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From Delhi, the royal journey aboard the majestic Palace On Wheels proceeds for a weeklong luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan. The first destination that the Palace on Wheels chugs through is the blushing pink city of Jaipur.
The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time immemorial. The city is located at a distance of around 258 km from Delhi and 232 km from Agra, making it a part of the famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit of India.
Jaipur displays remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Jaipur is one of the most favoured tourist destinations in India. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. All the houses in the old city are painted pink, including the famous Hawa Mahal, thereby giving the city its alternative name, the Pink City Jaipur.
The only planned city of its time, Jaipur in Rajasthan is encircled by a formidable wall. During your Palace on Wheels sojourn in Jaipur, experience Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets.
Jaipur Sightseeing
Jaipur offers a plethora of tourist attractions to visitors. The City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork, jewellery, costumes, brassware, and pottery. Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city down below. Other attractions include the Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Kanak Valley and Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh.
Getaways from Jaipur
Jaipur is also the base for exploring some nearby towns and cities of Rajasthan. Ajmer, situated around 130 km south-west of Jaipur, is a pilgrim town renowned for the Tomb of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. In its vicinity is Pushkar, another pilgrim town famous for the annual camel fair. Kishangarh is renowned for its miniature paintings while Roopangarh houses a fort built by Roop Singh. Samode is a small village known for its beautiful Samode Palace and Garden.
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