Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan State and it is the largest city of this state as well. Jaipur is popularly known as the 'Pink City' for its highlight building colour and it is famous for its Rajasthani handicrafts, traditional jewellery, and fabrics. This city gives you a glimpse of royalty and rich culture in a single place. City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Amber Fort are the famous locations here that grab the attention of local and foreign travellers every year.
Amber Fort resides at Devisinghpura and it is one of those places in Jaipur that you do not want to miss. This historic Palace was founded by Raja Man Singh and was completed by Mirza Raja Jai Singh. This palace is decorated with some stunning wall paintings with the use of frescos, precious gems, and jewels.
Its Maota Lake gives you the perfect scenic view to admire and this palace will offer you an idea of royalty and luxury along with it this palace is also very popular to enjoy sunrise and sunset and its very famous House of Mirrors popularly called as 'Sheesh Mahal' will be an amazing experience to be witnessed and its architecture is highly commendable.
It is open to travellers every day from 8:00 am to 05:30 pm. A perfect location to have some memorable moments with your friends or with your loved ones.
Hawa Mahal is located at Hawa Mahal Road, Badi Choupad, and was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1798. It is made up in the form of a honeycomb and has 953 small windows called jharokhas. Hawa Mahal is popularly called as Palace of the Breeze and one of the popular locations to visit not only in Jaipur but in India as well.
This Palace reflects the scientific expertise of the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and especially windows which have been constructed in such a way that it always contains the cool breeze regardless of the time or season of the year and the windows of this palace gives access to a clear view of outside people to insiders without being seen by outsiders.
This palace gives you an amazing view of the city and in the summer season, it is one of the favourite locations to visit.
Jal Mahal is located at Amer Road and situated in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It is a perfect example of an amalgam of the Rajput and Mughal styles of Architecture. Boats are available to reach the palace, it gives you the amazing view of crystal-clear water with the picturesque view of Aravalli Hills and due to its location, some of the different species of migratory birds like Flamingo, Pintail, Kestrel, Coot and Grey Wagtail are spotted here.
This place is worth visiting in Jaipur to enjoy some amazing views and have some quality time with your loved ones.
Raj Mandir Cinema is resided at Bhagwan Das Road and was built in 1976 and was designed by W.M Namjoshi, it is one of the best cinema complexes which holds a capacity of 1300 audience and is popularly called as Pride of Asia.
It has zigzag and curvy seating arrangements with the ceiling is decorated with palm leaves and shining stars and the lighting system here are capable enough to offer you an unforgettable experience of movie watching.
The cafeteria offers you delicious and traditional Rajasthani cuisines and other food options as well. Tourists can visit this lovely complex at any time of the day to have this experience.
City Palace is located on the Tulsi Marg and it is another example of the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, it is just a reflection of Rajput royalty. It was constructed under the supervision of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh the second and master of every single detailing of the palace.
There are several entrances to this palace such as Udai Pol, Jaleb Chowk, Tripolia Gate, and Virendra Pol, Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal occupies the major portion of this palace and decorated with fine artworks and engravings that will give you a glimpse of the past.
The entrance to Chandra Mahal is enriched with peacock gates which depict the Hindu Gods and four seasons through its very fine artworks. Diwan-I-Khas and Diwan-I-Aam in Mubarak Mahal were decorated with crystal chandeliers and these were the places where royal court gathered.
A large portion of this palace has been changed to a museum that depicts the Rajput lifestyle and is available to the public to explore. Maharani Palace and Baggi Khana are the most prominent museums among these, Maharani Palace was the Royal Hall of Rajput Queens now features the weapons and ammunition used by the Royal Family and Baggi Khana displays the different carriages used by Royal Families.
The Winter Season in Jaipur stays from November to February and Jaipur’s temperature ranges between 8 degrees Celsius to 26 degrees Celsius. Jaipur weather in this season is quite comfortable and pleasant, the days are filled with warm sunshine and nights give you the chilly atmosphere.
