|  Jaipur,
capital of Rajasthan, also known as 'Pink City' is sorrounded by
an ancient 20ft high wall and eight gates.
The city is situated 261 kms
away from Delhi. It was a state of warring factions locked in deadly warfare,
thousands of royal ladies consigning themselves to flames preferring death
to dishonor.Today, Jaipur is the personification of the old order influence
the new. An inherent feel for color and design percolated ever stratum
of society, and jewelry, crafts and architecture became objects of delight
equally between prince and peasant.Jaipur is also the main tourist and
transport hub of Rajasthan tourist circuit. You can venture out to places
like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar, and many more such
destinations from Jaipur. Jaipur is also a part of famed Golden Triangle
tourist circuit of India with Delhi and Agra. The best time to visit Jaipur
is winter (mid September to March).
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