Best time to visit: Oct to March Weather: In Summer:45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min) In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min) Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%) STD Code: 0141 Population: 2 Million
Highlights
Jaipuri Bandhej Rajmandir Movie Theater Colorful Handicraft Items Polo Game Kundan Jewellery Hand-block printed Sanganeri and Bagru cotton fabrics Blue-pottery
About Jaipur
Capital city of Rajasthan also known as "Pink City" is about 250 km from Delhi, and your starting point for Rajasthan. Founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 is famous for Amber Fort, jantar mantar, hawa mahal, city palace & Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. Also for the textile block prints, semi precious jewelry, handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater). Jaipur was colored pink to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities of that time. Jaipur city offers great opportunities for shopping. Bazaars chock a block with all kinds of goods from exquisite jewellery to dainty jootis (traditional leather slip-on shoes, decorated with colorful embroidery). Jaipur is surrounded by the Aravali hills.
Held during the monsoons, July-August Teej is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati and this time it is married women who pray for a happy and long married life. Though celebrations are hel more...
How to Reach
By Air: Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Jaipur by Indian Airlines.
By Rail: Jaipur is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp) and evening (Intercity Exp).
By Road: Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from Delhi (Bikaner House, Nr. India Gate) to Jaipur. The roads are very good, and it takes around 5-6 hrs from Delhi. You can also come by taxi.
