Holding the reputation of being the first planned city of India, Jaipur is globally renowned for its coloured gems. As the capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a beautiful combination of the ancient historic attractions with the modern metropolis. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Attractions
Jaipur casts a magical spell with its age old traditions and cultures blended with the modern attractions. Every nook and corner of Jaipur narrates a tale of the legends of India. The city lets you witness the story about the heroic battles and story about love. Oozing royalty at every step, Jaipur offers a long list of splendid forts, affluent heritage, flamboyant culture, warm hospitality, lip-smacking cuisine and never-ending shopping options.
The grand Amber Fort guiding the skyline of Jaipur is one of the famous forts here. Exuding a fairytale charm that makes you wonder in disbelief, the Amber Fort is situated on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake. With its overwhelming palaces, halls, gardens and temple, the fort draws tourists like a moth to a flame. The most luring part of the Amber Fort is the elaborate mirror work displayed here that literally adds to the grandeur.
The City Palace here is another wonder of the bygone era that exudes the richness of India. One of the major attractions of the palace is its Peacock Gate. Other magnificent attractions of the palace include museum, art gallery, and appealing displays of imperial costumes and old Indian arms.
Hawa Mahal is another must visit attraction of Jaipur. The Hawa Mahal has a total of 953 windows which were once used by the queens to view the busy streets of Johari Bazaar.
Travellers also love exploring the grandness of the larger than life Nahargarh Fort. The magnificent Fort was built in 1734 and is the best place to explore spectacular vistas of the Jaipur city from a bird’s eye.
Take out time to explore markets like Johari Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar to buy beautiful Rajasthani ornaments, artefacts and clothing.
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How to Reach Jaipur
By Air: The Jaipur airport, 12 kilometres from the heart of the city, serves both domestic as well as international flights.
By Rail: Jaipur is well connected via rails with all the Indian cities. Travellers can also take the pleasure of riding on luxury trains such as Palace on Wheels to experience the royalty of Rajasthan.
By Road: A road trip to Jaipur promises a lot of fun.