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"The Pink City"

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Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, stands as a jewel in the crown of the Golden Triangle, alongside Delhi and Agra. This enchanting city, often referred to as the "Pink City," owes its nickname to the terracotta-pink hue that adorns many of its buildings. The Pink City is a testament to the royal heritage of Rajasthan, known for its magnificent palaces, vibrant bazaars, and imposing forts.

One of the largest cities in India, Jaipur is also home to all the modern amenities with some of the most exotic hotels and resorts in the world. The city boasts an international airport and is also very well connected by rail and road. This makes Jaipur the gateway to Rajasthan - the starting point for places to visit in the interiors of the state.

The city is a treasure trove of must-visit attractions, with the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) standing as an iconic symbol of Jaipur's architectural prowess. The Amber Fort, another jewel in Jaipur's crown, showcases the grandeur of Rajput architecture.  Jaipur is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Jantar Mantar and the City Palace

Exploring Jaipur is incomplete without a stroll through its bustling markets. The Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar are famous for their traditional Rajasthani jewelry, textiles, and handicrafts. The city is also very well known for its local cuisine, and the most famous dishes include the Ghewar, Pyaaz Kachori and Dal Baati Churma. The city also hosts the Jaipur Literary Festival, which is Asia's biggest festival of its kind.

The city's vibrant culture comes alive during festivals like Diwali and Holi, with lively processions, cultural performances, and colorful celebrations. Rajputs ruled Jaipur for many centuries and developed as a planned city in the 17th century AD. With the old city surrounded by walls and gates decorated with drawings on the backdrop of a beautiful pink hue, Jaipur, the pink city, successfully retains its old-world charm. 

Must Know Before You Travel to Jaipur

  • There is a composite ticket for five of Jaipur's main attractions - Amber Fort, Albert Hall Museum, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and Nahargarh Fort. It costs INR 50 for Indians, INR 1000 for foreigners and INR 30 for foreign students. The ticket is valid for two days and can be bought from the ticket counter of any of the five monuments.
  • The Old City of Jaipur is often referred to as the Pink City. It encompasses the old walled city around Hawa Mahal with a six metres high boundary wall. There are seven different gates that provide access to the Old City. The major gates are  Chand Pol, Ajmeri Gate, and Sanganeri Gate. Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Mubarak Mahal are some of the attractions located inside the Pink City. The vibrant bazaars of Jaipur like Bapu Bazaar and Johri Bazaar are also located here.

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History Of Jaipur

The history of Jaipur is immersed in the quest of making it the most protected and powerful capital of its time. The city itself is named after the king who founded it in 1727, Maharaja Jai Singh II; he decided to shift his state’s capital city from Amber to present-day Jaipur due to scarce basic amenities and consistently growing population. He wanted his new capital to be so scientifically, culturally, and architecturally accurate that the science and mathematics aficionado took help from a Bengali Brahmin scholar Vidyadhar Bhattacharya to construct a Vastu Shastra compliant city over the course of four years. The most advanced and fortified layout of the city was made, with two out of the nine blocks reserved for palaces and administrative buildings and the rest for the public. The reason behind Jaipur being called “The Pink City” is also an interesting one: The whole city was quite literally dipped in pink paint to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1856 and to continue its otherworldly magical charm, the pink colour is still maintained to this day. Jaipur is, in fact, India’s first-ever planned city, and is therefore rightly translated as the “City of Victory”.

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Nightlife In Jaipur

As stately, sophisticated and regal Jaipur looks at day, it takes up a whole new avatar at night! The nightlife of Jaipur may not be like Goa’s, but it is nonetheless adventurous and fun. If drinking and lounging with friends accompanied by great food and music are your sense of nirvana, then bars and pubs such as  Bar Palladio, Aza, The Grunge Lounge Bar are your stairways to heaven. If you need to blow off some steam by dancing your heart out on the dancing floor, then Jaipur nightlife has got you covered. Blackout, House of People, 100% Rock, Jaipur Bar Stock Exchange, Ta Blu are perfect places to let your wild sideshow.

