Jaipur

Jaipur, dubbed "the Pink City" after the colour-wash of its old city’s walls, is indeed a visual treat. The city, which is the Holy Grail of Indian tourism, boasts its assembly of world-renowned monuments. The monuments which draw the largest crowds to Jaipur are the Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, Jai Singh's City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory, built by the city's founder.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, a man famed for his talents as a politician, astronomer, and mathematician. Other attractions that will detain you in the capital of Rajasthan are Ram Niwas Bagh and Govindji Temple, Ram Niwas Bagh, the city garden, houses Albert Hall (Central Museum).

Fact & figures

Temperature :	Summer: 42.2-36.6 C Winter: 27.5 -15.5C
Season :	October to March.
Clothing	Summer- light tropical or cotton, Winter - Woollens
Languages spoken	Hindi, Rajasthani and English
STD Code:	141
Tourism Office	India Tourism Jaipur, State Hotel Complex, KhasaKothi, Tel: 0141-2372200 Tourist Reception Centre, Government Hostel, M I Road. Tel: 5110598