If you’ve made up your mind to travel to India, but you aren’t sure where to start? You want to go on a dream Indian holiday that’s got everything that you’ve learned to associate with India. Palaces, history, culture, cuisine, forts, festivals and museums?
Jaipur “the Pink City” is the ultimate one-stop destination featuring all of these.
The city of Jaipur radiates Royal charm and elegance. The city came into existence in the early 18th century and since has been the center of culture & festivities in India’s largest state—Rajasthan, “The land of Kings.”
If you are travelling to North India, Resplendent Travel highly recommends a minimum of two nights for a Jaipur tour to soak into the charm and allure. If you can spare three, there’s nothing like it!
Ideally located in north India, Jaipur is easily accessible from New Delhi via road, train, and air travel. Due to its proximity to both Delhi and Agra, Jaipur is an integral part of the Golden Triangle of North India—the most popular tourist circuit in the country.
For first-time visitors, it is attractions galore on a Jaipur trip!
These are the stunning City Palace—home of the Maharaja, a portion which also houses a museum that showcases the region’s history. Right outside stands the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory where lies the world’s largest sundial stone —a must-visit place for astronomy and history lovers.
The Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds with its gorgeous six stories and over 950 Jharokas (embellished small windows). This beloved historical landmark in the Pink City is a treat for the eyes and is sure to light up your Instagram feed!
If you are into forts, the city has three magnificent forts on offer, The Amber & Jaigarh forts hold historical secrets and tales of wars and conquest and the Nahargarh Fort offers a mesmerizing bird’s eye view of the city.
The charming old bazaars of Jaipur teem with jewels, gold, pearls, handicrafts, and ethnic textiles. Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise.
And finally, you don’t want to miss out on the delectable local specialties. For non-vegetarians Laal Maans (a spicy mutton curry) is an all-time favorite and Pyaz Kachori (a crisp deep-fried snack with a spicy onion filling) is a very popular all-day snack.
