Jaipur Tourism

Tourist information about Jaipur

• The city is well-known as pink city
• City is named after Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, founder of the city
• It is an excellent blend of rich history and modern comforts
• Forts and palaces are places of attractions
• Jaipur was established in 1727

Best time to visit Jaipur

• The city has mostly warn climate
• October to March is the ideal time to explore the beauty

Temperature of Jaipur

• The minimum temperature during winter months can drop to 8 degree Celsius
• The maximum of 49 degree Celsius during the summer months

How to reach Jaipur?

 – By air

• Sanganer airport is the nearest to Jaipur city
• It is located at 10 kilometers distance from city with good connectivity with major cities
• Jaipur international airport is another option

 – By rail

• Jaipur railway station connects with major cities
• Travelers can try the luxury train, Palace on Wheels

 – By road

• One can avail of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation bus service
• Bus routers connects to major cities
• One can drive from Delhi to Jaipur via NH 8 route

What is the city famous for?

• The famous palaces (Mahals) like Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar
• The Sawai Mansingh Stadium with 30, 000 seating arrangement is a famous one
• The textile and shopping market are famous
• Teej festival is a popular one

Things to do in Jaipur

1. Visit Amer Fort

• Home to rich Maharajas and evidence of architectural treasures
• Perfect blend of Mughal and Indian style of architecture
• Take elephant ride in the fort
• Watch light and sound show

2. Village Jeep Safari

• Enjoy the beauty of Rajasthan via jeep safari through the villages
• It helps get better look of village house, agriculture farms, life of local people

3. Go for shopping

• Witness best colors of the city in local markets
• Local markets are known as Badi or Chhoti Chaupar
• Get brass ornaments from Tripolia Bazaar
• Chandpol bazaar and Kishanpol Bazaar are another options

4. Go for cycling expedition

• Explore Nahargarh Fort in cycle
• Path is difficult due to winding roads offering great experience
• The view of Man Sagar Lake and Jaipur city from the top is worthy

5. Air balloon ride

• Perfect option for adventure lovers
• The balloon ride is available at Jamnalal Bajaj road
• Ride take you through City Palace, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar

Tourist attractions at Jaipur

1. City Palace

• Place is famous for architectural and historical importance
• It has been constructed by Sawai Jai Singh
• There is Mubarak Mahal and Chandra Mahal in the complex
• There is exclusive collection of handicraft items inside the palace
• One can get a glorious view of the city from this palace

2. Jaigarh Fort

• One can find age old weapons and know about historical importance
• Fort is also known as Fort of Victory
• It has the largest cannon, Jaivana
• Fort symbolizes military power of Rajputs
• It is spread over 3 kilometers
• It is located near Nahargarh and Amber Fort

3. Nahargarh Fort

• Best place for architecture and photography
• Built as defensive fort along the Aravali ranges
• Twelve queen boudoirs are the main attraction that are connected
• Visit Jaipur Wax museum
• Great picnic spot with excellent night view of fort

4. Hawa Mahal

• Visit archeological museum
• Go for shopping at pink city bazaar
• Architectural excellence makes it a must-visit place
• It has 953 windows and earned the name as palace of winds
• There are no steps and instead, there are slopes to reach top floor
• Established in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh

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5. Jantar Mantar Observatory

• Among the largest observatory in world
• Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II
• The observatory has the largest sundial in the world
• Famous for architecture and astronomy
• Astrological instruments are collected from all over the word

6. Pink City Bazaars

• Perfect place for shopping and it has architectural importance
• It comprises of main bazaars like Tripolia bazaar, Kishanpola bazaar, Bapu bazaar, Nehru Bazaar and Johari bazaar
• Precious gemstone, textile items, wooden sculptures are famous in the market

7. Birla Mandir

• It is located at Moti Dungri Hill
• Main deities are Vishnu and Laxmi
• Temple is built in white marble
• Temple looks excellent at night which is evidence of great architecture

8. Ram Niwas Garden

• It is a royal stunning place built in 1868
• It has been built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in the heart of the city
• Garden area is spread over 30 acres of land
• Visit the famous Albert Hall Museum
• Garden style gives a glimpse of royal decoration of British Raj

