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Jaipur - जयपुर


Jaipur is popularly known as the 'Pink City'. It is also the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is one of the most visited tourist place of India. The old city of Jaipur is partially encircled with seven gates-the major gates are Chandpol, Sanganeri, and Ajmeri. The bustling bazaars of jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure trove for the shoppers. Jaipur is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Sikar and Alwar, in South by Tonk, Ajmer and Sawai Madhopur. Nagaur, Sikar and Ajmer in the west and in east by Bharatpur and Dausa districts. It is about 261 kms away from New Delhi.

Type Tourist Destination, Fort, Palace Region Type Desert Altitude 431 m
District State Rajasthan Region North
Area 11,588 Sq.Km Population as per 2001 census 38,87,895 Languages Hindi, English, Rajasthani
Temperature & Rainfall   Best Seasons   Clothing  
Nearby Stations JAIPUR JP Nearby Airports Jaipur Airport (JAI) Nearby Places Ajmer, Agra
STD Code 0141 Pincode 506324 Other Names  
Co-ordinates 26.904926, 75.800858
Wikipedia Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaipur
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajasthan
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