1727
THE BEGINNING
A royal vision takes shape.
Sawai Jai Singh II founds Jaipur, developing a remarkable planned city with architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya.
A CITY WITH A THOUSAND STORIES
The city of
royal stories
& everyday magic.
Beyond its pink facades lies a city shaped by visionaries, artists, artisans and generations of stories. This is Jaipur—grand in its history, generous in its welcome, and wonderfully alive.
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Jaipur 26°54′ N · 75°47′ E
पधारो म्हारे
देस
WELCOME TO THE PINK CITY
WELCOME TO THE PINK CITY
THE PINK CITY — RAJASTHAN, INDIA
FOUNDED
IN1727THE ROYAL CITY
DETAILS OF
JAIPUR
THE CAPITAL OF RAJASTHANROYAL LEGACY. LIVING CULTURE.
THE ESSENCE OF JAIPUR
More than a place.
More than a place.
A feeling.
Some cities have history. Jaipur lives and breathes it.
Set against the Aravalli hills, Rajasthan's capital is a beautiful meeting of regal palaces, carefully planned avenues and streets full of everyday life. Its old city invites you to look closer: a carved doorway, a jeweller at work, a courtyard still keeping centuries of stories.
The grandeur is unmistakable. But it's the warmth, colour and creative spirit of its people that stay with you long after you've left.
“In Jaipur, heritage isn't behind glass.
It's part of everyday life.
It's part of everyday life.
CHAPTERS OF A REMARKABLE CITY
Centuries in the
making.
Centuries in the
making.
Stories for the ages.
From a visionary foundation to a place on the world heritage map, Jaipur has always known how to leave its mark.
1876
THE PINK
TRANSFORMATION
A colour becomes a legend.
The old city is painted in a welcoming terracotta pink ahead of the Prince of Wales's visit—giving Jaipur its famous identity.
2019
A WORLD HERITAGE
CITY
The world takes notice.
UNESCO inscribes Jaipur's walled city on the World Heritage List for its exceptional urban plan and enduring traditions.
WHY IS JAIPUR CALLED THE PINK CITY?
A city dressed in welcome.
The famous shade isn't just a colour. It's a story of hospitality.
In 1876, Jaipur's old city was painted in warm pink tones to welcome the visiting Prince of Wales. The gesture became an identity—and the beautiful blush of its heritage streets remains one of the city's most recognisable signatures.
SHADES OF THE PINK CITY
Explore Jaipur's Culture
01 — PINK CITY FACADES
02 — A CITY OF DETAILS
BEAUTY IN EVERY DETAIL
A city written in stone.
Jaipur's architecture tells stories through arches, mirrored halls, timeless geometric forms and intricately carved sandstone. Explore Jaigarh Fort's hilltop defences, the patterned steps of Panna Meena ka Kund and the royal chhatris at Gaitore.
A HERITAGE YOU CAN WALK THROUGHAll Places to Visit
THE CITY THAT
KEEPS CREATING
Heritage isn't only remembered.
Heritage isn't only remembered.
It's
lived.
Step beyond the monuments and find the Jaipur that lives in the hands of its makers, the conversations of its bazaars and the recipes passed down through generations.
01
HANDCRAFTED BEAUTY
Art & artisans
Blue pottery, block-printed fabrics and handcrafted pieces keep generations of artistry alive.
02 OLD CITY RHYTHMSBazaars & lanes
Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar bring together colour, craftsmanship and daily city life.
03 FLAVOURS WITH A PASTFood & warmth
From pyaaz kachori to ghevar, Jaipur's kitchens carry stories in every bite.
THE BEAUTY OF BELONGING
Every arch has a past.
JAIPUR / 26.9124° N
Every arch has a past.
Every street has a pulse.
Come for the forts and palaces. Stay for the small, unscripted moments that make Jaipur unmistakably itself.
Plan Your Jaipur Days START
EXPLORING
The story is yours to discover.
Every journey through Jaipur begins with a little curiosity. Choose the side of the city that speaks to you.
HERITAGE BEYOND MONUMENTS
A city of faith, hills and neighbourhood stories.
Jaipur’s heritage reaches beyond its famous palaces. Govind Dev Ji Temple, Shri Radha Gopinath Ji Temple, Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple and Garh Ganesh trace living traditions across its royal precincts, old lanes and hilltops. Lakes, old garden corridors and the Aravalli ridges add a quieter dimension to the Pink City.
Explore Jaipur's sacred places