If one is on a quest to experience the erstwhile grandeur and royalty of the Indian monarchy and culture, the visit to Jaipur is a must. Acknowledged as the first planned city of India, Jaipur serves as both the cultural and political capital of Rajasthan. Celebrated for its rich heritage and art, Jaipur homes magnificent structures of architecture, beauty, and splendor that grandly represent the influence and existence of the Hindu as well as Mughal dynasties.

With its stately palaces, massive forts, and sacred temples, Jaipur is such a unique destination that you will feel as if you have traveled back in time, while also witnessing the evolution of India’s indigenous culture.

Jaipur is fondly called ‘The Pink City’. There's an intriguing anecdote regarding this well-known identity. The Prince of Wales visited India in 1876, and because pink is the color of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur had the entire city painted pink to welcome the British. Actually, the city is more terracotta 'pink' or peach than pink. It was Lord Albert that declared Jaipur to be a 'Pink City,' and thus the name.