Jaipur Travel Guide

Amer fort has to be the highlight and the proverbial elephant ride up to it ... lots of guidebook sights here as well, including temples, havelis and maharaja-style stuff, but if I were here purely as a tourist, I would wrap up the sights quickly, eat and walk around a bit, but then head quickly westwards into places like Udaipur, Jodhpur and certainly Jaisalmer for a more relaxed feel of Rajasthan ... or use it as a hub for trips to nearby places like Shekhawati, Ranthambore or Sariska ...

Jaipur is defintely worth a visit. Its got some excellent must see sights, great accomadation and excellent food (eat all you want thaili for 30rups)!

the most colorful and magic city in india :)

I got the majority of my gifts while in Jaipur (of a 4 city trip). Lots of options. They have some great textile stores here as well. Plan to go for a ride on the elephants up to the castle!

Bring two empty bags and fill them with all teh gifts you will ever need to bring home at a place called Soma (any taxi can take you there). We stayed for $40 at an old palace called the Nirwan Niwas (or something pretty close to that). Walking distance to the fancy hotel (fill in name ... any guide book will have it) and I suggest you dine there.

Jaipur is a very colourful city, but ideally visit it in the late evening when the pink and the orange buildings exude a glow. Perfect pictures can be taken as the sun sets of the vibrant Rajasthanis against the backdrop of the pink city.

The capital of Rajasthan is now a very busy city in india. The City Palace, the Palace of Wind the near Amer Fort (around 11 kms from Jaipur) and 8 gates gaves this interesting city the name "Pink City". Today Jaipur ist well known for jewellery, stones and diamonds and around the old town in small houses you can find a lot of gem cutters who carve the stones. Are you interested in meditation? There is a big vipassana-meditation-center near Jaipur - the courses are free - but quite hard - 10 days in absolut silence and concentration - is really a very special experience.

great place with wonderful old temples, palaces and handykraft factories which are worth visiting. the maharajas palace is just amazing! i loved the little restaurants in the streets, but take care from vegetables which had grown up in ugly places - you know the consequenses...!;-)

Jaipur is a typical Indian City, also termed as Pink City. Its famous as Pink City as old City was made with Red Stone. Its a good shoping Destination of traditional Rajasthani Clothes and items. Famous for its Near by Forts Jaigrah and Nargarh Forts. HawaMahal is also one good place to visit. Excuse the traffic and cleanliness of the city though.Check out Chokhi Dhani for good evening and traditional local culture. Good Hotels include Clarks Amer and Oberoi. Jal Mahal in night would be one good experience. For other details... mail me n ill let you know. :)

Jantar Mantar is a fascinating display of astrological genius--but make sure you have a guide explain it to you. There's no possible way to understand how cool this place is without someone to explain the detailed astrological calculations.