Weekend Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan
Famous for
- Forts
- Palaces
- Museums
Weather
(March to June) 45 oC (Max)
25 oC (Min) and (November-February) 22oC (Max)
5 oC (Min)
Distance / Traveling Time
From Delhi: 269 kilometers / 4 h ,14 m
Best Time To Visit
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Overview
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan,is also referred to as the ‘Pink City’. Built by Sawai Jai Singh, Jaipur houses various forts, places and architectural marvels, each of which has proudly witnessed the Rajputana rule in the past and present times. Rajasthan’s capital city has preserved the heritage and culture of the kingly Rajputs. The city is also the third part of the famed Golden Triangle of India.
How to Reach Jaipur
By Train
Indian Railways connect Jaipur from different cities of India and is one of the cheapest travel options. The Shatabdi Express is the most popular option from Delhi to Jaipur.
By Air
Jaipur has domestic air links with many Indian cities such as Jodhpur, Udaipur, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmadabad. The Jaipur airport is situated in Sanganer.
By Road
The National Highway no.8 connects Delhi to Jaipur via the new corporate hub of Gurgaon. The journey from Delhi to Jaipur via car is 4 to 5 hours. Also, there is an excellent bus service between Jaipur to Delhi by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC).
