Jaipur - Pink City of India
The ‘Rajputana’ vibe about the whole city can be witnessed by visiting the city itself. Filled with historical rummages and ancient ruins and monuments of great cultural importance that dates back centuries ago, the city has buildings that have been whitewashed in pink, making it a rightful name as ‘Pink City’. The city’s inception was in the year 1727 by the-then Maharaja of the city. Jaipur is the capital city of the desert state of India, Rajasthan.
Tourist attractions in Jaipur
The Amber Palace, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Nahargarh Fort and Birla Mandir are some of the most important places to visit in the city. Jaipur has been an important tourist place for years and tourists who visit Rajasthan always make it a point to visit the city without hesitation for its historical importance and picturesque views.
Things to do in Jaipur
In order to understand the importance of each fort, museum or palace that you visit, take a tour guide along with you so that he will be able to shed light on the importance of those monuments. Some of the forts and palaces have now been turned into heritage hotels where you can enjoy a candlelight dinner with your loved ones. Add a spa to your itinerary and give yourself a much-needed regal treatment in one of these heritage hotels. You will be in awe at the number of pigeons that the city has, which you will see in most of the monuments that you visit.
Airport at Jaipur
Jaipur International Airport is the city’s primary international airport. It is located at a distance of 8 kms from the city’s main centre. Numerous IndiGo flights fly to and fro from the city and keeps it connected to other parts of the city and the world.
- Airport address: Airport Rd, Sanganer, Jaipur 302011
- IATA code: JAI