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Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor|WEEKEND GETAWAYS, JAIPUR
Updated : Sep 26, 2016, 12.31 PM IST
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Once you are done exploring the numerous palaces, forts and markets in India’s Pink City, there also a lot of exciting places to visit near Jaipur. The city is centrally located, close to diverse destinations in the state of Rajasthan and north India. It forms the golden triangle of Indian tourism along with the historic cities Agra and Delhi. Jaipur is in proximity to wildlife sanctuaries such as Ranthambore National Park and Bharatpur’s Keoladeo Ghana National Park as well. Religious hotspots such as Mathura, Pushkar, Ajmer and Nathdwara are also just a short drive away. Whether you’re a history buff, a wildlife enthusiast or spiritually-inclined, these getaways from Jaipur offer something for every kind of traveller.
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