Known for it unique color and architecture, India's famous city of Jaipur in Rajasthan state, also known as the Pink City, is a major tourist destination countrywide. Jaipur has been attracting more and more tourists to visit india. After two and a half centuries, the city has preserved its culture, tradition and architecture which is currently serving as a major source of income for its inhabitants.
The city was founded by maharaja Shiva Ji Singh in the 17th century and based it on Indo Persian architecture.
Today the palaces of Jaipur are favorite tourist spots. And many of the old and neglected palaces and forts in the Pink City have been converted into heritage hotels giving Jaipur more of a traditional look which is difficult to find in western countries. People associated with the tourism industry say although the government is allocating huge amounts of money to the preservation of these heritage sites, it seems that money is not being spent properly to this end.
Despite the dwindling interiors of these forts and palaces, the inflow of visitors continues non-stop round the year.
The other major tourist attraction of Rajasthan state is its handicrafts and sculpture. The handicrafts made of wood, marble and clay in Jaipur are exported to all countries and are much in demand worldwide thanks to their craftsmanship. Businessmen believe Rajasthan is nothing without its craftsmanship.
Meanwhile, Rajestan has maintained its uniqueness In terms of fascinating dressing style, fabric and design.
Visitors form all over the world come to see this historic, traditional city. Many tourists used to come to Jaipur from the West. However, with the economic meltdown in Western countries, the trend has changed and now Asians are seen more often visiting the city and other tourist spots of India.
The world travel and tourism council says the tourism industry of India constituted for 121 billion dollars or 6.4% of the nation's GDP in 2011. And it created approximately 39 million jobs.
The state of Rajasthan is a main tourist attraction in India-- drawing a lot of visitors from around the world who would love to see its old-age monuments traditions and culture. The Indian government has made a lot of effort in preserving those aspects of Jaipur. But many believe that much work remains to be done to achieve the goal.
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