subject: Jaipur-fast Facts [print this page] Jaipur is the royal city as well as the capital of the heritage state of Rajasthan. Every corner of the city reflects the victorious past of vigorous Rajputs. It is the first planned city of India, founded by Sawai Jai Singh during eighteenth century and now it is the largest city of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as Pink City, because most of the buildings and houses over here are painted in pink shades. Amidst in the semi desert area, this beautiful city is being embraced in the masculine arms of Aravali hills. The city is garnished with numerous forts, palaces, monuments, that attracts lacs of the visitors every year.
Let's have a glance at some of very important facts about Jaipur.....
Area of the city: 200.4 square kilometers
Elevation: 431 meters (1,414 feet) above the sea level
Population: approximately 2,845,263 (as on Jan 4th, 2011)
Density: Approximately 14198/km2
Geographic Location: Jaipur is located at 26.92o North and 75.82o East
Climate: Primarily in Jaipur you will find three main seasons:
Summers (March to June)
Monsoon (July to September)
Winters ( November to February)
Maximum Temperature: 45 degree Celsius
Minimum Temperature: 5 degree Celsius
Rainfall: 556 mm
Official Language: Hindi
Other Languages Spoken: Rajasthani & English
Religion: The main religion of Jaipur is Hinduism. Other religions found here are Islam, Jainism, Sikhism and Christianity.
Best Time to Visit: Winters
Std Code: 0141
Monuments in Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Gaitore, Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar-Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Statue Circle, Rambagh Palace, Raj Palace, Jal Mahal Palace.
Temples of Jaipur: Galtaji, Birla Temple, Govind Devji Temple, Moti Doongri, Jain Mandir, Surya Mandir.
Famous Gardens: Ramniwas Garden, Sisodia Rani Garden, Kanak Vrindavan, Vidhyadhar Garden, Central Park, Jawahar Circle Garden and Technology Park.
Colorful Events (Fair & Festivals): Elephant Festival, Gangaur Festival, Teej Festival, Kite Festival, Literature Festival, Sheetla Mata Fair, Chaksu Fair.
Best Buy in Jaipur: Camel leather items, Jaipur carpets, Jaipur handicrafts, Jaipur jewelry
Reachability: Jaipur is connected through road, rail and air transport to all the major cities of India.
