Statue Circle in Jaipur

Jaipur is one of the most favorite tourists’ attractions in India. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with a unique combination of modern metropolis but yet flavored strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveler. Jaipur stills hold the charm and glamour of the yesteryears with its magnificent architecture and artifacts drawing thousands of travelers here. As a mater of fact tourism is one of the major sources of revenue here. Statue Circle, Jaipur is one of the favorite tourists’ attractions here.

Statue Circle, Jaipur is well known traffic roundabout and a busy crossing here. The most remarkable thing about Statue Circle is that it is located in a very strategic location that half the town has to pass through it. It is known as Statue Circle because of the imposing and life - size statue of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. This statue is placed here in order to pay tribute to the great sovereign, builder and futurist of Jaipur. The Statue Circle is a celebrated picnic spot here. This place is a favorite evening hangout for both the tourists and the denizens here.

This place wears on a festive look in the evening with all the lighting and colorful fountains. You can really have a gala time here in the evenings. The colorful and bright ambience in the hub of the city will surely swing your mood. Don’t miss out the delicacies sold nearby. The spicy local delicacies and snacks offered by hawkers and 'Meals on Wheels' vendors is another charm of this place. It is also a pleasant and popular spot for jogging and dharnas (sit-down protests). Walking and evening walkers can be seen in groups enjoying themselves in various ways.