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Location : It is otherwise known as Pink City. Jaipur is located in the Northern India-Rajasthan at a distance of around 258 km from Delhi. The city would have been the part of Thar Desert, but for the Aravalli Hills that provides it with much needed security from one side. Most of the major tourist destinations in North India like Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer are fairly distanced with the city and connected by road, rail, and flights.
Climate: Climate of Jaipur is extreme with hot and humid summers and chilly winters. Maximum temperature during the summers (from April to July) reaches a high of around 45ºC. On the other hand winters have sunny and pleasant days and bitterly cold nights. Temperature can touch a low of around 9.1ºC, mostly during the nights. Major problems in the winter are fog that envelops the city in the evening. If you are planning to visit Jaipur in summers, bring with you light cotton clothes and Light woolen clothes during winters. Monsoon starts in the third week of July, but the state does not experience much of rainy days.
Site to Visit: Built in 1799, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. This five story building, which looks out over the main street of the old city, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry, with its pink semi octagonal and delicately honeycombed sandstone windows. It was originally built to enable ladies of the royal household, to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. The palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and is part of the City Palace complex. There is, also, a small archaeological museum on the same site.
In the heart of the old city of Jaipur, the City Palace occupies a large area, divided into a series of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. The outer wall was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, but other additions are much more recent, some dating back to the beginning of this century. The palace is a wonderful blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, a major tourist attraction.
The center of the palace, is the Chandra Mahal, or the Moon Palace, which provides a fine view of the gardens and the city. The ground and first floor of the Chandra Mahal, form the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum. The museum has an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware and old weapons. The paintings include miniatures of Rajasthani, Persian and Mughal schools. The Mubarak Mahal, or the Auspicious Palace, contains the textile section of the museum.
How to Reach:
By Air The city is directly connected to Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad through regular flights. All major domestic airlines do have their services to Jaipur. The total distance of the city from the airport is around 15 km. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the city.
By Rail The Pink City Express leaves Delhi at 6 a.m. and reaches Jaipur at 11 a.m. Chetak Express, Jaipur-Delhi Services and another late evening train leave for Jaipur form Old Delhi Railway Station. If one has money and time than there is no other way better than Palace on Wheels, which leaves Delhi every Saturday.
By Road Jaipur. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
Major Hotels
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Jai mahal Palace
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Rambagh Palace
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Hotel Jaipur Palace
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Hotel Clarks Amar
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The Trident
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Holiday Inn
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