JaipurFrom magnificent forts to the bestof modern luxury, from vibrantperformative arts to centuries ofhistory, from handicrafts that haveleft their mark on the world tostately jewellery everyone desires,Jaipur offers all and more. Come,embark on a kaleidoscopic journeywhen you visit the marvellous PinkCity!

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Studded with massive hilltop forts andmesmerising palatial residences, well-laid gardens, and wonders in stone, Jaipur istopped off with a sprinkling ofheartwarming Rajasthani hospitality. Discover this oasis ofcolours in the desert, when you shop fortrinkets and handicrafts at Chaura Rasta andTripolia Bazar; be mesmerised by themarvels of Amber Fort- explore what it waslike to be a Rajput king or queen as youstroll through the corridors of the AmberFort. This 17th-century fort is surely one of the top reasons to visitJaipur. Consisting of 950 windows, HawaMahal is a 5-storey high sandstone structurewhich was constructed in such a way that acool breeze always blows inside no matterwhat the weather! Visit the Hawa Mahal toappreciate an Indian architectural marvel!Get a taste of 'king size' life when you visitthe City Palace-this vast royal complexoccupies almost a seventh of the entire Pink

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City. And get the true taste of Rajasthanwhen you visit the well loved Chokhi Dhaani- from colourful folk dances and puppetshows to camel rides and authenticRajasthani cuisine, there is so much toexperience at Chokhi Dhani Village.

One thing you can’t get past in the city ofJaipur is its rich cultural heritage. Spendsome time with the people and learn abouttheir intriguing past. You are sure to have agood time doing so! You could also learn afew Rajasthani dance moves or even a songor two. 

Jaipur, the Pink City, has attractedfilmmakers from across the globe. Once theiconic anthem of the youth “Masti kiPathshala” from ‘Rang De Basanti’ was shotat the Nahargarh Fort of Jaipur. Amer Forthas been a quite preferred choice for thedirectors of Jodha Akbar and Veer andShuddh Desi Romance. Some other moviesthat were shot in Jaipur were Bol Bacchan,Bhool Bhulaiya, both shot at the ChomuPalace.

Come March and an all new life isunleashed on the city with the celebrationsof the Elephant Festival which commence with a pompous procession of elephants,the folk

of dancers, camels and horses. One canenjoy the Rajasthani folk dance and musicperformances which are also a part of thecelebration. Don't forget to gorge on someRajasthani  delicacies, bite into some deliciousbajre ki roti or dal bati churma . And do go on a shopping spree when youvisit Jaipur.

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What To

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1 City Palace

Kanwar Nagar, Pink City, Jaipur,Rajasthan 302002, India

Located inside the old city,City Palace in Jaipur is a blend of traditionalRajput and Mughal architecture bound toleave you awestruck. A vast palace complexthat occupies nearly a seventh of the PinkCity, this palace was originally built byMaharaja Jai Singh II in 1932. Today, City

Palace is known for housing the ChandraMahal and the Mubarak Mahal, apart fromthe series of courtyards, sprawling gardensand buildings that populate the complex.

One step into the City Palace and themagnificent architecture and huge gardenstake you to the eras of Rajas and Maharajas.From the richly decorated gateways to thefascination that awaits you at each of themuseums, the place makes for an excitingtime.  At the Mubarak Mahal, you cansee the variety of textiles and the lushgarments the Maharajas of Jaipur used towear. From Sanganeri Block Prints toexquisite Kashmiri Pashminas, you can see itall here. The most fascinating amongstthese costumes are perhaps the ones ofSawai Madhosingh I, who weighed about250 kg and still managed to have 108 wives!

The next stop on your adventure in the CityPalace will probably be the Chandra Mahal,which can be called the most magnificentstructure in the whole building, without adoubt! With seven floors that have their ownunique names, the building houses some ofthe finest paintings, floral decorations andmirror work art that you would have setyour eyes on.

