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Jaipur City Travel
 Jaipur, the royal city and capital of Rajasthan is a breathtaking tourist attraction. The distance between Delhi and Jaipur is 260 kms and it takes only 5 hours to reach by road. Popularly known as the Pink City, Jaipur offers major attractions including magnificent forts and palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens and popular bazaars such as chowri bazaar, where tourists shop for precious gems and jewelry, clothes and traditional handicrafts. Most of the foreign travelers tour this royal city to sight see the majestic forts and palaces of Jaipur, which symbolizes the spirit of Rajputana. Inspite of growing into metropolitan city, Jaipur has still preserved its traditions, rich culture and history.
Tourist Attractions
Amber Fort
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. The construction was started by Man Singh I in the year 1592, and was completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and look even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the forefront. The most thrilling way to sightsee the fort is enjoying it with the Elephant ride and touring the fort. The fort in itself is a beautiful sight to behold but as one looks on the fort with its clear reflection on the lake in the front, one cannot help but wonder if it is a dream or a beautiful illusion. If you are in Rajasthan, do not miss the opportunity to tour the Amer Fort, which is one of the important forts of the city and one of the major attractions of Jaipur.
City Palace
An enchanting blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. The complex comprises of many structures, courtyards, gardens and buildings. The City Palace does not only have a lot of historical significance but is also a reminder of the royal past. It stands as a symbol of the royal elegance and courtly splendor.
Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the most renowned among the five observatories established by Sawai Jai Singh II in the first half of 18th century. Located close to the gate of the famous City Palace of Jaipur, the name 'Jantar Mantar' is derived from Sanskrit word 'Yantra Mantra,’ which means instruments and formulae. One should not miss to visit the largest stone observatory in the world, which stands as a witness to the wisdom of the former age in today’s jet age.
Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal, recognized as "Palace of Winds" is a major tourist attraction in Jaipur. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, it has become one of the major sights of Jaipur. The palace is shaped like a pyramid and is a five-storied building, with number of small windows and screens, with arched roofs. The Hawa Mahal is a popular place among visitors to Rajasthan. The Hawa Mahal is a great example of the Rajputana architecture, which was strongly influenced by Mughal style of planning and architecture.
How to Reach
Air: Regular flights to Delhi, Calcutta and Mumbai are available from the Sanganer Airport of Jaipur. Besides having weekly flights to places like Jaisalmer and Udaipur
Railways: Jaipur railways station is linked to major cities of India by railway tracks. The luxurious 'The Palace on Wheels' starts from Delhi and makes a trip around Rajasthan.
Road: Jaipur is around 262 km away from Delhi and from Agra 232 kms.
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