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An extremely well-organised city planned according to the principles of Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra with architecture highlighting the influence of Mughals in the Rajput empire.

The brilliant architectural plans of the centuries-old constructions like the Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal are reasons for Jaipur's popularity. From the Hawa Mahal to the numerous forts

Restaurants and Local Food in Jaipur

Jaipur is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for foodies. The local preparations are influenced by the Maharajas and Maharanis each element in a traditional Rajasthani thali has a story of its own.

A trip to Jaipur is thereby incomplete without digging into grand dishes like the Dal Bati Churma, desserts like Imarti and Ghevar and of course the famous chaat. Jaipuri cuisine itself symbolizes the beauty, dignity, and richness of Rajasthan. Some of the dishes that you can't miss in Jaipur include Dal Bati Churma, Missi Roti, Bajre ki Roti, Mirchi Bada, Gatte ki Sabji and Kadhi. The desserts here are very popular and it is almost imperative that you let your taste buds experience these unique dishes. These include Ghevar, Imarti, Halwa, Choorma, Gajak, Moong Thal and more.

Though Jaipur has a number of options for fine dining, one must not miss the street food available. Lanes of Johri Bazaar would be best for the exquisite and local street food ornamenting the cuisine here with an old-world charm that it carries. Or just visit Masala Chowk to get the best of local street food together at one place.

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Suggested Itinerary for Jaipur

It is important to make the most out of your limited stay at Jaipur. Therefore, to see everything in sufficient duration with lots of time to spare for shopping, try to start each day as early as possible. Most of the places open at 8 a.m. Hence, wake up and have a filling breakfast for the jam-packed days.

Day 1: Since you have newly arrived in Jaipur, the first day should encapsulate sightseeing all the famous places that are in close proximity to each other so that you don't burn out on the very first day itself. Start your trip with architectural and royal wonders as you see the famous forts of Jaipur. Visit Amer Fort (with the exquisite Sheesh Mahal), Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. If you still have time to travel for two hours and see the supposedly haunted Bhangarh Fort, then, by all means, do it, else spend a serene evening near the beautiful Jal Mahal, after having a sumptuous meal at 1135 A.D. Restaurant located inside Amer Fort.


Day 2: Start your day by having delectable kachoris and flavoured milk from Rawat Mishthan Bhandar at Sindhi Camp. Then head out to see the City Palace, and visit Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, just moments away from it. By noon, you shall be done with these three hot spots and can venture out to fulfil your shopping quotient from Bapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar for jewellery, rare antiquities, and genuine silk/pashmina clothing, and then have a filling lunch at the famous Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar. If you need a breather from the historical ride, then head to the Museum of Gems and Jewellery, Albert Hall Museum or the Jaipur Zoo. Read more about Shopping in Jaipur


Day 3: Strolling leisurely through Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is a great beginning to your last day in Jaipur. Visit the Birla Temple, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, famous for its grand architecture. Have your tummies filled with the tasty food at Anokhi Cafe, along with its soothing ambience and old-time charm. Then head over to spend your lovely evening at Chokhi Dhaani, one of the many cultural villages in Jaipur. Visiting Chokhi Dhaani will take up to 4 hours, but with its cultural festivities and scrumptious thalis, it is definitely worth going for.

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FAQs on Jaipur

What is famous about Jaipur?

Quiet and peaceful, friendly people, amazing architecture and history of the city, lots of gardens and greenery around, easily accessible, great food, awesome for shopping of handicrafts, jewelry and clothes, host to Jaipur literature festival

What is not so good about Jaipur?

Extreme temperatures- very hot in summers,very cold in winter evenings.

Who should visit Jaipur?

Jaipur has things to offer to tourists of all ages. From exploring the fascinating history of the century-old city to tasting the famous Daal Bati Churma, Jaipur is a must visit for history lovers, shoppers, and foodies.

What is the best time to visit Jaipur?

