 Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Jaipur is also known as the 'pink City'. It gets its name from the traditional houses that are pink in colour. It is situated 258 kms from Delhi. Jaipur is a place that speaks about the rich heritage of the past. Jai Singh II, the Maharaja of the Kuchwaha Rajputs, founded Jaipur in the year 1727.
Tourist Attractions
The city is famous for its majestic forts and palaces, its colorful markets, beautiful fabrics and a vibrant culture. The main tourist attractions in Jaipur include Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Central Museum and Sanganer. The Hawa Mahal has numerous windows, which were built so that the royal women of the household could watch the proceedings on the road. Another beautiful landmark is the City Palace, which has Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace also houses a museum that is a collection of some of the rare manuscripts, exquisite works of calligraphy, the costumes worn by the royalty and Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures. The museum takes you back in the times of the royal era and the wealth of the heritage in those times. The paintings, costumes, weaponry- ( shields which were made of precious metals, and some weaponry having rare stones), all speak of the royalty in those times. Visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory made to study the movement of the stars. The observatory is made in stone and marble. The other tourist attractions that you can visit are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Kanak Valley, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Rambagh Palace, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh and the Amber Fort.
 A Shopper's delight
A trip to Jaipur is a shopper's delight with the vast array of products that this colorful place offers. Jaipur is home to a number of markets. You can go out shopping to the Jauhari Bazaar which has some beautiful handicrafts made of precious and semi-precious stones. The markets in Jaipur are like a riot of colors, full of textiles, handicrafts, knick-knacks in bright hues and shades. The Sanganer Market has many shops with block printed textiles. The lovers of antiques and traditional stuff can go to the Rajasthali emporium on the M.I. Road. This has traditional handicraft items like the brassware, blue potteries, marble-carved statues, carpets and durries.
The rich heritage
Jaipur still maintains links with its rich heritage. The vibrant place has found many takers both Indians and foreigners who fall in love with this place. Jaipur is a colorful mélange. There are many palaces and forts, which also provide a peek into the culture of Rajasthan with puppet shows, folk dances and music performances. You could witness the lifestyles of the rajas and Maharajas as there are many palaces in Rajasthan that have been turned into heritage properties.
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