Jaipur Pink City Tour

Visit the princely city of Jaipur to bask in the royalty and glories of the raja-maharaja era. It is the capital city of Rajasthan which is internationally known for its rich cultural heritage, palaces and forts. If you are inclined to experience the charm and royalty of the famous Raj culture, you must plan Jaipur tour. Tourists from all over the world come here to see and experience the lifestyles of the raja-maharajas of the bygone era. Most of the royal structures have been transformed into heritage hotels to give you a real flavor of Rajasthan.

Popularly known as Pink City, Jaipur is a well planned city founded by Sawai Jai Singh n the year 1727. It was planned in accord with the principles of Vastu Shastra (the ancient Hindu text on architecture). You will find a fine balance between modern and traditional in this city.

The famous attractions of Jaipur are:

The City Palace
It is a majestic structure encompassing stunning palaces, museums, temples, courtyards and gardens. It reflects the perfect marriage between Rajasthani and Mughal styles of architecture. It takes you back in time to the period of raja-maharaja.

Jantar Mantar
Endowed with the title of World Heritage Site, it is a landmark of Jaipur. It is an astronomical observatory built to measure various astronomical events with naked eyes. It was the brainchild of the ruler of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh II. Built in 1716, it is an assortment of several fixed astronomical instruments.

Hawa Mahal
It is an enchanting palace in red sandstone also known as the Palace of Winds as it has more than 900 windows. It was built in 1799 with the purpose of facilitating the royal ladies to see the street processions through the windows of the palace.

Amber Fort
It is one of the most stunning forts of Jaipur offering a great deal of old-world charm. Located on a hill, this fort was built in 1592. One can reach the fort either on a vehicle or on an elephant’s back. The fort boasts of stunning mirror work and exquisite carvings.

Jaigarh Fort
It is well known for being a home to the biggest cannon in the world. Built for defense purposes, it is also known as the Victory Fort.

Elephant Festival
Jaipur comes alive with the advent of Elephant Festival which is one of its major celebrations. Attracting tourists from across the world, this festival offers glimpses of the royal world of raja-maharajas. Several exciting activities such as elephant procession, competitions, games and races are a part of this festival.

Shopping in Jaipur
A visit to a colorful city like Jaipur is incomplete without going on a shopping spree in its bazaars. Some of the famous shopping items of Jaipur are silver jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones, blue pottery, tie and dye fabric, miniature paintings, embroidered juttis, quilts and metal ware.