Jaipur walking tour & city guide
The Pink City of palaces and forts.
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the Pink City for the terracotta-pink buildings of its old town, painted to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876. Its palaces, forts and bazaars make it one of India's most colorful cities.
The Pink City
The Hawa Mahal, the 'Palace of Winds', has a honeycomb facade of 953 small windows, built so royal women could watch street life unseen. The City Palace and the Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory, are nearby. The bazaars sell textiles, jewelry and puppets.
Amber Fort
Amber Fort, on a hill outside the city, is a vast palace of courtyards and mirrored halls overlooking a lake. Nahargarh Fort offers sunset views over Jaipur.
Top sights in Jaipur
- 1
Hawa Mahal
The Palace of Winds.
- 2
Amber Fort
A hilltop palace fortress.
- 3
City Palace
The royal residence.
- 4
Jantar Mantar
An ancient observatory.
- 5
Nahargarh Fort
Sunset views over the city.
Food markets & where to eat in Jaipur
Johari Bazaar
Sweet shops and street food.
MI Road
Famous for kachori and lassi.
Bapu Bazaar
Snacks while shopping.
Food to try in Jaipur
Dal baati churma
Lentils with baked wheat balls.
Pyaaz kachori
Fried pastry stuffed with spiced onions.
Lassi
A thick yogurt drink.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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