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.
Climatic Conditions:-
Summers are quiet warm with temperature rising up to 45 'C and proper
care should be taken of water intake to stay fit during these conditions.
In winters days are usually fine but during the night time temperature
might drop to about 3 'C. Best time to visit Jaipur is during the months
of October to March.
Places to see in Jaipur: -
1 )HAWA MAHAL :-
--> Built in 1799, the Hawa Mahal (the palace
of Winds) is one of the Jaipur's major Landmarks, although it is actually
little more than a facade
2 ) CITY PALACE : -
--> In the heart of the old city, the City
Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens
and buildings.
3 ) Amber Fort : -
--> The old capital of the Kachhwahas stands
atop a range of craggy hills. The fort is remarkable as much for the
majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements
and beautiful palaces. It is a fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
4 ) Jantar Mantar: -
--> Built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to study the movement
of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provide
accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.
5 ) Jal Mahal: -
--> This small palace is set in the middle
of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress.
6 ) Jaigarh Fort: -
--> Standing on a hilltop, overlooking the
palaces and city of Amer. The world’s biggest cannon on wheels-
the Jai Ban is positioned here, built during reign of Maharaja Sawai
Jaisingh. It has a twenty feet long barrel and pumped in the cannon
for a single shot.
ACCESSIBILITY : -
Air: -The Jaipur Airport is called Sanganer
Airport . There are domestic flight connections to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai,
Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur. There is a single international flight
to Dubai.
Rail : -Jaipur is connected by rail with
Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur, Bombay
and Sawai Madhopur.
Road : - Good motorable roads connect Jaipur
with Delhi 258 km, Agra 236 km, Bikaner 321 km, Udaipur 405 km, Ajmer
131 km, Jodhpur 316 km, Bharatpur 176 km, Jaisalmer 638 km and Bombay
1202 km
