Location: 26° 92' N 75° 82 E
Altitude: 431 m above sea level
Area: 200.4 sq. kms.
One can easily travel around Jaipur as there are more than enough means of transport in Jaipur. The taxis in black and yellow, which are frequently seen in the metropolitan cities, are not usual in Jaipur. In Jaipur, one can hire private taxis/ cabs, which are easily available. There is a wide range of private taxis to choose from. People can always hire taxi according to their preference, comfort and luxury. Taxis can be hired for day or days for sightseeing purposes and excursions as well.
People usually prefer cycle-rickshaws and three-wheelers for short distances. Cycle-rickshaw is the cheapest mode to travel in the city. One can also opt for three-wheelers, which charge very nominal fare to reach predefined destinations. These autos run on sharing basis, which move from one point to another for getting more and more passengers. Unmetered Auto-Rickshaws are also easily available round the city. Every Auto-rickshaw driver has the fare chart, which provides the fare that to be charged for different distances. The farther the distance, the more the price one has to pay.
Rajasthan State Roadways offers comfortable public transportation in Jaipur. The city buses run by Rajasthan State Roadways are the most common means of transport used by people. Buses charge a very nominal price for their service. They don't have a fixed time schedule but operate on a regular basis. In totality, while visiting Jaipur, there is no need to worry about transportation as Jaipur offers ample means of transport to make your journey comfortable and a memorable one
