Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of India’s Rajasthan state, evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex, which today houses several museum collections of textiles and art.
Climate
The weather of Jaipur is semi-arid type. Temperatures remain comparatively on the higher end all around the year. The summer season begins from April and continues till July. The temperature rises to an average of 30 oC. The city experiences monsoon showers in the months of August and September with frequent thunderstorms. Jaipur receives over 650 mm of rainfall each year. The winter months of November to February are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures ranging from 15–18 °C and with little or no humidity though occasional cold waves lead to temperatures near freezing.
Best time to visit: October to March
Airport : Jaipur Airport is in the southern suburb of Sanganer, 13 km from Jaipur, the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur airport is the only international airport in the state of Rajasthan.
Airports Authority of India, Civil Airport, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302011
Phone : 0141 255 0623
Railway Station : Jaipur Railway Station is the largest of all railway stations in Jaipur. Jaipur also serves as the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways since 2002.
20, Station Rd, Barodia Scheme, Gopalbari, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302008
Phone No.: 0141-2204536
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Places Of Interest
Albert Hall Museum
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Albert Hall Museum Ramniwas Bag, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 Phone : 0141 257 0099 The Albert Hall Museum is a museum in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas Garden outside the city wall opposite … Continue reading Albert Hall Museum →
Amer Fort
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Amer Fort Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001 Phone : 0141 253 0293 11 Km From Jaipur on Delhi-Jaipur Highway Amer Fort is a World Heritage Site. Amer Fort (spelled and pronounced as Amber Fort and Amber Palace) is located in Amer, a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur. Located high on a hill, … Continue reading Amer Fort →
Bhangarh Fort
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Bhangarh Fort Tehsil, Gola ka baas, Rajgarh, Bhangarh, Rajasthan 301410 Phone : +918529707106 88 kms. from Jaipur The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India. It was built by Bhagwant Das for his younger son Madho Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved. The Bhangarh Fort is … Continue reading Bhangarh Fort →
Birla Mandir
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Birla Mandir Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 Phone : 0141 5110598 Birla Mandir, Jaipur is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur of Rajasthan state , India and is part of one of the several Birla Mandirs located all around the country. The grand temple is located on an elevated ground at the base of Moti Dungari hill in Rajasthan. The temple is sometimes … Continue reading Birla Mandir →
Chand Baori
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Chand Baori Near Harshat Mata Temple, Abhaneri, Dausa, Bandikui, Rajasthan 303313 93 Kms. from Jaipur Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Chand Baori is a deep four-sided well with a large temple on the back face of the building. The basic architectural aspects of … Continue reading Chand Baori →
City Palace
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City Palace ( Next to Hawa Mahal ) Jalebi Chowk, Near Jantar Mantar, Tripolia Bazar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002 Phone : 0141 408 8855 City Palace, Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex in Jaipur. It was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha Rajput clan. The Chandra Mahal … Continue reading City Palace →
Elephant Camp at Dera Amer
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Elephant Camp at Dera Amer Village Khurad, Kukas, Tehsil – Amer, Jaipur Phone : +91-9251012512 Elephant Camp Dera Amer situated behind the hills of the famous Amer Fort is the ideal location for outdoor recreational and adventure activities in very close proximity to the city of Jaipur. The Camp is located at the foothills of … Continue reading Elephant Camp at Dera Amer →
Elephant Festival
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Elephant Festival Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur. It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March. The festival features Elephant Dance. The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The owners proudly embellish their elephants with vibrant colors, jhools (saddle cloth) … Continue reading Elephant Festival →
Gaitor
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Gaitor Brahmapuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302002 Phone : 0141 5110598 Royal Gaitor Tumba is the cremation site of the Maharajas of Rajasthan. The site is located in Brahmpuri, 15 km from Jaipur at the foot hills of Nahagarh Fort. Royal cenotaphs are built over the cremation site that is a perfect blend of Islamic and … Continue reading Gaitor →
Galtaji Temple ( Monkey Temple )
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Galtaji Temple ( Monkey Temple ) Galta Ji, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302031 Phone : 0141 2680951 Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khania-Balaji, about 10 km away from Jaipur. The site consists of a series of temples built in to a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high … Continue reading Galtaji Temple ( Monkey Temple ) →
Govind Devji Temple
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Govind Devji Temple J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002 Phone : 0141 2619413 The Govind DevJi Temple, is located in the City Palace complex, is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Lord Krishna).This temple is among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan including Sri Radhavallabh ji, Shri Bankey Bihari Ji, Shri Govind Dev Ji … Continue reading Govind Devji Temple →
Hawa Mahal
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Hawa Mahal ( Next to city palace ) Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, Phone: 0141 261 8862 Hawa Mahal (“Palace of Winds” or “Palace of the Breeze”), is a palace, so named because it was essentially a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals … Continue reading Hawa Mahal →
Ishwar Lat
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Ishwar Lat Aatish Market, J.D.A. Market, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002 Ishwar Lat or Swarg Suli or Heaven piercing minaret is the 140 ft highest building l in the Tripoli Bazaar near the centre of Jaipur city.. Sawai Ishwari Singh built it in 1749 A.D to commemorate a grand victory against his brother Madho Singh in Bagru … Continue reading Ishwar Lat →
Jaigarh Fort
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Jaigarh Fort 15 kms from Jaipur, 400 ft above the Amber Fort Phone:0141 267 1848 Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amber Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amber in Jaipur. The fort was built by Jai Singh II … Continue reading Jaigarh Fort →
Jal Mahal
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Jal Mahal Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302002 Jal Mahal (meaning “Water Palace”) is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II … Continue reading Jal Mahal →
Jantar Mantar
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Jantar Mantar Near City Palace, Tripolia Bazar, Jaipur – 302002 Phone :0141 2610494 Jantar Mantar is a World heritage Site The Jantar Mantar Jaipur monument is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 . It features the world’s largest stone sundial. Located near City Palace and Hawa Mahal of Jaipur, the … Continue reading Jantar Mantar →
Nahargarh Fort
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Nahargarh Fort Aravali Hills, Amer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302002 Phone : 0141 5134038 Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur. The view of the city from the fort is impressive. Along with Amer Fort and JaigarhFort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally named … Continue reading Nahargarh Fort →
Sisodia Garden
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Sisodia Garden NH11, Lal Dungri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302031 Phone : 01426 214 084 Sisodia Rani Garden and Palace is a palace garden 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Jaipur. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728. The place consists of tiered multi-level gardens with fountains, watercourses and painted pavilions. A double storied palace occupies the top terrace … Continue reading Sisodia Garden →