A tour to Jaipur, or we like to call it the “pink city” is a must. Jaipur, the largest and the capital city of Rajasthan is every inch of the paradise in the semi desert territory which its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II wanted it to be. History and character is deeply embedded in the pink city from its genesis, a city which was never a victim of conquest but subject to be ruled by heart rather than war. Jaipur being one of the most well planned city was in the precise hands of an architect from Bengal, and enjoys the accolade of being India’s first city to be planned by Vastu Shastra. Through their Jaipur sightseeing tours, visitors will be captivated by the bustling Bazaars, world class hotels and clammy sophistication. Jewellery and textile shops, and palatial heritage hotels are in abundance.

Distinct food, character, festivals make it worth walking into the Amber city of Jaipur. Packages for Jaipur come with interesting variations. Time to explore…

Weather

The weather in most of the cities in Rajasthan, is the same as in Agra and Delhi, very hot in the summers, from April to July, and very cold in winters from December to February. In summers the temperature goes up to 48 degree Celcius, specially in the desert regions of Jodhpur & Jaisalmer. On the other hand, winter temperature can sometimes go as low as 2-3 degree. The best time to visit is from October to March, or in the rainy season from July to September.

Festivals

Rajasthan is known for its various festivals and they love to celebrate them with lots of dance music and great fun. Each city has its own festival. Jaipur celebrates the Elephant festival in March around Holi festival time, Jodhpur celebrates Marwar Festival in October, Jaisalmer celebrates the Desert Festival in February and Pushkar Fair in November is famous all over the world.

Safety Information

Rajasthan is comparatively safer than some other states in India, however one needs to be careful about befriending total strangers. It is always advisable to not to venture out alone at night. Hire reliable taxis from your hotel. Dress modestly while in India as people in India are quite conservative when it comes to dressing. Avoid too much public display of affection. Stay safe.