Jaipur is a feast in store for tourists. 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra, Jaipur forms one of the most chosen tourist attraction in India. The Heritage City has been the capital of erstwhile Jaipur state since its inception in 1727 AD. Named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur is a bustling business centre with all the features of modern metropolis, yet adorned with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveler. Jaipur is surrounded by rugged hills on three sides, each crowned by formidable fort and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert and earned the epitaph Pink City. The Pink city can grip any visitor with admiration.

Jaipur is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.


Getting around
In the city you can travel by un-metered auto-rickshaws, buses, cycle-rickshaws or you can also use car cabs and car-taxi. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation operates regular bus service for local city tour.

Weather
In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)
Our suggestion: Best time to come: Oct to March