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Overview

  • •Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, and its largest city.
  • •The city was built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city, and today it's a major tourist attraction for Indians and for international visitors.
  • •It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra.

Major Festivals

The Gangaur Festival of Jaipur

March •

The Gangaur Festival of Jaipur is well known in India. It starts on the day after Holi (March or April) and lasts for 18 days.

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