Jaipur, the Jewel of Rajasthan
The credit for building the grand city of Jaipur goes to Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The capital till Jaipur was built was Amber. When the population grew, water problems became manifest in Amber and search began for a better location. Jaipur was designed by the Maharaja in consultation with architects and built in accordance with principles of classical Vaasthu. The entire construction took 4 years to complete.
Some of the palaces here have now turned into hotels and these Jaipur Hotels are the last word in luxury. They serve the traditional cuisine of the whole of Rajasthan and also international cuisine. Jaipur is one of the most visited cities in India and it is difficult to find a tourist who goes back disappointed.
Jaipur has everything going for it – lavishly built palaces, sturdy huge forts, fantastic shopping and a vibrant art and culture. These days winter tourism goes around the literary festival which draws writers from all over the world to it. Such is the magnetism of Jaipur that even in the sweltering heat of summer, there are tourists here. A Jaipur Holiday Package will free you from the burden of planning and booking.
The best sights are the City Palace, the Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Rambagh Palace, Jai Mahal and Hawa Mahal. The Birla Mandir and the luxurious movie theatre Raj Mandir are very popular with tourists. The whole city is divided into sectors with streets in a grid pattern. Unlike many old towns which are a mixture of twisting old lanes, crumbling old forts and haphazard shopping areas, Jaipur is well laid out.
Jaipur has got the name Pink City as it was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales when he came on a visit in 1876. The tradition of painting the city pink is maintained even today. Jaipur is famous for its precious gems. The gems come from other parts of the world but they are set here. Jaipur Tour Packages will take you to Sanganer where one can see cotton material being dyed and hand printed using vegetable dyes.
Rajasthan is at the edge of the desert. The rivers Banas and Banganga provide water to the city. Summer is intensely hot and winter can see single digit temperatures at night. Rajasthan is famous for its excellent cuisine. As many of the locals are vegetarians, vegetarian restaurants are in plenty. On the other hand the royalty ate meat and iconic dishes like “laal maas” were invented by them. Coming to Jaipur is a complete experience.
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