Jaipur

Jaipur, commonly called the Pink City, is the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan and its largest city. The city was built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city, and today it's a major tourist attraction for Indians and for international visitors. It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. It hosts several attractions including the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple and several massive Rajput forts. It also serves as a stepping stone for those heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

Jaipur is growing fast and various development projects are being undertaken by the government and private enterprises.

Jaipur's nickname and the Pink City, is due to its distinctly coloured buildings, which were painted this colour to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. The present earthy red colour originates from repainting of the buildings undertaken for a visit by the Prince of Wales in 1876.

Jaipur Halal Travel Guide

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How is the Climate in Jaipur

Jaipur's climate is characterised as semiarid, with just a few rainy days per month for most of the year. The exception is the monsoon period from June to September, when heavy rain and thunderstorms are commonplace. Expect daytime highs of above +20°C throughout the year, and prepare for scorching heat in May and June. During the winter temperatures are mild, and while nighttime temperatures seldom drop much below +10°C, Jaipur has experienced temperatures below freezing.

History

Jaipur gets its name from its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1744), a great warrior and astronomer. He came to power at the age of 11 on the death of his father Maharaja Bishan Singh. Jai Singh’s lineage can be traced back to the Kucchwaha Rajput, clan who came to power in the 12th century. They were long-term rivals to the Sisodia Rajputs who ruled from Mewar. This rivalry led them to ally with the Mughals, and this alliance resulted in them eventually gaining a pre-eminent position in Rajasthan.

Ruling from the magnificent Amber Fort which they built and the might of the Kucchwahas encompassed the kingdoms of Mewar (Udaipur) and Marwar (Jodhpur). After Jai Singh came to power and there was moment of disquiet when he supported Aurangzeb’s son Azam Shah’s bid to the throne. Azam Shah lost the battle of succession to his brother Bahadur Shah, who demanded Jai Singh’s removal and the installation of Vijay Singh to the throne of Jaipur. Jai Singh, not one to take setbacks lying down, formed a formidable front against the Mughals by aligning himself with other Rajput states and reinstated himself.

After the dust had settled, peace reigned and the kingdom prospered and its borders expanded. Jai Singh built the city around the Amber Fort to serve as his capital, and the city was named Jaipur, after himself. Much of the credit for Jaipur goes to Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya and the chief architect from Bengal who, with Jai Singh’s approval, founded the city on strong scientific principles, laid out according to the Shilpa Shastra and the ancient architectural manual. It remains one of India’s best planned cities. However, expansion meant that the limited sources of water proved inadequate for the city.

After Jai Singh’s death in 1744, his sons squabbled for power and without a monarch and the kingdom became open to invasion and neighbouring Rajput states and the Marathas usurped large areas of kingdom. The core, however, remained part of the kingdom, which lasted during British times. As with the Mughals, Jaipur maintained good relations with the British and during the war of independence in 1857 remained loyal to the Raj. Yet and the British gradually began to undermine the independence of the state and exercised greater control over the administration.

In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh painted the entire city pink, traditionally a colour associated with hospitality, to welcome the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to the city. The tradition has been maintained and today all residents in the old city are compelled by law to preserve the pink colour. Jaipur has thereby earned the sobriquet of pink city.

Maharaja Ram Singh also built the Ramgarh Lake to supply water to the burgeoning city. During the 19th and 20th centuries and the city’s population spread beyond its walls. In 1922, Man Singh II ascended to the throne and it was during his reign that civic buildings like the secretariat, schools, hospitals and other public buildings were built. After independence, Jaipur merged with the states of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner to form the state of Rajasthan. In 1956, Jaipur became the capital of the state of Rajasthan.

Travel to Jaipur

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Jaipur

Jaipur Airport IATA Flight Code: JAI 26.824167, 75.812222 is in the satellite town of Sanganer - Jaipur International Airport Offers sporadic (chartered) service to London and Dublin. Direct connecting Flights to Singapore, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat and Dubai are also available. Jaipur also has daily domestic air links with many Indian cities such as Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune and Indore.

By Rail

Double Decker 12986 Delhi-Jaipur - Double Decker 12986 Delhi-Jaipur, at Delhi Sarai Rohilla station, leaving for Jaipur Rail travel in India|Indian Railways connects Jaipur from all over the nation and is one of the cheapest options. A number of daily train services connect Jaipur to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Agra, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Kota, Alwar and Ajmer. Daily connections are also available for Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Kolkata, Jammu, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Kanpur, Roorkee, Haridwar, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur and Bhopal.

Long-distance trains arrive from many other major cities including Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Vadodara, Surat, Nagpur, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | Bilaspur, Raipur, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad, Goa, Mangalore, Kozhikode and Kochi.

The most popular option from Delhi is the Shatabdi express which departs New Delhi station at 06:05 and reaches Jaipur at 10:30.

