Experience Jaipur like Royalty
There is a divine and cultural association we all have with Rajasthan, and Jaipur represents the best of it all. If you’re ready to get the royal experience, we have put together this guide just for you. In this guide, we cover:
- Why Jaipur?
- Places to visit in Jaipur
- Rich experiences in Jaipur
- Handpicked royal abodes
Why Jaipur?
Jaipur, the Pink City of India and Capital of Rajasthan, is a city that replicates the essence of this “Land of Kings” — its age-old culture, tradition, forts, food, festivals and folk songs.
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Long, pink walls standing all over the city make for a stunning sight, and the majestic palaces give a sense of grandeur to the contemporary metropolis. The pink city’s attractiveness is enhanced by wide, open roadways adorned with gorgeous sculptures and tree-lined pathways. This lovely city will steal your heart.
Places to visit in Jaipur
1) Hawa Mahal
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Hawa Mahal is the most famous visiting site of Jaipur. “The Palace of Breeze” has an intrinsic architecture with 953 windows that were used to provide a view of the outside world to the Royal women. The best time to visit Hawa Mahal is Mid-Day for a complete daylight view. Don’t forget to click tons of amazing pictures!
2) City Palace
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Your itinerary is incomplete without a visit to the City Palace. It is a complex architectural wonder, with Mukut Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. The City Palace at present serves as the residence of the royal family of Jaipur. You can see Royal costumes, the throne, traditional Rajasthani attires, King’s belongings, daggers and swords. This palace will take you back to the 19th and 20th century Rajwadi era when kings and queens ruled this Heritage city.
3) Unmissable for shopping lovers
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No trip is completed without shopping, and when it comes to Jaipur, we bet you will end up over-spending. The Pink City’s markets are brimming with costume jewellery, rare gemstones and embroidered fabrics, azure blue ceramics, and Rajasthani puppets. Head to the Handicrafts Emporium across the Ajmeri Gate for a hassle-free shopping experience. Shop for high-quality traditional handicrafts such as blue earthenware with yellow flowers, wooden carvings of Rajasthani figures, and hand-printed saris from novelty emporiums scattered across Jaipur. Johari Bazar can be explored by jewellery-lovers and Bapu Bazar for ethnic footwear.
4) Jantar Mantar
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The largest and best maintained of Sawai Jai Singh’s five observatories, Jantar Mantar, is stone and marble monument. It is scientifically planned settings and forms that represent one of the pinnacles of mediaeval Indian astronomy. The giant sundial, known as Samrat Yantra, at the observatory is extremely impressive. It stands 27 meters tall and produces a massive shadow that precisely counts time to the second. Visit the place with a guide who can explain to you the structures and the ways.
5) Jal Mahal
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If you want to see a mirage, then pay a visit to the serene Jal Mahal, which is undoubtedly a retreat to eyes that will take away your fatigue. This is a palace floating on the water, and the water glistened up by its golden glowing reflection in the evening.
Rich Experiences in Jaipur
Do you love adventure on your trip that gives you so many emotions in a jiffy? With these activities, you will be thrilled, will feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Some of the most luxurious experiences that you should add to your trip to Jaipur are: -
1) Night Safari
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It is one of the unique activities to explore the night view of this Royal city. The lighting and serene look of the monuments is some of the most adventurous and fun things to do in Jaipur.
2) Hot Air Balloon Ride
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If you enjoy adventure, this is one of the best things to do in Jaipur. You may take a hot air balloon flight over mountains and lakes in the clear sky and have an incredible experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. The journey brings you to numerous locations like Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Jal Mahal, and many more.
Other fun, luxurious and adventurous activities to explore in Jaipur includes Elephant & Camel Ride, zip-lining, a vintage car ride and a cycling expedition.
Handpicked royal abodes
If you wish to truly immerse in a royal experience, choose one of these palace-resorts, and be treated to luxury you’ve never seen before:
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This is a Royal retreat. A spectacular amalgamation of contemporary and classic styles can be seen in this hotel and its suites. You can have a lifetime experience in RAAS Jaipur with their extensive hospitality services. This luxurious heritage property offers tourists accommodation or booking it for a dream wedding and other events. Experience the royal architect and the Rajwadi services at RAAS.
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This 150-year property is taking forward the royal legacy and elegant hospitality. It was built in the 18th century by His Highness Madho Singh II. A divine place where you can stay and can enjoy the best time. They provide a bouquet of services, including royal suites, premium rooms, wedding space, health & wellness-related programmes, and different relaxing therapies. Royal Heritage Haveli serves and entertains its guests in the traditional style of yester-years.
As you can very well see, Jaipur will open your eyes to a whole new experience. Regular life will never feel the same after a royal trip to Jaipur. Reach out to us on +91 75750 44665 or write to us at contact@theluxurytrips.com today to book your getaway to the land of kings!
