Getting there

Sanganer Airport is 10 kilometers from the city and is well connected to all other tourist and business centers, such as Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. There are international flights to and from Dubai.

Jaipur is also well connected by trains to all the major cities of India, such as Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad.

A network of good motor able roads and private and government buses connect Jaipur to all the nearby major cities.

Tourist taxis and RTDC buses are available in the city.

There is a good variety of accommodation in and around city center including 5-star deluxe and heritage hotels. There are several budget hotels and B&B available in Jaipur.

The amazing pink city has wonderful local activities and festivals. The Elephant Festival is celebrated every March, and features bejeweled elephants marching and playing games. In the first week of August, the Teej festival is designed especially for woman. Beautiful peacocks are a highlight.

China Daily

(China Daily 07/05/2007 page19)