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• Overview
• How & when to go?
• What to see?
• Excursions
• Entertainment
• Where to eat?
• What to shop for?
• Events/Festivals
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Overview of Jaipur |
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Jaipur is the city of princes and princesses, of tales of valor and courage, of romance and chivalry.
Majestic forts, luxurious palaces, lively temples, colorful bazaars, top-notch
Excursions... and more importantly, the city's fascinating and
vibrant lanes/bylanes, have given the city a unique and unmatched character that immediately endears itself to every visitor.
Jaipur still retains its old world charm - showing an amazing mix of modernity and traditions. A city always surging forward with its roots in the past. A bustling metropolis today, this city of great heritage is the perfect example of the very essence of India!
The Pink City, as Jaipur is popularly known, was NOT always pink. Its main thoroughfares and buildings were painted earthy pink in honor of the visiting Prince of Wales in 1876. However, this amazingly symmetrical and thoroughly proportioned city came into existence as early as 1727. It was then, perhaps, the only city in India which was conceptualized and conceived on such a grand scale.
Through the great vision and scholarly skills of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and extensive works by his Chief Architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharji, Jaipur rose to fame as the most beautiful and the best planned place to live in. Liberal, protective and secular policies of the rulers attracted a wide range of artisans, artists and businessmen, which till today makes this city a great arts, crafts, trade and cultural center. Architecturally, the city proved to be a milestone, and other great kings like Sawai Ram Singh and Sawai Mansingh II added many more public buildings and institutions to this existing masterpiece.
Discover Jaipur in the following sections:
- How & when to go?
Air, Rail and Road connections, Local commuting, Best time to go, Weather Report.
- What to see?
Touristy and off-beat places, which make Jaipur an absolute must on the itinerary of every tourist to India.
- Excursions
Samode, Sanganer, Bagru, Sambhar, Ramgarh, Abhaneri, Bairath and Tonk.
- Entertainment
& Leisure
The city's Happening Hot Spots, Theatres, Art centers, Ethnic village resorts, Amusement parks, Golf/Polo clubs.
- Where to eat?
Popular restaurants and the cuisine served.
- What to shop for?
Don't forget your credit card back home! Jaipur has a mind-boggling range of indigenous Arts & Crafts.
- Events, Fairs & Festivals
Information on the numerous festivals which enliven the entire city.
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