Only the ground floor of the Chandra Mahalis accessible as the descendants of the royalfamily still reside in the rest of thebuilding.  Other notable places insidethe complex include the two sterling silver

vessels in the Diwan-I-Khas, which are thelargest vessels in the world, weaponrydisplay at the Maharani Palace and theBaggi Khana, a museum of the Maharaja'srides.

2 Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal Road, Badi Choupad,Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002,India

Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Singh as apart of the City Palace, Hawa Mahal was anextension of the women's chamber with thepurpose of allowing royal ladies to observeeveryday life in the street below withoutbeing seen. A five-storey high red sandstonestructure complete with over 950 windows,Hawa Mahal was made in such a way thatthe breeze circulates through thesewindows, giving the palace its name.

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If you look at it closely, the five-storeyed Hawa Mahal in Jaipur appears like a beehive, specially so because the windows aredecorated with very fine lattice work. It issaid that the designer of this structure, LalChand Ustad envisioned the Hawa Mahal insuch a way that it resembles the crown ofLord Krishna, the favourite deity of womenin Rajasthan. One of the most prominentlandmarks in the city, Hawa Mahal isperhaps also one of the most uniquehistoric structures of the country.

There is little to be seen inside thecomplex, if you want to save yourself theeffort of climbing up 5 cramped set of stairs,just click pictures from outside!

3 Chokhi Dhani Village

12 Miles, Tonk Road, Via Vatika,

Jaipur, Rajasthan 301017, India

Chokhi Dhani Village in Jaipur is a beautifullylandscaped area, spread over 10 acres,dotted with machaans & platformswhere different folk artists performconcurrently. Buy some pretty stuffs fromthe national art and craft market or simplywalk around the museum displayingRajasthani village culture and before movingout, get yourself clicked in the traditionallook at their photo studio. A village fair ishosted every evening displaying the rich& wonderful cultural heritage ofRajasthan.

4 Jantar Mantar

Near City Palace, Tripolia Bazar,Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

Lauded as a UNESCO World Heritage Siteand located very close to the City Palace,Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest of fiveastronomical observatories built byMaharaja Jai Singh during the period 1727-1734. Consisting of 14 major geometricdevices for measuring time, predicting

eclipses, tracking stars in their orbits,ascertaining the declination of planets anddetermining the celestial altitudes, theobservatory is a major attraction for kidsand adults alike. There is not a single boringmoment as you marvel at the operations ofthese devices. 

The name Jantar Mantar literally translatesinto instrument of calculation. Visiting theplace is a fascinating experience as one canlearn how our ancestors used limitedtechnology to study and decipher somecomplicated facts of science. The biggestinstrument here is the Samrat Yantra. This90 feet structure is used to measure thetime of the day by calculating and observingthe placement and length of the shadow.There are even some smaller instrumentswhich are a feat of architecture and shownoteworthy design and functions like theRam Yantra. 

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is one amongfive built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between1727 and 1734. The Jaipur Observatory isthe largest and best preserved of these

structures. The observatory consists of 14major geometric devices for measuringtime, predicting eclipses, tracking stars’location as the earth orbits around the sun,ascertaining the declinations of planets anddetermining the celestial altitudes andrelated ephemerides. Each is a fixed and‘focussed’ tool. The Samrat Yantra, thelargest instrument, is 90 feet (27 m) high, itsshadow carefully plotted to tell the time ofday. Its face is angled at 27 degrees, thelatitude of Jaipur.

Today the accuracy of the structures hereis questionable, mainly because of theirsheer size and the unskilled labour thatconstructed it. However, local astronomersstill use the place to make predictions forthe farmers. All said and done, the placemakes for a visit, thanks to the fascinationfactor it holds!

5 Amber Fort

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Delhi Road, Amber City, Jaipur,Rajasthan 302001, India

Amber Fort is a fort-palace complexbuilt in the hybrid Hindu-Muslim style datingback to the 17th Century. This magnificentstructure was built by Raja Man Singh I andstill retains all its stately grandeur.Overlooking the Maota Lake, this attractionis situated on the outskirts of the city and isknown for its imposing gateways andcobbled pathways.  

