Jaipur district, Administrative district in Rajasthan, India
Description
Jaipur district is an administrative region in Rajasthan centered on the city of Jaipur, one of India's major urban centers. It comprises 16 administrative subdivisions with varied landscapes ranging from densely built areas to agricultural communities and villages.
History
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727 as India's first planned city with geometric street layouts. The district grew as an important administrative and trading center following this strategic establishment.
Culture
Artisans throughout the district practice traditional crafts like textile printing, metalwork, and stone carving, visible in workshops and markets. These skills have been passed down through families for generations and shape daily life in communities beyond the main city.
Practical
The region becomes very hot from April to July with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), while winters from December to February remain cool and mild. Pack accordingly and plan visits during cooler months if possible.
Did you know?
The capital's buildings received a uniform pink coating in 1876 for a royal visit, earning it recognition as The Pink City. This distinctive color remains a defining feature and draws attention from visitors worldwide.
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Hawa Mahal
389 m
City Palace
57 m
Jantar Mantar
170 m
Nahargarh Fort
1.5 km
Govind Dev Ji Temple
319 m
Kalki Mandir
336 mRam Niwas Garden
1.3 kmTarkeshwar Nath Temple
350 m
Sawai Man Singh Town Hall
371 m
Chandpole Gate
1.4 km
Isar lat
240 mPundrik ji-ki-Haveli
1.2 kmM
1.2 kmWind Palace
448 mPink City
324 mRooftop view stairs
372 mJewels gallery
566 mWork of art
515 mIswari Minar Swarga Sali
318 mSawai Mansingh Townhall
378 mChhoti roundabout view
524 mRooftop view
344 mCity gate
25 mPlace of worship, monument, house of prayer
790 mCannon
242 mCannon
240 mCity gate
656 mCity gate
230 m
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