There are three major train stations: Jaipur Junction GPS 26.919690,75.787990, which is the main station, Durgapura and Gandhinagar (Jaipur) — which is not to be confused with the Gandhinagar that is the capital city of the state of Gujarat. All trains stop at Jaipur Junction and a few trains stop at Durgapura and Gandhinagar stations also.

Travel on a Bus in Jaipur

There is an excellent bus service between Jaipur to Delhi by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) with buses roughly every half an hour in both directions. Non-A/C and AC Volvo bus services are offered. The air-conditioned bus is taken through a well-maintained highway and has good shock absorbers. From Delhi you can board the bus from Bikaner House on Pandara Road next to India Gate. From Jaipur you can board the bus from Narayan Singh Circle or the main Sindhi Camp bus stand. You can also book tickets up to 6 days in advance from both these places. These buses typically take 6 hours for the Volvo and 6-7 hours for the others. There are also some private bus operators from Dhaula Kuan in Delhi and outside of Sindhi camp in Jaipur. No need to make advance reservations. The buses journey along bumpy backroads to avoid toll roads, and their shock absorbers are not good.

If you plan to leave from Delhi airport, you can get off the bus at Dhaula Kuan and get an autorickshaw (to the bus stand) or perhaps a taxi from there. You do not need to enter congested Delhi.

Express buses to several cities and towns within Rajasthan, such as Kota and Bundi, are also available.

By car

This is the most popular way of reaching from Delhi. The journey by vehicle from Delhi to Jaipur takes less than 4 hr. National Highway no. 8 connects Delhi to Jaipur via the industrial township of Gurgaon. The road is excellent.

There are also many vehicle rental services in Delhi which can provide chauffeur-driven cars to Jaipur.

How to get around in Jaipur

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Birla Temple in Jaipur - Birla Temple

Birla Mandir (aka The Marble Temple) - Lakshmi Narayan Temple - 26.8907, 75.817689 Below the well-known Moti Dungri Fort ☎ +91 98295 95467 Free This is a relatively new temple made of white marble with beautiful carvings. It covers a vast area in Jaipur city and is built in a contemporary manner. Birla Temple is completely constructed with the finest high-quality white marbles. In addition to having statues and paintings of Hindu deities and the temple has pictures of famous philosophers from around the world including Socrates, Confucius and Zoroaster. No bags (besides purses), food, cameras. No photos in the temple itself, but rules are not enforced outside.

GaltaTempleWater - Galtaji

Galtaji - Shree Galta Ji - 10 kilometers from Jaipur on Jaipur-Agra highway near Sisodia Rani Garden 26.9157177, 75.8631706 - This temple is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site. The main temple, Galtaji, is constructed in pink stone. The temple has a number of pavilions with rounded roofs, exquisitely carved pillars and painted walls. The temple is surrounded by natural springs and reservoirs that are considered holy. There are also seven tanks or kunds here.

Galwar Bagh The Monkey Temple | Eastern edge of the city 26.91679, 75.858903 adjacent to Suriya Mandir (aka The Sunday Temple) - Locals and tourists come here to feed the surprisingly tame monkeys, use the temples, and enjoy the views. You can climb to the top of the hill and then down into the valley to see the Monkey Temple, while enjoying the company of countless monkeys, goats and other animals. At the top of the hill, you turn right to reach the Sunday Temple for one of the best views of the city, especially at sunset. Monkey food is available for purchase at the bottom of the hill. Entrance to the temples are free, but local religious people may ask for donations and there is a ₹ 50 charge for using a camera.

Govind Devji Temple - 26.928855, 75.824086 For Vaishnavites, particularly followers of Lord Krishna, this is the most important temple in the world after Vrindavan. Lord Krishna presiding in the temple were brought to Jaipur from Vrindavan during Mughal rein. According to popular legend, Lord Krishna's idol in the temple looks exactly like Krishna's form while his incarnation of Earth. It is at Jainiwas Gardens, Jalebi Chowk, in the same campus as City Palace. The temple was constructed in 1590.

Jain Mandir - Shivdas Pura| 26.923767, 75.819993 15-16 kilometers from Jaipur Jain temple in Shivdaspura, well known as “Bara Padampura”, famous in north India for its very beautiful statue of God Padamprabhu (The 6th Teerthankar for Jains). God is sitting in a crossed leg seating posture. The statue is 0.7 m high and made of pure white stone. It was found while digging for foundation of a house.

Moti Dungri Mandir - Pearl Hill| JLN Road 26.894818, 75.815182 City centre Opening Hours: Always open - This temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is the main centre of religion for Jaipur people. Moti Dungri, meaning Pearl Hill, is a small hill that hosts a temple and a palace. It is said that this temple was built before construction of the rest of the city was begun, so as to protect the city.

