Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan, prides itself for its magnificence and vibrancy. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's creation dates back to 1727 - when Jai Singh II established it as India′s first planned city. With splendid fortresses, majestic palaces, tranquil temples and beautiful havelis, Jaipur has proved an attractive tourist destination over centuries. Other than these captivating attractions, Jaipur is also home to exquisite handicrafts and spectacular jewellery.
Popular Fairs & Festivals:
- Beneshwar Fair
- Nagaur Fair
- Desert Festival
- Mewar Festival
- Teej Festival
- Pushkar Fair
- Camel Festival
- Kite Festival
- Dhulandi Festival (Festival of Colours)
- Jal Mahal Restaurant
- Okra
- Peacock Rooftop Restaurant at Hotel Pearl Palace
- Baluchi
- Jaipur Pavilion - ITC Rajputana Hotel
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Top Attractions - In and Around Jaipur:
Located in the heart of Jaipur, the City Palace Complex was conceived and built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. A beautiful fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the palace is still home to the last ruling royal family which lives in a private section of the palace. The City Palace Complex includes the Mubarak Mahal (the palace of reception) and the Maharani's Palace (the palace of the queen).
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, Hawa Mahal is a five-storey extension in the form of a honeycomb. This unique building has 953 small windows, called jharokhas, decorated with intricate lattice work. The entire palace represents the crown of the Hindu God, Lord Krishna. Even though this palace was built during ancient times, it reflects the scientific vision of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in a distinct way. The windows of this palace have been designed in such a way that irrespective of the time or season of year, cool breeze always persists inside the palace.
Jantar Mantar Observatory
Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is considered to be the largest of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. It contains fourteen geometric devices, designed to measure time, track celestial bodies and observe the orbits of the planets around the sun. Samrat Yantra is the largest instrument in this observatory and it was used to forecast time. Samrat Yantra is also the largest sundial in the world.
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Located amidst the picturesque and rocky Aravalli Hills, Amer Fort is one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan. The Amer Fort was built in red sandstone and marble and the Maotha Lake adds a certain charm to the entire Fort. Sheesh Mahal or the 'Palace of Mirror' is also one of the captivating halls to visit within Amber Palace. Decorated with numerous pieces of mirror tiles, this hall was designed in such a way, even a single ray entering into it can illuminate the entire hall.
Built on an elevated platform, this comparatively modern temple is built entirely of white marble and dominates the skyline of south Jaipur. The temple was commissioned and built by renowned Indian industrialists, the Birlas, in 1988. The temple is a work of art and has a marvellous display of exquisite carvings and sculptures covering many mythological themes. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also called Narayan, and his companion, Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and good fortune.
Chokhi Dhani, the only five-star rated ethnic village resort in India, is one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. Located in the neighborhood of Jaipur, Chokhi Dhani is the replica of a traditional Rajasthani village. Chokhi Dhani opened its cultural door to tourists in 1989 and since then, it has been entertaining its visitors with all the colours of Rajasthan's ethnicities from traditional Rajasthani foods and folk music to popular puppet shows of Rajasthan.
- Dal Batti Churma
- Mawa Kachori
- Ghevar
- Mirchi Bada
- Gatte ki subji
- Laal maans
- Rajasthani kadhi
- Rajasthan has the second largest network of National Highways in the country, providing excellent connectivity to cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Mumbai, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Agra, Gwalior, Indore, Amritsar.
- The railway network connects the state to all major cities in India and links the State to ports in Mumbai, Kandla and Mundra in Gujarat.
- The state has a fully operational international airport at Jaipur, with direct flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. Rajasthan has airports at Jodhpur, Udaipur and airstrips in other major districts.
