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About Jaipur
Jaipur is the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur was founded in 1727 and is India’s first planned city and the country’s most touristic city. Jaipur’s magnificent architecture, castles, palaces, temples, crafts, elephants, festivals, ethnic costumes, hand-painted and embroidered fabrics, dances, lush gardens and magnificent views make it a captivating city.
The city has a temperate climate, so the best time to visit Jaipur is between the months of October and March. The red sandstone structures and pink buildings have earned the city the nickname “Pink City”. Among the first sights to see are the Amber Fort, built in 1592, located 11 km from the city center, the Jal Mahal, and the City Palace, which was built in the 1700’s, is one of the reasons why the city is adorned in pink, and was home to the Maharaja of Jaipur. Located in the city center the Hawa Mahal Palace, which is an extension of the City Palace, used to function as a type of harem and is remarkable for its splendid architecture. The city is filled with interesting architectural structures worth exploring such as the old city walls Chandpole, Ajmeri gate, and Sanganeri gate, Galtaji, Birla, Govind Dev Ji Temple, and Moti Dungri Temple, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, and the Jantar Mantar observatory. There are also a number of lush gardens outside of the city center.
Souvenirs unique to the city include precious stone jewelry, accessories, camel leather goods, and local carpets. The city also hosts many festivals like the Elephant Festival and Kite Festival. The Jaipur International Airport is located 10 km from the city center in the town of Sanganer. This is the region’s only international airport. The most common way to get to the city center from the airport is by rickshaws. These 3-wheeled passenger carts are also used for urban transportation. If you have a lot luggage consider taking a taxi from the airport to the city center or renting a car.
Transportation to Jaipur City Center from Airport
Jaipur Intl. Airport
Since the distance between Jaipur Airport and the city center is only 13 kilometers, there are many transportation alternatives that you can prefer. These include bus, taxi, car rental and transfer services. Whichever transportation vehicle you choose, you can reach the city center from the airport in about 20 minutes.
Bus
Travelling to Jaipur city center from Jaipur Airport by using a bus is the most budget-friendly and easiest transportation alternative. The buses departing from Sodala or Jawahar Nagar bus stops carry passengers to the city center directly. This travel takes about 20-25 minutes. You can buy your ticket online or from the ticket windows near the stops. In addition to buses, airport shuttle buses called Vayu Vajra provide transportation to the city center for affordable prices. Airport shuttles which depart every 15-30 minutes carry passengers to Jaipur city center and other points directly.
Taxi
The most comfortable way of travelling to the city center from Jaipur Airport is using a taxi. Taxis wait for their passengers outside the terminal building. They offer service for 24 hours. You can reach Jaipur city center in about 10-12 minutes if you choose getting on a taxi for your transportation. If you land at the airport at a late hour, travelling to the city center by taxi is easy since it is difficult to find a bus at late hours.
Car Rental
Jaipur Airport is an international airport. For this reason, there are many local and foreign car rental companies. If you make a reservation in advance before landing at the airport, you can receive your car in a very short time for a more budget-friendly cost. Instead of international car rental companies, you can reduce your transportation cost by choosing Savaari Car Rentals company.
