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INTRODUCING The
Pink City Jaipur
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State |
Rajasthan |
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City |
Jaipur |
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Population |
2,324,319 |
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Area |
11117.8 sq.km. |
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Latitude |
26.55 N |
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Longitude |
75.52E |
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Airports |
Jaipur Airport |
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STD Code |
0141 |
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Best
Season |
Oct-March |
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Local
Languages |
Rajasthan, Hindi,
English |
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Guide
line about Starofcity Jaipur
Introduction:
Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City. It is also the capital of the
state of Rajasthan. It is one of the most visited tourist places of India
being one of the consituent destinations of the famous tourist itinerary,
The Golden Triangle of India. It is as popular as Delhi and Agra to foreign
visitors. The old city of Jaipur is partially encircled with seven gates -
the major gates are Chandpol, Sanganeri, and Ajmeri. The 'pink city' label,
applies specifically, to the old walled quarter of the Rajasthani capital,
while in the northeast of the town, glorious palaces and temples, in an
assortment of styles, spanning centuries, are scattered throughout the,
predominantly, urban area.
The Capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the
past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once
lived the Maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, Famous for Rajasthani
jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a
treasure trove for the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic
charm takes you to epoch of royalty and tradition
History: The city owes its name, its
foundations and its careful planning, to the great warrior - astronomer
Maharaja Jai Singh II. His predecessors, had enjoyed good relations with the
Mughals, and Jai Singh was careful to cultivate this alliance. In 1727, with
Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided to move down from his capital
hillside fortress at Amber, to a new site on the plains. A Bengali architect
Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city, using the principles of town
planning, as laid down in the Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu
treatise on architecture. He built the City Palace, and the largest stone
observatory in the world, employing the same principles.
When to Visit: The
best time to visit Jaipur is between October and March.
Getting to Jaipur:
Jaipur is 262 kms from Delhi and is well connected by road, rail and air. A
big fleet of deluxe and air conditioned buses is operated by the Rajasthan
Roadways between Delhi and Jaipur.
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