jaipur

Known as the Pink City of India, due to its building and monuments mostly made up of pink and red sandstones, Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by the King of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the city is surrounded by several impressive forts and palaces from ancient times. Jaipur is a popular tourist landing place in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Agra and Delhi. The city is also abode to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Jantar Mantar and Amer Fort. Apart from its culture and heritage, Jaipur has also emerged as a hub of automotive industries and ranked among the top emerging IT hubs of India along with Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Bhubaneswar.

The culture of Jaipur is a blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal cultures. The Pink city Jaipur is known for its rich history, vibrant arts and crafts, delicious cuisine, colorful festivals and fairs, and beautiful architecture. Some of the famous cultural attractions in Jaipur are the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and City Palace. The people of this city are known for their generous hospitality and traditional customs, such as wearing bright and vibrant clothing, playing musical instruments, and performing folk dances. Overall, the culture of Jaipur is a blend of ancient traditions and modern influences and is an integral part of the city's charm and identity.

The official language of Jaipur is Hindi and the other official language is English. The local and main dialect of the city is Dhundari. Standard Hindi and Marwari languages are also spoken, along with English.

• Hawa Mahal – One of the most renowned attractions of the town, Hawa Mahal is a five-storeyed royal palace. Made up of beautifully with pink and red sandstones, the palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
• City Palace – A grand palace complex located in the Indian city of Jaipur, City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The Palace reflects the blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural designs. The palace consists of several courtyards, lush gardens, and buildings, designed with elegant carvings.
• Nahargarh Fort – Set on the edge of Aravalli Hills, Navagarh Fort is a grandiose palace offering an impressive panoramic view of Jaipur. Once served as a strong defense ring for the city, along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Navagarh Fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, in 1734 AD.
• Amer Palace – Often known as Amer fort, Amer Palace is a graceful historic palace situated on the top of a hillock. Built by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century, the Amer Palace is made up of red sandstone and marble structures and is popular for its abstruse carvings, mirror work, and paintings.
• Jaigarh Fort – Situated on the ridge known as Cheel Ka Teela, Jaigarh Fort was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh in 1726 with intention of protecting Amer Fort and its palaces. Made with thick walls of red sandstone, the fortified fort is known for its well-protected structures, including cannons, palaces, and water storage systems.
• Rambagh Palace – Served as the former Royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace was built in the 18th Century. Situated in the hillock, the Palace offers a Panoramic view of the nearby area.
• Samode Palace – Situated in the Samode village, Samode Palace is a historical palace built in the 16th century. Once served as the royal residence forthe Samode dynasty, Samode Palace is known for its stunning architecture and abstruse detailing.
• Jantar Mantar – Built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments. Jantar Mantar features the world's largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Albert Hall Museum – Built in 1887, Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum in Rajasthan and served as the state museum of the state. The Museum preserves the collection including a wide range of artifacts, jewelry, carpets, ivory, stone, paintings, and sculptures. It also involves the collection of coins from the Gupta, Kushan, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, and British eras. The main attraction of this museum is an Egyptian mummy.

• Hyatt Place – Hyatt Place in Jaipur is a modern hotel designed for multi-tasking travelers. Taking inspiration from old and new Rajasthan Hyatt Place provides uncomplicated experiences in stylish seating. Located in the Business district of Malviya Nagar, the Hyatt is near the Jaipur International Airport, Jhalana Leopard Safari, and World Trade Park.
• Arya Niwas – A haveli renovated to serve as a vintage resort Arya Niwas, isa grand haveli that treasures a 150-year-old main hall with a majestic arch that leaves guests awestruck. The resort provides eco-friendly rooms and suites with comfortable interiors, spacious seating areas, and balconies offering garden views.
• Le Meridien – A blend of Indo-Islamic society and medieval architecture, Le Meridien is a stately resort. It provides its guests with fancy suites with splendid décor. There are 2 multi-cuisine restaurants and a poolside bar that serves exotic drinks.
• Ibis Hotel – A skillfully designed with subtle elegance Ibis Hotel is an incredible collection of comforts with a rooftop swimming pool. The lavish rooms have wooden furnishings and beautiful interiors with the restaurant serving Indian, Oriental, and European dishes and cuisines.
• Umaid Bhawan – Constructed gracefully with ethnic Rajasthani architecture, Umaid Bhawan is a royal hotel in Jaipur. Offering fashionable amenities like courtyards with decorative groves, open sun terraces, fancy gardens, and luxurious accommodations, Umaid Bhawan provides a 360-degree city view from the suites.
• Ramada Hotel – Known as one of the best hotels in Jaipur, Ramada Hotel is a 5-star rated hotel. Providing a well-suited environment for business and extended-stay travelers, Ramada hotel offers urban amenities and Wooden flooring, embroidered covering, and balconies with seating spaces.

