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What You Need To Know

Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

A walled town surrounded (except to the south) by hills, the city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh to replace nearby Amber (now Amer, a part of Jaipur) as the capital of the princely state of Jaipur (founded by the Rajputs in the 12th century CE). Jaipur grew dramatically in size in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, doubling its population between 1991 and 2011. It has a mixed Hindu-Muslim population. The city was the site of numerous bombing attacks in the early 21st century, with mosques and Hindu temples being targets. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination and a commercial trade centre with major road, rail, and air connections. Industries include engineering and metalworking, hand-loom weaving, distilling, and the manufacture of glass, hosiery, carpets, blankets, shoes, and drugs. Jaipur’s famous arts and crafts include the making of jewelry, enamel, metalwork, and printed cloths, as well as stone, marble, and ivory carving.

Currency

 

  • The official currency for Jaipur is Indian Rupee

 

 Economy

Jaipur was ranked 31 among the 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing cities. Deutsche Bank Group Jaipur, Genpact and Infosys BPO Ltd have their BPO and Infosys Ltd have their Software Development Centres in Jaipur. Mahindra SEZ located here is also one of the largest IT SEZ in India.
 

 

Festivals and events

  • Gangaur Fair. Gangaur fair is one of the festivals which is quite popular among the folks of Rajasthan. 
  • Teej Festival. 
  • Kajli Teej Festival. 
  • Elephant Festival. 
  • Donkey Fair.
  • Jaipur Dussehra Festival.
  • The International Kite Festival.
  • Sitla Mata Fair.

Language

Hindi and Dhundhari (also known as Jaipuri) is a dialect of Rajasthani spoken in the Dhundhar region of northeastern Rajasthan state, India. Dhundari-speaking people are found in four districts – Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, Tonk and some parts of Sikar . With some 1.5 million speakers, it is not the largest speaking dialect in Rajasthan, though fairly used in the regions mentioned above. Dhundhari is spoken widely in and around Jaipur.
 
 

Transport

Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India and is visited by the people from all around the globe for its collection of mighty forts and palaces and much more. These tourist spots are well known for their historical and traditional importance. This city can be easily visited with ease and comfort by the various means of transportation including buses of Rajasthan State Roadways, taxis and cabs, auto-rickshaw and cycle-rickshaw. These transportation means are easily available in every corner of Jaipur and the charges are also nominal. If you want to go on for the expedition of Jaipur, then hire a cab for one or two days and observe all the tourist places and sightseeing locations. To keep the environment clean, CNG is used in almost every vehicle and the roads and flyovers are also made in an excellent way to avoid traffic congestion.

Jaipur is well connected to almost every part of India and to travel within the city there are various means of transportation including buses, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and taxis. Rajasthan State Roadways provides the convenient and common public transport in Jaipur. You can travel in any part of Jaipur through the bus and the fair of the bus is also nominal. The city buses are functioned by Jaipur City Transport Services Limited of Rajasthan State Roadways Transport Corporation under JNNURM. It comprises of regular and low-floor buses. There are 3 main bus stands including Vaishali Nagar, Vidyadhar Nagar and Sanganer. In addition to this, there are AC and non-AC buses which connect Jaipur to the nearby cities and towns.

Private taxis and cabs are also available to travel in and around the city. They can be hired or booked through the travel agents. If you want to explore the city then, it is the best option and the fare is charged according to the distance covered once you get into the taxi. So, it is very essential to the check the metre of the taxi or cab and make sure it is working properly. Taxis with the fixed rates are available at railway station and airport. Another means of transport is an auto-rickshaw which is easily available everywhere in the city including the bus terminal and the railway station. Like taxis, the fare is charged depending on the metre which maintains the record of total distance covered and this is why, it is important to check that whether the meter is working or not before getting into an auto-rickshaw. Unmetered auto-rickshaws are also available in Jaipur which carries the people on sharing basis and charge very less. Furthermore, people also travel by cycle-rickshaws which are the cheapest means of transport in Jaipur and are also very easily available. This is the best option to travel to the smaller distances.

Tourism

Jaipur is a place not less than a paradise. It is impossibly romantic and picturesque, decked with royal palaces atmospheric Havlies, eclectic museums, and ancient towering temples. It is more than just a city. It is not wrong to say that Jaipur as a city is the soul of Indian culture. Fusion of old and modern, Chaotic yet tranquil welcoming and hospitable Jaipur is the beating heart of Rajasthan Tourism.

Jaipur Tourism has something to offer to everyone; colourful melange of magnificent forts and palaces to feel the royal bliss; colourful bazaars and delightfully chaotic streets full of life for those who wants to explore the local life of Jaipur; wildlife and adventure activities to dance in thrill and excitement and repository of divine temples for those looking for solace and spiritual bliss.

 

Weather

In Jaipur, the wet season is oppressive and partly cloudy, the dry season is mostly clear, and it is hot year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 48°F to 104°F and is rarely below 42°F or above 110°F. Based on the beach/pool score, the best times of year to visit Jaipur for hot-weather activities are from late March to early May and from mid September to late October.

The hot season lasts for 2.5 months, from April 15 to July 1, with an average daily high temperature above 97°F. The hottest month of the year in Jaipur is May, with an average high of 103°F and low of 81°F. The cool season lasts for 2.3 months, from December 6 to February 16, with an average daily high temperature below 77°F. The coldest month of the year in Jaipur is January, with an average low of 48°F and high of 71°F.