subject: The Pink City Of India, Jaipur [print this page] The very popular pink city of India, Jaipur, is one of the favorite spot of the tourists. It attracts travelers from across the world. Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan, is worldwide noted for its historical and heritage attractions. It depicts the true essence of Rajasthan and its rich culture & tradition. Forts, palaces, temples, havelis, hotels, gardens, museums, bazaars, etc are attractions in the city by which tourists are attracted to this beautiful Indian city this city is a majestic and impressive doorway into the glorious and rich past of India. Jaipur tourism has continued to grow each year, and is known for its endless opportunities of sightseeing, dining out, shopping and adventure. An immense cultural background, spectacular forms of art and performance and some of the most impressive forts and palaces in the world have rightly made Jaipur a phenomenal tourist destination.
If you enjoy culture and celebrations, visiting Jaipur can be an amazing treat. There is a strong culture of celebrating festivals and organizing fairs in Jaipur. These events add a touch of sparkle and festivity to daily life in this beautiful city. The next favorite thing of the tourists to do in Jaipur is shopping. The city of Jaipur boasts of bustling bazaars and markets which offer tourists a chance to buy every kind of good you can possibly imagine. From pottery, antiques and jewelry in semi-precious, precious and cheap verities to pottery, textiles, handicrafts, gems and leather goods, you can get just about everything in the markets of Jaipur. Some of the markets that you can pay a visit to are the Nehru Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar, Jauhari Bazaar and Mahiharon Ka Rasta.
The number of places to see in Jaipur and the sightseeing opportunities are practically limitless. The famous places for tourists in Jaipur are the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal, the Amber Fort, the Jal Mahal, JantaMantar, Moti Doongri, the Jaigarh Fort and the Nahargarh Fort.
Jaipur is very well connected from rest of the country. Getting into the city for international visitors is normally through the Jaipur airport. The highway which connects Jaipur to the capital Delhi is very well maintained and easy to drive. You can also use the Indian Railway service as Jaipur is connected to other cities with the rail link. The bus service between Delhi and Jaipur is excellent, and offers comfort with very inexpensive rates. You can now book cheap bus ticket online also.
Jaipur is also base to visit almost all cities and tourist places of the state. Sariska, Ranthambhore, Samode, Ajmer, Pushkar, etc can be conveniently visited in a single day trip by commencing tours from Jaipur.