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Introduction: 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..
History: Jaipur, (City of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Being a brainchild of the maharaja, he took special interest in the designing planning and execution works of Jaipur. The city has been divided into nine blocks of which two are kept for the City Palace Complex and other state buildings, whereas the other seven blocks were earmarked for the public. The city was encircled by the city wall, which opened at seven gates or darwazas. In 1728 maharaja jai Singh II built the remarkable observatory, which is still one of Jaipur's main attractions.
Facts and Figures: Area: 64.75 sq km Altitude: 431 metres Temperature: Summer-45.0 C-25.8 C Winter--22.0 C-8.3C Language: Urdu, English, Hindi STD Code: 0562 Rainfall: 64 cm average yearly
Best Season: The best months to visit jaipur are from October to February.
How To Reach: By Air : Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres. Jaipur is a popular tourist and commercial destination and is connected by air with both Indian Airlines and jet Airways. Sanganer Airport is 15 km from city. By Rail : Jaipur is very well connected by rail to all parts of India. From Delhi these include Shatabdi Express (four and a half-hours) and Pink City Express (five hours). An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City By Road : A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and others. From Delhi, AC and Deluxe coaches leave from Bikaner House, Pandara Road.

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