Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and colorful cities of India. Famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city which is made all the more attractive by the pink wash that most buildings are periodically given. Besides, it remains the only city in the world that symbolises the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. It is for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the popular tourist "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.
Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II thereby the name. Its probably the first planned city of India. Jaipur has been the capital of erstwhile Jaipur estate since its inception in 1727 AD. The city of Jaipur is the prime example of the cultural and traditions of this region. In this land towering forts were built as much for ostentation as for intimidating the enemy; and desperate battles were fought by rulers who were great patrons of the arts. Among all the states of erstwhile princely India, Rajputana is undoubtedly the one with the most martial record - warring factions locked in deadly warfare, thousands of royal ladies consigning themselves to flames preferring death to dishonor.
| Area: |
200.4 sq. km. |
| Geographic Location: |
Jaipur is located at 26.92 degrees N and 75.82 degrees E. |
| Altitude: |
431 m above sea level. |
| Climate: |
Three main seasons - summer, monsoon and winter. |
| Summers (March to June) |
| Winters (November-February) |
| Monsoon (July-September) |
| Maximum Temperature: |
45 degree centigrade |
| Minimum Temperature: |
5 degree centigrade |
| Rainfall: |
556 mm |
| Languages: |
Rajasthani, Hindi and English. |
| Religion: |
Hinduism is the major Religion observed here. Other religions
include Islam, Jainism, Sikhism and Christianity. |
| Best Time to Visit: |
Winters |
| STD Code: |
0141 |
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