Jaipur – A Treasure Trove

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Jaipur is a picturesque holiday destination widely renowned for its royal connect and the various monuments and architectures standing witness to it. The region having a rich and intriguing historical background is a treasure trove travelers looking to explore and learn about Indian royalty, the traditions and culture of India along with having a truly memorable time. The city enjoys great popularity among the tourist circle and is visited by large number of tourists coming in from all parts of the country and also rest of the world. In fact Jaipur forms an integral part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ of the Indian tourism industry along with Delhi and Agra.

Jaipur was founded as India’s first planned city by his highness Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727 and was consequently named after the founder. The city also has an interesting story behind its famous epithet the ‘pink city’; the city was so colored to resemble the red sandstone architecture of the Mughals so as to welcome the royal guest, Prince of Wales.

Jaipur has several layers to it, revealed slowly to tourists. There are plenty of things ...
... to see and explore in the city. Some of the prominent attractions of Jaipur include the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. Gaitore, Ram Niwas Gardens, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and much more.

Along with sightseeing tourists can also enjoy various cultural performances held on regular successions from the folk songs and dance to the puppet shows. A must do in Jaipur is to take a camel or elephant ride. Tourists can also explore the local markets famous for its colorful rajais, jewels and various other handicrafts and local trinkets among others, also not to forget gorging on the delicious food of the region.

Hotels and Resorts are aplenty in Jaipur, offering tourists a plethora of options. The hotels and resorts are found across all budget segments, from the heritage hotels, luxury hotels to the budget and economy hotels thus, catering to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.

Tour operators easily take care of Jaipur hotel bookings along with other travel needs and services, ensuring complete ease and comfort on the part of travelers. Jaipur being a prominent holiday destination of India is needless to say one well connected region; however, one very stylish way of touring he region is by the super luxury train ‘Palace on Wheels’.