Jaipur

Fondly known as the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a vibrant caretaker of the rich history of this royal Indian state. The city is drenched into opulence which still belongs to the world when India was proudly called the Golden Sparrow. Visiting Jaipur is like turning the pages of history to read some unread chapters.

Top Attractions

Start your holiday to Jaipur by visiting the grand Amber Fort guarding the skyline of the city. The fort is located on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake. One can take a kingly elephant ride to reach the fort top. Explore the intricate mirror work and beautiful detailing done in each room here. City Palace is another magnificent retreat for history lovers visiting India. The Peacock Gate of the palace is extremely beautiful, and its interiors exhibit a museum, an art gallery, and attractive displays of imperial costumes and old Indian arms. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur also remains a must visit site. It was built in 1799 to let the royal queens enjoy views of the busy streets of Johari Bazaar without being seen by the locals. Hawa Mahal features 953 windows, which look splendid. Another marvel of great architecture in the city is Nahargarh Fort perched on the jagged Aravali Hills.

Do not miss a chance to check out the vibrant bazaars of Jaipur like Johari Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar to pick great Rajasthani handicrafts, ornaments and clothing.

When to Visit

Months from October to March are great to plan a holiday to Jaipur. You can experience cool breezes here during these months which are ideal to relish sightseeing. April to June are summer months here and can become hindrance in sightseeing as temperatures soar up till 47 degree Celsius even. Travelers can also consider monsoon months from July to September to enjoy rain showers.

How to Reach

By Air: Jaipur airport is well linked to all major domestic as well as international places.
By Rail: Traveling to Jaipur by rail is also easy as railways connect it to all major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, etc.  
By Road: From Jaipur many private and state run buses run to cities like Delhi, Kota, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara and Ajmer. Road travel to Jaipur is also recommended.