Area: 200.4 sq. km
Altitude: 431 meters above sea level
Climate: In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)
Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani, English
Best Time to Visit: October to mid-March
STD Code: 0141
Jaipur is one of the most important cities in India
from the point of tourism. Situated in Rajasthan the city was founded by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on 18 November 1727. Jaipur is a land of natural
beauty and great history. It has a flourishing tourism industry. Also called
pink City, it is the capital of Rajasthan. It is well connected to the other parts
of the world, through its vast network of airways, railways and roads.
The palaces of Jaipur are the favorite spots for tourists, both Indian and foreign. Many old and
neglected palaces and forts in Jaipur have been converted into heritage hotels.
The service sector of Jaipur boasts of its tourism, real estate, insurance and
hotel industry.
Jaipur is the nucleus of Education in Rajasthan. The city houses several
reputed colleges that attract students from different parts of the globe. Apart
from the professional degree colleges there are numerous colleges in Jaipur
that offer degrees in arts, commerce and science. The many Colleges in Jaipur
are known for their sound academic history and facilities. Some of the
important colleges are; Satya Sai College for Women, Shree Khandelwal Vaishya
College, Vedic Kanya College for Girls, Government Maharaj Acharya Sanskrit
College, Biyani College, Bharat Law College and many more.
Jaipur Road Network has a well maintained road network. The city is
easily accessible from all the important cities and towns of India. Jaipur is
excellently connected by road, rail and air. The city railway station and
airport are the major points of entry and exit to the state. Traveling to
Jaipur is extremely easy even more because it is a major tourist spot in India. Jaipur
shares great air connectivity with all the metros and cities in India. The
Jaipur Airport is located at a distance of 13 km from the main city. Most of
the domestic and international airlines operate to and from Jaipur. Flights to
Jaipur from Delhi and Mumbai are pretty frequent. The regular international
flights operate mostly from Jaipur to Sharjaha and Muscat.
The Jaipur Railway Station is the main station of Rajasthan. Most of the cities and towns in India are connected to Jaipur by railway. There are a number of trains that run almost on a daily basis to and from Jaipur. Some of the important Trains to Jaipur are; Shatabdi, Mandore Exp. Jammu Tavi Exp. Ashram Exp Ahmedabad Mail Ibadat Exp. Ashram Exp etc.
Jaipur, famously known as the "Pink City", is the capital of the state
of Rajasthan in West India. Jaipur district has a total area of 11,117 sq. km.
with an average population density of 470 people per sq. km. As per the 2001
census, the total population of Jaipur is 5,252,338. It almost equally
comprises of Rural and Urban population. Jaipur District is situated in the
eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bounded by Sikar and Mehendragarh district (inState
of Haryana) in the north, Tonk district in the south, Alwar, Sawaimadhopur and
Dausa district in the eat and Nagaur district in the west. Jaipur has a
Legislative Assembly, as it is the state capital. There are 13 Tehsils and
sub-divisions in the district which are named as Jaipur, Chomu, Amber,
Sanganer, Shahpura, Bassi, Chaksu, Mojmabad,JamwaRamgarh, Phagi, Phulera, Kotputli,
Viratnagar. Also, there are 13 Panchayat samitis and 2369 villages.
Since Jaipur is situated in Rajsthan it is but obvious that the city will
experience semi-arid climatic conditions. Jaipur Weather is very warm during
summers and cold during winters. Jaipur witnesses three major seasons, summer,
monsoon and winter. The summer months generally begin from April and last till
July. The temperature during the summer months is generally between 30 °C to
45°C. The Monsoons in July generally begin from June. The city receives almost
650 millimeters of rainfall in a year. The Monsoons in Jaipur are characterized
by heavy and frequent showers and thunderstorms. However, the best time to visit
this place is during the winter. November marks the beginning of winter in the
city. The temperature during these months remains between 15-18 °C. Winters are
pleasant with no cold waves or temperature extremities Flights to Jaipur land
at the Sanganer airport. The Sanganer airport was bestowed with the status of
an international airport in 2006, this made it the 14th international airport
in India. The domestic airport in Jaipur is home to several eating joints,
shopping centers and medical facilities. There are many domestic flights to
Jaipur operates on a regular basis. Flights from Jaipur to cities like
Delhi, Mumbai, and Abramabad operate almost every day. Some of the popular
flights to Jaipur include; Indian Airlines, Air Sahara, Spice Jet, Air Deccan, Kingfisher Airlines,
Alliance Air, Go Air, and Jet Airways.
