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Jaipur Travel Guide
Quick Facts About Jaipur
  • State
  • : Rajasthan
  • Currency
  • : Indian Rupee
  • Altitute
  • : 431 metres
  • STD Code
  • : 0141
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    Location: In the Northern part of India . This capital city of Rajasthan is part of the Golden Triangle Tourist Circuit, which also includes Delhi and Agra.

    Climate:
    Summer-25 °C-48 °COR77 °F - 118 °F
    Peak Summer Months - April to July
    Winter-5 °C-22 °COR41 °F - 71 °F
    Peak Winter Months - November to March
    Monsoon - 64 cm starts from mid July

    Best time to visit: Is from October to April.

    Tourist offices:
    Government of India Tourism Office
    State Hotel Khasa Kothi
    302 001 Jaipur
    India
    Tel: +91 (141) 2372200
    Fax: +91 (141) 23 72200

    Paryatan Bhawan
    Govt. Hostel Campus
    Jaipur - 302 001
    Phone : +91-0141-365256, +91-0141-376362, +91-0141-370181, +91-0141- 361486
    Fax: +91-0141-376362

    Tourist Information Centre
    Govt. Hostel, M.I. Road
    Phone : +91-0141- 2365256, +91-0141- 5100591, +91-0141- 2370180

    Important Telephone Numbers
    Railway Enquiry 131
    Reservation Computerised (PNR Enquiry) 135
    Station Suptd. Jaipur 2201553
    Tourist Information & Assistance 1364
    Tourist Information Bureau, Rly.Stn. 2315714
    Tourist Information Centre, Govt. Hostel, M.I. Road . 2365256, 5100591
    Tourist Information - 1364
    RTDC Sight Seeing - 2371648
    Tourist Information Bureau (Rly Stn) - 2315714
    Bus Enquiry - 2367043
    Bus Reservations - 2205790
    Police - 100
    Ambulance - 102
    Crime Police - 1090
    Weather - 2583239
    Circuit House - 2374455
    General Post Office -236874

    Short description: A City with an illustrious past and a romantic appeal

    The land of kings and warriors, this capital city of Rajasthan epitomizes chivalry, heroism and fairytale romances. Pink City , as Jaipur is popularly called, owes its name to the pink wash, which adorns its buildings.

    Jaipur today is a beautiful blend of palaces, fortresses and a fast paced business hub. Located just 265 kms from Delhi , and 246 kms from Agra , Jaipur is one of the important cities of the Golden Triangle, others being Delhi and Agra .

    It's a place where you can enjoy the sights of the city on a camel back or on an elephant. Be charmed with Jaipur's grandeur and hospitality.


    Trivia: There are several interesting stories as to why the buildings in the city are pink in colour. One of the popular legends has it that prior to the visit of the Prince of Wales to the city in 1876, his deputies had come on a visit. The locals insulted the deputies calling them pink-faced monkey. This was a time when India was still under British rule. To cover this awkward situation, it was explained to the Britishers that the monkey is worshipped in India as "Hanuman" and then to further give their theory, a solid ground they painted the buildings pink.

    Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi
     
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