Jaipur
:: "The Pink City"
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on Map to enlarge)
 The
city of Jaipur is the logical starting point for anyone
traveling in Rajasthan because of its central location
and good air, road, and rail connections. To the west
lies the desert region of Marwar (Bikaner, Jaisalmer
and Jodhpur), to the north and south run the craggy
Aravali hills. From Jaipur it is an easy drive to Alwar
and the Sariska Tiger Reserve in the northeast, or to
Ajmer, Pushkar and Kishangarh in the South east. Also
within reach is the Shekhawati region in the northwest
and Ranthambor National Park in the east.
Travel Tips
- While using local transport be it taxis or auto
rickshaws, make sure that they down the meter. You
may get fleeced.
- Summers can be scorching hot and winters piercing
cold.
- Always have a couple of extra rolls / batteries
for you camera, there is a lot you can shoot.
- Make sure you get a road map if you are planning
to do the tour of the city on your own on foot.
Local shop owners are helpful but it is always safer
to ask a police man for directions.
Quick Facts about the City
| Location:
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Jaipur
is the capital of Rajasthan state in west India.
The second largest Indian state of Rajasthan
is a land of contrasts - the Thar desert, mountains,
man- made and holy lakes, forests and jungles,
impregnable fortresses and magnificent palaces,
of warrior kings and princes, saints and mystics,
Rajputs and Mughals. In common with other parts
of India, Rajasthan has a wealth of royal residences
and stately homes in the form of palaces (great
and small), forts, hunting lodges or large estates. |
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| STD
Code : |
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91
(country dialling code), and 0141, most numbers
in Jaipur are still seven digits. |
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| UN/LOCODE
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INJAI |
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| Postal
Code: |
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3020xx |
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| Airport
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Sanganer
Airport |
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| Area
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200.4
Km(277 sq. mi.) |
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| Coordinates : |
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26.926° N, 75.8235° E |
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| Time
Zone : |
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IST
(UTC+5:30) |
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| Climate
: |
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 Summer:
45 .0°C (Max.), 25.8°C (Min.)
Winter: 22.0°C (Max.), 0.0°C
(Min.)
Monsoon: 40.0°C (Max.), 35.0°C
(Min.)
Rainfall: 31.87 cm
Hottest Season: April-June
Most Humid Season: July-August
Best Season: September-March |
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| Languages
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English,
Hindi, Rajasthani |
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| Clothing
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Summer:
light tropical
Winter: Light woollen |
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| How
to get there: |
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Well
connectivity through Air, Rail and Road transport.
Sanganer Airport at a distance of 5 km from
the Chokhi Dhani Village Resort. There are direct
flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur,
Aurangabad, and some other cities from Jaipur. |
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| Travel
Within Jaipur: |
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Prepaid
taxis can be hired at the airport. Auto-rickshaws.
There is a prepaid auto-rickshaw counter, at
the railway station. Taxis and autos are the
most convenient ways of moving inside the city
as well as to reach some of the excursions located
in the proximity. To move around within the
city, one can also take cycle rickshaws. Radio
taxis and tourist cabs are available for short
and long trips, in and around Jaipur.
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| Tipping:
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10%
in all locations |
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| Main
Festivals: |
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International
kite festival: The festival of Kites.
Month of celebration: January
Holi festival: The festival of colours,
music, and dance, doubles its joy with Elephant
Polo in Elephant Festival.
Month of celebration: March
Gangaur festival: Shows the Richness &
Traditions of Royal Jaipur.
Month of celebration: March
Teej festival: Shows the Richness &
Traditions of Royal Jaipur.
Month of celebration: August
Deepawali Festival: The festival of Lamps
and Lights.
Month of celebration: October
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| Attractions: |
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Hawa
Mahal, The City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Central
Museum, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Palace, Kanak
Vrindavan, Jaigarh Fort, Govind Dev Temple,
Birla Mandir, New Vidhan Sabha, Statue Circle,
Peacock Garden, Birla Planetarium and many more...
Night Attractions: Chokhi Dhani Village |
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| Nearby Places: |
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Ranthambhor
National Park, Sariska National Park, Jain Temples
at Dilwara, Samode, Karauli, Bagru, Abhaneri
and more...
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