• Mosaic – Mosaic is a luxurious restaurant with modern vibes. The restaurant is famous for its dinner Buffet, Noodles, Desserts, Salads, Pasta, and Breads, and it serves its customers a variety of North Indian, Continental, Rajasthani, Asian, and Fast-Food options.
• Govindam Retreat, Jaipur – Govindam Retreat provides Rajasthani culture and heritage significance. It offers Indian and non-Indian dishes, traditional breakfasts, and snacks with various options, from soups and salads to authentic Rajasthani dishes and desserts.
• Steam – Set in the grandiose Rambagh Palace, Steam is a creative restaurant that is created inside a restored Steam engine. It serves its customers Mediterranean cuisines, fine liquors, and pizzas.
• Topaz – Topaz is a calm and relaxed hotel restaurant with a warmly decorated rooftop terrace and panoramic city views. It serves North Indian, Chinese, Rajasthani, and Continental cuisines along with Beverages and Desserts.
• Giardino – Giardino is a luxurious restaurant swerving classic Italian varieties in a heritage mansion with a royal and stately ambiance.
• Suvarna Mahal – Suvarna Mahal is a lavish hotel dining room that serves the royal cuisines of the North Indian region.
• Dragon House – Dragon House is an elegant restaurant with fashionable dining in lavish surroundings in a cultured hotel. It serves a variety of Chinese & Thai dishes.

• F Bar and Lounge – One of the coolest hangout places in Jaipur, F Bar & Lounge is an energetic bar with a lively ambiance. Offering a selfie point at the entrance is another attraction for selfie lovers. The Bar amazes its customers by organizing different events like live Sufi band concerts, Rajasthani folk singers’ performances, and belly dancing.
• Club Naila - Naila Bagh – An open-space lounge, Club Naila in Naila Bagh, is a popular club offering a variety of refreshing cocktails. One of the oldest heritage hotels, Club Naila Bagh, has both indoor and outdoor seating arrangements.
• Bar Palladio – Providing an extravagant experience Bar Palladiois suitable for everyone. Bar with its impressive interior décor and serving delicious rich Italian menu, is one of the highlights of this place.
• House Of People – House of People is a pub offering stellar live music with the delicacy of perfectly cooked pasta and chicken dishes with refreshing cocktails. The pub also organizes events like Tipsy Tuesdays and Ladies Night on Thursdays.
• Ta Blu – A trendyhub, Ta Blu is one of the most refreshing places in the city. Decorated with typical Jaipuri interiors, Ta Blu offersa splendid chance for live music bands. The spacious bar with neon blue lights and pretty candle holders provides a perfect night out with friends.
• WTF – WTF is a popular place for nightlife in Jaipur that offers a guaranteed pleasant time. Watch-Treat-Freak or WTF offers a cool ambiance and some of the greatest cocktails with finger-licking food.

• Elephant Festival – Celebrated every year in the month of February and March, Elephant Festival is one of the important festivals of Jaipur. Organized on the occasion of Phalgun Purnima, during this Festival, elephants are dressed and decorated beautifully with colorful saddle clothes and gulaal (colorful powder).
• Teej Festival - Teej is a festival celebrated by women sees dressing up in lovely traditional clothes and jewelry. Applying mehndi on their hands, the married women fasts for their husband andeveryone gathers in temples to worship Goddess Parvati is worshipped.
• Kite Festival – Held in Jaipur on January 14 every year, The Kite festival of Jaipur is marked by the existence of myriad kites in the skies. The festival is celebrated with lots of excitement and lamps and fireworks light up the entire city.
• Jaipur Literature Festival – The Jaipur Literature Festival began in 2006 and has now become the largest literary festival conducted in the Asia Pacific. It is a five-day festival, attended by thousands of people from both national and international boundaries. This festival usually takes place in the month of January each year.

• The City Palace Museum – Set in the heart of Jaipur, The City Palace Museum is a truly magnificent complex, built by Raja Jai Singh II. The museum exhibits royal clothes and many handicrafts and artifacts that belonged to the royal family.
• Albert Hall Museum – Built by Sawai Ram SinghII in 1868, Albert Hall Museum hosts wide collections of portraits and paintings, woodwork, brassware, pottery, sculptures, and carpets from the ancient royal period.
• Dolls Museum – Situated at a distance of 4 km from the city center, Dolls Museum exhibits several dolls dressed as brides exhibiting the traditional bridal clothes of different states of India including Gujarat, Punjab, Mysore, Kerala, Bengal etc.
• Jaipur Wax Museum – Located inside the Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur Wax Museum hosts many known personalities’ wax statues including Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Albert Einstein, Dalai Lama, Kalpana Chawla, Sachin Tendulkar, Mother Teresa, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, MS Dhoni, Jackie Chan.

Situated in the Thar Desert, Jaipur experiences a semi-arid and warm climate due to which it is best not to visit this place in summer. Hence the preferred time to visit the Pink City Jaipur is in the winter season between the month of October to March.

• By Air – The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport situated at a distance of 14 km from Jaipur.
• By Train – Nearest Railway station is situated at a distance of 2 km from Jaipur.
• By Bus – The Nearest Bus Stand is located at a distance of 4.4 km from Jaipur