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Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur is Rajasthan’s capital and a gateway to the cultural and natural delights of the vast state, while also being packed to the brim with attractions of its own.
One of the earliest examples of a planned city in India, there are countless sights to discover while wandering its maze-like streets, including the expansive City Palace of Jaipur, the iconic Hawa Mahal, and the lotus-like Jal Mahal, which sits in the centre of one of the city’s lakes.
With a Newmarket Holidays escorted tour of Jaipur, those aren’t the only highlights you’ll have the opportunity to explore. With imposing forts, gorgeous city parks, and the unmissable street food you’ll come to expect from every major city in India, there’ll be plenty for you to write home about. And that’s not even mentioning the opportunity to see some of India’s most iconic wild animals in their natural habitat, or the fact that you’re able to explore the other two unforgettable cities in India’s Golden Triangle with ease. A Jaipur holiday is the best of this incredible country in one small package - so make sure you take advantage of just what this unique city has to offer.
A short drive from the city proper, Amber Fort is one of the best examples of Rajput architecture in the state, and even to this day remains a striking structure. Probably the most impressive of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site too, so its beauty will be preserved for generations to come.
The Hawa Mahal Palace is one of the most iconic buildings in Jaipur, which is saying a lot considering the incredible architecture that the city is blessed with. Made from red and pink sandstone and designed to look like a honeycomb, it’s a truly unique structure, and needs to be seen in person to be truly admired.
The pilgrimage site of Galtaji is just outside of the city of Jaipur, but the taxi or rickshaw drive to get there is well worth the journey. A natural spring is at the heart of the complex, but the temples and other buildings that have sprung up around it are just as exciting to see - as are the monkeys who call the complex home!
Things to see and places to visit on your Jaipur tour.
Once the capital of the Kachchawahs, the Amber Fort is steeped in history dating back to 1592.
Perhaps one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture in India, the Hawa Mahal stands at 50 feet and its unique five floors exterior depicts the honeycomb of a beehive.
The City Palace is an art and history lover’s paradise immersed in history dating back to the 18th century.
A visit to Ranthambore National Park is a must for any wildlife lover who is stopping in Jaipur. A relatively short journey from the city (considering the size of India), you’ll be able to see some of the most sought after flora and fauna in the country, including tigers.
The Albert Hall Museum is not only the oldest and largest museum in all of Rajasthan, but is housed in one of Jaipur’s grandest structures. The museum itself has a rich collection of exhibits and artefacts, so if you’re a history lover, then a visit here should be on your list of things to do.
No self-respecting Jaipur tour guide would miss the chance to take their clients to the City Palace of Jaipur. The complex consists of several manicured gardens and beautifully designed buildings, and is still the home of the Rajasthani royal family to this day.
The intertwining histories of the Middle East and India is plain to see when it comes to this region's food.
And nowhere is the Mughal culinary influence more obvious than with Kabuli, a rice-based dish that’s a firm favourite in Jaipur. Most plates of this that you’ll get in the city have been turned into vegetarian versions of the Afghan original, but the depth of flavour remains just as strong.
No holiday to Jaipur would be complete without sampling the local favourite of dal, baati, and churma. The unique mix of yellow lentil curry, fried bread dipped in ghee, and porridge-like sweet treat is an explosion of flavours, and unlike anything else you’ll have tried.
Ghevar is a Rajasthani specialty, and the locals are fiercely proud of the sweet dish. Made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup, and usually adorned with nuts, cardamom, and other spices, the disc-shaped dessert is everywhere on the streets of Jaipur, so make sure you grab a piece (or four.)
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