Introduction: Jaipur, the pink capital city of Rajasthan is the popular tourist destination of India. This city of palaces is strewn with magnificent remnants of yester years. Jaipur forms the cynosure of attraction both literally and metaphorically comprising Hawa Mahal, Olympian palace and Jantar Mantar. The wonderful Jaipur is located in eastern Rajsthan, covering about 11117.8 square kilometers area. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts can grip any visitors with admiration. It is the bustling capital city and a business center with all the trapping of modern metropolis. Jaipur is the best planned city of India rapidly becoming prosperous with population of about 3 million.

Sightseeing at Jaipur -
Amber Fort : Located on the hills outside Jaipur, Amber Fort is a magnificent place one must not miss to visit. Raja Man Singh began building the fort in 1600 AD and what stand today with magnificent glory are the complex of palaces, halls pavilions gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh, Mirja Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of one hundred and twenty five years.

Jaigarh : Jaigarh is on the western side of Jaipur. It is one of the few military structures of mediaeval India preserved almost intact. Jai Singh, in 1726, built the extensive watchtowers and gateways of Jaigarh. It was the royal treasury for several years. Asia's largest cannon on wheels is exhibited here. The intricate water supply and storage system that is considered a marvel of planning is also of interest to visitors. The fort has palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a cannon foundry and several temples. It also has its own museum and provides an excellent view of Amber palace.

Nahargarh : Nahargarh or the Tiger Fort was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. The fort lies northwest of City Palace, 8km from Jaipur, and provides some stunning views of the city down below during daytime and at night. A royal retreat for the Maharanis, it was also used as a personal treasury for many years. The fort is floodlit at night.


Jal Mahal : Opposite Gaitore is the picturesque Jal Mahal Palace, in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It was built for royal duck shooting parties and can be reached by a causeway.




City Palace : City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. Raja Jai Singh built the outer wall occupying a huge area. The additional grand buildings were constructed later by the succeeding rulers.A part of the exquisite Palace still makes home for the former Maharaja/ King. The premises consists several buildings like Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. One would come across the Mubarak Mahal, as one enters the first square. Mubarak Mahal was built by Sawai Madho Singh in the 19th century to entertain his guests. Today, it has converted into a costume gallery, which displays royal attires of the Kings.

Jaipur Weather
Climate: Extreme Type
Summer temperature : Minimum: 25.8 °C - Maximum: 45 °C
Winter temperature: Minimum: 5 °C - Maximum: 22 °C
Annual rainfall: 556mm