Best of Jaipur:The Pink City in 2 Days !!!
Why Jaipur?
I mean seriously right? For me, Jaipur was always a Family trip kind of place and since I mostly travel solo, Jaipur was not in my "Places to visit" list until I received the joining letter of my first job in 2018 mentioning Job location to be Jaipur!
Having stayed in Jaipur for almost a year, I got ample time to explore the nooks and corners of the city and for a person like me who gets bored easily, Jaipur succeeded in keeping me enthralled every time I stepped out.
What gets you going? History? Architecture? Scenic beauty? Food?Shopping?.. just mention it and Jaipur has more than enough to make you fall in love with it.
As much as the city has to offer, not all could be posted in one blog post. Hence presenting you the first blogpost of Jaipur series.
I have seen most people visiting Jaipur for two days, hence here's my guide to getting the best of Jaipur in 2 days!
What to see in Jaipur?
1) Hawa Mahal(1hr):- You may not, but Hawa Mahal indeed stands true to its name. Hawa Mahal literally translated to English means Wind Palace. Its honeycomb-like construction is based on the principle of cooling due to Venturi effect (Engineers, does that term sound familiar?). It was built for the Ladies of the kingdom to see the Processions and activities happening on streets outside the Mahal without them being seen by the public. Adore the architecture, interior off Mahal and head out to the top floor to spot all other tourist places around and have that slow-motion Bollywood feel of the wind blowing your hair.
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| Hawa Mahal (Source: vogue_and_voyages) |
#Tip:- Do Indulge in Street shopping on bazaars located in the Pink City area near Hawa Mahal for Jewellery, Clothes, Handicrafts. For a picturesque view of Hawa Mahal at Sunset, Head to Tattoo cafe or Wind view cafe in front of Hawa Mahal.
2) City Palace(2hr):- Want to see what Royal really means? Built in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh, City Palace stands tall since the time when the City of Jaipur came into existence. It was the administrative, cultural centre then, which has now been converted into a museum. You will see the royal courthouse, living room, clothes, jewellery etc of the Royal family.
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| Mubarak Mahal in City palace (Source: vogue_and_voyages)
#TIP - Don't forget to click a photo at the 4 Gates to city palace, each made for One season(Spring, Autumn, Winter and Summer).
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| Jantar Mantar Instruments (source: stock.xchng) |
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| Ram Yantra (source: stock.xchng) |
#TIP - I took a guide for this one without whom I wouldn't have understood the working of instruments. Do hire a guide here. Make sure you visit the place in sharp sunlight to see the working of instruments.
4)Nahargarh Fort(2hr):- Photographers, pack your gear and head out for some amazing clicks. Built as a retreat for King initially it converted into strong Defense ring for the city. The wall of Nahargarh extends to 22 km around the city. Beautiful place to spend the evening and see the sunset. It also has Wax museum and Mirror Palace at top. The rooftop restaurant in Nahargarh is open at night as well where you can have a full view of City from Topmost Point in City. |
| Nahargarh wall (Source: vogue_and_voyages) |
#TIP - There are 2 routes to Nahargarh. First one is from outside the city, you can take cars and bikes from that road to the top of Nahargarh. A cab will take you there at approx 400Rs, but you won't find a cab while coming down, so you will have to trek down or hire a cab on an hourly basis for approx 3 Hours. The second route is from the city. You can trek to the top (Approx 20 minutes) or take your bike from this route. I suggest this route as the trek is not exhausting plus the view is amazing and you will save a good amount of cab.
5)Amer Fort(2hr):- It was initially built by Meena Dynasty in 967 AD in the town of Amer near Jaipur. The fort that we see now was built by Raja Man Singh and his descendants over the remnants of the original one. Later the capital was shifted to Jaipur in 1727.
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| Amer Fort (Source: vogue_and_voyages) |
#TIP - A light show is arranged at night at Amer Fort which tells the history of the fort. (Both in Hindi and English).
6)Albert Hall Museum(1hr):- The foundation of Hall was laid during the visit of King Albert Edward(King of Wales) to Jaipur in 1876 which gives the museum its name. The Museum was and still is used for showcasing the art of Rajasthan.
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| Albert Hall Museum (Source: vogue_and_voyages) |
#Tip - Palace lights up from outside at night which is a must-see. Stay tuned for my blog 'Jaipur at Night' to see the same.
7)Jal Mahal(15min):-On your way to Amer Fort, you will see this beauty floating gracefully in Man Sagar Lake. Though entry to the Mahal is prohibited, you can enjoy the view of Mahal from a walkway on the roadside.
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| Jal Mahal (Source: stock.xchng) |
#TIP:- Shop for handicrafts from the walkway here as it is cheaper than any other places in Jaipur.
8)Jawahar Circle:- Biggest circular park in Asia on a traffic signal. Head out to this place for having a peaceful walk around. The place is more known for the entrance of it, Patrika Gate. You will witness the beautiful architecture and artwork here. All the pillars are handpainted depicting the culture of Rajasthan.
