Here are eight reasons to add Jaipur to your India itinerary.
Here are eight reasons why you should add the Pink City to your India itinerary.
There’s a palace for every day of the week.
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Jaipur is a city with enough palaces to visit a new one every day of the week.
Its most famous palace isHawa Mahal, a five-story pink sandstone structure in the heart of the city.
Hawa Mahal’s exterior looks a bit like a honeycomb at first glance.
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Look a little closer and you’ll notice the exquisite curves of 953 small windows.
Luxury hotels will make you feel like royalty.
Jaipur is a city with no shortage of luxury hotels boasting over-the-top dining and spa experiences.
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It’s a shopper’s paradise.
Johari Bazaar is one of the city’s best-known markets and the place to shop for jewelry.
Head to Tripolia Bazaar if you’re in the market for a rug.
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Look for local shoes and clothing at Nehru Bazaar.
It’s surrounded by historic forts.
Jaipur is a city surrounded by epic forts.
It really is a pink city.
Jaipur is nicknamed the Pink City, a nod to the color of the sandstone buildings at its core.
It’s a shining example of early urban planning.
Cities in India can feel chaotic, their streets a labyrinth that can take a lifetime to learn.
It was the first planned city in India and has been recognized as an early example of urban planning.
you might make your dream of riding an elephant come true.
Jaipur’s luxury hotels aren’t the only place to sample Indian art in the Pink City.
Jaipur is a gem, but it isn’t the only gem in Rajasthan’s crown.
Meena Thiruvengadamloves wandering new streets and discovering the world’s stories.
