Jaipur Travel Guide

Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर Jaypur), also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, and its largest city. The city was built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city, and today it's a major tourist attraction for Indians and for international visitors. It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. It hosts several attractions including the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple and several massive Rajput forts. It also serves as a stepping stone for those heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Jaipur is growing fast and various development projects are being undertaken by the government and private enterprises. Jaipur's nickname, the Pink City, is due to its distinctly coloured buildings, which were painted this colour to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. The present eart

Indian Railwaysconnects Jaipur from all over the country and is one of the cheapest options. A number of daily trains arrive fromDelhi,Ahmedabad,Agra,Mumbai,Jodhpur,Kota,AlwarandAjmer. Daily connections are also available forUdaipur,Chittorgarh,Bikaner,Jaisalmer,Barmer,Kolkata,Jammu,Pathankot,Ludhiana,Kanpur,Roorkee,Haridwar,Gwalior,Indore,JabalpurandBhopal.

Beyond the standard dangers of travelling in India (thieves, hustlers, touts, questionabledrinking water), Jaipur has developed its own set of unique scams.

Jaipur being a prime destination for the tourists of all ages, both international and domestic, has a plethora of budget accommodation options. Almost all of the pan-Indian hostel chains are present in the city, includingZostel,Moustache,Backpacker Panda,Roadhouseand others. These places are generally dominated by young backpackers. Homestays and guest houses that are hosted by local residents and offer to give you an authentic experience from interiors, to ambiance, to the food they serve. Try