Jaipur is the closest major city to Delhi. Jaipur, also known as “The Pink City”, was once the capital of the princely state of Jaipur, and is now the capital of the state of Rajasthan. This royal city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, a Rajput ruler who ruled from 1699 – 1744. He planned the city on the principals of Vaastushastra, a treatise based on ancient Indian architectural beliefs.
The city was not splattered with pink at that time, but, in 1853, when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him. Even today, even after a century – and – a – half, pink is the predominant colour on the city landscape.
The city in located in eastern Rajasthan, quite close to Delhi, and is surrounded by various important places worth visiting like Alwar, Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur, Nagaur, Sikar, and Bharatpur, etc.
There is a long list of places of tourist interest that one can visit in Jaipur, like
Hawa Mahal
Birla Mandir
Albert Hall
Amber Fort
Govind Dev Ji Temple
Sisodia Palace Garden
Jaigarh Fort
Moti Doongri
Chand Baori
Nahargarh Fort
Galtaji Temple
Central Park
City Palace
Swaminarayan Temple
Zoological Garden
Chandra Mahal
Panchvati Hall
Jantar Mantar
Jal Mahal
Jain Temples
Chokhi Dhani
Diwan – e – Aam
Rambagh Palace
Another great thing about Jaipur is that if one goes to that city, he cannot come back without shopping bags full of various items. One can find Ceramics, Pottery, Engraved Brass Items, Woollen & Silk carpets, Handloom cloth, Marble Statues, Handicraft Items, and, definitely, Gems and Jewellery. For everything else, there are a number of shopping malls and small departmental stores.
The fact that Jaipur is closest to Delhi makes it easily approachable. It is very well – connected by Road and Rail with all other cities of Rajasthan and major cities of other states.
The best months to visit Jaipur are November to March. April to July are Summer months with temperatures as high as 45 degrees. Mid-July to September-end are the monsoon months, which may experience heavy rains.
