JAIPUR

Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan, is also its capital. Jaipur is 174 miles from Delhi. It is a popular tourist destination among Indian and international travellers. Jaipur comes under the golden triangle circuit for tourists in India. It is also very close to other tourist destinations like Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. Monuments in Jaipur come under the UNESCO world heritage sites. Jaipur has a rich legacy. Maharaja Jai Singh ll was the first organizer of the city. The city was painted pink during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh to welcome King Edward VII who was the Prince of Wales then. Jaipur witnessed a hot desert-like climate with an annual rainfall of 26 inch. The architecture here exhibits the influence of Vaastu Shastra. The Hawa Mahal and Nahargarh Fort are some important tourist hot spots here. The city's infrastructure is authorized by the Jaipur municipal corporation. The mayor is the head of the corporation. The planning and the development in the city are headed by the Jaipur development authority. Jaipur and Jaipur rural are the only two parliamentary constituencies in here. Textile, tourism and jewellery manufacturing industries are the main industries here that generate most of the income here. It is a hub for some major art and jewellery shops selling carpets, garments, antique jewellery, gems and pottery and other handicrafts. The languages spoken here are Hindi, Rajasthani and Marwari. The Jaipur BRTS bus service runs throughout the city. It is well connected by roadways and railways. The Jaipur metro also connects various places within the city and makes travel easy. It is also well connected by the Indian railways and connects the city of Jaipur to major cities. The Jaipur international airport provides the gateway to passengers both domestic and international. The city of Jaipur is soundly developed and has the scope of further development.