Jaipur - Majestic Vacations

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, widely renowned for its royal grandeur and splendor clearly visible among the various grand palaces, magnificent forts and the life style of the region, which attracts tourists from all parts of the world to experience the hospitality of Indian royalty. Fondly referred to as the 'Pink City', Jaipur forms an integral part of the 'Golden Triangle' of the Indian tourism industry, the other two being Delhi and Agra. Jaipur represent a harmonious balance of traditions and modernism, both complementing each other perfectly to give the region a fresh and vibrant appeal.

Jaipur besides its royal beauty also takes great pride in its rich heritage and past. The city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727 and is accordingly named after him. Jaipur was developed as India's first planned city. In the year 1876, Jaipur wore its famous terracotta pink color to resemble the red sandstone architecture of the Mughal to welcome its royal guest Prince of Wales.

Jaipur is a treasure trove when it comes to tourist attraction. There are plenty of interesting tourist attractions ...
... present in the city. Some of the must see 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 others. The local markets are also a major attraction in itself offering a plethora of interesting artifacts and local handicrafts from the Bandhini fabrics, colorful turbans to the colorful rajais (comforters) among others.

Along with sightseeing and shopping, a must do in Jaipur is enjoy the various cultural programs organized on a daily basis from the interesting puppet shows to the folk songs and dance performances. Another must do in the region is to enjoy a camel or elephant ride in the region. Not to forget every tourist to the region should definitely feast on the highly delectable local cuisine.

There is no dearth of hotels and resorts in Jaipur offering a plethora of accommodation options to tourists to choose from. The various hotels and resorts of Jaipur are present across all budget groups ranging from the heritage and luxury hotels to budget and economy hotels, so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.

Jaipur home to a domestic airport and railway stations along with a fully functional road transportation system is well connected to various regions of the country.