Jaipur

As stately, sophisticated and regal Jaipur looks at day, it takes up a whole new avatar at night! The nightlife of Jaipur may not be like Goa’s, but it is nonetheless adventurous and fun. If drinking and lounging with friends accompanied by great food and music are your sense of nirvana, then bars and pubs such as  Bar Palladio, Aza, The Grunge Lounge Bar are your stairways to heaven. If you need to blow off some steam by dancing your heart out on the dancing floor, then Jaipur nightlife has got you covered. Blackout, House of People, 100% Rock, Jaipur Bar Stock Exchange, Ta Blu are perfect places to let your wild sideshow.

The history of Jaipur is immersed in the quest of making it the most protected and powerful capital of its time. The city itself is named after the king who founded it in 1727, Maharaja Jai Singh II; he decided to shift his state’s capital city from Amber to present-day Jaipur due to scarce basic amenities and consistently growing population. He wanted his new capital to be so scientifically, culturally, and architecturally accurate that the science and mathematics aficionado took help from a Bengali Brahmin scholar Vidyadhar Bhattacharya to construct a Vastu Shastra compliant city over the course of four years. The most advanced and fortified layout of the city was made, with two out of the nine blocks reserved for palaces and administrative buildings and the rest for the public. The reason behind Jaipur being called “The Pink City” is also an interesting one: The whole city was quite literally dipped in pink paint to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1856 and to continue its otherworldly magical charm, the pink colour is still maintained to this day. Jaipur is, in fact, India’s first-ever planned city, and is therefore rightly translated as the “City of Victory”.

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Jaipur is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for foodies. The local preparations are influenced by the Maharajas and Maharanis each element in a traditional Rajasthani thali has a story of its own.

A trip to Jaipur is thereby incomplete without digging into grand dishes like the Dal Bati Churma, desserts like Imarti and Ghevar and of course the famous chaat. Jaipuri cuisine itself symbolizes the beauty, dignity, and richness of Rajasthan. Some of the dishes that you can't miss in Jaipur include Dal Bati Churma, Missi Roti, Bajre ki Roti, Mirchi Bada, Gatte ki Sabji and Kadhi. The desserts here are very popular and it is almost imperative that you let your taste buds experience these unique dishes. These include Ghevar, Imarti, Halwa, Choorma, Gajak, Moong Thal and more.

Though Jaipur has a number of options for fine dining, one must not miss the street food available. Lanes of Johri Bazaar would be best for the exquisite and local street food ornamenting the cuisine here with an old-world charm that it carries. Or just visit Masala Chowk to get the best of local street food together at one place.

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It is important to make the most out of your limited stay at Jaipur. Therefore, to see everything in sufficient duration with lots of time to spare for shopping, try to start each day as early as possible. Most of the places open at 8 a.m. Hence, wake up and have a filling breakfast for the jam-packed days.

Day 1: Since you have newly arrived in Jaipur, the first day should encapsulate sightseeing all the famous places that are in close proximity to each other so that you don't burn out on the very first day itself. Start your trip with architectural and royal wonders as you see the famous forts of Jaipur. Visit Amer Fort (with the exquisite Sheesh Mahal), Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. If you still have time to travel for two hours and see the supposedly haunted Bhangarh Fort, then, by all means, do it, else spend a serene evening near the beautiful Jal Mahal, after having a sumptuous meal at 1135 A.D. Restaurant located inside Amer Fort.


Day 2: Start your day by having delectable kachoris and flavoured milk from Rawat Mishthan Bhandar at Sindhi Camp. Then head out to see the City Palace, and visit Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, just moments away from it. By noon, you shall be done with these three hot spots and can venture out to fulfil your shopping quotient from Bapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar for jewellery, rare antiquities, and genuine silk/pashmina clothing, and then have a filling lunch at the famous Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar. If you need a breather from the historical ride, then head to the Museum of Gems and Jewellery, Albert Hall Museum or the Jaipur Zoo. Read more about Shopping in Jaipur


Day 3: Strolling leisurely through Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is a great beginning to your last day in Jaipur. Visit the Birla Temple, also known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, famous for its grand architecture. Have your tummies filled with the tasty food at Anokhi Cafe, along with its soothing ambience and old-time charm. Then head over to spend your lovely evening at Chokhi Dhaani, one of the many cultural villages in Jaipur. Visiting Chokhi Dhaani will take up to 4 hours, but with its cultural festivities and scrumptious thalis, it is definitely worth going for.

The top things to do in Jaipur are Amer Fort, City Palace, Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort, Pink City. You can see all the places to visit in Jaipur here

There are 1018 in Jaipur which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Jaipur are Hotel Man Sagar, Hotel Madhav Palace, Hotel Mohit Palace, SaffronStays Jaipura Garh, Angel Resort Sikar Highway, OYO 14565 Hotel Snazzy. You can see all the hotels in Jaipur here

The packages for Jaipur start at INR 2568 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

Since people from all over the World visit Jaipur, connectivity is not an issue at all. Jaipur (Sanganer) Airport is well connected to Mumbai, Delhi and other main cities. Jaipur Railway Station is connected to many cities by direct train connections. The place holds a good network of roads, and hence the luxury buses will conveniently connect you to almost all places.
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Jaipur is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for foodies. It is the capital of the state in more than one sense. You will find outlets of various cuisines and will never run out of options in the sparkling city. However, the most colourful here will be the local cuisine where a number of traditional dishes and desserts flourish. These preparations are relished daily by the locals and leave most tourist fascinated. Influenced by the Maharajas and Maharanis each element in a traditional Rajasthani thali has a story of its own.

A trip to Jaipur is thereby incomplete without digging into grand dishes like the Dal Bati Churma, desserts like Imarti and Ghevar and of course the famous chaat. Jaipuri cuisine itself symbolizes the beauty, dignity, and richness of Rajasthan. Some of the dishes that you can't miss in Jaipur include Dal Bati Churma, Missi Roti, Bajre ki Roti, Mirchi Bada, Gatte ki Sabji and Kadhi.The desserts here are very popular and it is almost imperative that you let your taste buds experience these unique dishes. These include Ghevar, Imarti, Halwa, Choorma, Gajak, Moong Thal and more.

Though Jaipur has a number of options for fine dining, one must not miss the street food available. Lanes of Johri Bazaar would be best for the exquisite and local street food ornamenting the cuisine here with an old world charm that it carries.

Read here about the Street Food In Jaipur
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Winters (November - March) is the best time to visit Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan as the weather ranges between 8-degree Celcius during nights to 32-degree Celcius in the day. Summers are extremely hot, and sightseeing isn't a very joyful experience. Monsoons, on the other hand, are quite hot and humid which isn't an ideal time to visit too. January is an excellent time to visit Jaipur because of the Kite Festival and also the Jaipur Literature Festival that's held around this time. Sometime in the month of March, Jaipur witnesses the Elephant festival, just a day before Holi.
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Jaipur has things to offer to tourists of all ages. From exploring the fascinating history of the century-old city to tasting the famous Daal Bati Churma, Jaipur is a must visit for history lovers, shoppers, and foodies.

Extreme temperatures- very hot in summers,very cold in winter evenings.

Quiet and peaceful, friendly people, amazing architecture and history of the city, lots of gardens and greenery around, easily accessible, great food, awesome for shopping of handicrafts, jewelry and clothes, host to Jaipur literature festival