The Diwan-e-Aam situated inside the AmerFort built with  red sandstone and marble  is a beautiful example of architecture, nothing short of poetry in stone. Sheesh Mahal in the same complex is anotheraesthetic treat, especially when it sendsaway darting rays of sunlight reflected bythe thousands of glasses. The mostinteresting aspect of this complex is theSukh Niwas, where an air conditioning effectwas created in the ancient times with airblowing through cascading coolwater. 

Through the 11th to the 16th century,Amber was ruled by the Kachhwahas, untilthe capital was moved to Jaipur. Raja ManSingh constructed this fort in 1592 AD andwas later expanded and renovated. 

Where To

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1 Chokhi Dhani Restaurant

12 Miles Tonk Road, Via Vatika,Jaipur, Rajasthan 303905, India

+91-141-5165000|+91 96672-22203|+91-96490-88888

Also known as the Lalten Restaurant,Chokhi Dhani Restaurant in Jaipur is one of the most popular places to sampletraditional food, and of course, a slice oftrue Rajasthani culture. Enjoy camel ridesand traditional performances or splurge in

the in-house flea-market. 

This village-style restaurant servesauthentic Rajasthani cuisine in an authenticRajasthani ambiance and opens at 6 PMeveryday. The usual Rajasthani Thaliincludes Gatte Ki Sabzi, Daal Baati, Churma,Khichadi and some lip-smacking dessert likeKheer. 

2 Barbeque Nation

Ground Floor City Plex Mall, AshramMarg, Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan302018, India

+91-141-3138001|+91-141-6060000|+91-77420-90502

Barbeque Nation in Jaipur servesNorth Indian cuisine at its yummiest best. Ifyou’re in the mood for some live cooking,give their live grill a spin and feast on someTikkas and Kebabs, fresh out of theTandoor.

Drinks of choice are served along with yourmeal and make for nice accompaniments.Don't finish your appetite at just thestarters; there is more yumminess awaitingwhen you head to the main course. Theirdesserts provide the perfect ending to ameal so tasty and their tarts are an absolutedelight.

3 Jaipur Jungle

6th Floor, UDB Tower, OppositeMango Hotel, Baraf Khana, AdarshNagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004,India

+91-141-2611199|+91-96104-47939

Jaipur Jungle Restaurant is an artificial junglethat offers an amazing experience tofoodies. With beautiful waterfall, naturalgreenery and cool breeze all around whowould believe that  it’s not a realjungle. The first thing you’ll notice here is thefriendly and affectionate staff that gives youa warm welcome. Veggie lovers can try outtheir ‘makai malai seekh kabab’, paneertikka, ‘dal e khas navabi’ and tawa banjara.

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All  the dishes on the menu aresimply delicious. 

4 Chitra Cafeteria

Ground Floor, Sansar Chandra Road,In Hotel Arya Niwas ,Sindhi Camp,Jaipur

+91-141-2372456|+91-141-5113293|+91-141-4073456|+91-9314639592

5 Okra

Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Ashram Marg,Near Jawahar Circle, Tonk Road,Jaipur, Rajasthan 302015, India

+91-141-4567777|+91-86969-50100|+91-86969-50109|+91-86969-50065

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SeeA: City PalaceB: Hawa MahalC: Chokhi Dhani VillageD: Jantar MantarE: Amber Fort

AccommodationF: Hotel Megh NiwasG: Fortune Select MetropolitanH: Apex InterncontinentalI: Hotel Megh NiwasJ: Fortune Select MetropolitanK: Apex InterncontinentalL: Hotel Megh NiwasM: Fortune Select MetropolitanN: Apex Interncontinental

FoodO: Chokhi Dhani RestaurantP: Barbeque NationQ: Jaipur JungleR: Chitra CafeteriaS: Okra