9. Chandpole

• It is famous as shoppers’ paradise
• It is one of the oldest as built back 300 years ago
• Borders of the market is built in pink wall
• It has been built in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II

Famous festivals in Jaipur

1. Teej festival

• Held in July/August for two days. It is celebrated to honor the union of Shiva & Parvati.
• It is celebrated with traditional song, dance and fair
• Festival is accompanied by the procession of Goddess Teej in golden palanquin
• Ghewar is a teej special sweet and Malpua
• Women dress in traditional folk dress

2. Jaipur Literature Festival

• Known as the largest literary show showcasing talents of experienced and amateur writers
• Interested writers visit Diggi Palace for the fiesta
• There are spectators from Rajasthan and other parts of the world
• Visitors can gain idea and share some with the legends present
• Some attractions are book release, chat shows, poetry sessions

3. Elephant fair

• Every year it is held at Jaipur Polo ground
• Elephants are dressed in jhools along with heavy Jewellery
• The elephants are decorated for shows and competitions
• Festival encourages tug of war and polo march among elephants
• Mainly celebrated in the month of March

4. Urs festival

• Celebrated in holy tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti
• Main purposes is memorializing unification of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti with Allah
• Celebrated from 1^st to 6^th day of Rajab and it attracts followers from different places
• Tomb is cleaned with rosewater and covered with embroidered cloth
• Sajjada Nashin white flag hoisting is a key attraction

5. Pushkar Camel Fair

• Huge number of camels gather for trading purpose
• Carnival is accompanied with magic shows, music shows, dance, carousel rides
• Beauty contests are main attractions
• One can see decorated camel in parade shows
• There is moustache competition
• Attractions like handicraft bazaar are also available

6. Rajasthan International Folk Festival

• This has been organized since 2007
• Main idea is to promote traditional music and folk culture
• It is held yearly on Sharad Purnima
• Jazz night, interactive sessions and folk songs are common

7. Kolayat Fair

• This fair is also known as Kapil Muni Fair
• During this fair, 52 ghats are decorated
• Offering milk pudding, sweetmeats and sugar drops are common during this festival
• Devotees are also seen to take dip in Kolayat lake for the festival

8. Matsya Festival

• This is a two-day festival
• This famous festival is celebrated in Alwar every year in November
• Festival is witnessed by foreigners as well as natives
• Parasailing, yoga, army exhibition and air ballooning are part of the festival

9. Nagaur Cattle Fair

• As the name of the festival goes, it is mainly for cattle trading
• There are almost 70, 000 bullocks, horses and camels brought in this fair
• The cattle is well decorated and owners come in multicolored dress paired with colorful turbans and moustaches
• Mirchi bazaar is another attraction in this fair where sale of iron and wooden handicraft items are famous
• It is celebrated from 30^th January to 2^nd of February

Food culture at Jaipur

• Rajasthani cuisine is perfect blend of techniques from different corners of the country
• Traditional dish like Dal Baati Chuurma, Ker Sangri are best
• Laal Maas is a famous meat dish
• Try mouthwatering sweet dishes at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar at Pink Bazaar

Things not to do in Jaipur

1. Avoid the month of June

The month of June is a dusty one. You may experience dust storm.

2. Do not stick to basic food

Other than sticking to what you know about Rajasthani cuisine, it is better to explore the lanes and try new tasty dishes. In this, the local cuisine is a great option that you should not miss

3. Avoid wearing shorts and skirts

Keeping in mind the sentiments of the people, it is better to avoid wearing shorts and skirts or any modern clothes. Also, try to avoid such clothes in places of worship. It is better to try traditional clothes.

4. Sightseeing in car is not a good idea

Do not restrict to car rides and there is excellent evidence of rich culture in every lane of the city. Going on feet is the best option to get the real cultural taste of the city and shop from its corners.

5. Shop as per preference

Try not to shop from the markets that your guide recommends. Instead, it is better to go by your choice only after you have explored the market well. The recommendations of guides are priced markets that seem like a tourist trap.