Jaipur globally popular as the ‘Pink City’, is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling Capital City and a fast growing business center, with all the trappings of a modern metropolis, yet flavored strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to enthrall the tourists. The old Jaipur painted in pink can grip any visitor with admiration.

Its stunning backdrop of ancient forts that have witnessed several rulers and weathered many battles -Nahargarh, Amer, Jaigarh and Moti Doongri - are apt testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance and chivalry. The City’s sprawling and lush gardens tell the nostalgic historic tales of frolic and romance. The Sisodia Rani Garden is a tiered multilevel garden with fountains, water channels and painted pavilions and suites of living rooms. Among others, Vidhyadhar-ka-Bagh, built by the legendry planner of the city –Vidhyadhar, is one of the best preserved gardens, with shady trees, flowing water, and an open pavilion.

Incidentally, the world’s largest cannon on wheels stand stoically at the Jaigarh Fort and tell, even in its silence, the stories of gallantry and valor of the City’s remarkable history. The Elephant Festival, celebrated as part of the Holi festival (a harbinger of spring), and elephant as well as horse polo of Jaipur are, indeed, a testimony of the grandeur of the bye-gone royal era.