A Review on Jaipur, India
Introduction:
Jaipur is the capital and the 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 color scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi.
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the 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 capital of the newly-formed state of Rajasthan.
Famous Places:
1. City Palace
2. Jantar Mantar
3. Hawa Mahal
4. Amber Fort
5. Albert Hall Museum
6. Birla Mandir
7. Nahargarh Fort
8. Galta Ji
9. Amrapali Museum
10. Museum of Legacies
Famous restaurants:
1. The Rajput Room
2. Hotel Sweet Dream
3. The Royal Root
4. Govindam Retreat
5. Hi-LiFE The Rooftop Grill
6. Baluchi
7. Mosaic
8. The Verandah
9. 24/7 Restaurant
10. Socorro