Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the
stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and with
beautiful constructed palaces, havelis in the city are important
attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone
used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered
leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic
wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the
heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and
architecture.
There is a feast in store for tourists. Attractive
monuments where one can breathe the fragrance of history. Comfortable
and luxurious hotels, once the proud of kings, parks, gardens, and
excursions of nearby places of interest, make Jaipur a tourist's
paradise.
The colourful and intricately carved monuments are
adequately matched by the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and
celebration of the people. Even today, one can find weather beaten
faces with huge coloufrul trurbans, fierce moustaches and lips that
spontaneouslya crease into a heart warming smile.
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