 Jaipur popularly known as the pink city boasts of being the first planned city of India which is delightfully located in the desert cape of Rajasthan. This lovely city takes pride in serving as the capital of Rajasthan-the land of fearless Rajputs. No wonder when one visits Jaipur one can really feel the sky and the air resonating with valour and heroism and can actually hear the tingling of the weapons of Ranas.
Painted in pink and dotted with several architectural wonders the capital city of the desertland is a wonderful reflection of the royal and cultivated taste of Rajputs. The city laced with exquisite monuments, forts, palaces, lakes till date continues to have a charismatic spell over the tourists who effortlessly go back to a state of trance. The magnificient Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and several other ancient testimonials make this city one of the most colourful historical cities of India.
Replete with innumerable heroic ballads, the pink city has covered a long journey and today its reputation revolves around being one of the prime business centres that has all the comforts of any metro city. Colorful, vibrant the city serves as a great venue for shopaholics especially for those who love ethnic goods. Famous for its hand embroidery, handicrafts, antiques, Kundan and intricately designed jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leatherware, one can actually discover the vivacious culture of the region while visiting these markets.
Visit Jaipur to experience the elegance, refined courtesies and royal hospitality of the Rajput era.
Jaipur Facts & Figures
Area: 200.4 sq.km.
Geographic Location: Located at 26.92 degrees N and 75.82 degrees E.
Altitude: 431 m above sea level.
Climate: Three main seasons - summer, monsoon and winter.
- Summers - (March to June)
- Winters - (November-February)
- Monsoon - (July-September)
Maximum Temperature: 45 degree centigrade
Minimum Temperature: 5 degree centigrade
Rainfall: 556 mm
Best Time to Visit: Winters
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi and English.
Religion: Hinduism is the major religion followed by Islam, Jainism, Sikhism and Christianity.
STD Code: 0141 |
