MY FAVOURITE CITY
RAJASTHAN TOURISM
JAIPUR-THE CAPITAL OF RAJASTHAN
CONTENTS OF THE BLOG
- OVERVIEW OF JAIPUR
- HISTORY OF JAIPUR
- GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE OF JAIPUR
- CLIMATE AND RAINFALL IN JAIPUR
- THE GREAT CULTURE OF JAIPUR
- CUISINE
- LANGUAGE
- PEOPLE
- RELIGION
- FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC
- MAP OF JAIPUR
- A QUICK JOURNEY TO JAIPUR
- HOW TO REACH JAIPUR
- PLACES TO VISIT IN JAIPUR
- FESTIVALS OF JAIPUR
- WHERE TO STAY IN JAIPUR
- FROM WHERE TO WITHDRAW MONEY IN
- JAIPUR CAR HIRE JAIPUR, RENT A CAR IN JAIPUR
- MALLS AND CINEMAS IN JAIPUR
- HOSPITALS IN JAIPUR
- ARCHITECTURE
- ADMINISTRATION
- POLITICS
- INFRASTRUCTURE
- ECONOMY
- TOURISM
- FORTS AND MONUMENTS
- TEMPLES AND PLACES TO WORSHIP
- GARDENS
- DEMOGRAPHICS
- ART AND CRAFT
- PERFORMING ART
- SPORTS
- EDUCATION
- MEDIA
- TRASPORT
- ROAD
- RAIL
- JAIPUR BRTS
- RAIL
- JAIPUR METRO
- AIR
- JAIPUR HELPLINE NUMBER
- ANYTHING MORE ABOUT JAIPUR
- GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT JAIPUR
- FORTS AND MONUMENTS
- PARKS
- LAKES
- MUSEUM
- FAIR AND FESTIVALS
- TEMPLES
- NEAR JAIPUR
- WEATHER FORECAST,JAIPUR
- TRAVEL JAIPUR
- EXCURSIONS FROM JAIPUR
- JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
- MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES OF JAIPUR
- SHOPPING IN JAIPUR
- ROAD DISTANCES
- JAIPUR PHOTO GALLERY
- AIRLINES IN JAIPUR
- DISTANCE MAP OF JAIPUR
- JAIPUR BUYING PLACE
- FAMOUS FOODS
- AUDITORIUM & CLUBS IN JAIPUR
NOW LET US TAKE A OVERVIEW TO JAIPUR:-
After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him and after that Jaipur was titled ‘Pink City’. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.
In the 19th century the city grew rapidly and became prosperous; by 1900 it had a population of 160,000. The city's wide boulevards were paved and lit with gas. The city had several hospitals. Its chief industries were in metals and marble, fostered by a school of art founded in 1868. The city also had three colleges, including a Sanskrit college (1865) and a girls' school (1867) initiated under the reign of the enigmatic Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II. There was also a wealthy and enterprising community of native bankers, particularly the Jains and the Marwaris.
SOME PLACES IN JAIPUR
HISTORY OF JAIPUR:-
The Chanda clan of Meena kings were the chief of different parts of Dhundhar and later on the region was governed by the Kachwaha dynasty of Rajputs. Kachwahas ruled from the 11th century until after India's independence in 1947.
According to Tod the Meena King Raja Ralun Singh also known as Alan Singh Chanda of Khogong kind-heartedly adopted a stranded Rajput mother and her child who sought refuge in his realm. Later, the Meena king sent the child, Dhola Rae, to Delhi to represent the Meena kingdom. The Rajput, in gratitude for these favours, returned with Rajput conspirers and massacred the weaponless Meenas on Diwali while performings rituals i.e. Pitra Trapan, it is customery in the Meenas to be weaponless at the time of PitraTrapan, "filling the reservoirs in which the Meenas bathed with their dead bodies" [Tod.II.281] and thus conquered Khogong.This act of Kachwaha Rajputs was termed as most coward and shameful in history of Rajasthan.
He then subjugated the Sihra Gotra of Meenas at much later on known as Jamwa Ramgarh near Jaipur, and transferred his capital thence. Becoming the son-in-law of the prince of Ajmer, he died when battling 11,000 Meenas,most of whom he slew [Tod.II.282]. His son Maidul Rae "made a conquest of Amber from the Soosawut Meenas" whose King was the head of the Meena confederation. He subdued the Nandla Meenas, annexing the Gatoor-Gatti district [Tod.II.282]. Hoondeo succeeded to the throne and "continued the warfare against the Meenas" [Tod.II.282]. Koontal, his successor, fought the Meenas "in which the Meenas were defeated with great slaughter, which secured his rule throughout Dhundhar" [Tod.II.282]. The Meenas were the original builders of Amber, which town they consecrated to Amba, the Mother Goddess, whom they knew as "Gatta Rani" or "Queen of the Pass" [Tod.II.282]. Amber, India Fort view from Jaigarh.
Describing the destruction of the Meena town of Naed, Tod wrote: "When this latter prince (Baharmull Cuchwaha, a contemporary of Babar and Humayun) destroyed the Meena sovereignty of Naend, he levelled its half hundred gates, and erected the town of Lohan (now the residence of a Rajawut chief) on its ruins" [Tod.II.283]. The name of Meena ruler of Naen\Nahn was Rao Bada Meena, he was so rich that his wealth was compared to Akbar's empire in a local saying as "Rao Bada ko Bijano, Akabar Ko Gharbaar" that mean Rao Bada's manual fan was so precious that it was compared with Akbar's palace.
