Royal Facts About Jaipur

Founded by the King Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727 A.D, Jaipur is rich with cultural and historical events and references. The nick name 'Pink City' is derived from the color of the stone used to build this walled city. Lot of handicrafts and souvenirs are on sale in the bazaars of Jaipur. The city holds some of the best built forts in the country; another pride factor about Jaipur. Although most of the area of Rajasthan is covered by desert land, this pink city stands as a fort of pride with its rich cultural heritage.

The architectural planning of this city maybe ancient, but the meticulous planning and execution of the structures is definitely modern. Surrounded by rugged hills on all sides and gleaming forts, Jaipur is a fascinating world of its own. The Hawa Mahal is one of the fascinating landmarks of Rajasthan. The City Palace is one of the magnificent marvels that adorn the city of Jaipur. Everything about Jaipur has a royal feeling to it. The people are very conservative and follow the cultural ethos of this place. The best time to visit Jaipur is from the month of October to March, when the climate is very pleasant.

Jaipur can be reached by air from all the major cities in India. The flight frequency is quite good. The railway station is also well connected with broad gauge trains arriving from all the cities, a touch of luxury is added to the trains that arrive here. Road transport is quite good with clean wide roads for a smooth journey. The people are very warm and welcoming; another nice aspect about Jaipur. The whole city will be in a festive mood during the Durga Puja festivals and the Maharathri which is observed every year.

Accommodation is of the highest order in the city. Jaipur boasts of having the most elegant and royal hotels available in India. The hotel staffs pamper you with royal treatment. The hotels all are quite expensive, but the best of services never comes for cheap! The whole town is adorned with exquisite hotels to choose from. The hotels have spa and sauna spots that you can indulge in. The sightseeing spots that the hotel arranges for is a treat for your eyes. The food available is very sumptuous ranging from Indian, Chinese and Continental. It is quite apt to say that 'Everything is Royal about Jaipur'!

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