| Location: | Rajasthan, India |
| Significance: | Capital City of Rajasthan State |
| STD Code: | 0141 |
| Best Season: | October To March |
| Language: | Hindi, Urdu, Rajasthani |
| Distance From Agra: | 232 Km |
| Distance From New Delhi: | 258 Km |
Conceived and built by the great and mighty king, Sawai Raja Jai Singh, the name of the city 'Jaipur' has dual emphasis. 'Jai' means victory and and is also the first name of its maker. Today, the city is a major tourist attraction in India because of its magnificent forts, grandiose palaces, vivacious temples, multihued bazaars, pulsating streets and its renowned pink color to which the city owes its oft-used name 'The Pink City'. This famous pink color symbolizes 'welcome' and was adopted during the times of the ruler Ram Singh II when he received the Prince of Wales in 1876. The color was chosen after several experiments to cut down the intense glare from the reflection of the blazing rays of the sun. Today, every home within the old city is obliged by law to maintain this uniqueness of the city. Throughout the old city you can see the traditional, marvelous, pink-colored houses with latticed windows lending charm to a scene which is almost miraculous at sunset.
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