Monuments

Gaitore - Gatore | 26.942865, 75.824643 In the walled city area named Brahmpuri and the foothills of Nahargarh Fort - A royal cremation site of the rulers of Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar 2009 - Jantar Mantar

Iswari Minar Swarga Sal Chandpol Bazaar near City Palace 26.923983, 75.822642 Look for the big tall tower near Tripolia Gate. The entrance is not from the main street, but is around the back of the shops. You can get from the alley that’s 50 m west of the minaret along Chandpol Bazaar and there's also an entrance near the City Palace, which is 50 m west of Tripolia Gate and 200 m east of the minaret. - Indian/foreigner: ₹5/10, camera/video: ₹10/20 A minar (minaret) with great views of Jaipur. There is an alternative to the minar that's open 24/7. Just across the other side of the road (Chandpol Bazaar) from the minaret is a shopping complex with stairs up to a rooftop area where you can get basically the same view as from the minar. To get there, go through the arched gateway almost opposite the minar and then as soon as you get to the courtyard, look to the left for a metal spiral staircase and keep climbing until you reach the roof, walk around the corridor to the next set of stair and go up another floor until you know you can't go any higher.

Jantar Mantar - 26.924762, 75.82456 very close to the City Palace. ☎ +91 141-261-0494 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 ₹40 for Indians, ₹200 for Foreign Muslims This UNESCO World Heritage site|UNESCO world legacy site is the largest of five astronomical observatories build by Maharaja Jai Singh during the period 1727-1734 in north India. The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices (or yantras in Hindi) for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars in their orbits, ascertaining the declinations of planets and determining the celestial altitudes etc. There is signage providing elaborate explanations for the use of each device, and guides can be hired to provide much the same information in a more digestible format. Guides' charge is 200 rupees for 4 people. For a better explanation, you can take a guide. The audio guide at the observatory isn't great and doesn't tell you very much more information than the already existent signs. The observatory and the water and the wind palace are free on 18 May.

Panna Meena Ka Kund Stepwell 26.991105, 75.851229 Near Anokhi Museum and Amber Fort - People come here to get water, swim or hang out with their loved ones.

Gardens

Rajasthan-Jaipur-Albert-Hall-Museum-cupola-towers-April - 2004-00 - The Albert Hall Museum is in the Ram Niwas Garden

Ram Niwas Garden - Albert Hall | exact downtown 26.9127378, 75.8201801 - Built in 1868 by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh of Jaipur, this garden contains a bird park, zoo, Ravindra Rang Manch Theatre, art gallery, exhibition ground, gymnasium and several cafes and picnic spots.

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden | 26.899164, 75.859387 Opening Hours: 08:00-20:00 ₹50/200 for Indians/foreigners This palace was established by Sawai Jai Singh for his queen Sisodia, rulers of one of the oldest kingdoms of India. There are tiered multi-level gardens with fountains, watercourses and painted pavilions. A double-storeyed palace occupies the top terrace of the garden. The palace has many galleries, pavilions and beautiful murals depicting scenes from the life of lord Krishna.

Vidyadhar Garden | 26.899791, 75.853619 Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 ₹50/200 for Indians/foreigners The garden is a real treat for those who want to see a fusion of Mughal and Hindu culture.

Zoological Garden | 26.9150, 75.8223 inside Ram Niwas Bagh Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 ₹10/100 for Indians/foreigners In the serene environment of Ram Niwas Bagh, this garden is prized for its rich flora and fauna.

Museums

Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing - 26.992622, 75.850814 Kheri Gate, Amber ☎ +91 141 2530226 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30-17:00; Sunday 11:00-16:30 A beautiful clean museum dedicated to the traditional art of hand block printing textiles, this museum is housed in a restored legacy haveli tucked into the back streets of old Amber. Small cafe (see "Eat"), clean toilets, small shop selling hand printed contemporary wearable clothes and textiles, friendly staff and a printer and block carver demonstrating their crafts every day.

Central Museum - Albert Hall - Ramniwas Bag, Adarsh Nagar 26.9117, 75.8195 Inside Ram Nivas Garden Opening Hours: 09:00-17:30 ₹40/300 for Indians/foreigners. ₹ 20/150 for Indian/non-Indian students. Students must cary their student identity cards.Included in the 5-monument Composite Ticket A fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, this building was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob and was opened as public museum in 1887. Maharaja Ram Singh wanted this building to be a town hall, but his successor, Madho Singh II, decided it should be a museum for the art of Jaipur and included as part of the new Ram Nivas Garden. The museum has a rich collection of artefacts like paintings, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures and colourful crystal works. It is named after King Edward VII (Albert Edward), during whose visit to the city as the Prince of Wales, its foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1876.

Other

Statue Circle C-Scheme, Ashok Nagar 26.9075, 75.8056 Intersection of Bhagwan Das Road and Prithviraj Road Statue Circle is exactly what it sounds like: a roundabout that contains a statue that is beautifully lit up at night.

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Amber sound and light show at Jaipur - 240 px|The Amber sound and light show

Amber Fort Sound and Light Show | Lower Amber Fort 26.9870, 75.8512 ☎ +91 14 1270 9162 Opening Hours: 19:00-20:00 ₹200 Experience the history, culture and life of Amber through this spectacular show. Amitabh Bachhan narrates the story of Rajasthani kings with a script written by Gulzar. Don't forget the mosquito repellent. The light show can be watched from outside the fort, but the sound won't be audible from there. There is also a sound and light show at Jantar Mantar for ₹100.