The Kachwaha Rajput ruler Bharmal of Amber always eyed on Nahn and attacked on it several times but could not succeeded against mighty and brave Bada Meena. Akbar had asked Rao Bada to marry his daughter Shashivadini to Akbar. Later on Bharmal married his daughter Jodhabai to Akbar. Then the combined army of Akbar and Bharmal attacked Bada Meena and killed him damaging 52 kots and 56 gates. Bada's treasure was shared between Akbar and Bharmal. Bharmal kept his treasure in Jaigarh fort near Amber.
The Meenas became a key ally of the Kachwahas. The original capital of Kachwahas in the Dhundhar region was Dausa, then Jamwa Ramgarh, then Amber before the shift to Jaipur.
The ruling dynasty of Jaipur provided the Mughal Empire with some of their most distinguished generals. Among them were Raja Man Singh I, who fought and governed from Kabul to Orissa and Assam; Jai Singh I, commonly known by his imperial title of Mirza Raja, whose name appears in all the wars of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb; and Jai Singh II, or Sawai Jai Singh, the famous mathematician and astronomer, and the founder of Jaipur city. "Sawai" was a title bestowed upon him by Aurangzeb which meant "one and a quarter times superior to his contemporaries".
Throughout the disintegration of the Mughal Empire, the armies of Jaipur were constantly at war. Towards the end of the 18th century, the Jats of Bharatpur and the chief of Alwar (also a Kachwaha) declared themselves independent from Jaipur and each annexed the eastern portion of Jaipur's territory. This period of Jaipur's history is characterized by internal power-struggles and constant military conflicts with the Marathas, Jats, other Rajput states, as well as the British and the Pindaris (Jaipur's former mercenary allies). Nevertheless, enough wealth remained in Jaipur for the patronage of fine temples/palaces, continuity of its courtly traditions and the well-being of its citizens and merchant communities.
A treaty was initially made by Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh and the British under Governor General Marquis Wellesley in 1803. However, the treaty was dissolved shortly afterwards by Wellesley's successor, Cornwallis. At this, Jaipur's ambassador to Lord Lake observed that "This was the first time since the English government was established in India that it had been known to make its faith subservient to its convenience". It was later, in 1818, that the Jaipur state entered into subsidiary alliance with the British. In 1835 there was a serious disturbance in the city, after which the British government intervened. The state later became well-governed and prosperous. During the Revolt of 1857 when the British invoked the treaty to request assistance in the suppression of rebellious sepoys, the Maharaja opted to preserve his treaty, and thus sent troops to subdue the uprisings in the area around Gurgaon and the out-skirts of Delhi. The Jaipur forces also secured and kept open the strategic Agra-Ajmer highway. Europeans fleeing from the menace of the mutineers were sheltered in Nahargarh Fort.
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II (1922–1949) acceded the state of Jaipur to the Government of India in 1948, shortly after India's independence. Jaipur then became the capital of Rajasthan.
The marriage of Jaipur daughter to the Chauhan prince of Devgadh Baria is recorded as one of the most expensive in the world and even Henri Cartier-Bresson the famous photographer has recorded it.
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GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE OF JAIPUR:-
Pink City Jaipur is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan, surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills. It is located at 26°55′N 75°49′E (26.92°N 75.82°E). It is surrounded by Alwar and Sikar in the North; by Sikar, Nagaur, and Ajmer in West; by Ajmer, Tonk, and Sawai Madhopur in the South and by Dausa and Bharatpur districts in East. It has an average elevation of 430 metres (1414 ft).Jaipur has a semi-arid climate. Temperatures vary in differ seasons. In the summer months of April to June, average daily temperature of around 35oC. May and June are the hottest months in Jaipur. Temperature reaches up to 40-45oC in these months. Annually the rainfall is concentrated in the monsoon months between June (Last of June) and September. It receives over 500 mm (approx 20 inch) of rainfall an average. The winter months of November to February are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures in the 15-18oC range and little or no humidity. December and January are the coldest months in Jaipur.
CLIMATE AND RAINFALL IN JAIPUR:-
1. The climate of the district is dry and healthy and is subject to extremeness of cold and heat at various places.
2. The minimum and maximum temperatures recorded in the district vary from 5 to 48 degree Celsius.Normal annual rainfall is 50 cm.
