Good to Know
Jaipur was founded in 1727. The UNESCO World Heritage listing covers the historic walled city. For current visitor details, check official opening times and transport information before you travel.
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A city with
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01Jaipur, in every direction
The city, at a glance
Founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur was planned as a city of broad streets, public squares and trade. Its walled city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The city is more than a view.
From landmark facades to the lanes that keep the city moving, find the Jaipur you came for:and the one you didn’t know to look for.
01 / PLACE
Heritage &
Markets &
People &
Gardens &
Events &
Business &
Heritage &
architecture
Forts, palaces, temples and the planned old city.
02 / CITY LIFEMarkets &
makers
Meet the crafts, trades and bazaars that shape Jaipur.
03 / PEOPLEPeople &
ideas
Artists, athletes, award winners and city voices.
04 / OUTDOORSGardens &
open skies
Green corners, lakeside pauses and paths through the hills.
05 / WHAT’S ONEvents &
culture
Festivals, exhibitions, performances and sports.
06 / THE CITY TODAYBusiness &
civic life
Local companies, public services and how Jaipur works.
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INSIDE THE WALLSAND BEYOND
Jaipur, in layers
A city planned
for conversation.
Jaipur’s historic grid brings bazaars, homes, temples and public squares into the same unfolding streetscape. Start with the old city, then follow the threads outward.
Read the city notesBUILT IN 1727MADE FOR MANY LIVES
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A guide that grows
with the city.
Pink City is a broad, useful guide to Jaipur, from its past to its present, from landmarks to lanes, and from public life to personal stories.
Quick answers
A few things
you might wonder.
What does “Pink City” refer to?
Jaipur’s pink identity is associated with the old city’s painted facades. Rajasthan Tourism dates the citywide painting to 1876, during the Prince of Wales’s visit.
Is the entire city a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The UNESCO inscription is for Jaipur City’s historic walled-city property. Read the official property description for its boundaries and heritage context.
Where can I check current visitor information?
Opening times, access rules and event details can change. Check the relevant official site before travelling; Pink City links to those sources where available.
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