B.M. Birla Auditorium and Conference Hall - seemachopra25@ Birla Institute of Scientific Research, Statue Circle 26.9060, 75.8061 ☎ +91-141-2385224 +91-141-2385121 - These are at the heart of Jaipur. This auditorium is spread over 9.8 acres and includes a computer centre, interactive science museum, an information processing centre, library, a processing planetarium, eight research divisions, a dissemination cell and an auditorium. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 1,350 and is among the largest in India. This auditorium is built up to international conference standards. However, people visiting Jaipur for leisure are likely to be most interested in the Planetarium (all shows in Hindi) or Science Museum (under renovation as of November 2023) that are part of the complex.

Rajmandir Cinema - C-16, Panch Batti, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme GPS 26.9146, 75.8098 ☎ +91-141-2374694, +91-141-2379372 - An experience in itself, and another "don't miss". Once known as the best cinema India, and still the best in Rajasthan, it offers an overwhelming experience. From the pushing, shoving, and general chaos in the ticket queue, to an audience that laughs, cries, cheers, claps, and consistently talks through the entire film and the Rajmandir provides an insight into Rajasthani culture. The films can be interesting; Masala movies are action, drama, mystery, suspense, and epics all wrapped into one single film, teeming with dances and obligatory wet sari scenes, and unabashedly lifting generous amounts of plot devices from Western films. The theatre-goers are very friendly and genuinely curious about overseas visitors who come to the Raj. Don't be put off by "House Full" notices at the entrance. The box office opens again a nominal 45 minutes before the next performance, and there are usually tickets available. Box seats at ₹ 120 go first, so its worth going early to avoid disappointment. Shows at 12:30, 15:30, 18:30 and 21:30. A great place to meet local residents, with the nearby McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) as a central congregation spot.

Heiwa Heaven The Resort - Heiwa Heaven | Jaisinghpura Khor, Jamdoli Chauraha, Agra Road, Jaipur, RajasthanJaisinghpura Khor, Jamdoli Chauraha, Agra Road ☎ +91 9828844474 - Heiwa Heaven is a Jaipur-based luxury resort that hosts parties and destination weddings.

Nearby

Chokhi Dhani - 12 Miles Tonk Road, Via Vatika 26.758, 75.839 ☎ +91-141-516 5000, +91-141-516 5015, +91-9667222203 Opening Hours: The restaurants are open from 17:00-23:00 Traditional Rajasthani dining: Adult: ₹700; Kids up to 3.5 feet high: ₹350; AC Royal Rajasthani Dining: Adult: ₹900; Kids up to 3.5 feet high: ₹500; Multicuisine buffet: Adult: ₹950; Children up to 1 m tall: ₹650. Rooms: ₹5999-34999/night per double room Around 18 kilometers from Central Jaipur on the Jaipur-Tonk highway, Chokhi Dhani (Fine Hamlet in Rajasthani dialect) is a kind of virtual village and also a 5-star resort. There are lodging facilities available, but the real attraction is the evening fun-fairs. There are two excellent places to enjoy Rajasthani food served in the traditional mode at their resort. Chokhi Dhani a.k.a. Lalten Restaurant is a more popular place because it is on the primary street near the airport and also has other attractions, such as horseback riding, camel riding, bullock cart rides, a maze, boating and kathputli (puppet) shows. You can also watch live folk dances and listen to live folk music for free. It gives the visitor a glimpse of culture from different parts of Rajasthan, and could be nice if you will not have time to see much of Rajasthan yourself. It opens at 17:00, and be sure to get there early as many of the sites are difficult to see when it gets dark. It's a 30-min rickshaw ride from Central Jaipur, or you can go there by bus or taxi, but you are best off making sure you have a ride back.
Consider buying the pass for AC hall, because the outdoor seating is a self-served buffet, while in the AC Dining you'll be served food. This makes a massive difference when there are too many people at the restaurant, as the restaurant is unable to keep up with the demand for buffet food.
If you would prefer to sleep at the resort, have a look at their lodging]. Avoid going there during the rainy season.

Gauri's procession commencing from the Zanani-Deodhi of the City Palace - Gauri's procession

Festivals

The Gangaur Festival of Jaipur is well known in India. It starts on the day after Holi (March or April) and lasts for 18 days. In Jaipur, a sweet dish called a ghewar is characteristic of the Gangaur festival. People buy ghewar to eat and distribute among their friends and relatives. The celebration is dedicated to the God Shiva and his consort and the Goddess Parvati. A procession with the image of Gauri commences from the Zanani-Deodhi of the City Palace. It then passes through Tripolia Bazaar, Chhoti Chaupar, Gangauri Bazaar, Chaugan stadium and finally converges near the Talkatora.

