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Jaipur

Also known as the Pink City , Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan state, India and was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Known as the pink city because it is built of pink stucco in sandstone imitation, the city has a population of more than 5 million people. It is approximately 260km away from the capital of India , Delhi , and is in close proximity to other cities. Jaipur has an interesting and prosperous history. In the 19 th century, the city grew swiftly and the spacious avenues were paved and lit with gas. By 1867 alone, the city had 3 colleges, a girls' school, several hospitals, a school of art and boasted metal and marble industries and an innovative community of bankers.

Jaipur has the honor of being the first planned city in India and is now a major business centre for all Rajasthan natives. Carrying all fundamentals of a metropolitan city, it also retains its culture in the architecture and festive streets. Visitors from all over the world come to visit the Ancient Testimonials in the form of monuments, the temples and gardens as well as famous structures such as the City Palace , Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal.

To truly experience this royal capital, it is best to come when festivals are celebrated. Completely rich in culture, Jaipur is the embodiment of India 's customs, legacy, traditions and civilization. It is a land with a royal past and you will see that cultural continues to prosper everywhere from the clothing, the festivals, the food, the architecture and the people.

It is important to recognize the pride associated with Jaipur and to understand the culture and tradition. Not a necessarily a strict or rule specific place, there are still guidelines to follow to avoid pointless attention and offending people. For example there is nothing you must strictly wear in Jaipur; however it is recommended that you are dressed casually and decently without exposure. Residents usually wear casual clothes with an Indian touch. Taking in the extreme climate, it is also important to consider this factor in regards to clothes. Nevertheless it is totally acceptable to wear whatever contemporary item you like as long as it appropriate attire.

The people of Jaipur wear colorful clothing empathized with sparkling gold or silver jewellery. They are mostly desert people who are simple and always have a smile on their face. They stand out amongst the desolate landscape. They take great pride in their food which is as rich as Jaipur's history. With many delicacies to make your mouth water, the food is usually vegetarian and full of nutrition.

The main religion is Hinduism and other religions include Jainism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity. Jaipur's main language is Rajasthani. Other prevalent languages are Marwari, Hindi and English. This city of charm and majestic wonder is an exciting place to visit.