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General Information Of Jaipur |
- Area 200.4 sq. km
- Population 1,458,483 (1991)
- Altitude 431 m above sea level
- Languages Hindi, Rajasthani, English
- Best time to visit October to March
- STD code 0141
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Introduction to city Jaipur - In Rajasthan |
| Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces,
where fighting for the honour of the clan has never been a need but a way of
life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time
immemorial. The city is located at a distance of around 258 km from Delhi and
232 km from Agra, making it a part of the famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit
of North India. Jaipur got its name from its founder Sawai Jai Singh
(1693-1743), who had the vision to create a meticulously planned city as his
capital. All the houses in the old city are painted pink, including the famous
Hawa Mahal, thereby giving the city its alternative name, the Pink City. |
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Jaipur |
| Jaipur offers a plethora of touristic attractions to the traveller. The
City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large
collection of woodwork, jewellery, costumes, brassware, and pottery. Another
monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five
observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds
was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without
being seen. Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the
most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city
down below. Other attractions include the Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, and
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. |
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Jaipur |
| Jaipur is also the base for exploring some nearby towns and cities of
Rajasthan. Ajmer, situated around 130 km south-west of Jaipur, is a
pilgrim town renowned for the tomb of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan
Chisti. In its vicinity is Pushkar, another pilgrim town famous for the
annual camel fair. Kishangarh is renowned for its miniature paintings
while Roopangarh houses a fort built by Roop Singh. |
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