Jaipur Bustles with Domestic and Foreign Tourists Ahead of Year-End; Traffic Diversions in Place Until 4 January

Jaipur: The Pink City is witnessing a surge of domestic and international tourists as the year-end approaches. With heavy crowds flooding the city, Jaipur Traffic Police have implemented a new traffic management plan from 27 December to 4 January. Entry of heavy and slow-moving vehicles into the walled city (Parkota area) will be restricted from 9 AM to 9 PM daily. Vehicles heading towards Amer, Subhash Chowk, and City Palace have been diverted to alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Tourist Rush Pressures Walled City Traffic

As is customary during the year’s final week, Jaipur has seen a sharp rise in tourist numbers. Domestic tourists, especially, have flocked to the city as schools have been on winter break since 25 December, coupled with two additional public holidays over the weekend. Parkota, housing major attractions like Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Sargasuli, and Jal Mahal, has become the focal point of tourist activity, putting significant pressure on traffic in the area. Following the recent ban on battery-operated e-rickshaws, autorickshaw congestion has further increased.

Traffic Diversion Plan in Effect Until 4 January

Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Yogesh Dadheech has issued detailed instructions to manage the expected traffic surge:

• Entry of slow-moving and light goods vehicles into the Parkota area is prohibited from 9 AM to 9 PM.
• During peak congestion, traffic at Ajmeri Gate, New Gate, Sanganeri Gate, Ghat Gate, Galta Gate, Ramgarh Mod, and Sanjay Circle will be diverted for mini-buses and low-floor buses along parallel routes.
• Traffic from Badi Chaupad to Subhash Chowk will operate on both sides of the road.
• Traffic from Subhash Chowk to Badi Chaupad will be diverted via Char Darwaza, Ghoda Nikas Road, and Ramganj Chaupad.
• Vehicles entering from Bandarwal Gate will be routed via Nagar Parishad Ki Mori, Janani Dyodhi, Sardul Singh Ki Naal, and Gangauri Bazaar.
• Entry from Gangauri Bazaar to City Palace via Sardul Singh Ki Naal will be prohibited.
• Atish Gate traffic towards City Palace and Jantar Mantar will be restricted.
• Tourist buses will enter the walled city via Sanganeri Gate and exit via Ramgarh Mod. Entry from Ramgarh Mod for tourist buses is prohibited.
• In case of extreme congestion, road medians in the walled city will be closed to facilitate smoother flow.
• Traffic from Jaipur Gadh T-Point towards Ramgarh Mod will be routed via Dhobi Ghat Chowk.
• Traffic from Ramganj Chaupad to Char Darwaza, and Char Darwaza to Subhash Chowk, will be prohibited.
• Entry from Amer towards Ramgarh Mod, including Amer Tiraha and Delhi Road, will be blocked. Vehicles coming from Amer towards Jaipur city can use Amer Tiraha, Delhi Road, and Galta Gate Chowk to enter the city.

Authorities have also called in additional police personnel from surrounding districts to ensure effective traffic management. Tourists and residents are advised to follow the diversion plan and cooperate with traffic officials to avoid congestion.