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Pro

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  the very first look of this city is mesmerising... if one gets over with that, then thr are forts, palaces and the royal culture of this place... 


Con

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  You'd best come between October and March. It gets pretty darned hot in the summer. Actually, it's pretty darned hot in October, too. 


In a nutshell

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  A huge exciting Indian traditional market 

 

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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 to hire a guide to learn about the trivia and interesting details of the Royal kings and their... 

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 Lake, which is built in the shape of a Kite around 300 years ago! You will never be able to see this... 

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 for an individual fee of Rs.2000/- or US$ 20. you are not allowed to take pictures also. Chandra... 

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 beautiful reflections in the calm waters of the Man Sagar Lake, full of hyacinths. Surrounded by... 

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 attention is the one gifted by Prince of Wales to the Maharaja in 1876, called the Victoria baggi.... 

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 sunset (around 5p.m.) hundreds of monkeys converge on the temple. Our driver brought loaves of... 

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 running cur as we had very little time and wasted a full day. I need to visit this marvellous place... 

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 palace.If you stand under one of the corners you would enjoy the breathtaking view(its really nice watching... 

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 elephant take tourists up to the Amber Palace.The mahout (Driver) would sit astride the elephant's neck,... 

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 culture. It's also a nice place for outing in the evening with family. There are now about a few... 

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 freedom. The family Scion Sir Ghanshyam Das Birla ( G.D.Birla) started his career from Kolkata as Jute... 

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 under the supervision of a British Army officer, Lt. Swinton Jacob in the year 1876. Maharaja Ram Singh,... 

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 openings. The wall was built by Maharaja Jai Singh when Jaipur was founded in 1727. It is 3m thick and 6m... 

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 that are still habitable and lived in part of the year by the family. The Guarded Entrance, the Peacock... 

Hotels  

Taj Rambagh Palace

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

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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Restaurants  

'AAPNO Rajasthan' village theme restaurant

'AAPNO Rajasthan' village theme restaurant, Jaipur

 1 Review  you can't miss the meal made by the chef from dajeeling. I can't remember what I ate, because I was too greedy to try to eat every food. Pizza tasted very well, this is the very little thing I could remeber... They are young and get along well with John. Compared with other Hindu, they looked... 

Nightlife  

On the street

On the street, Jaipur

 3 Reviews  Hooray for Bollywood No visit to India would be complete without seeing a Bollywood movie and one of the best places in all Asia is the Raj Mandir cinema in Jaipur. Famous for its grand entrance foyer and theatre like a giant meringue, the Raj Mandir captures the splendour of a bygone age of... 

Transportation  

How to get around?

How to get around?, Jaipur

 26 Reviews  For short distances inside Jaipur you could engage cycle rikshaws which are reasonable, the men riding these need the money and if going for short distances, this is good way of commuting. These are usually cheaper than autos. 

elephant transfer

elephant transfer, Jaipur

 12 Reviews  You can get an elephant ride up the hill to the Amber Fort - however, you may want to walk as the queue is often over an hour long. A lot of people worry about the well being of the elephants. I don't know the entire situation, but I was told by several people that the elephants now only do a small... 

Shopping  

Shops

Shops, Jaipur

 17 Reviews  For very light quilts, the type you would like to cover yourself with when the air-conditioner or the fan is going on at full blast, try the .5 or 1 kg Jaipur quilt. You may like the pure cotton covers rather than their silken variety. The preferred brand is ‘SML’ and the one shop is No. 52-53,... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

scary men on motorcycles

scary men on motorcycles, Jaipur

 2 Reviews  I stayed in Jaipur for a month with a group of students. One girl in our group was riding in the back of a bicycle rickshaw one evening, and a group of four men on two motorcycles pulled the rickshaw over and attempted to abduct her. They pulled on her arms and grabbed her breasts, but she held on... 

 
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Q:  does anyone know how long does it roughly take to get the 'entry' visa for india take? im from ireland? cheers 

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A: hi i am going india to at the end of november and im from the UK. you can get the visa in 5 days through postal ways. get the form from the post office or download it... 

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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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 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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