Neha JainJaipur is probably the first planned city of India built by Sawai Jai Singh. The city colored in Pink is the largest and the capital of Rajasthan. Known for its rich culture and tradition, magnificent art, artifacts and wonderful history, the city is surrounded by spectacular hilltops and stunning fortresses. It is a major tourist attraction attracting both national and international tourists. The serene temples, the long standing forts and palaces, and beautiful havelis with royal ethnicity add to the glamour. Again the beautiful landscapes, marvelous flora and fauna and picturesque views create a mesmerizing view of the capital city. But this is not it; the intricate handicraft items and exquisite jewelry also attract a huge chuck of tourists. There are many interesting facts about this place that are not known to most of the people.
This page will help you discover some of the most interesting and beautiful facts about Jaipur. Color yourselves in the colors of Jaipur.
Basic facts about Jaipur
| State | Rajasthan |
| Official Language | Rajasthani |
| Official Language Spoken | English, Hindi, Marwari |
| Area | 11117.8 sq km |
| Geographic Location | Jaipur is located at 26.92 degrees N and 75.82 degrees E. |
| Altitude | 431 m above sea level. |
| Climate | Three main seasons – summer, monsoon and winter.Summers (March to June) / Winters (November-February) / Monsoon (July-September) |
| Temperature | in summers 45oC (Max) 25oC (Min) – March to June |
| in winters 22oC (Max), 5oC (Min) – November to February | |
| Rainfall | 650 mm |
| Languages | Rajasthani, Hindi and English. |
| Religion | Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism |
| Best Time to Visit | Winters ( October to March) |
| Educational Institutes | University of Rajasthan Malaviya National Institute of Technology, JaipurLNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur (Deemed University) |
| Main Attractions | Forts, Palaces, Gardens, Museums, Temples, Monuments |
| Population | 6,663,971 (Census of India, 2011) |
| STD Code | 0141 |
Interesting Facts about Jaipur
- Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded the city on 18th November 1727.
- Jaipur is considered as the first planned city of India. It was planned by a Bengali architect, Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya in accordance to Shilpa Shastra (the science of Indian architecture).
- The city was painted in terracotta pink as a grand welcome to the Prince of Wales by Maharaja Ram Singh. Since then it gained a unique identity as the Pink City.
- Vastu Shastra, the vedic planning of the Hindus adopted for the comfort and prosperity has also been incorporated in the planning.
- Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories or Jantar Mantars between 1727 and 1734. The largest out of five Jantar Mantars is in Jaipur. They are an amazing combination of geometric forms captivating artists, historians and architects round the world.
- Gaitore is the royal cremation site of rulers of Jaipur situated 15 km from Jaipur.
- The Central Museum located in the centre of the Ram Niwas Bagh is the oldest museum of Jaipur.
- Sambhar is the largest saline lake in India which is located 60 km from Jaipur.
