Tours in Jaipur

Before you plan your tours in Jaipur, you should know a bit about the destination. Jaipur , also known as the 'Pink City' of India was the former capital of the Kachhawahas . It's an important part of the "Golden Triangle" of India. It was founded in 1727,by Sawai Jai Singh and was named after him. Jai Singh's various talents and tastes are well exhibited in his dream City . The designing of the city was entrusted upon a young and talented Bangali architect, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Jaipur is perhaps the first planned city of India and was laid with great precision on the basis of principles of 'Shilp Shastra',the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city was built in the form of a rectangle divided in to blocks (chowkries) with roads and Avenues running parallel to the sides. In 1863, Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of queens Victoria and the colour become an integral part of the city. Today ,the city is a fine fusion of antiquity and modernity, excellent planning. Unique architecture and colourful life style of the city can excite even the most seasoned tourist. Jaipur is a shipper's delight too, as a wise range of excellent handicrafts are available in the city. People from all over the world come to experience it's tradition and culture. If you are here, you must do walking tour of Jaipur, and try the delicious

Places to visit in Jaipur- Amber Fort, City palace complex,Govind Devji Temple , Jantar Mantar , Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Winds", Swargasuli or Isar Lat, Ram Niwas Garden, Albert Hall, Ravindra Manch, Dolls Museum, Birla Planetarium, Birla Auditorium and Convention Center, Galtaji, Birla Temple or Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Gaitor, Maharani ki Chatari, Kanak Virndavan Garden Complex, Ghat ki Guni, Jal Mahal or the Water Palace etc.

Places to eat in Jaipur- Laxmi Misthan Bhandar, Indian Kulfi Faluda, Gyan Vihar Dairy, Egg Dee or Sanjay's Omelette, Pandit's Pav Bhaji etc.