Jaipur is, with Delhi and Agra, part of India’s ‘Golden Triangle’ tourist circuit. It’s the capital of the state of Rajasthan and is also known as the 'Pink City.' It’s surrounded by an ancient 20ft high wall and eight gates. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trappings of a modern metropolis but with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The best time to visit Jaipur is winter (mid
September to March). It’s situated some 163 miles from Delhi and it’s possible to get there by air, rail or road.
Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and a World Heritage Site. Situated about 122 miles south of Delhi, it makes an easy day trip by train. However, it’s worth spending at least a night here just to truly appreciate the wondrous Taj Mahal and its many moods; at dawn the mausoleum changes from grey to pink to brilliant-white. But beware the persistent touts and rip-off merchants who congregate close to the building.
