All About Jaipur – the Pink City

Jaipur is commonly called the Pink City and tourists will easily understand the reason once they visit. In the center of Jaipur, each building is painted in a single “pink” color! Yes, all are of the same color. The pink-terracotta scheme is imposed by local state laws, but the inhabitants of Jaipur are proud of this tradition. During your trip to Jaipur, you need to fully mix up with the local culture and cuisine and enjoy the unique pinkish beauty of Jaipur to the fullest. The Service Apartments Jaipur simply make this possible and thereby making your trip more satisfying and successful.

Jaipur, the capital and largest city of the state of Rajasthan, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India. Popularly known as the pink city, Jaipur is an epitome of magnificence and vibrancy that has an enthralling history studded in splendid palaces, majestic fortresses, beautiful Havelis, and tranquil temples. Their complex and intricate architecture at once grab the attention of the tourists especially history lovers. Staying in service apartments in Jaipur, you, as a tourist will discover a lot more about this city.

The city is surrounded by huge, rugged hills on three sides that are crowned by beautiful palaces and formidable forts, gardens, and mansions that mark its splendor. All these features add to the overall charm of the city and make it twice beautiful.

Popular Places to Visit Include

Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Iswari Minar Swarga Sal, Hawa Mahal, Gaitore and Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Zoological Garden, Moti Doongari, Birla Mandir, Galtaji, Govind Devji Temple, Anokhi Museum, Raj Mandir Theatre, Central Museum, Albert Hall and Museum, B.M Birla Auditorium and Convention Centre are some of the attractions of Jaipur. Tourists can easily get a service apartments Jaipur near these places so that they can reach there faster and enjoy the majestic scenery more.

History of Jaipur

Jaipur the Pink City, got its name from its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II, and has been the capital of the erstwhile Jaipur state since the year of its inception, 1727. The Maharaja, besides being a great ruler, was also a very renowned astrologer and mathematician. He delegated Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya to design Jaipur as per Shilp Shastra, the Hindu treatise and the great precision of design resulted in probably the first planned city of India.

You can view the same planning when visiting Jaipur as you will see that the roads are divided into big rectangular blocks that are surrounded by a peripheral wall with huge gates. You will also notice that the market places are essentially named after the primary commodity that is manufactured or sold in it.

In 1876 Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, visited Jaipur and the city dressed in pink for welcoming him, earning the epitaph ‘PINK CITY’.

Tourists, visiting Jaipur, are also keenly interested in exploring and shopping for handicrafts especially the exquisite gold jewelry that is inlaid or enameled with precious stones, wood carvings, blue pottery, ivory & stone, tie & dye textiles, miniature paintings, handmade paper, block print, etc.

For accommodation, there are multiple Hotels in Jaipur beside Guest Houses, Bed-n-breakfast places, and Heritage Havelis. However, our uniquely designed Olive Service Apartments of Jaipur are meant for vacation rentals for both short & long stay in Jaipur. Please connect with us today to get a customized quote for your short or long-term rentals in Jaipur!

** NEW: You can also contact us for arranging Private Tours to Ajmer & Pushkar, these Day Trips are organised with transport by private cars and drivers who will double-up as guides.