Jaipur, formerly Jeypore, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India, and C. V. Raman called it the Island of Glory. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan.

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Top 20 Things To Do

1. Visit Hawa Mahal, the palace of breeze
2. Attend the light and sound show at Amer Fort
3. Explore the exotic architectural of Jal Mahal
4. Stay at exotic Lohagarh Fort Resort
5. Witness great architecture at Nahargarh Fort
6. Watch folk dances Chokhi Dhani
7. Shop for souvenirs at Jaipur Bazaars
8. Must taste the local thali at Thali And More
9. Attend Jaipur Literature Fest
10. Stay at heritage hotel Lal Mahal Palace
11. Go safari at Ranthambhore National Park
12. Must try Hot Air Ballooning at Amber Fort
13. Spot the cats at Jhalana Leopard Conservation Reserve
14. Experience the royal lifestyle at City Palace
15. Explore Jantar Mantar to explore Sun and Shadow Time
16. Visit the white marble temple, Birla Mandir
17. Stay amidst nature at Tree House Resort
18. Visit Jaipur Wax Museum
19. Watch a movie at Raj Mandir
20. Must try lassi at Lassiwala