Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest kings of Kachhawaha clan Sawai Jai Singh. The most chosen city among the golden triangle in the tourist map of India, the city was built of pink colour in imitation of sandstone, and is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets.
Jaipur, the culture of which is as colourful as its monuments, hosts many renowned fairs and festivals. Elephant festival (during holi- the Hindu festival of colours), Sitla mata fair and Chaksu fair are well get together of all sects of people and a chance to see the real colours of Jaipur.
It was repainted in 1876, during the visit of the Prince of Wales. Best to explore on foot, the adventurous visitor who wishes to go to inner places can discover a new meaning of tour not available to the general tourist.

The City Palace is one of the finest examples of combination of Mughal and Rajput architecture. A part of the palace is nowadays used as a museum that has a huge collection of, weapons, Mughal carpets and costumes, and Rajasthani miniatures and rare manuscripts of that age.

Built in 1718 by Sawai Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar is another wonderful sight to visit. Jantar Mantar Observatory is one of the five observatories that was built by the king who himself was an astronomer. The observatory was built in stone and marble to study the stellar movements.