How to Reach Jaipur in Rajasthan
Jaipur also known as the pink city all across the world is the largest city and capital of the state of Rajasthan in India. The city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year of 1727. It is the first planned city in India in the desert of Rajasthan. It was constructed according to the Indian Shilpa Shastra and architecture. Although today it’s planning is not that much modern but at the time of its construction it was truly advanced.
By Air
The airport of Jaipur is situated at a distance of 13 kilometer at Sanganer. The city is well connected to all important cities in India including Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. International flights are also available to Sharjah and Muscat. You can book cheap flights to Jaipur from many online flight booking web portals in India. MakeMyTrip one of the leading travel agency in India provides cheap air tickets to Jaipur. Air ticket booking can also be done from thousands of travel agents worldwide.
By Rail
Jaipur is well connected by extensive network of Indian Railways. Direct trains are easily available to New Delhi and `. Trains are also available to Chennai, Mumbai, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Ahmadabad. Jaipur can be reached easily from Delhi by Ajmer Shatabdi Express and Delhi – Jaipur Express. Howrah Jaipur Express connects the pink city with Kolkata and other eastern parts of the country. The icon of luxury Palace on Wheels is also available for your royal ride.
By Road
It is National Highway No. 8 that connects Jaipur with New Delhi and it only takes four hour drive to reach Jaipur from Delhi. Jaipur is also well connected to Agra by many deluxe and luxury buses. You can reach Agra from Jaipur in approximately six hours. Regular bus services are easily available from Jaipur to all nearby cities like Ajmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur.
Near to Jaipur
If you are traveling to Jaipur then Agra is a must visit. Situated at a distance of 240 kilometer Agra is the host of world’s leading wonders the Taj Mahal. Agra Taj Mahal is well knows in the world as the symbol of eternal love. Taj Mahal Agra was built by the king Shah Jahan in the memory of his loving wife Mumtaj Mahal after her death. Apart from Agra historical places of Jodhpur and Delhi are also attractive tourist places.
Sariska National Part, a well known tiger reserve in India is situated at a distance of approximately 120 kilometers from Jaipur. If you are traveling in the months of October and November then Pushkar Camel fair is also a must visit. According to your convenience you can also consider visiting Ajmer, Ranthambore, Alwar and Bharatpur.
Jaipur also has some of finest historical and royal hotels in the world. Most of these hotels were palaces later turned into hotels by their owners.
