Jaipur - Amazing Vacation

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Jaipur popularly referred to as the 'Pink City of India' is the capital and also the largest city of Rajasthan. The city renowned for its royal heritage, grand palaces and forts is a popular tourist destination of India, luring in people from all parts of the country and also rest of the world with its grandeur and charm. Jaipur also forms an integral part of the 'Golden Triangle' of the Indian tourism industry, the other two being Delhi and Agra. A trip to Jaipur offers tourists a glimpse of Indian royal splendor, the rich and colorful life of the region and the various interesting traditions and customs.

Jaipur shines as a precious jewel with its rich beauty and charm in the desert state of Rajasthan. Along with the raw beauty of the region, the city also takes pride in its regal heritage. The city having served as the bastion of the Rajput kingdom was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is also named after him. The city of Jaipur was conceived as the first planned city of India. In the year 1876, Jaipur wore its famed terracotta pink color to resemble Mughal Architecture as part of the various plans ...
... undertaken to welcome the royal guest Prince of Wales.

There are plenty of interesting tourist attractions and activities offered by Jaipur to keep its tourists entertained. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region 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. The local markets famous for its colorful fabrics, rajais (comforters), etc are also a must see attraction of Jaipur.

Along with shopping and sightseeing, there are plenty of other activities which can be enjoyed in the region for instance, puppet shows, folk songs and dance etc organized almost every evening by various resorts and hotels of the region. A must do in the region is to feast on the local culinary delights like the dal batti churma, safed maans, laal maans and other such local food dishes. Another must do in the region is to enjoy an elephant or camel ride.

There is no dearth of hotels and resorts in Jaipur offering good lodging facilities along with a range of top notch services and facilities. The various hotels and resorts of the region are present across all budget groups ranging from the luxury hotels to the budget and economy hotels, so as to cater to the myriad of travelers visiting the region.