About Jaipur
 Jaipur
History
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the
color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Beautiful
city along with Agra and Delhi form what is known as the Golden
Triangle of Indian tourist circuit. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and
architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats
in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills
and broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of
its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall.
A young Bengali architect, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya formalised the
city's plans in a grid system. The wide straight avenues. Roads,
streets, lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side of main
bazaars were arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chokris), in
accordance with the principles of town planning set down in the 'Shilpa
Shastra'- and epochal treatise on the Hindu architecture.
There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can
shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out
gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels,
once the residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Not to mention
the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that
make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.
Hot Attractions
 Kite
Festival
A festival with a difference - as kites take to the sky all over
Jaipur. In the evening, kites with lights in them and fireworks
brighten the skies above. If you like kite flying, you should be here.
 Elephant
Festival
A festival to celebrate Holi, this is a great occasion for the visitor
to watch several elephant sports and also play this festival of
colors.
 Gangaur
Fair
A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati. It is time for young girls to
dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the
married women pray for the well-being of their husbands.
 Teej
Festival
A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Essentially a women's
festival, it is interesting to watch them enjoying in groups and at
various bazaars where they turn up to shop in all their finery. |
