Jaipur - Regal Holiday

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and a royal tourist destination of India. Home of the Rajput royalties the landscape of the region is adorned with magnificent palaces, spectacular forts and various other awe inspiring monuments. It is the royal splendor, grandeur, customs and traditions that attracts tourists from all parts of the country and rest of the world to this dessert beauty. Such is the popularity of the region that Jaipur forms the 'Golden Triangle' of Indian tourism industry, the other two being Delhi and Agra. Jaipur offers to its tourists a fun and memorable experience with a variety of colors and customs bombarding your senses.

Jaipur sitting in the eastern part of Rajasthan is a beautiful region with two sparkling rivers - Banas and Banaganga adding to the beauty of the region. The region also has a rich and fascinating history, which adds to the mysticism of the region.

Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as India’s first planned city. In 1876 the city was colored in the famous terracotta pink color to resemble the red sandstone architecture of the Mughals, on ...
... the direction of Maharaja Ram Sigh to welcome the royal guest Prince of Wales. The city continues to wear the pink color with great élan and is fondly referred to as the 'Pink City'.

Jaipur is a fascinating destination offering plenty of things to see and do. There are plenty of interesting tourists destination in the city like, 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 more.

Along with sightseeing, the region offers plenty of other interesting recreational activities like camel and elephant rides, puppet shows, folk song and dance performances, etc. A visit to the local markets is also a must, which are renowned for their colorful rajais (comforters), bandhini fabrics, etc. A must do in the region is feast on the highly delectable local cuisine.

There are plenty of hotels and resorts present across all budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. Many interesting Jaipur holiday packages are also offered on a regular basis by various tour and travel operators. An advantage of these holiday packages is that they allow tourists to just relax and enjoy their vacation without having to worry about the various arrangement issues.