 Popularly known as the Pink City, Jaipur, that capital of Rajasthan is a place of wild contrasts, bombarding the senses at every turn. It is a place where cycle rickshaws move along with posh automobiles, where palatial hotels share ground with grimy slums, and life move on. The city was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha family, king Sawai Jai Singh. The pink color was used at the time of constructing the place to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities. The whole town was however repainted in 1876, during the visit of the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII.
Situated at a distance of 260 kms from Delhi and 240 kms from Agra, Jaipur forms a strategic link the triangle tourist tour of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur. The royal city of India, Jaipur is famed for its rich cultural heritage, glimpses of which can still be witnessed in and around the place, drawing tourists from all over the world. The Hawa Mahal, which in earlier times was meant to be a window for Royal Ladies to take a peek at the daily life and processions in the town, is now a major tourist attraction of the place. If you haven't yet seen the grandeur of this monument, then join us on Tours to Jaipur in Fascinating Vacations in India.
The City Palace complex in the heart of Jaipur occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Today the Palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and a major tourist attraction of the place. Next to the City Palace entrance is the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in 1728. The Jaipur observatory is the largest and the best preserved of the five built by Jai Singh, and id worth a visit by anyone touring the place. Visit all these places on Tours to Jaipur in fascinating vacations in Rajasthan, India.
For shopping mongers, the destinations in Jaipur are Rajasthali (Govt. handicrafts shop), Jauhari Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and Chaupar Stalls that sell everything from wollen rugs to exquisite pieces of jewellery.
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