Jaipur ,the pink city, settled in the rugged of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan .Some times it is called by the peots as a poem in the romance in the pink colour. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. A city like Jaipur, where modernity and tradition lives hand and hand, is truely rare. Perhaps this is what makes it an attractive destination for tourists who flock to Jaipur year after year.

A twinkling fairy tale Pink City in Stone, chiselled out of the desert, reflecting a spur of colour, pulsating bustle and charm of the Old World. The place make you fell that kings did live here. Built in the last of 16th century among the rugged hills of Aravali by Maharaja Sawai jai singh 2nd , the city's exquisite buildings in Pink Terracota, echoes the tales of Chivalrous Rajputs. Alongwith the women in bright swishing skirts and men in huge colourful turbans, Jaipur offers a radiance - Dazzling with Peacocks, Palaces, Forts, Gardens, and intriguing Bazzars, the Silver and Ivory intricacies, Quaint Marble Objects and Jewellery can be seen allover the Bazzars.

The Amber Fort
The magnificent fort with its huge ramparts & watchtowers, overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur Highway. The image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors. Located 9 Kms north west of Jaipur, the Amber Fort was once the Capital of the Minas. Falling under the Golden Triangle, and being visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists, the city of Jaipur is a place of high tourist interest.

Hawa Mahal
A Pandora's box of wonders, Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for it's beehive like structure, the Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs. The palaces and forts of yesteryears, which were witness to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyle of the people of the "Pink City".

Jantar Mantar
At the entrance to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the 'Yantralaya' of Sawai Jai Singh II, the last great classical astronomer of India. This is the largest of five observatories founded by him in 1716 AD. The others are at Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura & Varanasi. Its massive masonry instruments are of an extraordinary precision & can still be used to measure local time, the sun's declination, azimuth & altitude, the declination of fixed stars & planets also to determine the time of an eclipse of the sun.

City Palace
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the city palace sprawls over one- seventh of the area in the walled city. The City Palace complex houses several palatial structures in the heart of the old city and occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. The former Maharaja still lives in part of the palace.

The Elephant Festival
On the occasion of Holi in Jaipur, this festival of pachyderms includes several interesting attractions including elephant polo. The caparisoned elephants, their bodies painted with floral decorations by the mahouts, are a sight to behold.

Teej Fair, Jaipur
Teej marks the advent of monsoon. It is celebrated on the third day of bright lunar half of the month of Shrav and according to the Hindu calendar. Goddess Parvati is involved to bless her worshipers with conjugal harmony and bliss.

Galta
Located about 10 kms from Jaipur, Galta is a holy pilgrimage centre, having a temple dedicated to Sun God. This temple is only one of its kind in this part of the country. Dotting the serene green landscape, beyond the gardens, is situated the astounding Sun Temple. The place also has a number of natural springs. It crests the ridge over a picturesque gorge and provides an impressive view of the city.