Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital city of the state of Rajasthan is popularly known as the ‘pink city’ due to its pink coloured buildings in old walled city. Situated in a desert-like landscape Jaidpur is surrounded by barren hills, the avenues are broad and there is a harmony which is quite remarkable in the city. Jaipur’s old walled ‘pink city’ is situated in the north-east part of the town while the new parts have spread away to the south and west. Jaipur was named after the founder of the city, Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744), who was also a great warrior and astronomer. Maharaja Jai Singh II is also known for planning the city, he laid out the city with its surrounding walls and six regtangular blocks by principles of town-planning laid down in the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. In the year he built the solar observatory to predict the movements of celestial bodies, which is still one of Jaipur’s prime attractions. Other notable attractions of the city include City Palace and Museum, Hawa Mahal and the Amber Fort.
Apart from the forts and palaces, Jaipur is also a good place for shopping. Jaipur is well known for precious stones, which are available Johari Bazaar at very cheap rate. Shops around the City Palace and Hawa Mahal offers many interesting items including miniatures and clothes. Other specialties of Jaipur include marble statues, jewellery and textile prints. Don’t forget to check out the Rajasthan Government Emporium in M I Road which offers a wide range of handicrafts and local items.
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