Jaipur Tour Packages

Jaipur Tour Packages

Jaipur is a signature landmark in the Royal Legacy of Rajasthani Traditions.

Illustrious for its royal palaces, magnificent forts, rich cultures, and beautiful architecture, Jaipur is one of the most explored tourist destinations in India. The well-known Pink City and renowned capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was established as the capital of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on 18th November 1727. The royal city is famed for its history, heritage, and rich culture. With several impressive attractions, Jaipur offers beautiful handicrafts and fabulous jewelry.

History of Jaipur –

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on November 18, 1727. The Maharaja was a Kachwaha Rajput who ruled Jaipur from 1699 to 1743. Prior to Jaipur, his capital was Amber which is 11 km away from Jaipur. As the population increased, the king felt the need to move to the capital city. Jaipur is believed to be the first planned city in India. The king took a lot of interest in designing the city and consulted many architects before preparing the final layout of the city. Later on, he met Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya who assisted Jai Singh to design the city’s structure.

Places of Attraction – 

Jaipur is a home to many architectural jewels that oozes the majestic past of the city. With these splendors of heritage marvels, a plethora of tourists from all over the world flock here to enjoy the royal experience of the Rajputana’s graciousness. Several palaces, verdant gardens, and bustling markets have draped themselves in the warm hue of pink color that symbolizes hospitality. With all these and a lot more extravagant tourist places in Jaipur, you will surely get to have remarkable encounters amid Rajasthani regality. Some of the best places to visit in Jaipur are –

• Amber Fort and Palace – The gigantic fortress set on the Aravalli Range, overlooking the Maota Lake gives a stunning view of the rich heritage wealth of the city.
• Nahargarh Fort – Get panoramic views of Jaipur city at night from the top of Nahargarh Fort.
• Jaigarh Fort – Located on a promontory called Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli Range, Jaigarh Fort is featured with Jaivana cannon.
• Jal Mahal – Ideally known as the Water Palace, Jal Mahal is a five-story palace floating on the Man Sagar Lake.
• Hawa Mahal – A unique 5 storey structure with 953 beautifully carved small windows, called Jharokhas adorning its facade.
• Jantar Mantar – Among 5 famous observatories in India, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest one that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Jhalana Leopard Safari – For wildlife enthusiasts, planning a leopard safari in the Jhalana Leopard conservation reserve would be a real delight.

Best Time To Visit – 

The months of November to March ideally suit well for planning a trip to Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan. As the climate during this season remains moderate and pleasant, travelers can plan a wonderful holiday trip. Summers are extremely hot and humid, making sightseeing quite difficult. Monsoon on the other hand is rainy and humid at the same time which isn’t an ideal time to visit either. The month of January is perfect for planning holidays in Jaipur because of the Kite Festival and Jaipur Literature Festival that are held around this time.

How To Reach?

Reaching the city is quite convenient. Since travelers from all over the world flock to Jaipur throughout the year, there’s no issue with its connection with any other destination in India. Sanganer Airport in Jaipur is well-connected to Mumbai, Delhi, and other major cities. The railway station has good connectivity to many cities or small towns in India. The place also has a good network of roads and hence the deluxe or luxury buses will make it easily accessible from any corner of the world.