What to expect in this 'Pink City' of India?

Jaipur, the city of historical sites, act as a focal point of the Golden Triangle, connecting cities of Delhi and Agra. Tour to Jaipur offers a unique experience to make the visitor feel like everything they see around has come straight out of the pages of some epic novel! With Historical forts & palaces, untold tales of heroic battles and magnificent buildings - Rajasthan is one of the most colorful and dazzling states of India and its capital Jaipur maintains the same reputation as well. Jaipur is a vibrant amalgamation of the old and the new – highly urbanized infrastructure and shopping areas have casually sprung up beside gleaming forts and palaces. Jaipur has long been one of the shiniest cultural jewels in the history of the Indian subcontinent, and the royal corridors of the famously named 'Pink City' offers an abundance of adventures and activities that makes up for a memorable holiday experience.

Jaipur today is a mixture of adventure, culture and traditions. The Pink city is known for its forts and palaces, and the most famous fort in the vicinity is the ‘Amber Fort’. Also commonly known as the Amer Fort, this majestic building with its maze-like passages and serpentine staircases is a very popular tourist attraction. Overlooking the Maota Lake, the fort is big enough to take around two to three hours to explore it in detail, while getting an elephant ride up the path to the Amber Fort is the most popular tourist activity.

Other famous attractions in Jaipur which include the Hawa Mahal, the Nahargarh Fort and the Jai Mahal Palace are not to be missed. Hawa Mahal is a royal residence in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the royal residence rests on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and stretches out to the Zenana, or ladies' chambers. The palace was sculptured in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Sawai Jai Singh.

The Nahargarh fort is situated high in the Aravalli hills, offering spectacular views of the entire city and its surrounding landscapes is a majestic sight in itself. Alongside Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once worked as defense ring for the city. The common belief is that 'Nahar' here represents Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose soul visited the place and hindered the construction of the fort. Nahar's soul was appeased by constructing a temple in his memory inside the fort. This gave the fort its name, Nahargarh Fort.

Set across 18th acres of Mughal gardens, Jai Mahal Palace, sculptured in 1745 is a remarkable display of Rajasthan's heritage. The theme of this palace is set on Indo-Saracenic Palace. Three Prime Ministers of the princely state of Jaipur have resided in this palace.

Jaipur is filled with bustling local bazaars where one can shop for local handicrafts, textiles, footwear, Jewellery, etc. Popular bazaars in the city which include Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar and Johri Bazaar are considered to be shopper’s paradise with its wide range of offerings. A place like chaura-rasta is famous for opticians and booksellers but it has many streets which are famous for sarees, snacks items, jewels and sweets as well as for the vegetables and fruits market. Chandpole Bazaar is the biggest market of statues and sculptures in all over Asia.

The entire state of Rajasthan is renowned for its delicious cuisine, and Jaipur is no exception! The local cuisine of Jaipur is mouth-watering but a bit spicy though. For first time visitors, it is a good idea to check the level of spices first to suit one’s palate! The famous Dal-baati, pyaaj ki kachori and lassi should not be missed. Rajasthani cuisine, in general, is vegetarian but there are some specific non-vegetarian dishes also available which are known to have the origin of their recipes straight from the royal kitchen of the Maharajas. One such famous dish is the ‘Laal-Maas’ translated as red meat basically but is a must-try!

The pink city of Jaipur has everything from architecture to entertainment, from food to markets, from elephant rides to hot air balloon safaris and much more, which ultimately makes it the most in-demand tourist place. As Jaipur is mostly covered with desert, it is better to visit Jaipur during winters i.e. from November to March. To explore most of Jaipur one should consult an experienced and reliable Tour Consultant. They provide everything in an arranged way which makes the Jaipur Tour an absolute delight.