Jaipur is one of the most picturesque and favored tourist destinations, right in the heart of Indian desert. A city that nourishes and nurtures its pristine beauty in style. It is also the capital of the state of Rajasthan and has earned the distinction of being the first planned city of its time. The city is famously known as ‘the Pink City’ owing to its illustrious pink color that tends to charm every visitor.

The city is loaded with immense wealth of art and architecture. Here every crumbled fort, palace or temple speaks volumes about the city’s association with a magnificent past. This erstwhile princely settlement is also famous for bustling bazaars with dazzling Rajasthani jewelry, fabric and many other exotic and priceless items.

It was the great astronomer king –Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh – II, who founded the city of Jaipur while shifting his hillside capital to a new site on the plains during the early decades of 18 th century. Being a genius, the Maharaja took special interest in designing, planning and executing works for his new city himself. Today his outstanding skills are amply revealed in the various historical sites of Jaipur. Whether it’s the majestic City Palace or the crown shaped Hawa Mahal, the stately courtyards or impressive gardens, the intricately designed palaces or temples, Jaipur recalls the wonders of a brilliant king- maharaja Sawai Jai Singh.