Information on Jaipur?

Question

Hi All,

I may be heading to Jaipur on contract for a lenghty period, and would like to get some information about expatriate life and the availability of European goods.

I understand that it is a fairly big city with a large amount of international travellers, but besides all the tourist info, I could obtain very little about life in Jaipur.

Do westernized department stores and supermarkets exist? What about international newspapers and magazines? Are there any bars, pubs or discos? What kind of international clubs and organizations are there? How reliable is the postal system in India in general?

Not to be misunderstood, I certainly will blend into the local life style as much as possible and enjoy it , but it is nice to know what you can get and how much support you need to organize from back "home".

Any first-hand information or infos about links and websites is highly appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 1

http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in

Answer 2

plz inform in detail abt JAIPUR as i am also hve plan to vist the place

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It is a good place to live in.

They are used to a lot of tourists. So that way you will have no problem.

Do westernized department stores:

If you do not get what you want, is easy to get the stuff from Delhi which is 2 hours away.

Don't know about pubs and bars. But sure they may exist.

  How reliable is the postal system in India in general?

Pretty OK. Specially for foreign posts. No probs there.

There is a lot of courier too.

You should be able to relax that you will be OK. Not to worry.

Answer 5

Jaipur pronunciation (help·info) (Hindi: जयपुर), also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. Historically rendered as Jeypore. Jaipur is the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. By 2003, after only 276 years, the population had reached approximately 2.7 million.

Built of pink stucco in imitation of sandstone, the city is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets which are laid out into six quarters separated by broad streets 111 ft (34 m) wide. The urban quarters are further divided by networks of gridded streets. Five quarters wrap around the east, south, and west sides of a central palace quarter, with a sixth quarter immediately to the east. The Palace quarter encloses a sprawling palace complex (the Hawa Mahal, or palace of winds), formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort crowns the hill in the northwest corner of the old city. Another noteworthy building is Sawai Jai Singh's observatory, Jantar Mantar. With its rich and colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour and bravery, Jaipur is now one of the most important heritage cities in India, and is a must-see for tourists coming to India.

Time zone - IST (UTC+5:30)

Area - 200.4 km² (77 sq mi)

Elevation - 431 m (1,414 ft)

Population -  3,324,319 (2005)

Population Density - 16,588/km² (42,963/sq mi)

Codes

• Pincode- 3020 xx

• Telephone - +0141

• UN/LOCODE - INJAI

• Vehicle -  RJ-14

There are arround 75 departmental Stores in Jaipur. Like

Big Bazaar

+(91)-(141)-4099900 Up To, , 5117080

Mgf The Metropolitan Mall,Lwr Grd Flr,22, Gosdam Circle, Secreteriat, Jaipur - 302005

Pantaloon Factory Outlet

+(91)-(141)-4110369 , 2576369

367/68, Adarsh Nagar, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur - 302003

Super Market -

Spencer Retail Ltd

+(91)-(141)-2330975 , 2330976 , 2330977

+(91)-(141)-2330976

www.spencersretail.com  

B-187, Nr Prithvi Dharam Kanta, Vki Area, Jaipur Gpo, Road No 9, Jaipur - 302001

Tru Mart (10 locations)

+(91)-(141)-5135001

1,Baid House,Grd Flr, Tara Ngr, Ajmer Road, Jaipur - 302006

Clubs -

Ashok Club

Location  - C Scheme,Jaipur-302001

Golden Days Club

Location  - C Scheme,Jaipur-302001

Grassfield Club

Location  - Shyamnagar,Jaipur-302019

Indian Ladies Club

Location  - C Scheme,Jaipur-302001

Raj Polo Club

Location  - Jaipur Gpo,Jaipur-302001