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THE GREAT CULTURE OF JAIPUR:-
Jaipur has a rich culture, custom and tradition that depict the cultural heritage of Rajasthan. Know more about Culture of Jaipur.Jaipur is a land of cultural heritage unfolding the legacy of the royal past. When you are planning to visit .Jaipur, it is important to know about the culture, customs and traditions that are followed there. However, Jaipur has joined the parade of metropolitan cities; still there are some traditions and customs in the city, which you will find quite surprising. jaipur is a hotspot for culture. Cultural Centres like Jawahar Kala Kendra and Ravindra Manch have helped promote the unique culture of the state ofRajasthan. Albert Hall Museum (Government Central Museum) hosts several arts and antiquities. There is a Government Museum at Hawa Mahal, an art gallery at Viratnagar. Jaipur also hosts the Numismatic Section, Directorate. The Town Hall (Old Vidhan Sabha Bhawan) is slated to be converted into a museum. There are figurines depicting various forms of Rajasthani culture along various parts of the city. The city also decorated its flyovers with different interesting themes.Jaipur is the commercial centre for most of the rural regions of Rajasthan, so you could come across typical .Rajasthani men and women wearing turbans and ghagra-choli respectively during your stroll in the city. The cultural prosperity of Jaipur is visible in its local festivals and fairs. In this article, we have covered the people, cuisine, language, religion, folk dance and music of Jaipur.
Cuisine:-
Jaipur's cuisine is rich like the royalty of Jaipur. Cuisine of Jaipur offers many delicacies to gratify the appetite of every taste. In Jaipur, lot of ghee and butter is used in cooking the food. Dal-Bati ,Churma, Dahi Vada, Mawa Kachori, Besan Ka Gatta, Ker Sangri, Pyaaz Ki KachauriChakke Ki Sabji and Jodhpur Ki Rabri are some of the main attractions of Rajasthani cuisine. Rajasthani Food is usually vegetarian, pure and nutritious. The city has a very delectable cuisine. Some of the local dishes have become world-famous names. Typical dishes include Dal Baati Churma, Missi Roti. Sweet dishes include Ghevar, Feeni, Gajak, Chauguni ke
laddu, Moong Thal.
People:-
People of Jaipur are quite rugged in their appearance. However, thesedesert people are well-built, cheerful and simple rather untouched by the swiftness of modern times. Here, people prefer to wear bright colored clothes as if they are compensating for the barren landscape. Women of Jaipur like Red, yellow, green and orange colored attire with a dazzlingwork of gold/ silver zari or gota. Tribal Ladies wear loads of Silver jewelry even men too can be spotted wearing earrings. The men wear turbans or pagadis of bandhej (tie & dye) in bright colors.
Languages:-
Language is a crucial medium to communicate. The primary language of Jaipur is Rajasthani. However, Marwari, Hindi and English are also prevalent in the city.
Religion:-
The main religion which is followed in Jaipur is Hinduism. Otherreligions include Jainism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity in the decreasing order.
Religion in Jaipur
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Folk Dance and Music:-
Dance and Music of Jaipur bring liveliness to the desert lands of Rajasthan. "Ghoomar" is the main folk dance of Jaipur in which the ladies flaunts their huge ghagras or skirts while dancing. Regarding music, the people of Jaipur share the royal interest of Rajputs in Morchang, Naad, Tanpura, Sarangi and many others.
MAP OF JAIPUR:-
A QUICK JOURNEY TO JAIPUR:-
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:-
Jaipur By Air
Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur is nearly 10 km from the heart of the city, and taxi charges about Rs 200 from Airport to the city. Jaipur airport is connected to metro cities Mumbai and Delhi. Foreign travelers can take connecting flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
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Jaipur By Train
Jaipur is well connected by many trains to most of the major cities in India. Apart from these trains, a specialty train called "Palace on Wheels" which is covering all tourist destinations in Rajasthan (Alwar, Udaipur, Jaipur, Swami Mdhopur etc) starting from Delhi is also available.
| Starting Station | Train | Arrival at Jaipur | Service Days |
| Chennai (MAS) 1 more train | Jaipur Exp (12967) | 05:55 AM (duration: 36h 20m) | Tue & Sun |
| Delhi (NDLS) 16 more trains | Adi Sj Rajdhani (12958) | 12:40 AM (duration: 4h 45m) | All Days |
| Ajmer Shtbdi Sp (04041) | 10:45 AM (duration: 4h 40m) | Wed | |
| Pune (PUNE) 1 more train | Pune Jaipur Spl (09729) | 01:40 PM (duration: 22h 20m) | Sun |
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Jaipur By Bus
State buses of Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation connect Jaipur to all cities in Rajasthan. Many deluxe bus services are available between Jaipur and other cities. A/C deluxe bus services are available from Delhi to Jaipur (260 km). It charges about Rs 750 for a person.
| From | Type of Bus | Fare (Rs) | Bus Provider |
| Delhi (Delhi) 4 more buses | Deluxe | 145 | DTC |
| Express Service | 145 | RSRTC | |
| Super Deluxe | 300 | RSRTC |
Jaipur Driving Directions
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PLACES TO VISIT IN JAIPUR:-
FESTIVALAS OF JAIPUR:-
Teej- This festival takes place in the month of July to August. This festival is celebrated by the married women who pray for their long and happy married life before the idols of Shiva and Parvati. This festival is celebrated with great dedication by the women section of Jaipur.
Gangaur- This festival is celebrated by the women especially the maidens, before the idols of Issar and Gangaur, who pray for a partner like Lord Shiva. The women of Jaipur carry the idols of Shiva and Parvati while going on a procession through the streets of Jaipur. Issar and Gangaur are the incarnations of Lord Shiva and Parvati. This festival is celebrated in Jaipur with much pomp and grandeur wherein the women put Mehndi in their hands.
