Jaipur is popularly known all over the world as the 'Pink City' of Rajasthan. A large number of tourists across the globe come to Jaipur to witness the sheer beauty of the city enveloped in striking pink. Jaipur is today a cosmopolitan city bustling with life. Owing to its status as the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a famous commercial hub flanked with business and shopping districts. The city is also much more developed as compared to many other cities of Rajasthan.

One can see a perfect blend of tradition and modernity in the culture of Jaipur. Though people are modern in their outlook and way of life, they religiously stick to their revered customs and traditions even today. Women clad in bright colorful ghagras and odhnis (traditional attire of Rajasthan) with heavy jewelry adorning their body from head to toe can be seen rubbing shoulders with those attired in western outfits. Small local dhabas coexist with posh restaurants and hotels all across Jaipur city. It is this modern culture with a dash of traditional touch that makes a visit to Jaipur interesting.

Jaipur today holds the pride of being a world-class tourist destination. The city has so much to offer to its visitors that one can never get enough of it in a single visit. As they say, a simple holiday is not enough to experience Jaipur. You need a vacation. Large metallic roads and huge buildings draped in striking reddish-pink welcome you as you enter the city. Jaipur is home to some of the best forts, temples and palaces that are world famous tourist attractions. The city thus offers the best modern facilities to cater to the requirements of the most discerning travelers from far and wide. Jaipur is dotted with a large number of hotels to suit all kinds of budgets and tastes, pubs, discotheques, bars and huge shopping complexes to ensure a comfortable stay for tourists in the 'Pink City'.

A visit to Jaipur simply cannot be completed without shopping for exclusive Rajasthani crafts that are famous all over the world. One can find some of the finest handicrafts from different cities of Rajasthan in Jaipur. The best buys are 'Leheriya', tie-and-dye 'Bandhej' and 'Sanganeri' block prints on suits, saris, skirts, kurtis and bedsheets. The beautiful 'Kota Doria' saris are just not to be missed. These exquisite craft pieces are not be found anywhere else but in the colorful state of Rajasthan. The lovely 'Lac' or lacquer bangles in different shades and sizes are found all across Jaipur and are a popular buy among women. Equally famous are the colorful embroidered 'Juttis' or slip-on shoes made of camel leather. The traditional Rajasthani delicacies like 'Dal Baati and Choorma', 'Ghevar', 'Mishri Mawa', 'Pyaaz ki Kachori', 'Gatte ki Sabzi' etc can also be savored in Jaipur.

Jaipur is all this and much more. The city is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world today and embraces all who come to witness its majestic splendor.