Jaipur - Practical Destination Guide

Jaipur (also known as the Pink City), is the capital of Rajasthan in India. Jaipur has been the stronghold of kacchawah rajput rulers and thus lots of historical and architectural development of the city owes to these rulers.

Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international travellers. It belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. It hosts several attractions like the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple, several massive Rajput forts and so on. It also serves as a stepping stone for travelers heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. (Jaipur Wikitravel)