Travel News Desk!!! Every road, every wall, every shop in Jaipur – everything is painted pink, making it completely different from other cities. This capital (Pink City) of Rajasthan attracts tourists not only from India but from all over the world. This city has no match in terms of its rich culture, historical buildings (History of Jaipur) and delicious cuisine.

There are many places worth visiting in Jaipur, such as Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Amer Fort and City Palace. You can enjoy Rajasthani folk music, dance and folk arts here. The markets of Jaipur are filled with colorful clothes, handicrafts, jewelery and food. You must have been here at some point or seen its beauty in pictures, but do you know why Jaipur is called the 'Pink City'? Let us tell you in this article.

You will be surprised to know that the credit for Jaipur becoming a 'Pink City' goes to Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales Prince Albert. Yes, when this royal couple came to India in the 19th century, the then Maharaja of Jaipur Sawai Ram Singh II made vigorous preparations to welcome them. The Maharaja wanted the Queen and the Crown Prince to always remember their visit to Jaipur and for people from all over the world to appreciate the beauty of the city.

A strange thought came to the king's mind. He thought why not paint the entire city in the same color so that the trip would become more memorable for him. At that time, it was a Rajput tradition to paint the city a particular color to welcome a special guest. Keeping this tradition in mind, the Maharaja chose pink colour. Pink color was considered a symbol of hospitality and respect.

After this decision of the Maharaja, painting work started in the entire city. Palaces, havelis, shops and houses, all were painted pink. When the Queen and the Crown Prince reached Jaipur, they were stunned to see this beautiful city. He liked the city so much that he thanked the Maharaja for this unique welcome.

Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II decided that the city of Jaipur would always remain pink. Thus, Jaipur was forever known as the 'Pink City'. Today Jaipur is famous across the world for its beautiful pink buildings, colorful markets, handicrafts and rich culture. You can buy Rajasthani sarees, pearl jewelery and traditional wooden toys here.

Jaipur i.e. Pink City is one of the most beautiful cities of India. If you are fond of history and architecture then Jaipur is the perfect place for you. The magnificent forts, palaces and luxurious buildings present here will take you to a different world. Historical buildings like Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Hawa Mahal attract tourists not only from India but from all over the world. Believe me, you will be stunned to see the grandeur and architecture of these buildings.