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Pink city got its name for the glorious pink structures that line its wide streets. Plethora of impressive forts and palaces dot the city of Jaipur. It came into existence in 18th century when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II decided to move the capital from Amber. Jaipur was constructed according to the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu text on architecture. Old city of Jaipur is surrounded by huge wall having total of seven gates.

Jaipur Attractions

Old city of Jaipur abodes some of the most beautiful monuments in the world. It attract travelers with its stunning remnants of bygone era. Ancient monuments, architectural buildings, beautiful palaces, museums, temples and gardens, attract a large number of people. These heritages of Jaipur are rich sources of information about the lifestyle of those times. Most popular of all the attractions is the Hawa Mahal. Built for Rajput women, Hawa Mahal is known for its unique architecture and design. Jaipur tourist attractions include City Palace, Amber Fort Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory and Government Central Museum. Apart from these, one can also explore streets of the city or visit temples of the city. Some of the famous temples of Jaipur are Govind Deoji temple, Kalki temple, Birla Mandir, Jagat Shiromani temple, Galta Mandir, Moti Doongri temple and Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple.

Jaipur is known for its vibrant culture and colorful festivals. Best way to experience the culture of the city is through its fairs and festivals. Celebrated with lot of enthusiasm, most of the festivals have religious significance. Thus, giving an idea of the spirituality and religious zeal of the people. Elephant festival of Jaipur is the most famous of all and attracts large number tourists every year. Other festivals of Jaipur are Teej festival, Kite festival, Gangaur festival and Banganga fair.

Jaipur Climate

Best season to visit Jaipur is winter. Weather during winters in Jaipur is pleasant. Winters last from November to March and temperatures average 25 C. Nights can be chilly with temperatures dropping to 5 C. Summers in Jaipur are extremely hot and humid. Summer months are from April to July and temperatures during this time of the year range from 32 C to 45 C.

How To Reach Jaipur

Jaipur is a popular tourist destination and hence very well connected by road, rail and air from other parts of the country. Jaipur is 250 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra. All the major cities of India have a flight to and from Jaipur.