Strewn
with some of the world renowned structures, the legendary city of Jaipur
boasts a rich historical past. Way back in 1867, the capital city of
Rajasthan was painted in pink to commemorate the visit of the Prince of
Wales to the city. Famed edifices like the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, the
Jantar Mantar, the Ambar Fort and the Sawai Mansingh Museum are the
architectural lures for visitors to Jaipur.
Climate & Best Time to Visit Jaipur
The city of Jaipur experiences extremities of weather. Summers are hot and
humid with temperature rising to a maximum of 45 degrees centigrade. On
wintry nights, temperature can drop down to a minimum of 5 degrees. Monsoons
hit the city during July. The ideal time to make a trip to the pink city is
between November and February.
Major Tourism Attractions in Jaipur
» Hawa Mahal : The palace is a major draw for
tourists in Jaipur. It is known for its exotic architectural style as it
looks like more of a delicate screen than a facade. The palace was built for
the royal women who could watch the processions in the streets below without
being noticed themselves.
» Jaipur City Palace : A wonderful example of the
Mughal-and-Rajput architecture, Jaipur City Palace is another big tourism attraction in
the city of Jaipur. A section of the palace stands in the form of a museum
displaying a fascinating collection of weapons, carpets, costumes,
miniatures and exclusive manuscripts.
»
Ambar Fort : Made up of red sandstone and marble, the Ambar Fort is
positioned on top of a hill on the outskirts of Jaipur. Epitomising a fine
mix of the Mughal and the Rajput architecture, the fort is a must visit for
all and affords stunning views of the surrounding areas.
» Jantar Mantar : Built in the early 18th century,
the observatory is one of those five observatories that were constructed by
Sawai Jai Singh across the country. The structure is built in stone and
marble and has sizable instruments that were used to study the movements of
the heavenly bodies.
Accommodation Options in Jaipur
Jaipur has come up with a number of 5 star luxury, heritage and budget
category hotels. These hotels and havelis are reminiscent of the glorious
days of the past. A stay at one of its palace hotels gives you an insight
into the modus vivendi of the maharajas of yore. Some famous names include
the Rambagh Palace (5 star deluxe), the Rajvilas (5 star deluxe), Samode
Haveli (Heritage), Alsisar Haveli (Heritage), the Trident (4 star), Hotel
Maharani Plaza (3 star) etc.
Getting There
The Sanganer Airport, 10 km from the city, has regular domestic flights to
places like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur among
others. Rail and road routes of the city are also well established providing
connections with the key destinations of the state and the country.
Best
Golden Traingle Tour (7D) 