The Royal city of Jaipur celebrates numerous festivals with full zeal all around
the year. There are many Festivals in Jaipur. These festivals and fairs form an
inseparable part of Jaipur's identity.
Jaipur is at a distance of 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms a
part the "Golden Tourist Circuit".
The city attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Jaipur came
into prominence after Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II established this beautiful
city in 1727. Jaipur has been the cradle of many ruling dynasties and was an
important cultural hub of that period
HISTORY OF JAIPUR
The new capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It is from his name that the city extracts its name. Jaipur happens to be the first planned city of India. Maharaja Jai Singh, who was only 11 years old, came into power after the demise of his father Maharaja Bishan Singh. Kachwaha Rajputs, who came into power in the 12th century, are said to be Jai Singh's ancestors. Their rivalry with Sisodia Rajputs, rulers of Mewar, helped them in their alliance with the Mughals. Mughals too helped the Kachwaha Rajputs against Sisodia Rajputs, resulting in Kachwahas attaining a reputed place in Rajasthan. They ruled the kingdoms of Mewar (Udaipur) and Marwar (Jodhpur) from the glorious Amber Fort. Jai Singh supported Aurangzeb's son Azam Shah in the battle of succession, which created unrest among people. But Azam Shah lost this bid to the throne to his brother Bahadur Shah.
Azam Shah then demanded the removal of Jai Singh from the throne. With the ally of the Mughals, Jai Singh brought himself back to power. The kingdom flourished during his reign and Jai Singh built his capital around Amber Fort and Jaipur was eventually developed as India's first-ever planned city by a chief architect from Bengal, Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya. Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, following the principles of Shilpa Shastra (the science of Indian architecture), and referencing the ancient Indian knowledge on astronomy, further developed and discussed the plan with Jai Singh. It is said that the foundation of the city was laid down on 18th November 1727 by Jai Singh himself. It took minutely plans strategies and 4 years for the city's major places—the roads, the square, palaces and the fortification of the boundaries—to come to form.
After the death of Jai Singh in 1744, his sons fought for power and without a king, the city became open to intrusion by neighboring states. Rajputs and Marathas took over most of Jaipur. Later in 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh adorned the city in pink color, which is supposed to be associated with hospitality, to welcome the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to the city; and thus it acquired the name Pink City. Ramgarh Lake was also built by Maharaja Ram Singh to provide water to the budding and prospering city. In 1922, the throne was taken over by Man Singh II, and it was at that time, buildings like secretariat, schools, and hospitals were built. After India got independence, Jaipur merged with Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner to form the largest state of India with Jaipur as its capital.
A traveller's journey to
the land of the maharajahs, Rajasthan, begins from the city of the maharajahs -
Jaipur, the capital city of the state of Rajasthan. It was back in the year 1727 when
Maharaja Jai Singh, after whom the city is named, laid the foundation of Jaipur
city. Known all around the world as the pink city, Jaipur forms the much
popular tourist circuit of Golden Triangle along with the cities of Delhi and
Agra. The old city of Jaipur is enclosed within seven gates, the most important
of which are Chandpol, Jaipuri and Sanganeri. The city of Jaipur attracts a
good number of both domestic and foreign travellers. Being at an easy striking
distance of Delhi, Jaipur has become a major hub for tourists visiting northern
India.
RAJASTHANI FOOD
Rajasthan's cooking was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. Scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on cooking. The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian and offers a fabulous variety of mouthwatering dishes. Rajasthan uses ghee for cooking most of the dishes. It is well known for its spicy curries and delicious sweets.
THE FAMOUS COOKING STYLE-
DAAL-BAATI-CHURMA-
Dal – Bati - Churma is a complete dish and very popular in Rajasthan. Traditional way to serve it is to first coarsely mash the Baati, then pour pure Ghee on top of it. It is served with the daal (lentils) and spicy garlic chutney.• "Dal-Baati-Churma", is a combination of three different food items - Daal(lentils), Baati and Churma (Sweet). • Daal- is made of lentilsand can be little bit spicy. •Baati- baked or grilled balls of wheat flour dough. • Churma- is a sweet, made of wheat flour, sugar and dry fruits.
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