Elephant Festival- On the day of Holi, the elephants are decorated with garlands and jeweleries and are painted with flamboyant colors. Anklets are worn by the female elephants. At places of Jaipur, elephant polo game and races are held that is of major attraction. Besides folk dances of Rajasthan are performed in this festival. Even prize is given away to the elephant that looks the best. Holi is played by sitting on the back of the elephant on this festive occasion.
Sitla Mata Fair- This fair is held in the name of the 'goddess of war' named Sitla. This fair is celebrated in different temples of Goddess Amber at Jaipur. This festival is called as Basoda by the locals.
Chaksu Fair- During this fair, people from all over Jaipur flocks that looks really very colorful.
Donkey Fair- This is celebrated in the month of October wherein donkeys gather for buying and selling purpose. Donkey race is an important part of this festival.
Makar Sankranti- It is celebrated on 14th February where the devotees take a dip into the holy water of Galtaji tank. On this day, colorful kites are flown in Jaipur.
IMAGES OF SOME FESTIVALS CELEBRATED IN JAIPUR,RAJASTHAN
WHERE TO STAY IN JAIPUR:-
| HDCF-BANK ATM in JAIPUR | |
| Address 10 B Tarang Apartment Gautam Marg , Near Amrpali Circle Vaishali Nagar Jaipur - 302 021 Rajasthan | Address 103/63 Madhyam Marg Mansarovar Jaipur Rajasthan |
| Address D-54, Siddhivinayak Ashok Marg C Scheme Jaipur - 302 004 Rajasthan | Address D-54, Siddhivinayak Ashok Marg C Scheme Jaipur - 302 004 Rajasthan |
| Address Jamna Complex Opp. Sudhakar Petrol Pump Jaipur-Sikar Road, Chomu Jaipur Rajasthan | Address Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya Sawai Ram Singh Road Jaipur Rajasthan |
| Address Plot No. C-10 , Choudhary House Sawai Jai Singh Highway Bani Park Jaipur - 302 016 Rajasthan | Address Plot No. S1-93 94 Industrial Area Jaipur Jaipur - 144001 Rajasthan |
| Address Shop No. 2 , Opp. Shyam Nagar Sodala Ajmer Road Jaipur - 302 006 Rajasthan | Address Shop No. 485 Plot No. 340/4 Raja Park Jaipur - 302 004 Rajasthan |
| Address Shop No. 85-86 Pandya Bhawan Johari Bazar, Jaipur - 302 003 Rajasthan | Address Shop No. NG/S/42 Nehru Place , JDA Commercial Complex Tonk Road Jaipur - 302 015 Rajasthan |
| Address Shop No. NG/S/42 Nehru Place , JDA CommercialComplex Tonk Road Jaipur - 302 015 Rajasthan | Address Times Square, 10, Central Spine Vidhadhar Nagar Jaipur Jaipur - 302012 Rajasthan |
THE ATM OUTLETS FOR ICICI BANK IN JAIPUR:-
| BANK | ATM ADDRESS |
| ICICI Bank | Gaurav Towers 1, Malviya Nagar |
| ICICI Bank | ICICI Centre, 50, Ganpati Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur |
| ICICI Bank | India International School, Gurukul Marg SFS Mansarovar |
| ICICI Bank | Shreeji Towers, C-99, Subash Marg Near Ahimsa Circle, C-Scheme |
Shopping Malls in Jaipur
No tour to Jaipur is complete without a visit to its famous bazaars & Shopping Centers. Jaipur is an exciting place for shopping and most tourists make it point to browse through its colorful markets.Shopping is a wonderful experience in the Pink City and is an integral part of any Jaipur tour. Jaipur is famous for its colorful textiles, leather wares and handicraft items. Jaipur is a city of vibrant colors and markets (bazaars) of Jaipur verify this fact.
