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Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Location Rambagh Circle, Jaipur
Seating capacity -
48,000

Do you know?
1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the highest scorer (183 not out ) on this ground in ODI.

2. The ground has hosted two World Cup Matches in 1987 and 1996.

3. Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq came here to witness the second day's play between Indian and Pakistan as part of his "Cricket for Peace" initiative.

 
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| Getting there | Sight-seeing | Nearby places | Stay options |

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is quite popular among travellers. Also known as the Pink City – Jaipur is the famed land of forts and palaces. It is the colourful heritage, fine architecture (of forts & palaces) and bustling bazaars of Jaipur that attract a traveller. But with the IPL matches being played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the city’s myriad facet becomes a bonus for a traveller.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a unique concept in the world of cricket launched by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Based on the lines of English Premier League (football) and National Basket Ball (NBA) of the United States, the Indian Premier League has 8 teams from 8 cities, which have best cricked players from different countries. The matches being played are in the twenty20 format in Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Read more on IPL Matches and the travel trends.

Jaipur is one of the cities where 7 of the IPL matches are being played. Jaipur’s Sawai Mansigh Stadium will host the seven IPL matches, in which the city team Rajasthan Royals will play the other teams in the twenty20 IPL championship. Check Schedule of IPL Matches.

While you catch the action at the Sawai Mansigh Stadium in Jaipur don’t forget to visit some of the exciting places that are popular for their beauty, character and history.

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Getting there

By Air: The airport at Jaipur is located near Sanganer at a distance of 13 km from the city of Jaipur. Many domestic airlines connect Jaipur to all the major cities in India.
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By Rail: Jaipur is well connected by rail network from different parts of India. There are a number of trains that run on a regular basis to and from Jaipur. From Delhi the Pink City Express is a convenient train that connects Jaipur. The train leaves Delhi at 6 in the morning and reaches Jaipur at 11 am.
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By Road: Jaipur is well connected by road to major cities in India. State transport buses of Rajasthan and neighbouring states connect Jaipur with major towns in north India.
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Sightseeing
City Palace

City Palace: A must visit tourist attraction in Jaipur, the City Palace is located in the heart of the walled city. An imposing structure of beautiful temples, courtyards and  palaces, the City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. The City Palace is a fine blend of Mughal and Rajpoot architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace.

Jantar Mantar: Jantar Mantar is one of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in India . His passion for astronomy and  numerology inspired him to execute this observatory and 4 others in different parts of India.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal: Perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Jaipur,  Hawa Mahal also called Palace of Winds. Hawa Mahal was built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar.

Jaipur Markets: Jaipur is also known for its  colorful bazaars, there are a number of markets in Jaipur that are worth visiting. Some of the popular bazaars of Jaipur included Johari Bazaar (known for precious, & semi-precious stones), Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar (for footwear), Kishanpol Bazaar (for textiles and wooden furniture), and Tripolia Bazaar (for carpets, ironware and brassware).

 
Nearby places
Amber Fort

Amber Fort: Pronounced as Amer, the fort is popular tourist attraction in Jaipur. It is located 11 km from the city. Amber was the center of power before the capital was shifted to the present day Jaipur. The Amber Fort was constructed by the ruler of that time Raja Man Singh I.

Kanak Vrindavan: A vast complex with beautiful landscaped gardens and temple, Kanak Vrindavan is located in the foothills of Nahargarh hills on the way towards Amer, this complex is a popular spot for picnic and film shoots. You can visit the complex on your to three garland forts of Jaipur- Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Amber.

Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort: One of the  finest military fortresses of the Medieval period, Jaigarh Fort was built between 15th and 18th century. It is located about 15 km from Jaipur. It has palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a grannary, an armoury, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and giant-mounted cannon the Jai Ban, the largest in the country.

Nahargarh Fort: Overlooking the city, the Nahargarh Fort was built in 1734 by Jai Singh. The fort was later extended in 1868. The fort was built to bolster the defence of Amber. One of the highlights of  the fort is the Madhavendra Bhawn, built by Sawai Ram Singh II.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh: Another well known place to visit is Sisodia Rani Bagh, which is located along the road to Agra through a narrow gorge in the south-eastern corner of the walled city. Several landscaped gardens were constructed by the kings and important courtiers in the 18th and 19th centuries. The largest and the most famous amongst these is a garden built by Sawai Jai Singh II for his Sisodia Queen - The Sisodia Rani-ka-Bagh.

Besides the above mentioned places, one can also head to two nearby tourist destinations – Ajmer and Pushkar.

 
Stay Options

The Pink City has various hotels, which offer fine accommodation in Jaipur. Jaipur hotels range from luxury hotels to midrange hotels, heritage hotels and guest houses. Hotels in Jaipur are spread around the city and you can decide which part of the city you wish to stay. For people travelling on a shoe-string budget Jaipur has a number of budget hotels as well.
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IPL Matches in Jaipur
April 21 at 8pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Kings XI Punjab
May 1 at 4pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Kolkata Knight Riders
May 4 at 8pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Chennai Super Kings
May 9 at 8pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Deccan Chargers
May 11 at 8pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Delhi Daredevils
May 17 at 4pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Bangalore Royal Challengers
May 26 at 8pm
Rajasthan Royals vs
Mumbai Indians
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