses the Chanrda
Mahal, Hall of Public Audiences, Hall of Private Audiences, Shri Govind Dev
Temple and the City Palace Museum.Hawa Mahal : Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Winds" is a landmark in Jaipur. The palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 for the palace women to watch the processions in the streets. A fine example of the Rajputana architecture, this five-storey pink sandstone structure is encrusted with fine trellis work and has 953 niches and windows.
Jantar Mantar : Across the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, which was built in 1728 by Sawai Jai Singh II. The king has a passion for astronomy and he built five observatories in different parts of the country. Of the five observatories the king built, this is the largest and the best preserved.
Nahargarh Fort : The picturesque fort overlooking the Jaipur city, was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II in 1734. Situated along the ridge-top road, the Nahargarh Fort provides magnificent views of the Man Sagar lake and the Jaipur city. In the middle of the Man Sagar Lake is a palatial duck blind, which was used by the royal family for shooting.
Excursions
Amber
Fort : The classic romantic palace is situated at a distance of 11 kms
from Jaipur. Raja Man Singh I commenced the construction of the fort in 1592
and it was completed by his descendant Sawai Jai Singh I. The rugged
fortress made of red stone and white marble, is a beautiful blend of Mughal
and Hindu styles. The fort walls are adorned with paintings of war and
hunting scenes. The adjacent Maota Lake offers breathtaking reflections of
the fort.Jaigarh Fort : Located around 15 kms from the city, the magnificent fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements. Named after Jai Singh II, the fort was constructed to bolster up the defense of Amer. Jaivana, the world's largest cannon is the major attraction here, other attractions are inside walkways, temples courtyards and gardens.
How To Reach Jaipur
By Air : Sanganer Airport is located around 15 kms away from the Jaipur city centre. The airport is connected by domestic flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
By Rail : Jaipur railway station is connected to most of the important cities and towns of India. A numebr of trains connects Jaipur to Delhi and other cities of India.
By Road : A good network of roads connects Jaipur to towns and cities of Rajasthan and other parts of the country. Buses of state transport and private operators ply to Jaipur from Jodhpur, Udaipur and other towns of Rajasthan. Regular buses are also available from Delhi and Agra.
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