The Pink City - Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. Jaipur has massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and marvellous gardens.

Air : Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.

Rail : An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.

Road : A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and others.

» The City Palace
The city palace lies in the heart of the old city. It was the former royal residence which was built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Once here, you will be stunned by the carved arches with Grey-white marble columns, ornate with floral motifs in gold and colored stones. The entrance is taken care by the carved elephants in marbles. Some parts of palace is converted into museum.

» Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds was built in 1799 AD. It is considered the major Rajput landmark. The Hawa Mahal is a five storied building which is along the main street of the old city. This pink splendor with semi octagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows was originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions of the city.

» Nahargarh Fort
Beyond the hills of Jaigarh, stands the fort of Nahargarh like a watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh's beautiful capital.

» Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Mooti Doongari castle.Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.

» Amber Fort
Overlooking the Delhi Jaipur Highway, the image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors.

A major gem and jewellery centre, Jaipur is famous for Kundan work (enamel work on gold). Also there are woollen carpets, cotton rugs, marble statuary, enamelled wares, brass ware, hand-block printed Sanganeri and Bagru Cotton fabrics, exotic blue pottery made from crushed quartz, leather footwear and more.