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| Patrika Gate (Source: vogue_and_voyages) |
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| Arches inside Patrika Gate (Source: vogue_and_voyages) |
#Tip- Patrika gate is one of the best instagrammable places in Jaipur. Throw on your best outfit and head to this place for some amazing clicks.
9) Apart from these, if you've got time left or if you are on long trip and want to explore most of Jaipur, you can always visit Jaigarh Fort,Monkey Temple, Royal Gaitor, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, Chokhi Dhani (For village culture Experience), Central Park, Bhangarh, Abhaneri Step Well.
Entry Fees and Timings.
A composite ticket is available which gives you access to a number of tourist places for a period of 2 days after purchasing date. Please go for this as it saves a lot of money and time. Following are the prices for Tickets:-
*C.A- Composite Ticket Applicable.
How to Plan the Itinerary:-
Find below the suggested times to visit the places. You can make your own itinerary accordingly.
1)Sunrise:-Nahargarh Fort, Amer Fort
2)Late Morning and Afternoon:- Albert Hall Museum, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amer Fort
2)Late Morning and Afternoon:- Albert Hall Museum, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amer Fort
3)Early Evening:- Pink City Shopping
4)Sunset:- Nahargarh, Tattoo Cafe
5)Night:-Albert Hall Museum(View from outside), Hawa Mahal(View from outside), Pink City Streets, Amer fort(Entry allowed), Nahargarh Fort(Entry allowed). At the end of the day, just when you think that a city can't get more colourful than this, some of the above places flood with amazing lighting at night.
5)Night:-Albert Hall Museum(View from outside), Hawa Mahal(View from outside), Pink City Streets, Amer fort(Entry allowed), Nahargarh Fort(Entry allowed). At the end of the day, just when you think that a city can't get more colourful than this, some of the above places flood with amazing lighting at night.
6)To and from Airport:- Patrika gate (Place is good to go at any time of day, but as it is on outer parts of the city near the airport, it is advisable to halt at the place when you're going to Airport.)
How to reach Jaipur?
1)By Air:-- Domestic Flights:- From almost all Major Airports in India. (3k to 4k)
- International Flights:- Available from some East and South Asia. For other countries, you can book a flight to Delhi, its 5hr Bus/Train Travel from there.
Two stations in Jaipur.
- Jaipur Junction:- Get down on this station as it is closer to the city centre.
- Gandhinagar Station.
3)By bus:- Many private, as well as govt buses, are available. Almost all buses take you to Main Bus Stand of Jaipur at Sindhi Camp. It is in the city centre from where you'll get cabs, Rickshaws or tuk-tuks for your hotels.
4)Cabs From Delhi: Many private cabs run on the route of Delhi-Jaipur. It costs around 500-600 per person. Also, Ola/Uber Intercity which may vary from 2000-3000 Rs per Cab(4 People).
4)Cabs From Delhi: Many private cabs run on the route of Delhi-Jaipur. It costs around 500-600 per person. Also, Ola/Uber Intercity which may vary from 2000-3000 Rs per Cab(4 People).
How to Travel In Jaipur?
1)Rickshaws/Tuk Tuks:- Make sure the fares told by drivers match with the Ola/Uber auto rates on apps. If the driver is asking for an amount much higher than that of apps, ask him to reduce the amount.
2)Ola/Uber or private cabs.
2)Ola/Uber or private cabs.
3)Rent a bike or Car:- Scooter rates start from approx 200rs for 12 hours.
Where to stay in Jaipur?
I cannot emphasize enough on how important Hostel stays are. On reading the word hostel, I am sure everyone pictures their college hostel buildings, but the backpacker hostels are way too far from that. Extremely clean rooms, cosy interiors, comfy beds, happening common rooms, amazing roommates from worldwide, fun activities, and all that at just around 300Rs to 400Rs a bed per night.
You may book your travel at www.booking.com or www.agoda.com. These are my favourite sites for booking my stays. Being a popular tourist place, Jaipur has a number of good Hostels available at the centre of the city. My favourite was The Hosteller.
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| Rooftop at The Hosteller Jaipur |
Where to Eat:-
1)Laxmi Misthan Bhandar:- Rajasthani Thali
2)Raja Park:- Local Delicacies, snacks and sweets.
2)Raja Park:- Local Delicacies, snacks and sweets.
3)Tattoo Cafe, Wind View Cafe:- View of Sun setting behind Hawa Mahal, Chilly Winds, Tasty Food. Its a must-visit, not just for food but an overall experience.
4)Cafe and Bar Palladio:- Amazing Places for Fancy coffee and Dinner.
5)Anokhi Cafe:- Shop and eat.
6)Indian Coffee House:- There's a different Fan club of this chain.
7)Step Out Cafe:- Book cafe for readers.
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| Step Out Cafe |
Feel like visiting Jaipur?
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Happy Traveling!!
Yours,
Vogue_and_voyages
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