Jaipur's beautiful historic buildings, awash in multiple shades of pink, leave a lasting impression in the minds of all visitors. Jaipur today has a more reddish hue, which is due to the fact that most of the buildings and Jaipur hotels were re-painted when the Prince of Wales visited the city in 1876.Jaipur is known as the ‘Pink City’, since most of its old buildings were painted in pink to mimic the Mughal architecture that was characterised by red sandstone structures. Jaipur will host Elephant Festival in Jaipur on 28 Feb, 2010. A must see event to enjoy colouful Elephants painted over trunks,foreheads , feets will floweral motifs, wear anklets which makes music while they do cat walk. Great event! All Elephants join for Holi festivals next day.
Rustic and modern settings blend in Jaipur to create a unique charm. This land of warriors and fortresses was founded and ruled by an astronomer-king Savai Jai Singh II and has been named in his honour. A stunning backdrop of ancient forts: Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance in Jaipur.
There is always a hub of activity within and outside the walled city and lots to see and do amidst its wide cobbled streets lined with shops, markets, and authentic Jaipur hotels. There are nine city squares, with smaller lanes interconnecting all of them. There are a few markets that have been structured and named according to the most prevalent trade in the area, with separate markets and lanes for jewellery, dairy products, sweets etc.
Built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh, the layout of Jaipur has been planned well, with the main tourist attraction, the Jaipur Palace, positioned in the centre of the city with settlements and the hotels in Jaipur all around it. A great fortified wall around the city protected it from enemies and other wild beasts of the surrounding jungles in times gone by. Both these threats are non-existent in the present day, as the city has now expanded to occupy the surrounding regions. Access to the walled city is regulated through the seven gates in the outer wall. The Amber Palace, south of the town of Amber, is also one of the most popular tourist sites in the city. Famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture, it offers elephant rides from the town up to the palace courtyard.
Beautiful gardens, parks and colourful markets beckon the visitor to explore the city. Taking a Jaipur tour through the maze of lanes in a backdrop of reddish-pink forts is bound to be a delightful experience as it brings you closer to the local life. Most of the hotels in Jaipur, shopping areas, and other attractions are located within the city, while a few bazaars are located outside the city. You can use our Jaipur map to ensure your Jaipur hotel is near all the main attractions. A Jaipur tour is a must to visit the magnificent forts and beautiful gardens and they will give you a glimpse of the grandeur and romance of this desert city.
Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and part of the golden triangle of tourism in India along with Delhi and Agra. It is located approximately midway from both these northern cities. However, a trip to India isn't complete without heading south to the vibrant city of Mumbai or along the amazing coastline to Goa via Pune.
Situated in the desert, the climate and weather in Jaipur is usually hot. Summers are extremely hot whereas winters are comparatively cool. The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March when it is winter and the weather is pleasant and very favorable to travel around the grand city of Jaipur.
Check out our Jaipur hotels listings for a full range of accommodation in Jaipur for travellers to this unique destination. We have a range from simple budget hotels and guesthouses through to more luxurious hotels in Jaipur. You can book your Jaipur accommodation and Jaipur tours quickly and with confidence through our Jaipur bookings site.
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