Jaipur Tourism

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JAiPUR

• The Pink City

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INTRODUCTION

• Jaipur, the capital of Indias Rajasthan state,
  evokes the royal family that once ruled the
  region and that, in 1727, founded what is now
  called the Old City, or Pink City for its
  trademark building color.

• Area 111.8 km²
• Weather 38C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 25 Humidity
• Getting there 4 h 50 min flight.
• Population 2.323 million (2001)
• Local time Tuesday 424 PM
• Number of airports 1
• Founders Jai Singh II

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HOW TO GO ?
By Air

• The Jaipur Airport is situated at Sanganer, 7
  km (domestic terminal) and 10 km (international
  terminal) from the main city. It has the facility
  of daily domestic flights to Delhi, Udaipur,
  Hyderabad, Goa, Chennai,, Mumbai, Pune .

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By Road

• Jaipur, the pink city is linked with the all the
  major cities of India through the network of
  National Highways 8, 11 and 12 to name a few.
• There's very good bus service given by the
  govt..This city is also connected to Mumbai via
  many major cities. Theres many private companies
  for tourism here.

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By Train

• Jaipur is well connected to almost every part of
  India through the means of Indian Railways. There
  are three main railway junctions including
  Jaipur, the main station Durgapara and
  Gandhinagar. There is a special, luxurious and
  renowned train called as Palace on Wheels which
  passes through Jaipur.

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Hotels Resorts To Stay

• Heritage Hotels
• Chirmi PalaceDhuleshwar Garden, S.P. Marg,
  Jaipur - 302001, Rajasthan (India)
• Lal Mahal PalaceJamuva Ramgarh, Jaipur,
  Rajasthan (India) etc.
• 3 Star Hotels
• Comfort Inn Hawa MahalCivil Lines, Ajmer Road,
  Jaipur - 302006, Rajasthan (India)
• Hotel Maharani PalaceStation Road, Jaipur - 302
  001, Rajasthan (India)etc.

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• 4 Star Hotels
• Meru Palace HotelAdjacent Soochna Kendra, Ram
  Singh Road, Jaipur-302 004, Rajasthan (India)
• Mandawa HaveliSansar Chandra Road, Jaipur - 302
  001, Rajasthan (India)etc
• 5 Star 5 Star Deluxe Hotels
• Trident Hilton, JaipurOpp. Jal Mahal, Amber
  Road, Jaipur - 302002, Rajasthan, India.
• Mansingh Palace, JaipurSansar Chandra Road,
  Jaipur - 302001, Rajasthan, India.
• Rambagh Palace, JaipurBhawani Singh Road, Jaipur
  - 302 005, Rajasthan, India.
• Rajputana Sheraton, JaipurNear Railway Station,
  Jaipur - 302006 , Rajasthan, India. etc.

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PLACES TO VISIT

• City PalaceLocated in the heart of the Pink City
  Jaipur, the City Palace was where the Maharaja
  reigned from. This palace also includes the
  famous Chandra Mahal' and Mubarak Mahal', and
  other buildings which form a part of the palace
  complex.
• GaitoreGaitore, one of the most prominent
  tourist attractions in Jaipur, is a royal
  cremation ground for the Kachhwaha Rajput kings
  and the members of the royal family. The word
  Gaitore' is believed to be a mispronounced form
  of the Hindi phrase, 'Gaye ka Thor' which means
  resting place of the departed souls'.

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• Jantar Mantar
• It is considered to be one of the largest
  observatories ever built. Combining religion,
  science and art, the Jantar Mantar is the name
  given to a series of five, magnificent structures
  built in Jaipur, New Delhi, Ujjan, Varanasi and
  Mathura.
• Nahargarh FortThe Indian state of Rajasthan is
  famous for its royal heritage. Formed by the
  union of many princely states ruled mainly by
  Rajputs, Rajasthan has many forts and palaces.

Many More
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SPECIALTY
FOOD
Dal Batti Churma Recognised as a Rajasthan
speciality, Dal-batti-churma, is a wholesome
Rajasthani meal. Dal, or lentil curry, is served
with Bhatti, a roundel of stuffed flour that's
baked in a charcoal fire or oven. Choorma is a
sweet dish made with flour, jaggery or sugar and
ghee. GhewarDeep-fried sweet dish, Ghewar is in
great demand during festivals such as Gangaur and
Teej. It comes in varieties such as mawa and
plain, desi ghee. The best shops for this are LMB
at Johri Bazar and Rawat Sweets. Rajasthani
SubjiGatte subji, Rajasthani curry, Mangori,
Pakodi and Ker Sangari, the traditional subjis,
are part of the daily meals here. Papad - plain
or masala - is a must to sum up meals, as a
tradition in Rajasthan. ETC

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• CLOTHES
• Vast range of bags, fashioned in patchwork,
  mirror-work, antique-beads, brocade and
  embroidery are available at Jaipur. Jaipur bags
  are made from excellent quality fabrics, and are
  presented in captivating styles.
• Unique Indian quilts are made from top quality
  cloths, and are patterned with exceptional
  embroidery work. These quilts are light-weight,
  comfortable to touch, and provide cozy warmth to
  the user.
• Bandhej, or Baandhini, is a type of tie-dye
  material, which is very popular textile, among
  the many Jaipur handicrafts. Dots, waves, squares
  and strips are common designs in Bandhej. Natural
  and artificial colours are used in making these
  patterns which involve a lot of intricate knots
  post which the fabric is dyed. Hence the name,
  tie-n-dye.

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• HANDICRAFTS
• Jaipur Jewellery
• Lac jewellery is originally made in Jaipur. These
  ethnic handicrafts are finely designed by the
  local skilled craftsmen of Jaipur. Lac jewellery
  is a rural jewellery art, made by ancient
  techniques, passed down from generations.
• Jaipur's enthralling collection of metal
  jewellery, beautifully textured and comprising of
  many colours, shapes and sizes are simply a great
  work of art.
• Oxidized jewellery fashioned by expert craftsmen,
  are studded with exclusive mirror-work, and
  colourful beads. The jewellery is oxidized to
  specific requirements, to retain the colour and
  shine of the metal. Oxidization of jewellery
  creates an antique look and a smoky appearance of
  the metal.
• The silver jewellery of Jaipur comes in an ethnic
  style, and is studded with semi-precious stones
  of vibrant colours.
• Thewa jewellery, a closely guarded, ancient
  secret for some families, is an exquisite art
  form that involves complex treatment and fusion
  of glass with precious metals like gold and
  silver.

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• JAIPUR PAINTINGS
• Jaipur's
  miniature paintings featuring stunning Rajasthani
  women, Radha-Krishna, Rajput and Mughal kings are
  just a few of the many artworks of Jaipur
  artists. The paintings are made using natural
  colours derived from insects, minerals,
  vegetables, shells. The final products are
  decorated with powders of semi-precious stones
  and precious metals like gold and silver.

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