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Amber Fort

Amber Fort, Jaipur

 120 Reviews  This is one of the most fascinating palaces in Jaipur. Situated in the town of Amer or Amber, which is also called the old city/old capital. The most famous Sheesh mahal is housed here. It makes sense... 

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HAWA MAHAL

HAWA MAHAL, Jaipur

 53 Reviews  This tip will seem unusual by the title I have mentioned. but believe me , Jaipur will never look such beautiful , unless you hover around the city from air! Please see the pictures of Mansarovar... 

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City Palace

City Palace, Jaipur

 90 Reviews  This is the main Royal Palace where the Royal family of Jaipur still stays and runs the palace. If you are interested to see inside of this area, they will allow you to see some parts where they stay... 

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Jai Mahal - lake palace

Jai Mahal - lake palace, Jaipur

 22 Reviews  Built to be a pleasure palace for the royal family in 1799, Jal Mahal Palace (translated as Water Palace) of Jaipur is an extremely romantic place with its red sandstone intricate architecture casting... 

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Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

 50 Reviews  Bhaggi Khana is a museum in the palace complex where a collection of old carriages, palanquins and European cabs adopted as baggis to Indian situations are on display here. The baggi which attracts... 

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Monkey Temple

Monkey Temple, Jaipur

 8 Reviews  I just adore monkeys and there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity to go to Galta Temple. After stopping for a very late lunch we went to Galta Temple – also known as Monkey Temple. At... 

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Nahargarh or Tigerfort

Nahargarh or Tigerfort, Jaipur

 16 Reviews  This is one of the most beautiful and significant place of Jaipur. Unfortunately, we just could not make a proper visit to this place , just drove past from below. The pictures also were taken from... 

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Jaigarh fort

Jaigarh fort, Jaipur

 28 Reviews  Jaigarh Fort is located on the top of the hill, by the name of Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles). Jaigarh Fort is also known as the 'Victory Fort'.It overlooks the mountains,amber fort and lake... 

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Elephant ride and festival

Elephant ride and festival, Jaipur

 6 Reviews  Jaipur was a favourite spot with the important personalities of the British Raj and the Maharajas always arranged for their guests of honour elephant rides up to the Amber palace. Even today, the... 

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Choki Dhani - Ethnic resort

Choki Dhani - Ethnic resort, Jaipur

 5 Reviews  It's a Theme Rajasthan village with rajasthani food, dance, magic show, Camel ride, Astrologer, etc etc. This is basically meant for the tourist, who are not familiar with Rajasthan village and it's... 

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Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir, Jaipur

 12 Reviews  The Birlas are one of the richest Industrialists of India, who made their fortune during British Period and with their close proximity to Gandhi and Nehru during freedom struggle and after the... 

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Museums

Museums, Jaipur

 16 Reviews  The Central Museum has vast number of antiques stored in and is absolutely fabulous. One of the oldest and the most famous Museum is the Government Central Museum or Albert museum was constructed... 

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The Entrance of City Walls

The Entrance of City Walls, Jaipur

 9 Reviews  Part of the Old City of Jaipur is surrounded by a pink wall with seven gates. Ajmeri Gate (on the photo) is one of the largest ones. It is decorated with floral motifs and has towers and three... 

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Meet the Maharaja of Jaipur

Meet the Maharaja of Jaipur, Jaipur

 5 Reviews  The Maharaja of Jaipur holds control over the City Palace, but has been required for political and cultural reasons to open up most of it to the public. However, there are parts of the City Palace... 

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Camel safari tour

Camel safari tour, Jaipur

 3 Reviews  The camelride goes through several villages, a small dessert and a large savanna area. In the villages the people want to get to know you better. They like being on pictures and touching your hair.... 

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'The Rambagh Palace'

'The Rambagh Palace', Jaipur

 5 Reviews  The most sumptuous palace in Jaipur (that is open to the public, at least), Rambagh Palace is also the city's most expensive hotel, run by the Taj Group. It is set amid impeccably manicured gardens... 

