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Jaipur

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Places to visit:
City Palace & Maharaja Sawai
Man Singh II Museum
Hawa Mahal
Jaigarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort
Amber
Kanak Vrindavan
Lakshmi Narayan Birla Temple
Alber Hall Museum
Galtaji
Govind Dev Ji Temple

Things to Do:
Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in not only Rajasthan, but the whole of India. Forming a part of the Golden Triangle of North India, along with Delhi and Agra, the city has been designed by a Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, as per the Hindu treatise, Shilp Shastra. Tourists come here from all across the globe, to explore the rich historical past of the city and appreciate its architectural splendor. For those who are still wondering what do and see in Jaipur, the information provided below will come handy.

Fun Activities to Do:
Indulge In Hot Air Ballooning:
Jaipur and hot air ballooning? Sounds a bit surprising, doesn’t it? In case you were of the opinion is that Jaipur is a place where you can only delve into the history, now is the time to change your opinion. The city is as much known for its hot air balloon rides as for its forts and palaces. As you sail over the Pink City, the beauty of the historical monuments, placid lake and the never-ending stretch of golden sand surely mesmerizes you. Almost all the hot air balloon flights in Jaipur take off from the grandiose Amber Fort area.

Explore the Rich Heritage:
Jaipur and its rich heritage are renowned all over the world. The numerous forts, palaces and other monuments in the city simply take you breath away, with their magnificence. There are three majestic forts in the city, namely Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nalagarh Fort, with many impressive structures within their confines. Then, there is the beautiful City Palace, also known as Chandra Mahal, which serves as the residence of the royal family and also houses Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The mesmerizing Lake Palace and the unique Hawa Mahal are some other monuments in Jaipur worth visiting.

How To Reach:
By Air:
The nearest airport from Jaipur is the Sanganer Airport, situated around 14 km from the city. Domestic flights connect Jaipur with all the major cities in and around Rajasthan, like Delhi, Agra, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.

By Rail:
Jaipur is well connected by trains to all the major cities of Rajasthan as well as the neighboring states. For instance, there are regular and direct trains to Delhi (258 km) and Agra (243 km). Apart from that, you will also get train services to Chennai, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Udaipur, Bikaner and Ahmedabad. For instance, the city is connected to Delhi by Ajmer Shatabdi and Delhi-Jaipur Express, to Mumbai by the Bombay Central-Jaipur and Aravalli expresses, and to Kolkata by the Howrah-Jaipur Express.

By Road:
A well-developed network of road connects Jaipur to important tourist destinations in North India. There are private as well as government buses that connect the Pink City with all the major cities situated nearby, such as Delhi and Agra. For instance, RSRTC operates deluxe coaches from Bikaner House in Delhi, near Pandara Road, to Jaipur. Apart from that, you can also hire a taxi for the purpose. If you want to go to Jaipur by road, take NH8 from Delhi.
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