Study in Jaipur

Dhamma Thali Vipassana Meditation Centre - There are 8 locations in Jaipur, which you can see here, along with contact information of instructors 1- to 45-day meditation courses (10-day residential courses are given for new students) run for a donation.

Madhavanand Girls College - ☎ +91 141 2200317 - Free hatha yoga courses from 06:00-07:00.

Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Sangeet Mahavidyalaya - Sawai Ram Singh Road 26.8976, 75.8120 ☎ +91 141 2560193 Opening Hours: Music lessons 08:00-11:00. Dance lessons, cultural exchange program, volunteer program and elephant care program, 16:00-20:00 Tuition started from ₹500/month a few years ago; their website gives no pricing, so contact them for further information
Nad Sadhna - E-122 (A) Kataria Colony, Ram Nagar Extension 26.9053, 75.7712 ☎ +91-141-2295153, +91-9414461059 (mobile) - An institute of Rajasthani music that holds group classes for vocals, guitars, synthesizer, tabla, sitar, flute, mouthorgan, dholak and dance. Tablas and sitars can be provided to students; other instruments must be brought by students to the class.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Jaipur

Flower Stall (6652759267) - Flower stall

Nothing is 'fixed price' in Jaipur, even in the self advertised government (RTDC) approved shops & emporiums. There are a few RTDC approved shops along "Amer Road" claiming to be government-owned and 'fixed price', but beware: they are frequently overpriced by as much as three times. Almost everything, from food to transportation to handicrafts, even lodging can be bargained down to as much as a 60% discount off the quoted price. The lowest rates will be found in the bazaars of Bapu & Johari. Even here, keep inquiring in several shops as each one will have a different price for the same item. Don't be ashamed to spend an hour or more in each shop with the friendly shop owners sharing stories over masala chai as you look at their goods. While they are doing their best to run a business, do not overlook the genuinely hospitable culture of Rajasthani people.

Jaipur has tens of bazaars of different sizes and specializing in different products. Expect a brilliant, colourful explosion of flowers, elephants, ox carts, and wares; a complete assault on the senses. The traveller will smell the deep aroma of spices in canvas bags and the fetid smell of animals and open sewers and the sweet waft of tea, and the crusty acrid burn of dust and exhaust. There are different specialist zones, whether it's food, flowers, textiles, carved statues or plumbing. It is chaotic and noisy, people may stare if you are a Westerner, and anybody who has something to sell will try to sell it to you, repeatedly. Watch cobras dance out of their wicker baskets, and don't be too surprised if the snake charmer slaps his cobra for having a wayward eye. Be prepared to be asked for money if you plan to take photographs of snake-charmers and beggars. While you should always be wary, be sure not to completely close yourself out to the local residents as one of the highlights of Rajasthan is the chance to interact with the friendly people.

Bapu Bazaar and Nehru bazaar - Bapu and Nehru bazaars are for budget and traditional shoppers. They are popular and chaotic bazaars selling many different items ranging from handicrafts to western outfits.

Johari Bazaar and Chameliwala Market Johari bazaar and Chameliwala Market both best known as jewellery bazaars. There are hundreds of shops lined up in each bazaar selling jewellery of all types. Local jewellery along with authentic gems and stones can also be purchased.

Jaipur also has other markets like Civil Lines Market and MI Road and nearby markets. It also has a few malls like Crystal Palm Shopping Mall, Gaurav Towers, MGF Metropolitan Mall, Pink Plaza Mall, Triton Mall and World Trade Park.

Jewels

Jaipur is famous for its many jewel merchants where you can get great deals on semi-precious gems such as turquoise, lapiz, tiger eye and the star ruby (a gem found only in India that is distinctive for the 6-pointed star it shines under natural light).

Rajais

Jaipur is famous for its 'rajais', a type of light quilt stuffed with cotton. You can get colourful & soft `Shaneel ki Rajai' in a velvet finish. These are quiet warm, soft and long lasting. You can shop in the main market area. But remember to bargain. To be confident of quality, and are willing to pay a little more, visit government stores for rajais.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Pakoras in Jaipur - Pakoras, Snacks of fried chickpea batter

Sweet

Gangaur Sweets | J-32, Subash Marg, C-Scheme 26.9077, 75.7990 ☎ +91-141-382-835 ₹180-580 per order - Sweets for chamcham, also baked sweets and crispy samosas.

Jal Mahal - 85, MI Road 26.9160, 75.8102 Near Panch Batti ☎ +91-141-2373520 - A popular ice-cream parlor on MI Rd. An assortment of ice cream shakes, and some indigenous ice cream flavours. Excellent after a hearty meal at one of the MI Road restaurants.

Zolocrust, (Hotel Clarks Amer, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Near Malviya Nagar). The gourmet bakery and italian restraunt is operated by chefs of Hotel Clarks Amer and serves exquisite bakery items, it also serves vegan and Vegetarian food.

