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Jaipur: Absolute Colourful Tourist Paradise :


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.

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 AND ACCOMODATION
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.

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)
 
Heritage Hotels
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Rajmahal Palace, The Residency
Samode Haveli
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Narayan Niwas
Digi Palace
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