Winters (November - March) is the best time to visit Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan as the weather ranges between 8-degree Celcius during nights to 32-degree Celcius in the day. Summers are extremely hot, and sightseeing isn't a very joyful experience. Monsoons, on the other hand, are quite hot and humid which isn't an ideal time to visit too. January is an excellent time to visit Jaipur because of the Kite Festival and also the Jaipur Literature Festival that's held around this time. Sometime in the month of March, Jaipur witnesses the Elephant festival, just a day before Holi.
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What is the local food in Jaipur?

Jaipur is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for foodies. It is the capital of the state in more than one sense. You will find outlets of various cuisines and will never run out of options in the sparkling city. However, the most colourful here will be the local cuisine where a number of traditional dishes and desserts flourish. These preparations are relished daily by the locals and leave most tourist fascinated. Influenced by the Maharajas and Maharanis each element in a traditional Rajasthani thali has a story of its own.

A trip to Jaipur is thereby incomplete without digging into grand dishes like the Dal Bati Churma, desserts like Imarti and Ghevar and of course the famous chaat. Jaipuri cuisine itself symbolizes the beauty, dignity, and richness of Rajasthan. Some of the dishes that you can't miss in Jaipur include Dal Bati Churma, Missi Roti, Bajre ki Roti, Mirchi Bada, Gatte ki Sabji and Kadhi.The desserts here are very popular and it is almost imperative that you let your taste buds experience these unique dishes. These include Ghevar, Imarti, Halwa, Choorma, Gajak, Moong Thal and more.

Though Jaipur has a number of options for fine dining, one must not miss the street food available. Lanes of Johri Bazaar would be best for the exquisite and local street food ornamenting the cuisine here with an old world charm that it carries.

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What is the best way to reach Jaipur?

Since people from all over the World visit Jaipur, connectivity is not an issue at all. Jaipur (Sanganer) Airport is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi and other main cities. Jaipur Railway Station is connected to many cities by direct train connections. The place holds a good network of roads, and hence the luxury buses will conveniently connect you to almost all places.
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How much does a package cost for Jaipur?

The packages for Jaipur start at INR 2568 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What are the top hotels in Jaipur?

There are 1018 in Jaipur which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Jaipur are Hotel Man Sagar, Hotel Madhav Palace, Hotel Mohit Palace, SaffronStays Jaipura Garh, Angel Resort Sikar Highway, OYO 14565 Hotel Snazzy. You can see all the hotels in Jaipur here

What are the things to do in Jaipur?

The top things to do in Jaipur are Amer Fort, City Palace, Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort, Pink City. You can see all the places to visit in Jaipur here

What are the places near Jaipur?

The top places near to Jaipur are Agra which is 221 km from Jaipur, Delhi which is located 240 km from Jaipur, Ranthambore which is located 122 km from Jaipur, Alwar which is located 109 km from Jaipur, Pushkar which is located 131 km from Jaipur

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Q. From which places, it will be convenient to stay and cover all tourist points.

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4 years ago
Bani park/Raja park
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Q. Is it good to visit Jaipur during 1st week of the August? What will be the weather during this time of the year

Saif Syed

5 years ago
August is supposed to be a rainy season in Jaipur. Weather will be pleasant and it's a good time to see the beautiful city of Jaipur.
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Travel place india

2 years ago
Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur. Hawa Mahal is the world's largest building without any foundation. It was built for the royal ladies to watch street festivities. If you thinking of places to visit i (Read More)n Jaipur go here."link hidden"

Anjali Vij

on Chokhi Dhani 5 years ago
Choki Dhani Resort, located in the outskirts of Jaipur, is a must visit for a wonderful experience. The place provides an authentic Rajasthani village culture in the from of its architectural design (Read More)and execution. Individuals are welcomed inside through a little aarti and tikka. The place offers a variety of local attractions that could be found in a village in Rajasthan: puppeteers, palm readers, bird readers, magician, and performances such as the famous Rajasthani ghumar dances alongside fire shows. It also offers short animal rides on horses, camels, elephants and bulls. It also has a small cave built in it and one can also play games that are available at a fair. The food is also a typical Rajasthani thali, served in a Rajasthani setup. The overall experience is satisfyingly worth it.

SANTOSH MOHAN SHARMA

2 years ago
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