Weather: In Summer:45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min) In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min) Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)
About Jaipur
Capital city of Rajasthan also known as "Pink City" is about 250 km from Delhi, and your starting point for Rajasthan. Founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 is famous for Amber Fort, jantar mantar, hawa mahal, city palace & Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. Also for the textile block prints, semi precious jewelry, handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater). Jaipur was colored pink to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities of that time. Jaipur city offers great opportunities for shopping. Bazaars chock a block with all kinds of goods from exquisite jewellery to dainty jootis (traditional leather slip-on shoes, decorated with colorful embroidery). Jaipur is surrounded by the Aravali hills.
Tourist Places
Amber Fort Ambar palace is situated in amber, the former capital of the kachhwaha rajputs on a hillside overlooking maotha lake, 11 km from jaipur on the de ...more
Elephant Festival Elephant festival is an enjoyable event held in Jaipur. It is held at the Chaugan stadium on the day of Holi, the festival of colors. Beautifully decorated elephants catwalk in front of the spect ...more
Gangaur Festivals holds a special significance for the Rajasthanis. It is celebrated in honour of Gauri, the goddess of abundance. Young girls adorned in their best clothes pray for a spouse o ...more
Kite Festival 14 January is celebrated all over India as Makar Sankranti marking the transition of the sun into the Northern hemisphere. This day is also celebrated as the kite day in most parts of India. Kite ...more
Held during the monsoons, July-August Teej is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati and this time it is married women who pray for a happy and long married life. Though celebrations are hel ...more
Getting Around
In the city you can travel by un-metered auto-rickshaws, buses, cycle-rickshaws or you can also use car cabs and car-taxi. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation operates regular bus service for local city tour.
Jaipur Tours
Royal Rajasthan Tour Jaipur (2) > Khimsar (1) > Jaisalmer (2) > Jodhpur (1) > Mount Abu (2) > Udaipur (2) Start Cost: INR 43400
By Air: Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Jaipur by Indian Airlines.
By Rail: Jaipur is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp) and evening (Intercity Exp).
By Road: Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from Delhi (Bikaner House, Nr. India Gate) to Jaipur. The roads are very good, and it takes around 5-6 hrs from Delhi. You can also come by taxi.
