Travel To Jaipur

Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur. The glorious city boasts of its cultural heritage from every nook and corner. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and legacy.

Some major Travel related information of Rajasthan State of India are :

Hotels In Jaipur : 5 Star Deluxe Hotels in Jaipur, 4 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 3 Star Hotels In Jaipur, Heritage Hotels In Jaipur, Guest House In Jaipur

Shopping In Jaipur : Camel Leather Items Of Jaipur, Jaipur Carpets, Jaipur Handicrafts

Jaipur Excursions : Tonk, Sanganer, Sambhar, Samode, Ramgarh Lake, Karauli, Bairath, Bagru, Abhaneri.

Gardens In Jaipur : Kanak Vrindavan Valley, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Vidyadhar Gardens, Ram Niwas Garden

Fairs & Festivals Of Jaipur : Elephant Festival, Kite Festival, Teej Festival, Gangaur Festival

Jaipur Monuments : Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, Diwan-i-aam, Diwan-i-khas, Gaitor, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Sileh Khana

Jaipur Airport : Jaipur Sanganer Airport is situated near the town of Sanganer, at a distance of 13 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. Sanganer is the only international Airports In Rajasthan.

Best Time To Visit Jaipur : The best/ideal time to visit to Jaipur is from October to March.

Jaipur Weather : This subject comprises information on the climatic conditions of Jaipur.

Jaipur Culture : Jaipur City has a rich culture, custom and tradition that depict the cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

Jaipur Facts : This subject studies some interesting facts about Jaipur, India. These facts will definitely help you to explore Jaipur at a glance.

Jaipur Flights : Jaipur airport has now been upgraded to International airport and flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore are operational.

History Of Jaipur : Jaipur, (City of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744.

Jaipur Government Official Holidays : Here you will find list containing important holidays in Jaipur, India.

Jaipur Restaurants : Here you will find the list containing major Restaurants in Jaipur.

Jaipur Accommodation : Here you will find the list containing major Accomodation facilities in Jaipur.

Jaipur Airlines Offices

Domestic and International Airlines offices in Jaipur

Airlines Name	Address	Phone / Fax No's.
Alitalia Airlines	Jaipur	2369920 / 2369120
Air France	112/113, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377051 / 2370509
Air India	101, Ganpati Plaza, Jaipur	2368569 / 2368821
American Airlines	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430
Austrian Airlines	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377695
British Airways	G-2, Usha Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2370374
Gulf Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430 / 2367409
Indian Airlines	Nehru Place, Tonk Road, Jaipur	2743500 / 2743324
Jet Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2370594 / 2360763
KLM	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2367773 / 2360053
Kuwait Airways	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	---
Lufthansa	127, Saraogi Mansion, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2561360
New Zealand	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Pakistan International Airlines	E-2, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361460
Royal Jordan	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2375430
Royal Nepal Airlines	D-46, Subhash Marg, Jaipur	2376485 / 2364775
SAS	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Sahara Airlines	293, Shalimar Complex, Church Road, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2377637
South African Airways	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487
Syrian Arab Airlines	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487
Thai Airways International	Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361519 / 2360188
United Airlines	101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2361487 / 2370062
Virgin Airlines	Ganpati Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur	2372998 / 2372997

Information Rajasthan Tour

Rajasthan has several tourist sights, especially in ancient and medieval architecture. Places of interest are Mount Abu, Ajmer, Alwar(Sariska tiger sanctuary), Bharatpur (Keoladeo bird sanctuary), Bikaner, Jaipur (the Pink City), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pali, Jaisalmer and Chittorgarh. Tourism was given industry status in 1992.

Some major information for are :

Tourist Offices :
Rajasthan Tousirm offices are spread all over the state and across the country.

Rajasthan STD Codes :
It provides you all the information regarding the STD Codes of Rajasthan.

Passport & Visa :
When planning a trip to Rajasthan, the first thing you need to do is to take Visa for India. Usually 120 days visa are given to tourist visiting India.

Foreign Currency :
Indian Currency is the Indian Rupee (Re/Rs). Since you are not allowed to bring in Indian currency, your best option is the airport bank. Indian Rupee notes are printed in denominations of Rs 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, and 10. The Rupee is divided into 100 Paise.

About Rajasthan :
A complete travel guide for Rajasthan offers information on Rajasthan Rajasthan climate, Rajasthan History, Rajasthan Culture, Rajasthan Dance, Rajasthan Music and the local transportation. Detailed information is available on various tourist spots in Rajasthan, Rajasthan Hotels in those destinations, Rajasthan Wildlife, Rajasthan Forts & Palaces and various festivals of Rajasthan.

Best Time To Visit Rajasthan :
Rajasthan experiences extreme climatic conditions. While it is a year round destination, from the comfort level, the period between October to March is by far the most salubrious and thus the best time to visit Rajasthan India.

History Of Rajasthan :
Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 BC and the Indus Valley Civilisation had its foundation here in north Rajasthan itself. The Bhil and the Rajasthani tribes were the earliest dwellers of this area.

Location Of Rajasthan :
Rajasthan is the north-western region of India, and has remained independent from the great empires.

Climate Of Rajasthan :
The climate of Rajasthan is generally hot and dry. However, the climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four seasons, namely summers, winters, monsoon and post-monsoon.

Area & Population Of Rajasthan :
Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and royalty in every walk of life.

Do`s And Dont`s In Rajasthan :
People in their home environment live in a state of equilibrium with the locally occurring strains of microorganisms and with the altitude and climatic conditions of the region.

