Jaipur, capital of the state of Rajasthan, is also known as the "Pink City", the city is called so because the city is mainly painted with the color pink an all the ancient palace and monuments are built with the traditional pink stone. This city was ruled by the brave, chivalrious and great warriors of bygone era the Rajputs. This city and Rajasthan saw its golden era in those days. Built by the great warrior and even better astronomer, Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is full of formidable forts, enchanting palaces and lovely temples, the city was completed in only eight years. Also this city offers a paradise for shoppers, Jaipur offers jwellery, leather goods, and several other bargains

Old Jaipur city is surrounded by seven gates that were built as to provide protection to the people of the city and to scan the people entering and leaving the city. Jaipur is enriched with several numbers of architectural monuments that were built in the bygone era. These monuments now rub shoulders with sprawling huge towers and office buildings that are coming up to support the boom in the economy of the state of Rajasthan.

How To Reach Jaipur:
By Air: Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also started from Jaipur airport by Indian Airlines.

By Rail: Jaipur is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi Exp) and evening (Intercity Exp).

By Road: Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from Delhi (Bikaner House, Nr. India Gate) to Jaipur. The roads are very good, and it takes around 5-6 hrs from Delhi.
Tourist Attractions: Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Palace, Jaigarh Fort.