2. Index
Overview
3
History 4
Architecture 5
Climate 7
Climate data 8
Tourism 9
3. Overview
Founded on, and by 18 Nov 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh II
Co-ordinates 26.9200° N, 75.8200° E
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Country, State, District India, Rajasthan, Jaipur
Govt. Type Democratic
Total Area 11,117.8 km2 ( 4,292.6 sq. mi )
Population 6,663,971 ( 10th populous state in India)
Most popular languages English, Hindi and Rajasthani
Official website(for more info.) http://www.Jaipur.nic.in/
4. History
The Jaipur region used to be under the Matsya Kingdom.
Modern Jaipur was formed only after Maharaja Ram Seo Master II
made it his capital in 1727 , because of water scarcity problems in his
ex-capital, Amber(11km from Jaipur).
The King consulted several books on architecture and architects before
making the layout of Jaipur. Finally, under the architectural guidance
of Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya , Jaipur came into existence on the
classical principles of Vastu Shastra and similar classical treatises.
5. Architecture
Being a lover of astronomy, mathematics and astrophysics, Jai Singh
sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal,
to aid him in designing many buildings, including the Royal Palace in the
center of the city.
The city was divided into 9 blocks: two blocks containing the state
buildings and palaces, and the other seven for the public.
Huge fortification walls were built, along with seven strong gates, for
Security purposes.
This architecture was very advanced and the best among others in the
Indian subcontinent at that time.
6. The city was planned according to Indian Vastu Shastra (Vedic
Planning for the comfort and prosperity of the citizens).
The directions of each street and market are East to West and North to
South. The Eastern gate is called Suraj (Sun) Pol, while the Western
gate is called Chand (Moon) Pol.
There are three gates facing East, West, and North and a Northern
gate (known as Zorawar Singh gate) which faces toward the ancestral
capital of Amber, while many gates face South.
Jai Singh II and his advisor Vidyadhar, the founding of Jaipur was
a ritual and opportunity to plan a whole town according to the
principles of Hindu architectural theory.
7. Climate
Basically, Jaipur has a hot semi-arid climate.
Rainfall: over 650mm annually
Temperature: High throughout the year:-
Summer:30 °C ; Winter: 15-18 °C
Monsoon: frequent, heavy rains and thunderstorms.
Rare flooding.
8. Climate data for Jaipur
Month
Record
high °C
Jan
30
(86)
Feb
32
(90)
Mar
40
(104)
Apr
43
(109)
May
45
(113)
Jun
43
(109)
Jul
45
(113)
Aug
39
(102)
Sep
39
(102)
Oct
38
(100)
Nov
37
(99)
Dec
32
(90)
Year
45
(113)
(°F)
Average
23 26 32 37 40 40 34 32 33 33 29 24 31.9
high °C
(73) (79) (90) (99) (104) (104) (93) (90) (91) (91) (84) (75) (89.5)
(°F)
Average
8 11 16 21 25 27 26 24 23 19 13 9 18.5
low °C
(46) (52) (61) (70) (77) (81) (79) (75) (73) (66) (55) (48) (65.3)
(°F)
Record
1 0 5 12 17 21 16 20 19 10 6 3 0
low °C
(34) (32) (41) (54) (63) (70) (61) (68) (66) (50) (43) (37) (32)
(°F)
Precipita
8 12 6 4 16 66 216 231 80 23 3 3 668
tion mm
(0.31) (0.47) (0.24) (0.16) (0.63) (2.6) (8.5) (9.09) (3.15) (0.91) (0.12) (0.12) (26.3)
(inches)
Source: BBC Weather
10. Hot Attractions
As hot as its weather are its attractions, like the following:
Kite Festival: A festival with a difference - as kites take to the sky
all over Jaipur. In the evening, kites with lights in them and
fireworks brighten the skies above. Anyone who likes kite flying
wouldn‟t want to miss this.
Elephant festival: It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in
the month of March. The festival features Elephant polo and
Elephant Dance. The most beautifully decorated elephant is
awarded.
11. Gangaur Fair : A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati. It is time for
young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their
choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their
husbands.
Gangaur Fair
Kite festival
Elephant
Festival
12. Teej Festival: A festival to mark the advent of monsoon.
Essentially a women's festival, it is interesting to watch them
enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where they turn
up to shop in all their finery.
Landscape: Built with Indian Vaastu Shastras in mind, this
city has rich architecture, and is full of formidable forts.
Also, many regions of this place still have buildings with the
pink paint on them. That‟s why it has retained its pink city
even now.
13.
14. Local Sightseeing:
Jaipur has got a lot of tourist places. Some of them are given below.
HAWA MAHAL - Built in 1799, the 5
storied stunning semi-octagonal
monument having 152 windows with over
hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece
of Rajput architecture. Originally
designed for the royal ladies to watch and
enjoy the processions and other activities,
on the street below. Now it houses a well
laid out museum. The display “Jaipur past
and present” is the special feature of this
newly setup museum.
15. JANTAR MANTAR - built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
II, the huge masonry instruments were used to study the movement of
constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provide
accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.
16. ISHWAR LAT : „Swarg Suli‟ or „heaven piercing minaret‟, the
tower, near Tripolia gate, built by Maharaja Ishwari Singh
(1744-51). It offers one of the most breathtaking view of the city.
View from
Ishwar Lat
17. CENTRAL MUSEUM : Situated in the Ram
Niwas Garden. This graceful building was
founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known
as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of
archaeological and handicraft pieces.
BIRLA PLANETARIUM - It offers unique
audio-visual education about stars and
entertainment with its modern computerised
projection system.
18. Cuisines/Accommodations
As in any city, Jaipur has got a wide range of hotels
offering a wide range of food.
Still, some of the Must-Eat, most popular food are given
below:
Dal Bati Churma
Ghewar
