About Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country.
Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings.
It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi.
History of Jaipur
The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh,
The Raja of Amer who ruled from 1699 to 1743.
He planned to shift his capital from Amer,
11 kilometers (7 mi) to Jaipur to accommodate the growing population and increasing scarcity of water.
Jai Singh consulted several books on architecture and architects while planning the layout of Jaipur.
Under the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya,
Jaipur was planned based on the principles of Vastu shastra and Shilpa Shastra.
The construction of the city began in 1726 and took four years to complete the major roads, offices, and palaces.
The city was divided into nine blocks, two of which contained the state buildings and palaces,
with the remaining seven allotted to the public.
Huge ramparts were built, pierced by seven fortified gates.
Places for Visit
HAWA MAHAL
JAL MAHAL
CITY PALACE
AMER FORT
JANTAR MANTAR
NAHARGARH FORT
JAIGARH FORT
The Jantar Mantar observatory and Amer Fort are one of the World Heritage Sites.
Hawa Mahal is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument with 953 windows
that rises 15 metres (50 ft) from its high base.
Sisodiya Rani Bagh and Kanak Vrindavan are the major parks in Jaipur.
Raj Mandir is a notable cinema hall in Jaipur.
How Can Reach Jaipur
By Air: Jaipur International Airport is located in Sanganer,
approximately 12 K.M. from the City Centre.
It is well serviced and connected by flights from across India as well as international flights.
By Train: Jaipur Junction is the city’s largest railway station.
It has direct trains running from major cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
The Special Train "Palace on Wheels" also stop at Jaipur.
By Road: The RSRTC runs a fleet of air conditioned and non-air conditioned buses from nearby cities and towns.
Private Deluxe Buses A/C and Non A/C Buses also available from nearby cities and towns.
If You driving to Jaipur, 6 Lane National Highways connecting from Delhi and Gujarat make for a smooth ride.
How can Travel inside the Jaipur City
Public and private transportation is easily available in Jaipur.
Cycle rickshaws, Local buses, Auto (Tuk Tuk) and air-conditioned radio cabs.
The Jaipur Metro covers a distance of 9.6 kilometres from Mansarovar to Chandpole Bazaar.
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country.
Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings.
It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi.
History of Jaipur
The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh,
The Raja of Amer who ruled from 1699 to 1743.
He planned to shift his capital from Amer,
11 kilometers (7 mi) to Jaipur to accommodate the growing population and increasing scarcity of water.
Jai Singh consulted several books on architecture and architects while planning the layout of Jaipur.
Under the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya,
Jaipur was planned based on the principles of Vastu shastra and Shilpa Shastra.
The construction of the city began in 1726 and took four years to complete the major roads, offices, and palaces.
The city was divided into nine blocks, two of which contained the state buildings and palaces,
with the remaining seven allotted to the public.
Huge ramparts were built, pierced by seven fortified gates.
Places for Visit
HAWA MAHAL
JAL MAHAL
CITY PALACE
AMER FORT
JANTAR MANTAR
NAHARGARH FORT
JAIGARH FORT
The Jantar Mantar observatory and Amer Fort are one of the World Heritage Sites.
Hawa Mahal is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument with 953 windows
that rises 15 metres (50 ft) from its high base.
Sisodiya Rani Bagh and Kanak Vrindavan are the major parks in Jaipur.
Raj Mandir is a notable cinema hall in Jaipur.
How Can Reach Jaipur
By Air: Jaipur International Airport is located in Sanganer,
approximately 12 K.M. from the City Centre.
It is well serviced and connected by flights from across India as well as international flights.
By Train: Jaipur Junction is the city’s largest railway station.
It has direct trains running from major cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
The Special Train "Palace on Wheels" also stop at Jaipur.
By Road: The RSRTC runs a fleet of air conditioned and non-air conditioned buses from nearby cities and towns.
Private Deluxe Buses A/C and Non A/C Buses also available from nearby cities and towns.
If You driving to Jaipur, 6 Lane National Highways connecting from Delhi and Gujarat make for a smooth ride.
How can Travel inside the Jaipur City
Public and private transportation is easily available in Jaipur.
Cycle rickshaws, Local buses, Auto (Tuk Tuk) and air-conditioned radio cabs.
The Jaipur Metro covers a distance of 9.6 kilometres from Mansarovar to Chandpole Bazaar.
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