Savoury

Anokhi Cafe | 2nd Floor, KK Plaza, C-11 Prithviraj Road GPS 26.9110, 75.7980 ☎ +91 141 400 7245 Salads: ₹120-200; sandwiches and savoury dishes: ₹150-300; desserts: ₹80-230; beverages: ₹25-250 Mostly organic non-Indian-style ("international flavour") home-style cakes, freshly prepared sandwiches, pastries, savoury Snacks plus organic coffee and a selection of good teas. Quiet, relaxing, good value for money, situated outside the Anokhi shop (see Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing listing in "See").

Ambrosia | In the Hotel Ramsingh Palace, B 2, Hathi Babau Ka Bagh, Kanti Nagar, Banipark GPS 26.9231, 75.7986 Right next to Statue Circle ☎ +91 141 3153900 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours Serving Vegetarian and vegan, Chinese food and barbecue atop a 100-foot-high building providing a breathtaking view of the city.

Old Take Away 146, Subhash Corner, MI Roa 26.9162, 75.8081 ☎ +91 9828101014 ₹130-400 for main dishes Various Chicken and mutton dishes for take-away.

Peacock Rooftop Restaurant | 51, Hari Kishan Somani Marg 26.9160, 75.7956 at Hotel Pearl Palace ☎ +91 94 14 236323 Opening Hours: Daily 07:30-23:30 Soups and salads: ₹95-195; Tandoori starters: ₹245-495; Vegetarian mains: ₹185-325; Non-veg mains: ₹295-615; Continental cuisine: ₹295-395; etc A rooftop restaurant serving Indian, Western and Chinese food. Fast service and good value.

Rawat Mishthan Bhandar Opposite Polo Victory Cinema, Station Road, Sindhi Camp 26.9213, 75.7952 Very close to train station and bus stand ☎ +91-141-236-7460 Nothing on the menu costs more than ₹250, including thalis, except for a special ₹450 tasting menu Do not miss the famous Pyaz ki Kachori, a spicy onion dish. Also and the ghewar and mawa kachori is famous.

Laal-Maans - Laal-Maans, red mutton Curries, is a spicy specialty of Rajasthan

Apno Gaon 14, New Loha Mandi, Sikar Road, Vishwakarma Industrial Area 27.0092, 75.7633 ☎ +91 941 334 3477 Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 ₹330 for lunch or dinner thali Vegetarian food, including fresh vegetables and fruits. Slightly away from the main city: One has to go on a bumpy ride to reach there.

Four Seasons Restaurant | _=_ D-43A, Subhash Marg, C Scheme GPS 26.9116, 75.8016 ☎ +91 141 237 5221 Opening Hours: 11:00-22:30 Most main dishes cost ₹100-200; Thalis: ₹250-300 Indian and Chinese food, among the most popular Vegetarian restaurants in Jaipur.

Handi Restaurant - Maya Mansion, Opp GPO, MI Road 26.9170, 75.8134 ☎ +91 141 237 2275 Opening Hours: 12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:00 ₹171-562 for mains dishes. Specialising in Meat dishes; Chicken, mutton, Kebab, tandoori and the super spicy Rajasthani speciality lal maas.

Little Italy - C/11, K.K. Plaza, Prithviraj Marg, C-Scheme 26.9107, 75.7986 ☎ +91 141 402 3444 Opening Hours: 12:00-22:30 Pizzas and Pastas are mostly in the ₹300-500 range Part of a chain with restaurants around India and some other Asian countries, as the name reveals, this is a place to go to for Italian food. Wide selection of Pizzas, Pasta and other typical Italian food, also some Mexican dishes. Large range of fruit cocktails.

LMB - LMB Hotel & Restaurant, 100 Johari Bazaar 26.9196, 75.8256 Opening Hours: 08:00-23:00 Snacks, sandwiches, pizza: ₹50-310; breakfasts are mostly ₹130-280; lunch and dinner mains: ₹190-430; sweets: ₹60-200 Good mid-range north Indian Vegetarian restaurant. The restaurant sells good sweets and chat, Indian sweet and savory Snacks, and is most famous for its Aloo ki Tikiya and Paneer Ghewar.

Loharu House - GPS 26.9070, 75.7831 ☎ +91-141-222-5251, +91-141-222-5945 - This is the house of a Royal Family in Civil Lines. Primarily a hotel, but they also serve food. You can call in advance and request a special dinner. Otherwise, dinners are served for in-house guests.

Mamu's Infusion - Mamu's Cafe | 101, 1st Floor, Mangalam Ambition Tower, Subhash Marg, C Scheme GPS 26.9098, 75.7957 ☎ +91 141 5108290 Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 Starters: ₹180-425; soup: ₹170-190; salad: ₹210-295; pizza: ₹370-450; pasta: ₹350-475; risotto: ₹320-430; Mexican items: ₹190-350 Serves Indian, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, (Thai) and Middle Eastern dishes. Quirky decor, large servings and friendly staff.

