JAIPUR-“Pink City of Rajasthan”,is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the “Pink City”, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan.
Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle. In the 2008 Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Survey, Jaipur was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia. According to TripAdvisor’s 2015 Traveller’s Choice Awards for Destination, Jaipur ranked 1st among the Indian destinations for the year. Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) is Rajasthan’s biggest convention and exhibition centre. It is famous for organising events such as Vastara, Jaipur Jewellery Show, Stonemart 2015 and Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit 2015.
FAMOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN JAIPUR:
- Amber Palace
- Hawa Mahal
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
- Jal Mahal
- Nahargarh Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Albert Hall Museum
- Panna Meena ka Kund
- Akshardham Temple
- Elephant Joy
- Chokhi Dhani
- Jhalana Leopard Safari
- Raj Mandir Cinema
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TOP RESTAURANTS IN JAIPUR:
- The Rajput Room
- Govindam Retreat
- Mosaic
- Topaz Restaurant
- The Verandah
- Stepout Café & Book Lounge
- Kalyan Rooftop & Indoor Restaurant
- Nibs Café
- Jaipur Modern
- Steam
- Hotel Sweat Dream Restaurant
TOP HOTELS IN JAIPUR:
- Royale Heritage Haveli
- Trident
- Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre
- Hilton
- Jai Mahal palace
- Radisson Blu
- Four Points By Sheraton
- Pearl Palace Heritage
- Umaid Bhawan Heritage House Hotel
- The Fern
- Regenta Central Jal Mahal
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