Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and a gateway to all historical monuments of the Maharajas and called The Pink City. It is a planned city of the country; it also restores the allure of its history to date. The Golden Triangle includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The city was painted pink by Maharaja Ram Singh signifying hospitality. Its population is 30.7 lakhs and an area of 484.6 sq.km. Many monuments of Jaipur are listed as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. Pink City has semi-arid weather. Summers begin from April and extend till July. The months are the hottest, and the mean temperature at that time is 30°C. Winters begin in November. The average temperature lies between 5 to 15°C.
Tourist attractions in Jaipur
Albert Hall, City Palace, Amber fort, Isarlat Sargasooli, Nahargarh fort, Jaigarh Fort, Gaitore, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Pink City bazaars, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Galtaji, Birla Tare the most popular places in Jaipur.
Things to do in Jaipur
Johari Bazaar, Tripolia bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chandpole bazaar and Kishanpole bazaar are famous hotspots for shopping jewellery, bangles, handicrafts, textiles, and traditional jootis. If you are an antique lover, then The Gem Palace is for you. MI Road is famous for its pottery. Aravali bazaar and Purohit Ji ka Katla are famous for home décor items and wedding products respectively. There are many festivals held in various months such as Kite festival, literature festival and Elephant festival, visiting Jaipur in the month of the festival will add charm to your visit. Food lovers can visit Nehru Bazaar and Johri Bazaar to taste delicacies such as Dal Baati - Churma, Kebab, Murg Ko Khato and Achari Murg.
Airport in Jaipur
Jaipur International Airport is the major airport serving Jaipur which is located at a distance of 7 km from the city centre. It has been declared the World's Best Airport.
- Airport address- Airport Rd, Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017
- Airport IATA code- JAI