Morning breakfast check out Agra Hotel to Drive Jaipur (240 kms from Agra), Jaipur is affectionately referred to as the Pink City because of the pink walls and buildings of the old city. The city, which is surrounded by rugged hills and besieged walls, is full of fascinating royal heritage and magnificent well preserved buildings. Travel to Jaipur to get a feel for how the monarchy once lived in all its glory. Plan your trip with the information about Jaipur in this guide Jaipur was built by Sawai Jai Singh II, a Rajput king who ruled from 1699 to 1744. In 1727, he decided it was necessary to shift from Amber Fort to a location providing more space and better facilities, and began to construct the city. Jaipur is actually India's first planned city and the king put great effort into its design. The old city was laid out in a rectangle shape of nine blocks. State buildings and palaces occupied two of these blocks, while the remaining seven were allocated to the public. As for why the city was painted pink -- it was to welcome the Prince of Wales when he visited in 1853. On the way halt Fatehpur Sikri (the abandoned Mughal town. The attractions you will cover include Jama Masjid, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Bhawan, Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza. Arrival Jaipur check in hotel check in hotel fresh up rest of the day & personal activities. Dinner and overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel.