Introduction: Jaipur is
popularly known as the Pink City. It is also the capital of the state of
Rajasthan. It is one of the most visited tourist places of India being one
of the consituent destinations of the famous tourist itinerary, The Golden
Triangle of India. It is as popular as Delhi and Agra to foreign visitors.
The old city of Jaipur is partially encircled with seven gates - the major
gates are Chandpol, Sanganeri, and Ajmeri. The 'pink city' label, applies
specifically, to the old walled quarter of the Rajasthani capital, while in
the northeast of the town, glorious palaces and temples, in an assortment of
styles, spanning centuries, are scattered throughout the, predominantly,
urban area. The Capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and
culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificient forts and palaces,
blushed pink, where once lived the Maharajas. The bustling bazaars of
Jaipur, Famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a
timeless quality and are surely a treasure trove for the shoppers. This
fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to epoch of royalty and
tradition
History: The city owes its name, its foundations
and its careful planning, to the great warrior - astronomer Maharaja Jai
Singh II. His predecessors, had enjoyed good relations with the Mughals, and
Jai Singh was careful to cultivate this alliance. In 1727, with Mughal power
on the wane, Jai Singh decided to move down from his capital hillside
fortress at Amber, to a new site on the plains. A Bengali architect
Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city, using the principles of town
planning, as laid down in the Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on
architecture. He built the City Palace, and the largest stone observatory in
the world, employing the same principles.
When to Visit:
The best time to visit Jaipur is between October and March.
Getting
to Jaipur: Jaipur is 262 kms from Delhi and is well connected by road,
rail and air. A big fleet of deluxe and air conditioned buses is operated by
the Rajasthan Roadways between Delhi and Jaipur.
General
Information: Area : Jaipur City (Municipal
limits 64.75 sq. km. ,Pink City 9.8 sq. km.)
Altitude 431
metres
Climate Summer : 45.0 degree C(Max.) 25.8 degree C(Min)
Winter : 22.0 degree C(Max.) 8.3 degree C(Min)
Best Season
Spetember- March
Clothing Summer light tropical, Winter: light
woollen
Languages English, Hindi, Rajasthani.
Around
Jaipur-|- Places
to See Desert Safari-|-
Fairs & Festivals
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on Wheels-|-Places
of Interest
