Attractions in Jaipur

Location of Jaipur, Climate of Jaipur, How to reach Jaipur, Hotels in Jaipur, Attractions in Jaipur.

Location of Jaipur:

The District of Jaipur is situated in Rajasthan State of Northwestern India. It is 11117.8 Sq. Km. in area. It is surrounded by District Alwar on the Northeast, Districts Dausa and Sawai Madhopur on the Southeast, District Tonk on the South, District Ajmer on the Southwest, District Nagaur on the West and District Sikar on the Northwest. The City of Jaipur is the headquarter of this District.

The City of Jaipur is also the Capital of Rajasthan State. It is commonly known as ‘Pink City’. It was built in 1723 by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It was planned by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, a Bengali architect, in a grid system with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side of the main bazaars, all arranged in nine rectangular city sectors called ‘Chokris’.

This District has been divided into 13 Tehsils –

Jaipur, Bassi, Amber, Chomu, Shahpura, Sanganer, Kotputli, Viratnagar, Sambhar, Jamwa Ramgarh, Chaksu, Phagi, Dudu

Climate of Jaipur:

The Climate of Jaipur is mostly dry with extreme variations in temperature with hot and humid Summers and chilly Winters. This District experiences three main Seasons –

  • Summer – From April to July when maximum temperature rises to 45oC, while average temperature remains around 40oC.
  • Monsoon – From third week of July to September with average annual rainfall of 655 mm and average temperature around 35oC.
  • Winters – From October to March when minimum temperature falls around 5oC and average Day temperature remains around 22oC. The Winters have sunny and pleasant Days and bitterly cold Nights.
How To Reach Jaipur

Attractions in Jaipur:

Attractions in Jaipur having Religious Importance :

Govind Devji Temple Govind Devji Temple
Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple
Digamber Jain Temple Jaipur Digamber Jain Temple Jaipur
Galtaji Galtaji
Birla Mandir Jaipur Birla Mandir Jaipur
Akshardham Temple Jaipur Akshardham Temple Jaipur
Jagat Shiromani Temple Jagat Shiromani Temple

Attractions in Jaipur having Historical Importance :

Amber Palace
City Palace Jaipur
Jantar Mantar Jaipur
Hawa Mahal
Nahargarh Fort Jaipur
Jaigarh Fort
Jal Mahal | Lake Palace
Gaitore (Memorials of Kings)
Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden
Statue Circle
Ram Niwas Garden
Zoological Garden | Jaipur Zoo
Ishwar Lat
Maharani Ki Chhatri
Samode

Museums in Jaipur :

Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Albert Hall Museum (Central Museum)
Jaipur Wax Museum
Museum of Gem and Jewellery

Lakes, Gardens, Wildlife Parks and Other Attractions in Jaipur :

Jhalana Safari Park Wildlife Sanctuary
Jawahar Circle
Sculpture Park
Sambhar Lake
Raj Mandir Cinema
Jawahar Kala Kendra
Nahargarh Biological Park Wildlife Sanctuary
Vidyadhar Garden
Central Park
Kanak Vrindavan
Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur

Festivals and other excitements in Jaipur :

Shopping in Jaipur
Kite Festival Jaipur
Gangaur Festival Jaipur
Teej Festival Jaipur
Rajasthan Festival
Dhulandi Festival Jaipur
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Attractions in Jaipur