Best time to Visit Jaipur is now October to March – Jaipur City Guide
Back in 1876, when Prince of Whales and Queen Victoria were on their visit to India, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur got the entire city painted in terracotta pink colour for their fancy welcome. At this instance, Lord Albert exclaimed Jaipur to be a ‘Pink City’ and then the name got associated with it forever and gave it an unique identity of its own. The bustling Rajasthani capital is a must visit as if offers a breathtaking sightseeing experience.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March. The weather is pleasant, the heat is moderate. For experiencing the grandeur of the fairs and festivals, one can research for the festivals over the internet and choose for which of those they want to attend and visit the city.
How to get there:
The city is well connected with public as well as private transport. Railway station has a prepaid auto rickshaw counter. The nearest airport is the Sanganer Airport, one can find prepaid taxi counter at the airport. The popular app-based cab services like Uber and Ola also operate in Jaipur.
Palaces:
If one is in the ‘City of Palaces’ there’s no chance that they can miss on visiting the majestic palaces there. There’s obviously a long list but there are a few which do require special mentions and a mandatory visit.
City Palace:
A perfect blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, this palace played a vital role in the history of Rajasthan. One of the prime attractions is the Jantar Mantar Observatory; don’t miss paying a visit there.
Hawa Mahal:
The five-story building with a whopping 953 windows resembles to the shape of Lord Krishna’s crown was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1978. It is situated in the heart of the city and forms a part of the City Palace.
Jal Mahal:
Also known as the Water Palace, the structure lies right in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake and provides a picturesque view of the Aravali Hills in the backdrop. It is a recommended visit for people who want to enjoy serene and calm time away from the bustling city.
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Shopping:
Don’t miss out on shopping the most unique items from Jaipur, its’ a shopper’s paradise. The city is known for its Bazaars. Every bazaar has its unique offering. Visit Nehru Bazaar for jootis, Bapu Bazaar for textile goods, Kishanpole for wooden structures, and Johari Bazaar for gemstones.
Fairs & Festivals:
A number of fairs and festivals are conducted in the city, all round the year. The special mentions include the Kite Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival and Jaipur International Film Festival in January, Elephant Festival and Gangaur Festival in March-April, Teej Festival in August and Pushkar Camel Festival in October-November.
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Food:
The delightful and delicious appetizing foods can definitely charge you up for more in the city. Dal Baati Churma, Ghevar, Laal Maas (non-vegetarian), Mawa Kachori, Mirchi Bada are the few which top the list of the best dishes.
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Safaris:
Manage some time to witness the scenic and royal beauty of the city with Safaris. Hot Air Baloon Rides, Jeep Safari, and Elephant Safari are worthy of being a part of your Jaipur itinerary.
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