Jaipur - The Pink City
Originated in 1727, by Amber ruler Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur is popularly known as Pink City and is known worldwide for its heritage. Historic monuments here have been fascinating the tourists, on global level, since ages. Contemporary culture has also entered with multiplex cinemas, discs and urbane malls like World Trade Park, Metropolitan being established here. High-profile personalities and fashionistas turn towards the city to shop for its bandhani, blockprinting, tarkashi, zari, gota, zardozi attires. This city known for its rich culture never fails to cast a spell on the tourists with its splendor and effervescence. Plan a visit in the months of October to March as weather is pleasant during this period. Tourists also enjoy taking part in its vibrant fests and fairs such as kite festival, camel festival, teej, gangaur, elephant festival, etc.