Jaipur:
Absolute Colourful Tourist Paradise :
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Jaipur the colorful capital of Rajasthan is rich
in history and culture. The past comes to life
in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink,
where once lived the famed Royal Families. The
bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani
gems, jewellery, fabric, etc., possess a timeless
quality and are surely a delight for the shoppers.
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This fascinating city with its romantic charm
takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.
Must See
The City Palace
Numerous outbuildings, courtyards, impressive
gateways and temples make City Palace complex
the magnificent building representing the glorious
past. It takes you back to the era when majestic
era of Maharajas and gives a visitor glimpse of
their lavish lifestyle.
Hawa Mahal
Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh,
the Hawa Mahal is a remarkable structure which
overlooks one of the main streets and also provides
some excellent views of the city.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is one of the five observatories
built by Sawai Jai Singh. A collection of complex
astronomical instruments, chiseled out of stone
it is the epitome of scientific accomplishment
of human race.
Ram Niwas Garden
Located just outside the walled city is the sprawling
Ram Niwas Garden. The garden houses the majestic
Albert Hall Mueseum. Opened in 1887 AD, this impressive
building displays a spell binding collection of
paintings, carpets, ivory, stone and metal sculpture
etc. testimony of the rich art and culture of
majestic Rajasthan.
Amer
Set in a picturesque location, Amer is a fascinating
blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Built
in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls
on the hillside. Built in red sandstone and white
marble, the palace complex has some very interesting
apartments, unmatched in their architectural beauty.
Jaigarh
Jaigarh, the Fort of Victory, is a rugged fort
built in 1726. The world's largest cannon on wheel
is found here.
| TRAVEL
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| How to get to Jaipur |
| Jaipur's location makes it pretty convenient
for people from all parts of the country to
reach here. Proximity to Delhi (261km) and
Agra (246 km) puts Jaipur on travel itinerary
of international tourists.
Air
Jaipur Airport, Sanganer is at a distance
of around 11km from the city center. Indian
Airlines, Jet Airways and domestic carriers
operate regular flights to and from Jaipur.
There are direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai,
Udaipur, Ahemdabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata Jodhpur
and some other cities in the country.
There are also daily flights to Dubai and
Bangkok and flight to Singapore twice in
a week.
for further details log on to www.jaipurairport.com
Road
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation
has many Deluxe Buses running to-fro Delhi-Jaipur.
Rail
Railway connectivity is also very high.
Jaipur is well integrated with the national
rail network and direct trains link with
major cities across the country. There are
daily trains to some of the major cities
like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Ahemdabad.
Where to Stay
Jaipur being a major tourism destination,
out of every four tourists who visit India,
one comes to here. The City boasts of a
very developed service industry and related
infrastructure. You would get wide variety
of accommodation ranging from Heritage Hotels
to budget lodges.
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Luxury
Hotel |
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Raj Villas |
Le Meridian |
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The Rambagh
Palace Hotel |
Jaimahal
Palace Hotel |
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Hotel
Clarks Amer |
Rajputana
Palace |
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Hotel
Mansingh |
The
Trident Hilton |
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Park
Plaza |
Hotel
Jaipur Palace |
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Taj Hari Mahal (Jodhpur) |
Karni Bhawan (Jodhpur) |
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Lake Palace Hotel (Udaipur) |
Uday Vilas (Udaipur) |
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Shiv Niwas Palace (Udaipur) |
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Hotels |
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Rajmahal Palace,
The Residency |
Samode
Haveli |
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Narayan Niwas |
Digi
Palace |
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