Communication Facilities Available In Rajasthan :
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Important Telephone Numbers Rajasthan :
It provides you all the information regarding the major Telephone Numbers of Important STD Codes, Emergency Services/Public Utilities, Administration, Police, Judiciary, Revenue, Development, Education, etc.

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation :
One of the numerous RTDC facilities available throughout the colourful state. You can experience a legendary lifestyle of the erstwhile Maharajas on the Palace-on-Wheels and Heritage-on-

Art And Craft In Jaipur

Jaipur is among the richest city in Rajasthan as far as the fields of arts and crafts is concerned. Jaipur has created and preserved rich craft heritage which includes fabulous fabrics in lovely prints, precious and semi-precious stones, Kundan Meenakari Jewellery, embroidered leather work, other hand crafted items of wood, ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver and gold.

For women there were infinite variety - tie and dye fabrics, embroidered garments, enamel jewellery inlayed with precious and semi-precious stones, leather jootis. They put their lives indoors to very good use by decorating their surroundings - on the walls of their mud-huts were painted geometric designs as well as simple motifs like flowers and birds. Also the womenfolk made intricate patterns on floors, shaped straw and twine to turn into the most beautiful as well as functional items plus displayed great talent with the needle and thread and paper mache.

When the Rajputs came to dominate this region, it was a period of constant strife. They were almost always in battle with their neighboring kingdoms. When a kingdom fell and a new ruler took over, it was time for change paintings depicting the new ruler's victory; scenes from the battle and processions of the victorious march were faithfully reproduced on the walls and handmade paper. Other than the paintings, the new rulers also influenced the existing crafts of that area. Despite their love for the battlefield, the Rajputs have been patrons of art and also their 350 years of contact with the Mughals led to a very strong influence on their lives and arts. Quite a few folk arts received the refinement and delicacy of the Mughal courts. They borrowed freely from the Agra and Delhi courts and in some cases, also sent theirakilled craftsman to adorn the Mughal courts.

Shopping In Jaipur

Jaipur is well known for its blue pottery, brass articles, enamel work, cotton and woollen fabrics and rugs, exquisite carpets, leather goods and intricate jewellery pieces studded with precious and semi precious stones. Traditional jewellery – like minakari and kundan work – is available in fine designs of gold or silver. Minakari has enamel paintwork while kundan has embedded gems. Jaipur will also mesmerise you with its brilliant fabrics. Cotton material and Kota saris are available in different varieties with traditional Sanganeri prints and designs created using tie-dye methods.

Jaipur offers a wide range of souvenirs that you can gift to family and friends. You could shop at popular spots like M.I. Road, Johri Bazar and Gaurav Tower, and a few other local markets. It's good to go Shopping in Jaipur. Get the best deals, learn about the best places to shop in Jaipur, stop for some finger food, or relax in one of the Jaipur Restaurants along the city's shopping streets.

The Colourful Markets of Jaipur:
Johri Bazar or the Jewellery Market is home to shops that deal in gemstones of both the precious and semi-precious varieties. In the lanes of Jaipur, particularly in Haldiyon-ka-rasta, Jadiyon-ka-rasta, and Gopalji-ka-rasta, you can watch the skilled craftsmen create beautiful bright pieces of minakari and kundan jewellery. Badi Chaupar and M.I. Road are also popular shopping zones.

A number of handicraft items and other artifacts make Jaipur a wonderful destination for shopping and its colorful bazaars offer tourists a great opportunity to shop and enjoy the vibrant culture of the region. M.I. Road, Chaura Rasta, Ganpati Plaza, Badi Chaupar, Nehru Bazar, Raja Park, Bapu Bazar, Johri Bazar and Gaurav Tower are some of the areas where one can here shop for jewellery, beautiful gems, semi precious stones, kundan and minakri work (enamel work on gold), cotton fabric including sanganeri prints, tie-dye, and fine kota doria The exotic blue pottery, enamel ware and brass ware, make excellent souvenirs and gift items. The pink city is also famous for its woolen carpets, cotton rugs, and leather footwear, specially embroidered Jootis.

Jaipur is well known for its textiles. The tie and dye (bandhej) fabrics are very typical of this region. The Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the craze these days and the best shops are lined along the Johri Bazar and Bapu Bazar. The Pink city is also known for producing soft and warm quilts. Jaipuri razai as it is called is quiet popular and most Indians touring Jaipur shop for these quilts. Though these quilts weigh quite a lot they are fairly warm. One can shop for these quilts and also for antiques and pseudo-antiques at the shops lined across the Hawa Mahal.

Rajasthan is world famous for its traditional JEWELLERY since innumerable years. When talking about Rajasthan, Jaipur is always the centre of attraction. From centuries, this royal land has been flourished with precious stones and jewelry. Jaipur is renowned for its exclusive designs and splendid jewelry. Jaipur bazaars are thrived with classic tribal jewelry, silver jewelry, beaded jewelry, metal jewelry, diamond jewelry, pearl jewelry and many more varieties to please you.

While buying metal or classic tribal jewelry from roadside, you can always bargain. If you are interested, you can watch the craftsmen at work in M.I. Road, Chaura Rasta, Ganpati Plaza, Badi Chaupar, Nehru Bazar, Raja Park, Bapu Bazar, Johri Bazar and Gaurav Tower are some of the destinations in Jaipur, which would be a valuable treat for any woman. While buying jewellery or precious stones, always take a receipt mentioning the name of the shop, price, gram and carat, from the shopkeeper.