Jaipur; The Pink City of India

Jaipur is the  capital of Rajasthan one of the northern state in India. It was founded by 1726 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is one of the planned city in India, which is reflected by it's buildings, transportation system etc...

Jaipur is around 260 Kilo Meters for New Delhi, the Capital of India. It is one of the famous tourist destinations in India which attracts both domestic as well as international tourists. Jaipur is always in the bucket list of holidaymakers who comes to India. Jaipur is home to many monuments, forts, parks, shopping destinations, sports centers and so on.

Jaipur leg, a rubber-based prosthetic leg for people with below-knee amputations, is well known in India and abroad which was designed and is produced in Jaipur.

Climate in Jaipur

Jaipur lies on a borderline between a hot desert climate and a hot semi-arid climate. Jaipur has monsoon between June and September. The highest temperature and lowest recorded were 48 and -1 degree Celsius respectively. 

Shopping centres

Jaipur is an amazing place for shopping. Moreover, arts and crafts works from Jaipur is very famous. It is very common to see traditional shops selling jewellery, bangles, handicrafts, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, leather and metal products. There are many shops in the city centre which sells Jaipur antiques.

Tourist destinations in Jaipur

Jaipur is a wonder place to visit in India. Only thing that we have to check the climate of the Jaipur because the climate may be extreme in some season. The best time to visit is because the climate is moderate. The wonderful piece of creativity is really astonishing.

The must seen places in Jaipur are 

Hawa Mahal

Jal Mahal

Roof Garden, Jal Mahal

Birla Mandir

Raj Mandir Cinema, Jaipur

Jantar Mantar Observatory

Amber or Amer Fort

Jaigarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort

Cuisines of Jaipur

Jaipur is famous for its cuisines. One can get both vegetarian as well as non vegetarian restaurants foods in Jaipur. There are many south indian restaurants which serve local cuisines as well as south indian cuisines.

 If you want to try out Non vegetarian dishes it is better to go to Mohammedeen Palace in Jaipur. 

Kachori is getting ready

 Keema Bati: A unique (Spicy) Rajasthani Dish. Available at Handi and Spice Court.
Jungle Maas: Mutton made in desi ghee and whole spices. Available at Spice Court.
Laal Maas: A spicy mutton curry. Available in many restaurants but recommend it at Saffron- Marriot & Spice Court.
Soola (Mutton): A Rajasthani version of Mutton tikka. Made to order- at mehrunisa's are the best. But its also nice at Handi & Spice court.
Pyaaz Kachori & Mawa Kachori: Rawat
Ghewar & malai Ghewar: LMB/ BMB/ Sodhani
Gatta Curry: Niros/ Natraj
Mawa Naan: Sharma Dhaba
Daal Baati Choorma: Rawat
Very Unique varieties of omelettes: Sanjay Omelette
Galauti Kebabs: Saffron, Marriot
Amazing Grilled Kebabs and Indian main course (Indian Buffet): Barbeque Nation & Spice- Country Inn & Suites
Gulab Jamun: The world's best gulab jamuns are available at Natraj-M.I. road. They are so amazing and soft that you would love them even cold.
Chaat: Chawla sweets-Raja Park or Gopalji's- utside, city square, bhagwandas road, 100 meters before Rajmandir.
Lassi both sweet an salty at lassiwala on MI road.  Note, there is an entire row of shops, calling themselves LassiWala along the MI.  The original shop is supposed to be the one on the far left, shop 312, when facing the LasiWala shops from across the street. 
sevpuri: typical mumbai style sevpuri, inside city pulse mall just before westside store

Saras Milk Parlour, is famous for its milk and milk products.

Tourist Information Centers (Govt)

Department of Tourism, 

Paryatan Bhawan, Government Hostel Campus, 

Jaipur, Phone: 91-0141-370181, 361486, 369385, 371142 

Govt. Of India Tourist Office 

Sanganer Airport, Jaipur

Jaipur, Phone: 2550222

Tourist Reception Centre

Tourist Hotel, M.I. Road, Jaipur,

Phone: 0141-365256, 370180 Ext. 203

Tourist Information Counter

Railway Station, Jaipur,

Phone: 0141-315714

Foreigners Registration Office 

Behind Hawa Mahal, Rajasthan Police Head Office

Jaipur, Phone: 91-0141-669391

There are more tourist attractions in Jaipur, you can read it in upcoming blog posts.