Rajasthan is proud to have Jaipur as its capital and the largest city. Also known as the pink city, Jaipur is the first planned city of India with culture as impressive as its forts, palaces and temples. An integral part of Golden Triangle, which also comprises Delhi and Agra, this city is visited by a large number of national as well as international tourists. For the past few years, Jaipur tourism is growing rapidly as the city is home to attractions like Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace and Iswari Minar Swarga Sal. Jaipur also houses Jantar Mantar, a World Heritage Site, which comprises 14 geometric devices for anticipating the occurrence of eclipses, measuring time, tracking stars and determining planet declinations.
The Jaigarh Fort, Gaitore, Hawa Mahal, Zoological Garden and Nahargarh Fort are some of the other attractions in the city. Jaipur sightseeing is not complete without exploring shrines like The Marble Temple, Govind Devji Temple, Moti Doongari Temple and Galtaji. Being in Jaipur, tourists can also pay a visit to Anokhi Museum, wherein hand block printed textiles are displayed. Central Museum, Raj Mandir Theatre and B.M. Birla Auditorium and Convention Centre are some of the other places to see in Jaipur. Apart from sightseeing, tourists can watch puppet show and enjoy activities like camel riding and boating.
Jaipur is famous for its colourful markets which sell handicrafts, semi-precious gems and decorative items. The city is also popular for its cuisine which includes Dal Bati Churma, Bajre ki Khichdi, Pyaz ki Kachori and a number of other delicacies.