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53 Opp Chhatriya, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303101, India
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View from Hawa Mahal
Chandra Mahal, seen from Hawa Mahal
The Albert Hall - Feb 09
Marble, mosaics and mirrors in Amber Palace
Hi,
My friend and I are coming to India this week and would like to get to Jaipur from Delhi. Can anyone please tell me the easiest way, how much it will cost and what times of day the transport departs at either end.
Thanks
Mia
There are plenty of buses and trains, both inexpensive.
There are several trains each day. The best of them is the Ajmer Shatabdi, a 'luxury' express. Luxury because (1) it's fairly clean, (2) it doesn't make a lot of stops, (3) you're served a light breakfast, and (4) it has only two classes of service, '1A' and 'CC.' The train leaves the main Delhi station at 0610 and arrives in Jaipur at 1045. (Correction: it's supposed to arrive at 1045. When I took it, a little over a year ago, it got in about 1130.)
Fares are Rs905 (about US21) for 1A, 465 ($11) for CC.
You can check the entire Delhi-Jaipur schedule at:
www.indianrail.gov.in/
Go to the website and click 'trains between important stations'. . . .
Hi, the Second option is by bus. There is a direct bus to Jaipur which starts from Bikaner House, Near India Gate. You can go there and book the ticket on the spot(do not fall prey to agents/tauts). There is a bus leaving every 30 minutes.
They are comfortable and drivers are good
Good because you will always find "Rash Drivers" about India). The drive is 6 Hours approx with one stop at midway, where you can have some light refreshment, and few souvenier shops. You can choose from Deluxe Bus (which is 2x2 with push back seat) and AC bus (deluxe bus with AC).
The cost of the trip is approx US$9 for deluxe and US$12 for AC.
HTH
Jaipur is Capital of Rajasthan and 260 Kms from Delhi and well Connected by road, by Rail and by Air depend what time you arrive in Delhi and your Budget.
If you are okay with night travel and wanna save a day , take an overnight bus from bikaner house (opp india gate). Theres a bus that leaves at 11 pm and another at 12 . Gets you into jaipur early in the morning.
Here I provide you with a map. It comes in handy, when you would like to visit the palaces in Jaipur on foot. I went there on foot and returned by taking the services of the ricksjawdriver. I hope the map is readable. If not: the Lonely Planet Guide of Rajahstan has good maps for Jaipur.
For an opportunity to see the king of the jungle in its own habitat, drive down to Ranthambhore national park. Just a few hours further from Jaipur.
The train station to look out for is `sawai Madhopur'
The semi-desert terrain meas that the big cats are easier to spot than at the other reserves where undergrowth is much thicker.
Air:-
Jaipur is connected to all the major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai have also started from Jaipur by Indian Airlines.
Bus:-
Rajasthan Roadways run deluxe & air conditioned buses from Delhi (Bikaner House, Nr. India Gate) to Jaipur. The roads are very good, and it takes around 5-6 hrs from Delhi. You can also come by taxi which is still cheap if you're converting to USD.
The palace was built in 1799 for royal ladies to watch the everyday life of the city. The pink sandstone building displays an exquisite motifs. The intricate design of windows and arches are truly breath-taking.
Amber fort is the most beautiful of all the forts,you can enjoy the elephant ride ......uphill to the fort....
The sprawling Amber Fort is a typical example of what the lives of our gallant Rajputs were like – militant, adventurous, temperamental and also self-indulgent. It is among the best hilltop forts in India. Within the stern exteriors that seem to grow out of the rugged hills are mighty gates, temples, huge ornate halls, palaces, pavilions, gardens and even a ramp to take you to the hilltop palace! and guess who climbs the ramp? Elephants.Just 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber fort is a splendid fort constructed in a scenic locale. Being a perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture, Jaipur attracts travellers from around the globe. Built in 16 the century by Raja Man Singh, the fort stands as a proud reminder of the exotic building skills of the artisans of the yesteryears. This fort from yore days unfurls the legacies of the time when the august rulers imagined the unmatched craftmanship.
Diwan-i-Am or Hall of Public Audience :This is a delicate palace which you would come across on your travel to Amber fort. This forty pillared pavillion is perfect example of intricate craftmanship and was constructed by Mirza Raja Jai Singh. The pavilion worked as a place where Maharajahs used to recieve its general public and used to hear their pertaining problems.Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Sukh Niwas, Jai Mandir & Jas Mandir : Diwan-i-Khas show cases a rich amalgam of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The architecture is showcased in the fascinating Diwan-i-khas, Sukh Niwas, Jai Mandir and Jas Mandir. Decorated with beautiful mirror work, Diwan -I - Khas has wonderful carvings on the walls and the ceilings. The major attractions of these halls are miniature murals made of coloured glasses which depicts Radha and Krishna.
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