The city of Jaipur covers a total area of about 200.4 square km and is situated at an altitude of about 431m above sea level. The city is a part of the Thar Desert and is bounded by the Aravalli Mountain Ranges. It is a land of rich cultural heritage, customs and legacy and has a scenic beauty which attracts tourists from all over the World. This city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in the year 1727AD and is the first planned city of India which was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra of Indian Architecture. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information on all that you want to know about the pink city of Jaipur.

The plan of the city was made by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal. The city was completed in four years and is divided into nine blocks out of which two consists of State buildings and Palaces and the remaining seven is dedicated to the public. The city has huge fortification walls and has seven strong hills. The name �Pink City� came from the fact that when the Prince of Wales visited the city in 1853, the city was painted entirely in Pink to provide a magical charm to the city. Some of the most wonderful destinations in the city include the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Ranthambore National Park, and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

The city of Jaipur has a very good road network. National Highway No. 11 passes through the city making it easily accessible. The nearest railhead and railway station is at Jaipur. Besides this, there are a large number of hotels ranging from Five Star luxury hotels to Economy and Budget hotels. Besides, there are a large number of restaurants where the guests have the access for dining.

The city is situated in the desert region of Jaipur and so the city is generally hot and humid and so it is generally advisable to wear light clothes which absorb sweat as well. In winters, one can wear light woolens in Jaipur. Men can also try traditional Rajasthani dress like a dhoti and a pajama with a pagri while women can try a kurti and a ghagra with an odhani to cover the head.

The royal city of Jaipur also provides healthcare to the tourists. The hospitals are covered with all modern amenities and provide world class services. Some of the most outstanding hospitals in the city include the Jaipur hospital, Aditya Hospital, Baheti Hospital, City Hospital, Durga Devi Memorial Hospital, and Gopinath Hospital.

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