About Jaipur

Location	:	Situated in North-East of Rajasthan.
Area	:	200.4 sq. km
Population	:	1,458,483 (1991)
Altitude	:	431 meters above sea level
Languages	:	Hindi, Rajasthani, English
Clothing	:	Summer light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for winter
Distance	:	New Delhi (255 km), Jodhpur (330 km), Udaipur (410 km), Ajmer (131 km).
Best time to visit	:	October to March
LocalTransport	:	Auto-Rickshaws, City Buses, Cycle-Rickshaw. The Rajasthan State Roadways operates regular bus service to Amer, Hawamahal, Ramniwas Garden and round the city.
Weather : In Summer In winter	: :	45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min) 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)

Introduction to Jaipur

Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the colourful cities of India. jaipur is Famous for its colourful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city which is made all the more attractive by the pink wash that most buildings are periodically given. Besides, it remains the only city in the world that symbolises the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. It is for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the popular tourist "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.

The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh JI, 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 Maharaja’s 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.

Jaipur Local Transport

One can easily travel around Jaipur as there are more than enough means of transport in Jaipur. The taxis in black and yellow, which are frequently seen in the metropolitan cities, are not usual in Jaipur. In Jaipur, one can hire private taxis/ cabs, which are easily available. There is a wide range of private taxis to choose from. People can always hire taxi according to their preference, comfort and luxury. Taxis can be hired for day or days for sightseeing purposes and excursions as well.

People usually prefer cycle-rickshaws and three-wheelers for short distances. Cycle-rickshaw is the cheapest mode to travel in the city. One can also opt for three-wheelers, which charge very nominal fare to reach predefined destinations. These autos run on sharing basis, which move from one point to another for getting more and more passengers. Unmetered Auto-Rickshaws are also easily available round the city. Every Auto-rickshaw driver has the fare chart, which provides the fare that to be charged for different distances. The farther the distance, the more the price one has to pay.

Rajasthan State Roadways offers comfortable public transportation in Jaipur. The city buses run by Rajasthan State Roadways are the most common means of transport used by people. Buses charge a very nominal price for their service. They don't have a fixed time schedule but operate on a regular basis. In totality, while visiting Jaipur, there is no need to worry about transportation as Jaipur offers ample means of transport to make your journey comfortable and a memorable one.