Jaipur, the capital city of the most flamboyant state is the major tourist destination of the country. Beautiful forts, palaces and temples dominate the city and provide the visitors an enthralling travel experience. The fascinating markets stuffed with handloom garments, vibrant handicrafts and precious gems are definitely a reason to visit the city.
Jaipur at a glance
State- Rajasthan
Language spoken- Rajasthani, English, Hindi
Best time to visit-October to March
Seasons-Summer (March to June) Winter (November to February) Monsoon (July to September)
Cuisine-Rajasthani and other Cuisines
Temperature- Winter- 4 degree to 19 degree, Summer-32 degree to 40 degree.
Religion-Hindu, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism
Climate-Semiarid
Places of attraction here are:
Amber Fort: A remarkable fort with palaces, pavilions, gardens and fascinating architecture defines Amer. The fort is situated on the hilltop and you can feel like royalty in an elephant ride to the fort.
Jantar Mantar: It is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The building contains devices and instruments to measure time and is a Unesco world heritage site.
Hawa Mahal: Hawa Mahal is a pink sandstone building containing 356 intricately carved jharokhas constructed for women so that they observe the life on streets from inside.
