{"id":41249,"date":"2023-03-04T11:56:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T10:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=41249"},"modified":"2023-11-24T16:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T15:54:46","slug":"jaipur-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/jaipur-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Jaipur: Travel Guide & Top Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is simply no skipping Jaipur on a trip through northern India. Jaipur is the capital of the State of Rajasthan<\/strong> and is one of the most famous travel destinations in India. The city is also known as the Pink City<\/strong> and for good reason: all the buildings in Jaipur\u2019s old town are a glowing pink colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaipur is one of the youngest States in India, but is still very rich in history<\/strong>. You can find some really special and unusual sights in Jaipur. In this travel guide, we show you the top things to do and see in the pink city. Of course, we also let you in on all of our personal travel tips for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. Jaipur in India: Overview & Initial Travel Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three million people live in Jaipur, the capital<\/strong> of the State of Rajasthan. So if you have any romantic notions of a \u201cfairytale\u201d city, as it is often described, you should throw these ideas overboard as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaipur is loud, smoggy, chaotic<\/strong> \u2013 a large Indian city. Poverty is (as unfortunately often is the case in India) all around. Good to know: Jaipur is relatively touristy. Or better said: You won\u2019t stand out as a tourist in Jaipur. It also means you can look forward to really great infrastructure (nice hotels and restaurants).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaipur has one very special attraction. The house fa\u00e7ades in Jaipur\u2019s old town light up in a pink-orange colour. There is a story behind this: in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales at the end of the 19th<\/sup> century all of the buildings in Jaipur were painted pink. Since then, the old town has shone this special shade. The inhabitants are even required to preserve the cityscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many days should I stay in Jaipur?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We ourselves stayed two nights<\/strong> in Jaipur and honestly found this to be a little too short. Although we could visit all the main attractions, we had to make some compromises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, we recommend you allow three nights<\/strong> for Jaipur. That way you have two full days for sightseeing. If you prefer a more relaxing visit, you could stay even longer \u2013 there are plenty sights. And aside from that, we found it very exciting just to stroll a bit aimlessly in Jaipur and observe the hustle and bustle of the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Jaipur Travel Guide: Top Things to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Palace of Breeze (Hawa Mahal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Probably the most famous building<\/strong> in Jaipur and the city\u2019s landmark goes by the name the Palace of Breeze. Its architecture is unparalleled: the Palace of Breeze is built of red sandstone and stretches itself over five stories. The curious part: the building is more accurately just a fa\u00e7ade<\/strong> with staircase entrances on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is of course a story behind<\/strong> the bizarre architecture: the many windows (953 in total) were once used to give the harem ladies<\/strong> a glimpse of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Palace of Breeze is located directly on a busy street<\/strong>. So as romantic and enchanting as it looks in the photos: in reality the view is unfortunately accompanied by exhaust fumes and car horns. You can also visit the interior of the Palace of Breeze, however most just stop for a photo and then keep driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tip:<\/strong> you get the best view of the Palace of Breeze from the rooftop of the caf\u00e9s directly opposite (Wind View Caf\u00e9, the Tattoo Caf\u00e9 & Lounge). We would not go there to eat but the view is of course fantastic. Because you are positioned towards the west from here, you can also see the sunset from the caf\u00e9s \u2013 perfect for capturing a photo of the Hawa Mahal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jantar Mantar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This observatory<\/strong> dates back to the 18th<\/sup> century<\/strong> and really impressed us. It is the largest and best preserved of a total of five historical observatories in India and has therefore rightfully been a UNESCO world heritage site for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will find 14 buildings altogether located in this very spacious area, which all serve different purposes. And now here is our tip: You should be sure to visit the observatory in the company of an experienced guide. We wouldn\u2019t have been even half as excited by it all without our guide.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can book a guide here:<\/strong> Jaipur City Guides (incl. Jantar Mantar)<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Info for visiting Jantar Mantar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Entrance:<\/em> 200 Indian rupees
Opening hours:<\/em> daily from 9am until 5pm  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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City Palace of Jaipur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The City Palace is a sprawling palace<\/strong> grounds in the centre of Jaipur. You stroll through countless courtyards and buildings here. Some of the relics on display are from the time of the Maharajas, such as weapons, paintings and clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally, we find the City Palace to be one of the sights in Jaipur that you can skip if you don\u2019t have enough time. Of course the palace is worth seeing, but in our eyes it isn\u2019t one of the main highlights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Info for visiting the City Palace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Entrance:<\/em> 700 Indian rupees
Opening hours:<\/em> 9:30am until 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amber Fort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few kilometres outside of the city centre is the Amber Fort, situated majestically on a ridge<\/strong>. The gigantic fortress complex is made of sandstone and marble<\/strong> and is considered one of the most famous forts in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Amber Fort is terraced. A pathway snakes it\u2019s way from the bottom up to the entrance. At this point we request: please don\u2019t take a ride up on the back of an elephant. It really isn\u2019t necessary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a visit to Amber Fort you stroll through countless buildings, courtyards and gardens. The fort is fairly spacious. So make sure you allow enough time for your visit. The Amber Fort is very well-visited during the day (sometimes overcrowded depending on the time of year). Therefore, we recommend coming early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition: it is worth taking a stop off on the way to the Amber Fort at the moated castle called Jal Mahal<\/strong>, which rises majestically out of the lake. It cannot be visited, but is a great photo opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Info for visiting the Amber Fort<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Entrance:<\/em> 550 Indian rupees
Opening hours:<\/em> 8am until 5:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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