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Jaipur have a complete range of shopping malls, these list are below:-
• Crystal Palm : Bais Godam Circle, Opp. MGF Metropolitan,Jaipur - www.mahimagroup.org
• Ganpati Plaza : M.I. Road, Nr.Amrapura Asthan Jaipur
• Crystal Court : Near G.T. Malviya Nagar, Jaipur- www.mahimagroup.org
• Mall 21 : C-17 B. D. Road, Opp. Rajmandir Cinema,Jaipur
• Silver Square : C-18 Bhagwan Das Road C-Scheme Jaipur - www.ssbpl.com
• Apex Mall : Gandhi Nagar Mod,Tonk Road,Jaipur - www.manglamgroup.com
• Saraogi Mansion : Gulab Bagh, M.I. Road,Opp.Ramniwas Bagh, Jaipur
• World Trade park : Near Gaurav Tower, Jaipur
• Golcha Trade Center : Ajmeri Gate,M.I. Road- www.golchagroup.com
• City Pulse : Narayan Singh Circle, No. Of Stores: 110, Jaipur
• Vaibhav : Near Amrapali Circle, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur
• The Triton : Near Jhotwara Pulia, Sikar Road, Jaipur, www.epms.in
• Sun N Moon : Sun n Moon, Vidyadhar Nagar, Sikar Road, Jaipur, www.sunnmoon.in
• MGF Metropolitan : Bais Godam Circle,C-Scheme, Jaipur, www.mgfindia.com
CINEMAS IN JAIPUR,MULTIPLEX IN JAIPUR:-
Cinema Houses
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Multiplex Cinema
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| Cinema Name | Phone No. | Multiplex Name | Phone No. |
| • Alka | 2231892 | • Entertainment Paradise | 5127777 |
| • Ankur | 2600531 | • Golcha | 2578683 |
| • Raj Mandir | 2379372 | • Space | 2282289 |
| • Kohinoor | 2732772 | • Cinestar | 2233975 |
| • Laxmi Mandir | 2741504 | • First Cinema | 5512070 |
| • Moti Mhal | 2201723 | • Galaxy | 5133000 |
| • Polovictory | 2372658 | • InBox | 5116511 |
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Apex Hospital : SP-6, Malviya Nagar Ind. Area, Contact No. 0141-2751871/72
Dhuleshwar Hospital & Laser Skin Centre : 50, Dhuleshwar Bagh, C-Scheme, Contact No. 0141-2369505
Govt. Sattelite Hospital : Bani Park, Contact No. 0141-2202449
Kanwatiya Hospital : Shastri Nagar Circle, Contact No. 0141-5128517
Heart & General Hospital : R-8/A, Yudishtir Marg, C-Scheme, Contact No. 0141-2378821
J.P. Hospital : Tonk Road, Contact No. 0141-2741166
Jaipur Fertility & Microsurgery Research : 40, Sindhi Colony, Bani Park, Contact No. 0141-2280568
Jaipur Hospital : Lal Khoti, Tonk Road, Contact No. 0141-2742557
Jaipuria Hospital : Gopal Pura Cross Road, Contact No. 0141-2551460
Mahila Chikitsalaya : Sanganeri Gate, Contact No. 0141-2610616
Rungta Hospital : Unit of RNCMED Ltd. Malviya Nagar, Contact No. 0141-2522001, 2522002
Rajdhani Hospital : Bhagwan Das Road, Contact No. 0141-2371202
Sahai Eye Hospital & Research Centre : Bhabha Marg, Moti Dungri, Contact No. 0141-2621444
SMS Hospital : Sawai Ram Singh Road, Contact No. 0141-2560291
Zanana Hospital
: Station Road, Contact No. 0141-2378721
TOURISM:-
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Fauna:-
Langurs in Jaipur
In Jaipur there is a colony of 60 monkeys.[8] Monkeys and elephants are considered to be respectable in India. The Indian culture preaches compassion towards animals and thus stray animals are tolerated and sometimes even fed.
Architecture:-
The Ganesh Pol of Amber fort.Amber is now part of Jaipur Municipal Corporation
Jaipur View From Nahargarh FortJaipur is considered by many urbanites to be one of the best planned cities. In an era when most of the Rajputs were busy fighting with each other, Jaipur's kings diplomatically broadened their control sphere maintaining good relations with the Mughals.
The city was planned according to Indian Vastu Shastra (Vedic Planning for the comfort and prosperity of the citizens). The directions of each street and market are East to West and North to South. The Eastern gate is called Suraj (Sun) Pol, while the Western gate is called Chand (Moon) Pol. There are three gates facing East, West, and North and a Northern gate (known as Zorawar Singh gate) which faces toward the ancestral capital of Amber, while many gates face South.
Although the present city has expanded from outside of its walls, the original planning was within the walls. The gates used to be closed at sunset and opened at sunrise. Almost all Northern Indian towns of that period presented a chaotic picture of narrow twisting lanes, a confusion of run-down forts, temples, palaces, and temporary shacks that bore no resemblance at all to the principles set out in Hindu architectural manuals which call for strict geometric planning. Thus, for Sawai Jai Singh II and the Bengali advisor Vidyadhar, the founding of Jaipur was also a ritual and a great opportunity to plan a whole town according to the principles of Hindu architectural theory.
The town of Jaipur is built in the form of an eight-part Mandala known as the 'Pithapada'. Nine signifies the nine planets of the ancient astrological zodiac. It is well known that Sawai Jai Singh II was a great astronomer and a town planner, and hence the 'Pithapada'. Also, the commercial shops are designed in multiples of nine (27), having one cross street for a planet.
Administration:-
Main articles: Jaipur Municipal Corporation and Jaipur district
The administration is handled here at the State, Division and District Level. Jaipur being the capital of the state, has the Secretariat which has almost all the administrative officers looking into the functioning of the State Government. Apart from the Secretariat, Jaipur has the state police headquarters also.
Politics:-
The Vidhan Sabha of Rajasthan in Jaipur
The recent (2008) general election showed tremendous swing toward the Indian National Congress (INC) with Ashok Gehlot emerging as the Chief Ministerof Rajasthan. The INC had won only 2 of 14 parliament elections in the past. Currently Mahesh Joshi is the MP from Jaipur. Previously, Girdhari Lal Bhargava of BJP was the MP from Jaipur, who won for the first time in 1989 and has been elected six times since then.
