Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in northwest India, is a journey of around 258 km from Delhi and 232 km from Agra. The great warrior king Sawai Jai Singh II (1693-1743) laid the foundation of the city in 1627. He was one of the few kings of his time who had a scientific temper and was concerned about the welfare of his citizens. The city was well planned and had one of the best drinking water systems in the medieval world. Amer Fort, the Hawa Mahal and the royal observatory or Jantar Mantar are places worth visiting on yuor journey to Jaipur, India. The Gangaur and Teej festivals are colourfully celebrated in this city. Jaipur is also known for the fine handicrafts, jewellery and textiles produced by skilled traditional craftsmen.
How to reach Jaipur
A journey to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in Northwestern India, is easily possible by air, rail and road.
Air: Jaipur the state capital is well connected by air with almost all the major cities of India. A number of airlines both, government as well as private, have regular flights connecting Jaipur's Sanganer airport with the rest of the country.
Rail: Rajasthan is well connected by a good network of railway lines to almost all the places of interest in the country. The best option is obviously, the Palace on Wheels, one of the most luxurious trains in the world. The Palace on Wheels connects Delhi with Bharatpur, Jaipur, Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Jhalwar, and Dholpur, apart from Agra.
Road: Traveling by road is a convenient way to journey to Jaipur, in northwest India. A good number of Government and private buses ply to the state capital from Delhi connecting it with nearby places of interest. Moreover, taxis and other vehicles are also available on hire from Delhi and Agra to journey to Jaipur.
