Orientation

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, located in north-western India. The merciful Aravalli Hills separate the city from the dry Thar deserts. It lies at a distance of 258 km from Delhi, 232 km from Agra and 405 km from Udaipur. The main airport of the state is in Jaipur, 11 km from the city centre. It is called Sanganer Airport. The central railway station, called Jaipur Junction, is located in Bani Park area.

The old city of Jaipur is encircled by a ruined fortification wall. This part of the capital is known as the 'Pink City' for the color of its buildings. It is here that most of the heritage monuments are situated like Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Jama Masjid. The City Palace is situated in the heart of the city and covers one-seventh of the area within its complex. The massive gateways located in this area, that stand as important landmarks today are Chand Pol, Ajmer Gate and Sanganeri Gate.

The more recently developed city, lying outside the old city walls, have three interconnected roads- MI Road, Station Road and Sansar Chandra Road. Most of the happening markets, restaurants and hotels are located on the MI Road or the Station Road.