Jaipur Districts has 19 constituencies for electing MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Rajasthan, namely Shahpura, Chaksu, Bassi, Bagru,Sanganer, Malviya Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Kishanpole, Civil Lines, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Hawa Mahal, Jamwa Ramgarh, Amber or Amer, Banipark, Dudu, Phulera, Chomu, Virat Nagar and Kotputli. Banipark is the largest among these constituencies. Rajasthan's stalwart Bhairon Singh Shekhawat has also has been elected the Chief Minister of Rajasthan thrice. Jyoti Khandelwal is the new Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC). Totally, there are 70 seats for Vidhan Parishad in Jaipur District. Mr. B.L. Soni is the first Police Commissioner of Jaipur.
Infrastructure:-
In the 2008 Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Survey,[9] Jaipur was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia and in another poll it was ranked third among twelve major Indian cities.[citation needed]
Modern infrastructural facilities are developing fast, and in many cases surpass those of larger cities like Delhi and Kolkata.[citation needed] The city is expanding very quickly and has become a hot spot for development in Rajasthan. Jaipur International Airport is located at a satellite location of Sanganer and offers flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Guwahati along with sporadic services to International locations such as Dubai.
Jaipur has a well maintained road network with multi-story flyovers and traffic lights with closed circuit cameras. Police control room (PCR) vans are being equipped with GPS to monitor locations and help maintain law and order.
Jaipur boasts of International Living standards with well planned colonies of grid like patterns (sectors and blocks) and parks well maintained by JDA (Jaipur Development Authority). The various Shopping malls and Multiplexes which offer an urban lifestyle to Jaipurites.
Sawai Mansingh Cricket stadium in Jaipur is a popular venue for many International matches and for Indian Premier League matches. Events like Jaipur Jewelry Show and Jaipur Literature Festival offer a common platform for people not only from India but from other countries also, giving Jaipur a cosmopolitan image.
Sawai Mansingh Hospital, SDMH (Durlabhji Hospital) and Fortis Hospital are among the most famed hospitals of Jaipur. Apart from these, there are more than 40 small and mid sized hospitals in the city.
Old city of Jaipur is highly congested, whereas suburbs of Jaipur provide wide roads with free flow of traffic. Tech Park has already became operational, built by Mahindra Group and is expected to complete by 2011.
Economy:-
Jaipur district is a centre for both traditional and modern industries. It is famous as largest exporter of gold, diamond and stone jewelery in Asia and the only city finishing blue diamond, or tanzanite, in the world. The main industrial products include: acetylene gas, ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) cable, all-purpose flour (maida), atta flour, ball bearings, bottling of LPG, ceramics, pottery, cold roll strips, corrugated boxes, deoiled cakes, durries, dyeing and printing, edible oil, electronic items, engraving on brass items, ferrous and non-ferrous castings, gems and jewelry, general engineering and manufacturing, granite slabs and tiles, hand-made paper, handicraft items, halogen automobile headlamps, "hawai" chappals (sandals), household electrical appliances, HT steel strips, iodized salt, lamps, laminated springs for railways, marble statues, marble tiles & slabs, moulded plastic components for electronics, nitrochlorobenzene, oxygen gas, perfumes, pigments, plastic containers, P.P. multifilament yarn, PVC cables, PVC doors, PVC footwear, canvas shoes, Portland cement, ready made garments (clothing), re-roller products, semolina (suji), steel furniture, steel ingots, stone grits, synthetic leather, suits & shirts made of synthetic materials, tablets and capsules, two way radio and line, washing soap, wheat, woolen carpets, refined vegetable oil and vanaspatighee heavy Steel fabrication, brass and lacquer work, enamel work, gems and jewelery, granite tiles, handlooms, printed cloth and textiles, ready made garments, woolen and silk carpets.
Jaipur has been ranked 31 among the 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing cities.[10] Genpact and Infosys have their BPO already established and running successfully. In fact Genpact has the fastest growing location in Jaipur. Real Estate business is flourishing well from last 2–3 years. Some of the companies already present here include MICO, Coca Cola, IBM, Ericsson and NEI, popularly known as NBC Bearings.
Jaipur also has Reserve bank of India and many other prominent international banks. India's largest integrated IT SEZ Mahindra World City is located in Jaipur. Master planned by Jurong Constructions Singapore it covers nearly 3,000 acres (12 km2) of land off Ajmer highway and has already attracted major companies like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, ISYS BPO Services, Truworth andDeutsche Bank. India's one of a kind World Trade Park is also under construction in Malaviya Nagar. It will be having a luxury hotel, business halls and many showrooms of international brands. In coming years it is projected to become a hub for modern business development in Jaipur.[11]
Number of large and medium scale running units: 48 Number of small scale units: 19,544 Number of industrial areas: 19 (Bagru, Bassi, Bais Godam, Bindyaka, Dudu, Hirawala, Jetpura, Jhotwara, Kaladera, Kanakpura, Kartarpura, Malviya Nagar, Phulera, Renwal, Sanganer, Shahpura, Sitapura, Sudarshanpur and Vishwakarma). Jaipur is soon planned to have an International Convention Centre and a Golf course. A film city near Agra highway is also in the pipeline.
Forts and monuments:-
Jaipur has a number of forts and monuments like Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Central Museum, Albert Hall Museum. The Rose Pink City in India founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693–1743), is the capital of Rajasthan India. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills,crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.
