 Jaipur is popularly
known as the Pink City. It is also the capital of the state of
Rajasthan. It is one of the most visited tourist places of India
being one of the consituent destinations of the famous tourist
itinerary, The Golden Triangle of India. It is as popular as
Delhi and Agra to foreign visitors. The old city of Jaipur is
partially encircled with seven gates - the major gates are
Chandpol, Sanganeri, and Ajmeri. The 'pink city' label, applies
specifically, to the old walled quarter of the Rajasthani
capital, while in the northeast of the town, glorious palaces
and temples, in an assortment of styles, spanning centuries, are
scattered throughout the, predominantly, urban area. The Capital
of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the
past comes alive in magnificient forts and palaces, blushed
pink, where once lived the Maharajas. The bustling bazaars of
Jaipur, Famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes,
possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure trove for
the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic charm
takes you to epoch of royalty and tradition.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Area: Jaipur City (Municipal limits 64.75 sq. km. ,Pink
City 9.8 sq. km.)
Altitude: 431 metres
Climate Summer: 45.0 degree C(Max.) 25.8 degree C(Min)
Winter : 22.0 degree C(Max.) 8.3 degree C(Min)
Best Season : Spetember- March
Clothing: Summer light tropical, Winter: light woollen
Languages: English, Hindi, Rajasthani.
Rajasthan : Forts & Palaces
Moti Dungari
, Jaigarh Fort
, Jaipur
, Nahargarh Fort
, Amber Fort
, City Palace
, Umaid Bhawan Palace
, Jodhpur
, Mehrangarh Fort
, Udaipur
, Fateh Prakash Palace
, Sajjangarh
, Kumbhalgarh Fort
, Chittorgarh Fort
, Junagarh Fort
, Bikaner
, Lal Garh Palace
, Taragarh Fort
, Ajmer
, Jaisalmer
, Sukh Niwas Palaces
, Bundi
, Achalgarh,Mt Abu
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