Natraj | Panch Batti, M.I. Road 26.91625, 75.81126 ☎ +91 141-237-5804 Thalis are ₹200-450 Vegetarian, speciality is the Rajasthani thali. Credit cards are accepted and they do not serve alcohol. They also have a mithai (sweets) shop.

Okra Ashram Marg, Jawahar Circle 26.8496, 75.7951 at Jaipur Marriott Hotel ☎ +91 141 4567777 Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, Pasta Pizzas, risotto: ₹225-535; Western mains: ₹575-1675; Indian and other Asian mains: ₹210-695 Both a large buffet and a la carte. Reservations are required.

Zodiac Fortune Park Bella Casa, Cityplex, 1, Ashram Marg, Tonk Road 26.90237, 75.79386 in the MGF Metropolitan Mall ☎ +91 141 2720532 Opening Hours: 24 hours Mains: ₹225-450 A buffet restaurant with North Indian dishes.

Rajasthanthali - A Rajasthani thali (serving)

1135 AD Amber | headoperations1135@ Amer Road 26.9857, 75.8506Amber Fort ☎ +91 98290 37170 Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 Mains: ₹425-1,500 Upscale restaurant in the Amber Fort complex. They serve traditional Rajasthani cuisine in royally decorated dining rooms.

Chandravanshi Pavillion - _=_ Palace Road GPS 26.8909, 75.8135At the ITC Rajputana hotel ☎ +91 141 5100100 Opening Hours: 24 hours Approximately ₹1,800 for 2 people Fine dining, western cuisine.

Cinnamon - Jacob Road, Civil Lines, GPS 26.9117, 75.7851 at Jai Mahal Palace ☎ +91 141 222 3636 Opening Hours: 12:30-15:00, 19:00-23:00 Approximately ₹3,000 for 2 people Northern Indian cuisine in a romantic setting, however they are reportedly a bit overpriced.

Niros - MI Road 26.9165, 75.8112 ☎ +91-141-237-4493 +91-141-2371746 Mains: ₹260-770 Niros is a 60-year-old restaurant serving mostly Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes. Opinions are divided between those who laud the restaurant and others who consider it overpriced and more hype than quality.

Steam 26.8960, 75.8077 at Taj Rambagh palace ☎ +91 141 2211919 Opening Hours: 19:00-23:45 ₹1,400 per person A train turned into an Italian restaurant, on the grounds of the Taj Rambagh palace. Popular among the upper class of Jaipur and they are also famous for their pizzas.

In addition to these listings, see the "[[#Do|Do" listing for Chokhi Dhani.

Lassi Wallah (278860659) - Lassi, a non-alcoholic alternative

Bars & Pubs

Amigos Cafe & Discoteque Church Road, MI Road GPS 26.9179, 75.8000 at Hotel OM Tower ☎ +91 141 404 6666 Opening Hours: 12:00-16:30, 19:00-00:00 Mexico-themed bar at the 9th floor of the OM Tower hotel, in the adjoining room there's a dance floor. Apparently a wider range of beverages and cocktails than at restaurants.

Colorbar - Radisson Blu, Plot 5 & 6, Airport Plaza,Tonk Road, Durgapura 26.8518, 75.7956 ☎ +91 141 5198845 Opening Hours: 20:00-23:00 On the top of the roof of Radission Blu Airport hotel, with nice views of the planes landing and taking off. Barbecue, swimmingpool and interesting luminescent chairs and tables.

The Courtyard SB-59, 4th & 5th Floor, UDB Tower, University Marg, Tonk Road GPS 26.8921, 75.8067 ☎ +91 141 3319405 Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 fruit cocktails and fruit cocktail; however their Vegetarian food has got some very negative reviews. The rooftop section is popular among younger patrons, while the indoor restaurant is good for families.

District 9 Lounge | E-20, Prem Plaza, Girdhar Marg, Opposite Reliance Fresh 26.8493, 75.8078 ☎ +91 141 2553903 Opening Hours: 12:00-23:00 ₹100-200 for a pint, food ₹150-250 Rooftop and indoor seating. More of a restaurant than a bar, with dishes from all over the world ranging from spring rolls to Pizzas and fajitas to burritos.

Drop Zone Lounge Cafe | 14/82 & 83, Niti Nagar, Opposite Capt Amit Bhardwaj Petrol Pump, Malviya Nagar 26.8496, 75.8093 ☎ +91 141 2723594, +91 141 3155220 Opening Hours: 11:00 to 23:00 Approx ₹600 for two (without alcohol), VAT extra A bar with a pleasant rooftop seating with fantastic views, and they serve food as well.

Henry’s – The Pub | Park Prime Hotel, Prithviraj road, Near Statue Circle GPS 26.9052, 75.8124 ☎ +91 141 236 0202 Opening Hours: 12:00-23:30 Cozy pub in the basement of the Prime Park Hotel, reportedly great for an evening out with your friends. Many different Snacks and cocktails. On the downside some guests find the service is a bit slow.

