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Jaipur |
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The capital of Rajasthan state, this city is also called as 'Pink City', because of the pink sandstones which were used to construct the buildings. Jaipur, which is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls, is a major attraction for the first-time visitor.
Jaipur and its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold(Kundan Work) jewellery, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world. For sightseeing, Jaipur city has a lot to offer.
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Accessibility by Air from -- Ahmedabad, aurangabad, Calcutta, Delhi, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Udaipur. |
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| Best Season -- During summer season it becomes pretty hot and it is not pleasant to move around.
Therefore the time from from October to March is the best to visit Jaipur. |
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Shopping -- There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets and its colourful and cheerful people. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold(Kundan Work) jewellery, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings.
A narrow alley called 'Haldion Ka Rasta' near Hawa Mahal is the place to go if you want to buy Precious Gems.
For buying Semi-Precious Gems go to 'Gopalji ka Rasta' .
Also there are woollen carpets, cotton rugs, marble statues, enamelled wares, brass ware, hand-block printed Sanganeri and Bagru Cotton fabrics, exotic blue pottery made from crushed quartz, leather footwear and much more to buy from this city.
Premier shopping areas are Rajasthani (Govt. handicrafts shop at M I Road), Jauhari Bazaar, M I Road, Nehru Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Chaupar Stalls.
Sundays are usually closed days. |
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Accessibility by Train from - Delhi, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Abu Road, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Indore, Bikaner, Udaipur. |
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STD/ISD Codes
If dialing from India to Jaipur --- 0141 (number)
If dialing from outside India to Jaipur-- ++ 91-141 (number) |
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