Weather in Jaipur. Actual conditions and forecast

Many tourists from all over the world know Jaipur as a “Pink City”. If you arrive in this beautiful city and visit its old quarter, you will see the reason for this name with your own eyes. Indeed, all buildings in this part of the Indian city have a pink or terracotta color. Jaipur is also the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. According to traditions of the ancient Indian architecture, the territory is divided into nine rectangular sectors. This is the location of the major attractions of this region. Don’t be surprised if you happen to see an elephant during your walk in Jaipur. This is normal for this Indian city. Legendary ruler and warrior Jai Singh II was the founder of the city. He was also a talented astronomer. When his father Maharaja Bishan Singh died, the boy was only 11. Despite such a young age, Jai Singh II had to become a ruler. At that time, Amer was the capital of the region. It was located eleven kilometers away from modern Jaipur. To protect the territory, Jai Singh II built a fort of an impressive size. He named the fort Jaipur. The kingdom of Jai Singh II was getting richer year after year. Its population was growing too. The capital, Amer, became so populous that there was not enough water for all people and too little space to build new houses. It was clear that Jai Singh needed a new capital. This is how Jaipur was founded in 1727. The city got its name after its founder. Later, Sawai Ram Singh I became the ruler in the region. … Read further