Welcome to Jaipur, known as the "Pink City" of India due to the pink walls of the buildings in the old city. It is the capital of Rajasthan, an Indian state in the northern part of the country. Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. It is part of a "Golden Triangle" of tourist hot spots that includes Agra and Delhi. More than 6.5 million people live in the city, making it the 10th most-populated city in India. Before you visit, reserve one of many Jaipur hotels – take a look at cheap vacation packages to Jaipur.

Out and About in Jaipur

You'll find it hard to decide which exotic sight to check out first. You can see Hawa Mahal, a pyramid-shaped monument that rises more than 50 feet above the ground, or visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stretch out in the wide open spaces of either Sisodiya Rani Bagh or Kanak Vrindavan, two large parks in the area. If you're an animal lover, set aside time to visit the Jaipur Zoo. Many hotels in Jaipur are near ancient temples like Garh Ganesh Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, and Sri Kali Temple, so make sure you visit at least one. Jaipur flights arrive every day to get you started on your adventure.

Eating and Drinking

When you get hungry in Jaipur, you have many delicious options. Dal-Batti-Churma is a regional specialty in Rajasthan. It's curry served with fried flour and a sweet made from flour, sugar, and ghee. For those with a sweet tooth, another great offering is Ghewar. On the streets and neighborhoods throughout the city, you'll find handcarts selling Mirchi Bada, which are deep-fried green chilies. Everywhere you go, look forward to large quantities of rotis, a large flatbread. There are lots of good Jaipur hotel deals.

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