Exploring Jaipur, the Pink City
Touring Jaipur can be an enriching experience, especially if you are a first-time visitor. It derives its name ‘Pink City’ from the trademark stone colour that can be spotted on most of its structures. From beautiful palaces to colourful handicrafts, delicious food to camel rides, a trip to Jaipur is a whirlwind of experiences.
Here are the top things to do in Jaipur:
Heritage Sites to visit: City Palace, Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Rambagh Palace, and Raj Palace are some of the many palaces to see in Jaipur.
What to eat in Jaipur: Jaipur is known for its elaborate Rajasthani thali, for which Choki Dhani is the place to go when you are in the city. Laal maas is a mutton dish that is another popular food item sought after by food lovers when in Jaipur.
Get, set, shop: You can hunt for all things Rajasthani in the many shopping markets here such as Bapu Bazaar, Johari Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Sireh Deori Bazaar, Aravali Bazaar, Anokhi Market and the Gem Palace, among many more.
Top festivals to be a part of: Jaipur Literature Festival, Jaipur International Film Festival, Elephant Festival and Teej Festival are some of the top celebrations in the city that you can make your travel plans around.
Best time to visit Jaipur
The period from October to February makes for a very pleasant travel season in Jaipur as the temperature is low and convenient for getting around.
Airport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI)