The city of Jaipur exists as a microcosm
for Rajasthan. If there is one place to see the culture and tradition of Rajasthan
within the purview of a city, then Jaipur is where it all conglomerates. It has
glimpses of everything for which Rajasthan is famous. The city of towering forts
and majestic palaces, Jaipur has a glorious past. It is a place where sacrificing
lives for the dignity and honour was not sole proprietorship of men. Women have
run shoulder to shoulder to men in matters of valour and bravery committing Jauhar
(enmass suicide) to save the dignity and honour of their clans.
Sawai Jai
Singh II who ruled 1688 to 1744 founded Jaipur, the Rose Pink capital city of
Rajasthan. He was a great warrior, visionary in science and astrology. The Great
Warrior laid the foundation of the city in 1627. He was instrumental in making
Jaipur one of the progressive cities of medieval times. Undoubtedly, the city
was well planned, structured, and had one of the best drinking water solutions
in the medieval world.
What one can see in Jaipur
- Amber Fort
- Jaigarh Military Structure
- Nahargarh or Tiger
Fort
- Rani Sisodias Garden & Palace
- Vidhyadhar Garden
-
Ghat ki Guni Garden
- Sanganer Town
- Ramgarh Lake
- Samod
Palace
What one can do in Jaipur
The bazaars in Jaipur are lined with shops filled with precious and semi-precious
stones. There one finds beautiful souvenirs to carry back home. Tourists can explore
jauhari bazaar for bhandej tie & die, khajanewalon-ka-rasta off chandpole
bazaar for precious stones, Tripoli bazaar for bangles, Hawa Mahal area for antiques
and pseudo-antiques. After having a brush with these beautiful items, if you get
curious to know about the art and hands that make these items, then a visit to
the workshops at Jadiyon-ka-rasta, Gopalji-ka-rasta, and haldiyon-ka-rasta will
be a great experience.
How to reach Jaipur
Jaipur is connected to the major cities of India by domestic flights. Indian Airlines,
Jet Airways, and domestic carriers operate regular flights to and from Jaipur.
The train service to Jaipur is really excellent. Direct trains to Jaipur are available
from Delhi, Lucknow, Chennai, Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Secunderabad and Agra.
Rajasthan Roadways connects Delhi-Jaipur with its excellent A/C and deluxe coaches.
