subject: Jaipur - Royal Escapade [print this page] Jaipur is a beautiful city and a popular tourist destination of India, enjoying the patronage of tourists from all quarters of the world. The region is widely renowned for its grand palaces, magnificent forts and various other royal monuments along with the rich history and traditions of the region. Jaipur also holds great significance in Indian travel industry and is counted among the 'three golden triangle', the other two being Delhi and Agra. The Pink City as Jaipur is fondly referred to as offers tourists a glimpse into the splendor and grandeur of Indian royalty but, also the rich culture and traditions of the region.
Apart from the beauty of the rich, the one thing that draws in tourists in large numbers is the rich and fascinating history attached with the region. Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, as India's first planned city and as such the city is named after him. In 1876, the entire city of Jaipur was colored in terracotta pink, which led to the region being named 'Pink City'. The entire city was so colored to resemble the Mughal red sandstone architecture to welcome the royal guest Prince of Wales.
Jaipur is a fascinating city with plenty of things to see and do. Some of the prominent tourist attractions of Jaipur include the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Gaitore, Ram Niwas Gardens, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Galtaji, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and others.
Other than sightseeing, there are plenty of other recreational activities offered in the city like, puppet shows, cultural dance and folk songs, enjoy a camel or elephant ride and much more. A must do in Jaipur is to feast on the delicious Rajasthani cuisine, which comprises of Dal batti churma, laal maans, safed maans and various other regional delights.
There is no dearth of good hotels and resorts in Jaipur catering to the lodging needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. The various accommodation facilities of Jaipur are present across all budget segments, right from the heritage hotels and luxury hotels to the budget and economy hotels, so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
An incredible of exploring this royal city is by the 'Palace on Wheels' a super luxury train operated by the Indian railways. The train passes through various magnificent cities of India allowing tourists to witness the royal city in a royal carriage.
