Jaipur, also popularly known as the “Pink City”, is one of the most beautiful cities. Its traditions, history, music, food, well there is nothing that one will not love about this city.
Why is Jaipur called Pink city ?
Prince Albert and Victoria were about to visit India in 1876, and at that time Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh was one of the powerful kings of Jaipur in India and he don’t want to miss the ideal opportunity to strengthen ties with the Britishers and that’s why he asked Prince Albert and Victoria to visit Jaipur.
After Prince Assurance, he ordered to beautify the city and that’s why he ordered to color the whole city with terracotta pink which historically represents welcoming and hospitality.
From then onwards, the color of this beautiful city is pink, especially the historical building and buildings lies within the five famous gates of Jaipur and each year state govt. used to recolor the city to maintain the tagline of “heritage city of India” that is true also.
This actually attracts large numbers of tourists from India as well as outside of India, which is quite profitable for the government., people and the city itself.
Getting Acquainted
History
Jaipur was founded in 1727 AD by Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II after weakening of Mughal empire as a major trading city of North India. To this end he was quite successful. He founded India’s first planned city along with country’s most advanced and precise solar observatory.
Planned and well-designed city:
How many of you know that Jaipur is well planned and designed according to Indian Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra? If not then, it’s high time to take a look and be pride to visit Jaipur. Also, thanks to Vidyadhar Bhattacharya as after the foundation of the city was laid in 1726; the city was ready within four years of time.
Moving Around and Transportation
Transport Jaipur has three major modes of transport buses, tempos, mini buses, three wheeler taxi and autorickshaws.
Usually tourists can get Red taxis at the M.I. road taxi stand,
Languages
Jaipur, the city of Rajasthan. You can probably see the local speaks Rajasthani and Hindi language. List of cities where people primarily speaks the same language.
Places to visit in Jaipur Rajasthan
The best time to visit Jaipur, October to March, when the weather is pleasant
Hawa Mahal: Rich architecture that shows the talent of the past. In English, it means “Palace of Winds”. From outside Hawa Mahal looks like a hive which was created by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for royal ladies to enjoy the city without being seen. It’ll take you 30 to 50 mins to complete the tour and the entrance cost is Rs. 50.
Jal Mahal: Paradise for photographers. In the middle of Mansagar Lake, you’ll find a marvelous work of architecture. Chameli Bagh, Aina Burj, Gulab Tibari, and many more are the attractions of Jal Mahal.
Amer Fort: Amer Fort or Amber fort is little far from the main city but a must visit tourist destination in Jaipur. What to see in Amer Fort?
Light Show, Sheesh Mahal, Hall of Public Audience or Diwan-e-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, and Kesar Kyaari. Go for an elephant ride as well.
