Jaipur

About Jaipur

Also called the Pink City, Jaipur is the capital of royal Rajasthan and one-third of the famous Golden Triangle circuit with Delhi and Agra. Rajputs ruled Jaipur for centuries and developed it as a planned city in the 17th century AD, with the old city surrounded by walls and gates decorated on a beautiful pink hue. Home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Amber FortAmber Fort and Jantar MantarJantar Mantar, Jaipur brims with magnificent forts, palaces, temples, and museums. The iconic honeycomb facade of the Hawa MahalHawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is unmissable, while the sprawling City PalaceCity Palace still serves as a royal residence blending Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. The bustling local bazaars — Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar — are perfect for shopping, and the city is famous for its Ghewar, Pyaaz Kachori, and Dal Baati Churma. Jaipur also hosts the Jaipur Literary Festival, Asia's biggest of its kind. With an international airport, excellent rail connections, metro, and apps like Uber and Ola, Jaipur is the gateway to all of Rajasthan.