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      Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a city of thousands colours. Also known as “Pink City”, the name Jaipur of the city is derived from the name of its founder, great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. Even today, the very name of Jaipur brings in the images of royal splendor of Rajasthan. The city of Jaipur sits on a dry lakebed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills bejeweled by fortresses and crenellated walls.

Area : 14,068 sq km

Population : 52,52,388(approx.)

Places to see :

The principal tourist destinations in the Rajasthan tourist circuit and Golden Triangle Tour are Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Central Museum, Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Amber, Maota Lake, Jaipur Museum, Albert Museum, Sisodia Rani Park, Lakshmi Narain Temple, Birla Mandir Planetarium, Kanak Vrindavan, The Rajmahal Palace etc.

How to reach :

• By Air : The city is directly connected to Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad through regular flights. All major domestic airlines have their services to Jaipur.
• By Rail : Jaipur is well connected by trains. The Pink City Express leaves Delhi at 6 am and reaches Jaipur at 11 am. For leisure travelers, Palace-on-Wheels is a best option, which leaves Delhi every Saturday.
• By Road : There are also good bus services from Delhi and other important north Indian cities to Jaipur. Private vehicle can also be arranbed as per convenience.