Jaipur Packages – The Desert Land

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Jaipur, a heritage city, is situated in the state of Rajasthan. The city is also called the ‘Pink City’ because pink stones are used for the construction of the buildings and the walls of the city. The city of Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is also called the ‘Walled City’. The city is famous for its forts and monuments and enthralls its visitors by its planned architecture.

By availing Jaipur Packages one can enjoy sightseeing and the luxurious accommodation. Jaipur houses many attractive forts and some of them are Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal and the City Palace. Nahargarh Fort was the residence of the Maharaja. Janthar Manthar is a collection of instruments constructed by Sawai Jaising II and is used for astronomical calculations. Hawa Mahal is a five-storied monument with overhanging windows. Amber fort is a huge fort which contains marvelous chambers like Diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas and Jai Mahal.

The construction of the various forts and monuments showcases the culture of the Mughals ...
... and the Rajputs. The construction of the city was well planned as the City Palace is in the centre and the markets, residents and the public buildings are placed around the City Palace. Jaipur Havelis are very famous with arched gates, big courtyards and beautifully carved balconies. Some of the famous Havelis in Jaipur are Nattani ki Haveli, Rajputana Haveli and Nawab Sahib ki Haveli. The huge gates of the palaces and the long walls mesmerize the tourists.

Jaipur Packages attract the tourists of varied interests. Jaipur is a shoppers’ paradise as bed sheets with traditional Jaipuri print, cloths with mirror work and other curios are a familiar sight in the markets. Sireh Deori Bazar is a famous market that sells clothes, puppets and other items. Jaipur is a haven for arts and crafts. The famous tie and die fabric making, block printing, painting and sculpture making are some of the arts in Jaipur. You can get all the bandhani and block printed textiles from Johari Bazar. The popular Kundan style jewelry is a much demanded item. Stone carving, sandalwood carving and brass items are also very popular.

Some of the festivals celebrated in Jaipur are Gangaur, Elephant Festival, Teej, Makar Sankranti, Deepawali, Holi and Shitla Asthami. Camel Festival, Beneswar Fair, Nagaur Fair, Desert Festival, Mewar Festival, Pushkar Fair, Gangaur Fair are some of the other fairs and festivals celebrated here.

The temperature in Jaipur in the summer is comparatively high as it is a desert land. It rises up to 46 degrees Celsius during daytime. The winter season is the ideal time to visit the city of Jaipur.