The City is
laid out in a grid pattern. It is a very well planned city and was
designed by a Young Bengali , an engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar
Bhattacharya". Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world
symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular
sectors subsiding to, Jaipur is a royal city, & this is its most
noticeable aspect, small Buildings & festivals testify to it. Jaipur
& its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also
offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the
beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious
stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings.
Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world. This is a city
to be visited.
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ShoppingJaipur
offers one-of-a-kind shopping experience with its rich treasure of
bewitching jewellery, beautiful gems, semi precious stones, Kundan and
Minakari work (enamel work on gold). Beautiful cotton fabrics including
Sanganeri prints, tie-and-die and fine kaoa 'Doria' saris are the best
buys for women. The exotic blue pottery, enamel ware and brass ware,
make excellent souvenirs and gift items. The city is also famous for
woollen carpets and cotton rugs. Equally popular are the leather
footwear, especially the embroidered 'Jutis'. The famous shopping spots
are Rajasthali (Government Handicrafts Shop), Johari Bazaar, MI Road,
Nehru Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Chaupar Stalls. The Markets generally remains
closed on Sundays.
How to reachJaipur is barely
262 km. from Delhi, and is well connected by road, rail and air. A big
fleet of deluxe and air conditioned buses is operated by the Rajasthan
roadways between Delhi and Jaipur. There is also a special luxury train,
the Palace on Wheels, which starts from Delhi on a round trip of
Rajasthan, first stop being Jaipur. Also well connected to other parts
of the country by a good network of air, rail and road connection.
However, considering the city's popularity, it is advisable to plan in
advance