Temples and places for worship:-
The landscape of Jaipur is dotted with numerous temples and religious places. One can find temples in almost every street. It is because of the numerous temples, and religiosity among people that it is sometimes also known as Chhoti Kashi. Some of the famous temples in Jaipur include Govind Dev Ji Temple, Galtaji, Shri Kali Temple, Sanganeri Gate, Jaipur, ( Lakshmi Narayan Mandir) commanly known as Birla Temple), Garh Ganesh Temple, Shila Devi Temple in Amber,nahar ke ganesh ji Tadkeshwara Mahadev, Panchayati Hall,Radha Govind Ji Temple. The All Saints Church near Mirza Ismail Road built more than 130 years ago by the rulers of Jaipur for the small Christian population is an excellent example of the high quality of workmanship during that period.
Gardens:-
The city is dotted with beautiful gardens and parks. Prominent among them are Neharu Garden, Ram Niwas Garden, Sisodia Rani Garden and Palace, Vidyadhar Garden, Kanak Vrindavan, Central Park, Jawahar Circle Garden, Technology Park in Mansarover, Vidyadhar ka Bagh in Goner.
Other places of interest include Chand Baori (stepwell), Chokhi Dhani (a village resort), Kathputhli slum a Jaipur slum, Raj Mandir Cinema (a beautiful cinema hall).
Demographics:-
As of 2011, Jaipur had a population of 3,073,350[1] The major Religion is Hinduism. Muslims and Jains also form a sizable chunk of the population.Hindu population accounts for 77%, Muslim 17%, Christians 0.5%, Sikhs 0.5%, Jains 4%.While 47.49% people lived in rural areas, 52.51% lived in urban areas. The overall literacy rate for the district was 76.44%. 87.27% males and 64.63% females were literate. The sex ratio was 898 (females per 1000 males).[1]
Hindi and Rajasthani are the most common language for communication. English, Punjabi, Sindhi are also widely spoken.According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report of 2009, Jaipur ranks 3rd in the list of 35 Indian cities with a population of more than 10 lakh in the crime rate.[15] City's main jail is Jaipur Central Jail.
Jawahar Kala Kendra, designed by Charles Correa, in Jaipur, Rajasthan..
Arts and crafts:-
The rulers of Jaipur patronized a number of arts and crafts. They invited skilled artisans, artists and craftsmen from India and abroad. The different communities settled in various parts of city and made Jaipur their home. As a result, Jaipur is a major hub for various kinds of arts and crafts. Some of the crafts include Bandhani; Block printing; Stone carving and Sculpture; Tarkashi; Zari, Gota, Kinari and Zardozi; Silver Jewellery; Gems, Kundan,Meenakari and Jewellery; Miniature paintings; Blue Pottery; Ivory carving; Shellac work; Leatherware, etc.
Performing arts:-
Jaipur also has its own performing arts. The Jaipur Gharana of Kathak is a notable example. Others include Tamasha.
Sports:-
Polo, shooting, golf, cricket, tennis, badminton and kabaddi are the most popular sports in the city. Sawai Mansingh Stadium having a seating capacity of 30,000 has hosted many national and international cricket matches. Besides cricket, the sports complex has excellent sports facilities for various indoor and outdoor sports. Many international badminton and tennis tournaments have happened here. The city is also represented in the IPL by the team Rajasthan Royals. The Polo Club caters to Polo lovers and permits free entrance to public spectators during the polo season. The JDA Shooting Ranges at Jagatpura provide world class facilities for Air Gun, Trap and Skeet Shooting and are open to public. The Rambagh Golf Club, located next to the Rambagh Palace and the Polo Club is open to public for playing golf. Jai Club and other clubs throughout city provide facilities for other sports. Most of the schools have excellent sports facilities for ball games such as cricket, football, tennis, basketball, hockey, etc.
Education
Recently, Jaipur has become a developed centre for education. The city is very peaceful and many north Indian families prefer to send their offspring to Jaipur for higher and technical education. Jaipur has more than 60 Engineering colleges, 40 Business management institutes, 15 Pharmacy Institutes, 4 hotel management Institutes, 3 Medical colleges and 6 Dental colleges. It also has 8 universities including the Rajasthan University. National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur ,((peal academy of fashion)), The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur ( Deemed University ) Jaipur National University. The city is also home to more than 250 schools affiliated with CBSE and ICSE. One more womens university has establishment Jyoti Vidyapeeth in jaipur
Media:-
In jaipur city when we talk about print media then there is publication of Largest circulated dailies Rajasthan Patrika & Dainik Bhaskar,there are other morning daily news papers-Daily News,Dainik Navjyoti, Rashtradoot,Samachar jagat, Mehaka Bharat,Nafa Nuksan, Morning news and among English- Times of India,Hindustan Times and DNA. There are evening news papers-News Today,Evening plus. The state-owned All India Radio Jaipur is broadcast both on the Medium Wave and FM bands in the city. It competes with six private local FM stations—Radio Mirchi (98.3 MHz), Radio City(91.1 MHz), My FM (94.3 MHz), Radio Tadka 95 FM (95.0 MHz), Red FM 93.5 (93.5 MHz). Gyan Vaani (105.6 MHz) and South Asia FM The city also has a community FM channel in FM Radio 7 byIndia International School Institutional Network. The public broadcaster Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) provides a regional channel besides the mainstay channels. DTH is gaining popularity over private cable operators for television viewing. The city's telephone services are provided by landline and mobile operators such as BSNL, Reliance CDMA & Reliance GSM, Airtel, MTS, Uninor, Tata Docomo,Aircel, Vodafone, Idea.
