The Top Things To Do And See In Jaipur
Jaipur is a desert city steeped in history, architecture and folklore. Capital of the Rajasthan state in India’s north-west, the area is home to the Rajput warrior clans known for their bravery and hardiness. The city has all the exotic elements of India encapsulated in a single panorama, from lavish palaces and unique architecture to rustic people and noisy bazaars, with camels and elephants thrown in for added measure.
2. Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh fort, built by Sawan Jai Singh II, is a guardian to the city of Jaipur and the Amber Fort. Built to protect the royal palace and fort of Amer, the two are connected by underground passages built centuries ago. The fort houses ‘Jaivana’, the world’s largest cannon on wheels and is largely intact despite centuries of harsh weather. It also houses several palaces, an armory and gardens and has the reputation of having never being conquered by invading armies.
4. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind)
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5. Jal Mahal
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6. Anokhi Museum of Handblock Printing, Store and Café
Museum
Gem Palace
Jaipur is known as the city of gems, where a variety of precious and semi-precious jewelry can be found. The Gem Palace is reportedly Jaipur’s oldest jewelry outlet, and the family prides itself on being the craftsmen that supplied the erstwhile royal family with many of their fabled pieces. The Gem Palace also offers a variety of traditional motifs made using jewels, created using semi-precious stones from the surrounding area.
Gem Palace, Shop No.348, MI Road, Jaipur, +91 141 237 4175
Thali House
To get a taste of authentic Rajasthani cuisine, visit the Thali House where you can eat a complete meal for less than $2. The taste is simple and rustic, and not too spicy (unless you ask!). The place is separated into two levels, the lower one where thali or fixed meals are served is more spartan and functional in décor, while the upper level is air-conditioned and diners have an extensive a la carte option. The place is purely vegetarian and is crowded at mealtimes. Don’t forget to try the dal baati, a speciality made of unleavened bread and lentils and served with a sweet side dish called churma.
Thali house, Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, Station road, Jaipur, +91 93145 02531
7. LMB – Lakshmi Misthan Bhandar
Hotel
LMB – Lakshmi Misthan Bhandar
To taste authentic sweets and savories, try out Lakshmi Misthan Bhandar or LMB as it is popularly known among the locals. It serves a variety of dishes, snacks and desserts, and is immensely popular. The variety of dishes is fantastic but be sure to pack some of their paneer ghewar (a sweet made from cottage cheese, flour and sugar) to carry home with you. The restaurant tends to be crowded and serves a standard Rajasthani thali with some snacks. The sweets, however, are the real talking point of this place.
LMB, 98-100, Johari Bazaar, Jaipur, +91 88901 13632
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