subject: Jaipur - Glorious Escape [print this page] Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and also one of the largest cities of the state. The region is an extremely popular tourist destination of India, drawing in tourists from all parts of the country and also abroad. The region is widely renowned for its grand palaces, majestic forts and several other elegant royal architectures which adorn the region. Such is the popularity of the region that it constitutes an integral part of the 'Golden Triangle' of the Indian Tourism industry. The region not only offers tourists a glimpse of the high level of craftsmanship of the early artisans of the region but also a glimpse into the splendor and grandeur of Indian royalty.
Jaipur aesthetically designed and built has very rich and engrossing history to boast about. The city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727 and is named after him. The city was built as one of the first planned cities of India and also served as the bastion of the Rajput Empire. Jaipur popular by the adage the 'Pink City' also has an interesting history behind it. The entire was famously drenched in the pink terracotta color to resemble the Mughal architecture of Delhi, which was in turn part of the various preparations undertaken to welcome the royal guest 'Prince of Wales'.
Jaipur being a historically rich region offers to its tourists plenty of interesting sightseeing attractions from the various royal monuments to the royal gardens and various other such attractions. Some of the popular 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 much more. The local markets of the region are also a major attraction and are renowned for its colorful turbans, fabrics, bangles, rajais and various other local handicrafts.
Along with sightseeing and shopping there are plenty of interesting activities offered in the region to keep its visitors entertained like puppet shows, cultural songs and dances performances among others. A must do in the region is to enjoy an elephant or camel ride and to feast on local delights like like the dal batti churma, laal maans, safed maans, etc.
Being a popular tourist destination there are umpteenth numbers of resorts and hotels present in Jaipur offering a plethora of accommodation options to choose from. The various accommodation facilities of the region are found across various budgetary ranges from the heritage and luxury hotels to the budget and economy hotels thus catering to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
