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Jaipur is also continuously named one of thebest cities in the world byTravel + Leisurereaders.
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Ride elephants and explore Mughal architecture by day and enjoy some of the world’s finest hotels by night.
The fastest route is by high-speed train, which takes just under four hours.
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Jaipur is in the Indian Standard Time Zone.
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During these months, temperatures in Jaipur can soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
It is known as the Pink City, a nickname earned for a color elegantly woven throughout the city.
Jaipur is only 167 miles from New Delhi, but it is an entirely different world.
The Oberoi Rajvilas, premier hotel guest room, Jaipur, India.Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1727, Jaipur is the first planned city in India.
Jaipur’s metro serves an eight-mile stretch of the city and has just one operating train line.
If you’re looking to get around by public transit, bus is a better bet.
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Buses: Jaipur operates city buses, some with air conditioning.
Several tour companies offer sightseeing bus tours as well.
Taxis: Several taxi companies operate in town and many can be booked online.
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India’s iconic yellow and green auto rickshaws also are widely available.
Ride service: Ride sharing is available through Uber and Ola in Jaipur.
Taxi and private car services also are available.
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Don’t miss the afternoon tea.
It also boasts a spa, cigar bar, and private dining unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Don’t miss the Rajasthani spicy lamb curry or the chicken with mango and saffron.
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Don’t miss the signature olive fried rice.
The restaurant is set inside a restored steam engine and the recreated Victorian train station it’s pulled into.
There’s also a selection of pizzas.
Amber Fort is also a popular spot for elephant rides.
City Palace
Address: Tulsi Marg, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A.
Market, Pink City
Next to Hawa Mahal, this is one of Jaipur’s top attractions.
Until 1949, this was the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
It hosted religious and cultural events in a collection of buildings surrounding open courtyards.
Just one of its five stories is now visible.
Jantar Mantar
Address: Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A.
The Jantar Mahal is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built in the early 1700s.
It is home to the world’s largest stone sundial.
Johari translates to jeweler, and jewelry is a market specialty.
This is the place to shop for bangles and colorful fabrics.
you’re free to also expect to find a variety of fine carpets and rugs.
This market is home to hundreds of vendors and best known for its intricately carved marble statues.
Juttis are a Jaipur specialty, and you’ll find the best of them at Nehru Bazar.
Sindhi Camp: This modest residential neighborhood is east of Pink City.
This is a transport hub and a place brimming with authentic street food and affordable accommodations.
Summer comes early with peak temperatures that can rise above 100 Fahrenheit April, May, and June.
You may want to pack a jacket, though.
Temperatures can dip into the 40s in January.
The following are average temperature highs and lows by month in Fahrenheit.