It is the most ideal season to visit Jaipur for travellers and to engage in some fun activities like cycling around Nahargarh Fort, riding an elephant at Amer Fort, to be witnessed of Jaipur Literature Fest, and visiting the street markets.
Jaipur city is full of its royal architecture and rich culture and it is the season to explore both. Winter is the peak season hence; travellers are suggested to make an advance booking on accommodations and travel to have a hassle-free experience.
Summer Season in Jaipur is marked from March to June and the Jaipur's temperature stays between 24 degrees Celsius to 39 degrees Celsius. It is the season when you will get the hot and humid weather conditions which makes your journey exhausting and uncomfortable, however, many visitors do travel in this season as well.
Travellers can enjoy the services of their hotel and resorts and some of the good locations to visit would be Night Bazaar in Chaura Raasta, Albert Hall, Snow World, and the Light and Sound Show. Gangaur is one of the most celebrated festivals in Jaipur and tourists can also engage in this festival to make their travel more memorable. It is a season when you can have some good deals on accommodation.
The Monsoon Season in Jaipur stays from July to October and the Jaipur’s temperature fluctuates between 23 degrees Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius. Monsoon season is a big relief in Jaipur from its summer season, the weather stays less hot, and cool winds start to appear in this season.
And this season calls for some other fun activities such as spending a night at Earthy Tree House Resort, visiting Jal Mahal, visiting Chokhi Dhani, and enjoying the festival of Teej with its regional speciality sweet of Ghevar. It is a season to admire the beauty of refreshing Pink City and tourists will be able to find some good deals on accommodations.
The Sanganer Airport is the nearest airbase to Jaipur and has one terminal only which serves both domestic and international flights. It is well connected to other major cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and some international cities such as Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat also run flights.
Numbers of airline carriers such as Air Asia India, Air India, Spice Jet, IndiGo, and Jet Airways along with national airlines like Air Arabia, Air India Express, Etihad Airways, and Oman Air do operate regular flights to Jaipur. Once you reach an airport can and taxi services are available to travellers to reach their location.
Jaipur Railway Station is the railhead of Jaipur city and is well versed connected to other big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Patna, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Bhopal, Lucknow, Goa, and Hyderabad.
Many trains such as Ajmer Shatabdi and Kathgodam Ranikhet Express deliver passengers to Jaipur regularly and travellers also can experience travelling through luxury train, Palace on wheels to make their journey more convenient. From outside the Railway Station buses and taxis are available for further journey.
Jaipur city is vastly connected to other big cities like New Delhi which is approximately 296 kilometres, Kota at a distance of 257 kilometres, Ajmer approximately 135 kilometres, Udaipur with the distance of 410 kilometres and Ahmedabad around 675 kilometres away via road networks.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation offers Volvo and deluxe buses to reach Jaipur on regular basis. Tourists who are heading from New Delhi can take the NH-8 route which is 5-6 hours driving to Jaipur.
Radisson Blu Jaipur is located at Tonk Road which is at a distance of 3 kilometres from the airport. It provides you with the services of Restaurant, Bar, Café, Childhood Service, Paid Pickup and Drop, Currency Exchange, Spa, Rental Vehicles, Concierge Service, and Salon with the other basic amenities.
Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur is located at Tonk Road and it offers you the services of Restaurant, Bar, Barbeque, Currency Exchange, Spa, Gym, Concierge Service, Indoor Games, Laptops, Paid Pickup and Drop and Child Care Service along with other basic services. Shakun Hotels and Resorts is located at Ashok Nagar and gives you the services of Bar, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Paid Pickup and Drop, Childcare Service, Gym, Bellboy Service and 24-hour Room Service, and some other facilities as well.
Golden Tulip Jaipur is resided at MI Road and presents you the services such as Café, Restaurant, Bar, Free Parking, Paid Pickup and Drop, Gym, Multilingual Staff, Spa, Massage, Steam and Sauna, and Facial Treatment. All these mentioned options do provide the installed sanitisers, masks, and gloves due to safety and hygiene reasons.
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