One of the three royal cities of India, Jaipur is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan which keeps alive the royal legacy of the Rajputs royalty. Every house of the Jaipur is made of pink sandstones and so Jaipur is known as the pink city of India. The Rajput forts and palaces are the major attractions for the tourists on a Jaipur tour yet this city is the hub of the diverse cultural life of Rajasthan. In the nook and corner of the city one will see the vibrant lifestyle and the jovial spirit of the local people.
Jaipur Excursion tour takes the tourists to Samode village, Kunchaman village and one can also tour the major cities of Rajasthan—Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar, Ajmer, etc. The history of Jaipur is related with saga of the Rajput Prince and princess and the Mughals. Akbar the Mughal Emperor married a Hindu lady, Jodha Bai and maintained friendly relationships with the Rajput kings.
King Sawai Jai Singh II, a ruler of Kachawas Rajputs shifted his capital from Amer to Jaipur in 1727. The city of Jaipur is named after Maharaja Jai Singh II. Emperor Muhi ud-din Muhammad Aurangzeb accorded the title Sawai to the maharajas of Jaipur. The flamboyancy and bravery of Jaipur kings are known worldwide; mostly it has become more popular after the publication of the autobiography of Maharani Gayatri Devi.
The planning of the city was designed by an architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya. A protective wall surrounds the city with seven gates. Jaipur is now one of the most planned cities in India and gives a romantic and royal view at first sight.
Travelers from all over the world visit Jaipur city as it houses the forts and palaces. Rajasthani culture can be felt truly while visiting this city of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also an exotic destination for cuisine, shopping and polo fun. Touring Jaipur one can also visit the nearby idyllic villages of Rajasthan to explore the colorful village life.
Area: Jaipur City
(Municipal limits 64.75 sq.km. Pink City 9.8 sq. km.)
Altitude: 431 meters
Climate: Max. Min.
Summer: 45.0° C 25.8° C
Winter: 22.0° C 8.3° C
Best Season: September-March
Clothing:
Summer: light tropical
Winter: Light woolen
Languages: English, Hindi, Rajasthani.
Climate
The summer is hot and humid in Jaipur. The maximum summer temperature soars to 45 degree C. Winter is chilly and the nights are too much cold. Temperature slows down to 5ºC, mostly during the nights.
By Air
Jaipur is reachable from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Calcutta and Varanasi by domestic flights.
By Bus
Jaipur is well linked to all the cities of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
By Train
Major cities of India have train service to Jaipur in Golden Triangle Tour.
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