Jaipur
Jaipur is a fascinating mix of ancient forts, royal palaces and vibrant bazaars with modern, shiny shopping malls and busy commercial centres.
At the heart of Jaipur is the historical old city, surrounded by huge fortification walls and entered through eight towering gates. Wide avenues packed with camel carts, cycle-rickshaws and wandering cows divide the old city into rectangles, each specialising in a different type of Rajasthan’s renowned handicrafts. Timeless bazaars are crammed with colourful textiles, beautiful pottery and the region’s famed jewellery. Be sure to skip the afternoon rush hour and stay in the old city until sunset, when the buildings take on a rosy glow and you can fully appreciate Jaipur’s nickname of the Pink City.
- Flamboyant and eye-catching, the old city is home to the City Palace, the residence of the maharajas, with its ornately decorated courtyards and pavilions.
- Another intriguing monument is the Jantar Mantar, one of the five largest stone observatories in the world.
- A thriving capital, Jaipur has long overflowed its old defensive walls and a breathtaking sequence of forts, palaces, cenotaphs and other relics of the maharajas can be found on the outskirts of the city, shoulder to shoulder with its modern additions. One of Rajasthan’s most dramatic buildings, the majestic Amber Fort watches over the city from its perch on a rugged hilltop overlooking the outskirts of Jaipur.
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Did you know?
Painted pink, the colour of hospitality, to welcome the then Prince of Wales in the 1800s, Jaipur has retained this colourful tradition, leading to its colloquial name of the Pink City.
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