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Jaipur
(Rajasthan)


Pink City

This picturesque capital of Rajasthan is royal in all ways, why they even have royalty that still lives in palaces! If you wish to spend the monies you too can hire out a royal palace and wed in its courtyard! Elephant rides are still quite common here as is camel trading. This is Jaipur, a spot on the Indian map where old customs, traditions and festivals are held in their true flavor.

The city itself is a m'nge of colors with brightly dressed locals standing out against the dull sands on one hand and the hues of pink that cover a few towering monuments on the other.

The city, when built was extremely well-planned, and some of its features are advanced for today?s day and age too. It still has a walled city and drainage lines that leave one stumped! This is a place that?s best explored on foot.
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At a Glance
Jaipur is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Sikar and Alwar, in South by Tonk, Ajmer and Sawai Madhopur. Nagaur, Sikar and Ajmer in the west and in east by Bharatpur and Dausa districts. It is about 261 kms away from New Delhi.
When to Visit:
Jaipur has extreme climates. The temperatures soar to as high as 47 degree Celsius during the summer and fall to about 4 degree Celsius during the winter. The ideal time to plan a trip to Jaipur would be between October and April.
Orientation & Getting Around:
Jaipur is perhaps one of those few cities which still boasts of a tonga - a horse drawn carriage and cycle rickshaws. You have to bargain with the driver to get a cheap ride though.For those who prefer motorised wheels the auto rickshaws are the best bet. Make sure that the meters work before you begin the trip. For those who would like to ride in comfort and willing to splurge, day cabs, rental taxis are also easily available. Should you wish too you can squeeze your sight seeing trip into two days, that would work well if you are on a budget, the main city itself, is best explored on foot, right from the walled villages to those where the craftsmen create mind boggling silver jewelery and pottery. You really can?t get lost in this city, there?s one main road and all other lanes lead here, the advantage of a planned city!
Dial in code(s):
City code:0141
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