Overview
When Sawai Jai Singh II built Jaipur (the capital city of Rajasthan), he wanted to give it a distinct appearance. That distinctness can be strongly seen in its architecture. When it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it didn’t really come as a surprise. This is the first planned city of India, something which is evident as you explore it. Two places where that planning is clearly visible is the uniform facades of markets, shops, residences and temples, and the large public squares called chaupars. Sightseeing tourism in Jaipur involves visiting the Amber Palace, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and other historic structures, all of which are different from each other in some way. But sightseeing is only a part of why you should visit this perfectly planned city.
It is also famous for its markets, in which you come across the choicest handloom items and crafts, bangles, marble statues and almost every other item that you can think of. It also celebrates various festivals throughout the year, with the most famous ones being Gangaur, Kite, Teej and Dhulandi.
Jaipur is a major tourist attraction for the first-time visitors of India. The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur’s lacquer bangles are famous all over the world. Jaipur is a must visit tourism destination in India, one that delights and surprises you in plenty of ways.