Jaipur is the capital city and the natural
opportunity to the exotic Rajasthan. It is known as Pink City of India because
of the colour used fully in the walled city. It is the first designed city of
India, located in the wilderness lands of Rajasthan. Rajasthan's stunning Pink
City Jaipur was the monopoly of a family of rulers whose three prominence forts
and series of palaces in the city are significant Jaipur
Tourist Attractions.
Jaipur is an earth of natural beauty and immense history. It has a blooming
tourism industry. Jaipur city once had
been the capital of the monarchs. Attractive monuments and landmarks where one
can breathe the aroma of history is a feast in store for tourists. The
structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. Jaipur
city is painted in pink, clasp the enjoyment of every visitor. It was decorated
all in pink to remember the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1876, since then generally
of its buildings are given a pink cleanse. Pink city which was started by the
amber fort in 1727 has been ranked 7th best place to visit in Asia. People can
feel the vibrations of kings and their lifestyle. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur Sightseeing, well-known for jewellery, textile and shoes,
hold an eternal quality and are surely a treasure trove for the shoppers. This attractive
city with its romantic charm takes you to an era of royalty and tradition. It a
bustling capital city and a business centre with all the accessories of a
modern city with flavoured strongly with an age old appeal.
Jaipur today is a jumbo city, an
extraordinary colourful place retaining its medieval charm with the fusion of
old and new. It took around 4 years to build major palaces, dazzling forts,
roads and squares (chaupad). The city is divided into nine square blocks
according to Indian astrology and Vastu. Huge walls were made along the edge to
protect the city. There are seven gates for entry and exit along with five
polls.
The heart of the city is the old walled city
is in the north east of Jaipur. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grasp any
visitor with respect. Spectacular backdrop of antique forts and bazaars like
Nahargarh, Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Chandpoll Bazaar,
Jaigarh Amber and Moti Doongri, Amer, Jaigarh are right testimonials of the
bygone period and a reminder of their enduring romance and loyalty. Jaipur’s
old city is a bustle place with colours depicting the classic lifestyle spread
all over lending a romantic touch to the surroundings. The broad streets are
surrounded by cars and motors along rickshaws and camel carts. On its street
you can also see men in their colourful and stylish turbans, colourfully
attired womenfolk with Ghaghara, a variety of arts and crafts depleting the
shops.
The modern expanding area is largely confined
to the south and the west. Mirza Ismail Road, Station Road and Sansar Chandra
Road bordering the city are new arcades, multiplexes, malls, gardens, hotels,
industrialized units, hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants, tour
agencies.
