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| Know Jaipur |
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The Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur is known for its architectural wonders. The city is part of the Golden Triangle, which is the most renowned tourist zone of India.
LOCATION
State : Rajasthan
Jaipur is located 258 km from Delhi, a 6 hr ride on the National Highway 8. It's distance from Agra is around 232km.
A MUST VISIT
1. Birla Mandir :
The famous Lakshminarayan temple with huge and lively statues of Hindu Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, built in the year 1988, is a fine architectural marvel presenting the Jaipur culture. It is a temple open for people of all religious and faiths. This temple is fully made of white marble.
2. Govind Devji Temple :
Another principle temple of faith for the Hindu Rajputs, it is devoted to Govind Devji a synonym of Lord Krishna. It contains a spectacular statue of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha which was brought from Vrindavan in Uttar Pradeshknown as Lord Krishna's hometown. This sacred place was built within the City Palace of Jaipur, was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh.
3. Moti Dungri :
Moti Dungri literally means 'hill of pearls'. The Moti Dungri hill has a temple and palace. The Moti Dungri temple is devoted to Hindu Lord Ganesha who symbolizes good luck and offers a scenic view.
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| Attractions in Jaipur |
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| Major Hotels & Resorts |
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- Best Western Om Tower
- Amer View Hotel
- Arya Niwas
- Chirmi Palace
- Hotel Aditya International
- Chokhi Dhani
- Hotel Bella Casa
- Jai Mahal Palace Hotel
- Hotel Jaipur Ashok
- Hotel Maharani Plaza
- Hotel Khetri House
- Hotel Broadway
- Hotel Neelam
- Madhuban Hotel
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Airways
Jaipur's Sanganer Airport is situated 12 km from the city. Flights from here connect it to major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, etc. The nearest international airport is in Delhi.
Railways
Jaipur Railway Station, located ½ km from the city centre, connects the city to all major destinations of Rajasthan as well as India like Agra, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jodhpur, etc.
Roadways
National Highway 8 connects Jaipur to Delhi. Rajasthan State Transport Corporation (RSTC) buses are available from the main bus station located at Station Road.
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