Travel to Jaipur

Travel to Jaipur : -Known to the world as the Pink City, Jaipur is famous for the rose-colored sandstone architecture that gives the city its sobriquet mentioned at the beginning of the sentence. This vibrant state capital of Rajasthan is the ideal base for touring the royal state. Located 300km southwest of Delhi, the city has the distinction of being the third jewel of India's "Golden Triangle". Its main claim to fame is that it is India's first 'planned' city built by the famous 18th century astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh II. On your travel to Jaipur you can visit the extravagant forts and palaces that still form a part of the 'Royal City'.

Adding to the ambience to the colors of the city architecture is the dazzling glory of colored turbans of men as well as the bangles, armlets, anklet, earrings, rings and full Ghaghra (skirt) worn by the women.Travel to Jaipur would let you experience all this and much more.

Surrounded by hill top forts such as Amber Fort, Jaigarh and Nahargarh, Jaipur is a dream tourist destination. The City Palace complex with its intricate courtyards, palaces, gardens and sumptuous decorations becomes a must-visit on your Jaipur Travel. It is worth exploring the 1728 Jantar Mantar or Observatory with its amazing astronomical sculptures.

Jaipur is a haven for shoppers. Famous for the traditional crafts, gemstones, silver, textiles, marble and pottery, Jaipur happens to be the main source of souvenirs. While on Jaipur travel you can spend a day shopping at the colorful bazaars of the city.

With a population touching 2 million, Jaipur is easily accessible from any part of India, and has good air and rail connections.