Set
in the rugged hills of the
Aravalis, in the desert
sands of Rajasthan, majestically stands
Jaipur,
designed in accordance with 'Shilpa
Shastra'- epochal treatise of Hindu
architecture - sub-divided into nine
rectangular sectors symbolizing nine
divisions of universe. The lively spirit of
fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people adequately
match the colourful and intricately
carved monuments. Choose Resort
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Climate
Jaipur
experiences hot and humid
summers from Apr-July (average temperatures 25-45
deg. celsius), light monsoons from mid-July
and winters with sunny days
and chilly nights from Oct-Mar
(average temperatures 8-22 deg. celsius).
Language
Rajasthani, Hindi and
English (in tourist
spots) are the main languages.
In Jaipur, you
can find weather beaten faces with huge
colourful turbans, fierce moustaches and lips
that spontaneously crease into a heart-warming smile. The
Elephant Festival (March),
Gangaur (Mar-Apr), Teej
(Aug) and the Kite festival
(Jan) are not-to-be-missed festivals
celebrated here.
Interesting places to visit here include
Hawa Mahal (palace of
winds), city palace, Jantar
Mantar (a historical observatory),
Amber Fort palace, Statue
Circle (traffic roundabout, the
lounge of Jaipur with various "meals on
wheels" nearby), Moti
Dungri hill, Gaitore
and Jal Mahal (water
palace), Albert Hall and Birla
Planetarium, Govind Dev Ji Temple,
Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple and several
lakes, parks and gardens.
Not to be
missed is the Ravindra Rang Manch
Theatre for the local performing
arts and the art gallery, as well as
Choki Dhani, an ethnic
village resort serving the traditional
Rajasthani 'thali', for a truly
memorable Marwar
experience.
This pink
city glitters with fascinating and fine
jewellery. Jaipur's gemstones
are famous all over the world. A
shopper's paradise, one can get
ivory and lac bangles,
Kundan (stones set in gold) and
Minakari (enamelled gold and silver)
jewellery.
In textiles,
kota sarees, tie-and-dye prints,
the block prints of
Bagru (linear and zigzag stripes in earth
colors) and Sanganer (delicate
floral sprigs) prints, Zari
embroidery and feather-light quilts
(locally called razais) are popular. Besides these,
miniature paintings, blue pottery and
leather shoes known as joothis or
mojdis are a bargain.
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