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Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden.

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden., Jaipur

 2 Reviews  This palace was bult by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1710 A.D. for accommdating his rani (Queen).Who was priacens of Udaipur and who wanted to live in a separate palace other then those in Amber.She... 

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Shesh Mahal

Shesh Mahal, Jaipur

 5 Reviews  One palace have many names like Shesh Mahal, Mirrors Palace, Diwan-i-khas, Jai Mandir etc.The marble jai Mandir, the Hall of Victory is famous for its inlaid panel and dazzling mirrors fabulous... 

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Saree shopping

Saree shopping, Jaipur

 2 Reviews  We heard that Jaipur was the place to buy silks and jewelery and we did but I found the experience frustrating because in the bazaar there are a ton of stalls the majority of which sell cheap fabrics,... 

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Narayan Temple

Narayan Temple, Jaipur

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Hospital & Health Industry

Hospital & Health Industry, Jaipur

 goutammitra Says:  The city of Jaipur has one of the oldest hospital during it's Raj days Sawai Man Singh Hospital which more than 150 years old. Time to time the King of Jaipur... 

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Jaipur is not only Touristy but a Major IT Hub

Jaipur is not only Touristy but a Major IT Hub, Jaipur

 goutammitra Says:  Jaipur is known to the world as a major tourist center of India and part of Golden Triangle that is Delhi , Agra and Jaipur. But very few know that is also... 

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Diwan-I-Khas

Diwan-I-Khas, Jaipur

 solopes Says:  Diwan-I-Khas is a very harmonious hall, with beautiful floor and chandeliers, but where the top attraction is a pair of huge silver vessels, the biggest in the... 

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Goddess of Joy & Happiness - Harshshat Mata Temple

Goddess of Joy & Happiness - Harshshat Mata Temple, Jaipur

 anilpradhanshillong Says:  Just across the garden in front of the Chand Baori, lies the Harshshat Mata Temple dedicated to the Goddess of joy and happiness. Though in ruins partly, there... 

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Moon Step Well - Chand Baori

Moon Step Well - Chand Baori, Jaipur

 anilpradhanshillong Says:  The road to this famous step well is straightforward enough. From Jaipur you get on to the National Highway (NH 11) going to Agra and traverse about 95-odd kms... 

Top 3 Hotels in Jaipur

Taj Rambagh Palace

 4 Reviews and 320 Opinions  First Impression - Smartly dressed staff greeted us upon arrival and escorted us to the reception.... 

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Hotel Arya Niwas

 4 Reviews and 324 Opinions  HOTEL ARYA NIWAS, Jaipur Review Hotel Arya Niwas, Jaipur (Behind Amber Towers, Sansar Chandra Road,... 

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Hotel Pearl Palace

 3 Reviews and 579 Opinions  I had been recommended to stay at Hotel Pearl Palace and as it seems to be a very popular place I... 

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Keeweechic's Jaipur

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 Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and also part of the Golden Triangle which also takes in the cities of Delhi and Agra. There are several palaces and forts which pay homage to the past ruling... 

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Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan

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 Jaipur is in the middle of the golden triangle of the indian tourism which includes Delhi, Agra and indeed, Jaipur. This very impressing city isn’t really big, but is fullfilled of important sites...... 

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The Pink City, Rajasthan's sunny capital

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 The city of Jaipur has long been associated with Indian royalty. Mulgal kings and Hindu Rulers have both considered Jaipur to be a focal point of their rule(s). Jaipur is also considered to be part of... 

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Jaipur-The City of Palaces,Forts&Gardens

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 Jaipur is first well planned city in India,only the walled city is Pink color. Its capital of Rajasthan state.Famous for Palaces, forts,beautiful gardens&shopping for jewellery.258 km from Delhi.Delhi... 

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Jaipur - The Pink City

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Jaipur. I'd love to share with you the 15 tips I've written, the 81 photos uploaded, and 6 travelogues I've created. 

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