Jaipur city- Pink City History- top attraction, Timing & how to reach

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Jaipur city

The Jaipur city is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. we called Jaipur as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings of the dedicated area.

It is a popular tourist destination in India. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort. On 6 July 2019, UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the ‘Pink City of India’ among its World Heritage Sites. The jaipur city is also home to two prominent UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India – Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar.

Ancient Times

The Jai Singh II had founded Jaipur in 1727. He was King of Amer who ruled from 1699 to 1743. He planned to shift his capital from Amer, 11 kilometers to Jaipur to accommodate the growing population and increasing scarcity of water. It is established in the year 1727 by Maharaja Jaisingh 11 and known for its richness and legacy urban areas in India.

My experience of Jaipur

I had visited Jaipur first time in 1997. I was amazed by seeing its historical places and culture. If you want to explore in-depth you need many days. This is also a cultural city of Rajasthan. It is famous for its great forts, Mahal, temples, the pink city, museums, and lakes.