Transport:-
One of the many gated entries to Jaipur
Jaipur Kishangarh Express Way
Jaipur BRTS
Road
The city of Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan and is centrally located. National Highway No.8 links Delhi to Mumbai, National Highway No.12 links to Kota and National Highway No.11 links Bikaner to Agra, passing through Jaipur district with a total length of 366 km. The total length of different types of roads in the district was approximately 4,102 km in March 2000.RSRTC operates bus service to all the parts of Rajasthan and New delhi, Uttar pradesh,Haryana, Madhya pradesh, Gujarat.Bus service is operated from Sindhi camp, Jawahar nagar bus stand, Durgapura bus stand, Sodala bus stand..
City bus
City buses are operated by Jaipur City Transport Services Limited(JCTSL).[18] of RSRTC under JNNURM. The total number of city buses being operated stands more than 300. It includes both regular buses and low-floor buses. There are 3 bus depots Vaishali Nagar, vidyadhar nagar and Sanganer.The city bus service covers whole city.AC Low floor buses are also operated by JCTCL. A Hop on Hop off Bus Service is also proposed for tourists.[19
Jaipur BRTS
Main article: Jaipur BRTS
Jaipur Bus Rapid Transit Service was approved by government in August 2006 for implementation.[20] The responsibility for managing Jaipur BRTS has been given to JCSTL, a Special Purpose Vehicle formed by Jaipur Development Authority and Jaipur Nagar Nigam in a joint venture.[20] The BRTS is expected to cater to city's growing traffic for next 15–20 years. In Phase I, two corridors have been proposed.[20]
Sikar Road to Tonk Road – North-South Corridor
Ajmer Road to Delhi Road – East-West Corridor
A section of North-South Corridor from C-Zone Bypass near Harmada to Pani Pech became operational in 2010.[20]
Rail
Jaipur is the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways, and the Jaipur Division of the North Western Railway. Jaipur Railway Station was a railway station with metre gauge lines, which has mostly been converted to broad gauge under Project Unigauge of the Indian Railways (1988 to 1995). It has direct trains on the broad gauge network to all major cities in Rajasthan and India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Kota, Hyderabad,Bangalore, Coimbatore, Gandhinagar, Kochi, Pune, Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Raipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Farrukhabad,Patna, Trivendrum etc. and metre gauge network to Sri Ganganagar, Churu and Sikar. One of India's most famous and luxurious trains The Palace on Wheels, also makes a scheduled stop in Jaipur.
Jaipur Metro
Main article: Jaipur Metro
A rapid transit rail project by the name Jaipur Metro is under progress. It will provide means of faster commutation for the city residents. It is expected to be operational by 2014.
Air
Main article: Jaipur International Airport
Jaipur International Airport is situated in its satellite town of Sanganer, at a distance of 10 km from city center and offers sporadic service to major domestic and international locations. The Terminal 1 is used for both international and domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is reserved for domestic carriers. The airport handled 255,704 international and 1,267,876 passengers in 2009–2010.[21] Jaipur Airport also provides air cargo services. The up-gradation of airport has offered improved connectivity and wider choice of services to air travellers, boosting both international tourism and economic development of the region. Frequently, during winter, many flights for Indira Gandhi International Airport are diverted to Jaipur airport due to heavy fog in Delhi.[22]
JAIPUR HELPLINE NUMBERS
POLICE
Name: Police Control Room
Address: Jaipur City, Jaipur - 302003
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2575715
Name: Police City Enquiry
Address: Civil Lines, Jaipur - 302006
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2206123 , 2206324
Name: Deputy Supritendent Of Police Vkia
Address: Rd N0-8, Vishwakarma Ia., Jaipur - 302013
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2331201
FIRE
Name: Fire Services
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2201898
Name: Fire Services Bais Godam
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2211258
POST OFFICE
Name: Post Office Gpo
Address: M I Rd, Jaipur - 302001
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2376431, 2368740
Name: Post Office
Address: Tilak Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur - 302004
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2624437
AIRPORTS & OFFICES
Name: United Airlines
Address: Jaipur Tower, M I Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302001
RAILWAYS
Name: Railway Enquiry
Address: Vishwakarma Ia., Jaipur - 302013
Phone: +(91)-(141)-, 2204531 , , 2202915
Name: Railway Enquiry Durgapura
Address: Durgapura, Durgapura Jaipur, Jaipur - 302018
Phone: 2721787
Name: Railway Enquiry Sanganer
Address: Sanganer, Sanganer Bazar, Jaipur - 303902
Phone: +(91)-(141)-2731635
MEDIA
Name: Samachar Jagat Kishanpole Bazar
Address: H No 496, Board e Ka Rasta, Kishan Pole Bazar, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur- 302003
Phone: 0141-5182892, 3248566
Name: Daily News
Address: A-31, Kanchan Appt, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur- 302004
Phone: 0141-5101300
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