Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is
one of the most popular destinations on a tourist’s
itinerary, known for its magnificent forts, beautiful
havelis and colourful bazaars. Jaipur is part of the
famous Golden Triangle tour, which also includes Delhi
and Agra. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City.
Jaipur’s date with the pink colour goes back to
1905-1906, when the city was getting ready to welcome
the Prince of Wales and needed a fresh coat of paint.
The contractor’s inability to provide any other colour
than pink saw Jaipur washed in pink hue.
Sightseeing
There are a number of forts and
palaces in and around Jaipur that tell the tales of
Jaipur’s rich and vibrant heritage. Some of the
important landmarks include Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal,
Jantar Mantar observatory, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort,
Gaitore, Nahargarh Fort from where you have a wonderful
view all over Jaipur, Birla temple, and Galta Ji (the
Monkey temple). Besides the architectural wonders
that dot Jaipur, shopping in the colorful bazaars is
another exciting way to spend your day. Handicraft items
make perfect souvenirs and Jaipur is most famous for its
semi-precious stones, jewellery and miniature paintings. To learn more about Rajasthan’s
culture, pay a visit to Choki Dhani and indulge in the
excellent Rajasthani food served.
From Jaipur you can
make excursions to for example the village of Samode or
to Abhaneri to see its amazing baoris (step wells).
Festivals
Jaipur has many fairs and festivals,
during which the city looks vibrant and colourful. Some
of the festivals celebrated here are the Kite festival
(Jan.14th), Elephant Festival (March, during Holi),
Gangur (March-April) and Teej (July-August). Jaipur is
the best place to experience Diwali (Oct./Nov.), when
the whole city is decorated with thousands of lights, a
spectacular view.
Hotels
We have selected a few of the best
hotels in each category, some located in or near the old
city and some in the more remote and quiet parts of
Jaipur. We can book a hotel for you according to your
budget and wishes.