Hightz | Hotel Man Singh, Sansar Chandra Road 26.9228, 75.8048 ☎ +91 141 236 0382 Meals and none-alcoholic drinks for two ₹1700 More of an upscale restaurant, serving Rajasthani and Chinese food.

Replay | SB-57, Riddhi Tower, 5th Floor , Opposite SMS Stadium 26.89262, 75.80701 ☎ +91 141 403 1026 Opening Hours: 11:00-00:00 Bar, restaurant and lounge with Mexican and Italian cuisine. Different sitting areas, which makes it a good place for private events.

Night clubs

Dance, Traditional (7438763154) - Traditional dance performance

3D's Restro Lounge | 3@ A2 Corporate Tower, Near Jawahar Circle 26.8432, 75.8025 ☎ +91 9166048000 Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 A lounge bar with two restaurants (fine dining and casual). A good place to hang out with your friends, and fairly popular among students.

Blackout | 9th floor, Golden Oak Hotel, Landmark Building, Ahinsa Circle, C Scheme 26.9139, 75.8056 at Golden Oak Hotel ☎ +91 96801 67016 Opening Hours: 11:00-00:00 Cafe and nightclub popular with the party crowd, though their Vegetarian food is apparently not very good. Great views of the city from the rooftop lounge.

Club Seven | The Byke Grassfield Resort, Kishan Nagar , Near Bansal Hospital 26.8918, 75.7576 ☎ +91 9549876525 - A nightclub with electronic music and different events every few weeks at the Byke Grassfield Resort, some 6-7 kilometers southwest of the downtown.

Duplay MI Road 26.9196, 75.7949 Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Hotel, Ground Floor ☎ +91 141 4033300 Opening Hours: West 21:00-14:00, Friday Saturday 21:00-03:00 Popular nightclub with two dance floors for Bollywood and electronic dance music. Wide choice of soft-drinks, though less so with non-alcoholic.

Waves - Wavs - Hotel Maharani Palace, Station Road 26.9232, 75.8026 ☎ +91 141 220 4702 Opening Hours: 13:00-00:00 drinks from ₹135 Cafe and nightclub serving food. Special events during New Year, Valentine's Day and festivals.

House of People - HOP | Hotel Las Vegas, A1, Sehkar Marg, Bais Godam ☎ +91 141 3391479 Opening Hours: 11:00-13:00 House of People is a nightclub offering a wide variety of soft-drinks and an amazing lounge to hang out. A pint of organic juice would cost about ₹250. It also attracts good gentry in general.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Jaipur

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

DSCN1444 - Night panorama of JaipurJaipur being a prime destination for the tourists of all ages, both international and domestic, has a plethora of good lodging options. Almost all of the pan-Indian hostel chains are present in the city, including /zostel/jaipur/ Zostel, Moustache, / Backpacker Panda, Roadhouse and others. These places are generally dominated by young backpackers. Homestays and guest houses that are hosted by local residents and offer to give you an authentic experience from interiors, to ambiance, to the food they serve. Try to find a place near the Pink CIty, or Hawa Mahal.

Atithi Guest House - 1 Park House Scheme 26.9202, 75.7976 Opposite All India Radio, 2 blocks from M.I. Road ☎ +91 141 237-8679, +91 141 237-9496 Checkout: 12:00 Standard Room: ₹1,000 single occupancy; ₹1,100 double occupancy; Large Room: ₹1,100 - 1,200 single; ₹1,200 - 1,300 double; Air-Conditioned Room: ₹1,400 single; ₹1,600 double; Extra bed: ₹350 A nice, modern and very clean hotel a few minutes from the Pink City. Has a simple restaurant, laundry service, Wi-Fi (check on current rates, which are not posted on their site). Be careful of rickshaw/taxi drivers as they don't get a commission here so may try to bring you somewhere else.
Bhim Vilas | 1 Gopinath Marg 26.9192, 75.8049 Behind G.P.O. - Standard Room: ₹1800 single; ₹2000 double; Deluxe Room: ₹2000 single; ₹2500 double; Super Deluxe Room: ₹2500 single; ₹2999 double; Suite: ₹2850 single; ₹2850 double; Extra Bed: ₹500 Family-run guesthouse in the heart of the city, with 8 A/C rooms. The service is friendly and it is also excellent value for money.

Chit Chat Palace - chitchat07@ D-160 Kabir Marg, Bani Park 26.9255, 75.7908 ☎ +91-141-2201-899, +91-141-2202-843 Standard double with fan and hot/cold shower: ₹1,500; Family room: ₹2,000 - Airport/railway station/bus station pick up available, nice restaurant.

Explorer's Nest - ☎ +91-99-285-17801 Rooms ₹600-800/night - Bed & breakfast by a couple fond of visitors, and of guiding them about their city. The house has ethnic decor and is in a quiet place 5 min walk from the centre. The rooms have air-conditioning and wifi.

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Hotel Kalyan - Hathroi Fort, Ajmer Road 26.912416, 75.787288 1 kilometers from train station ☎ +91-141-2368355, +91-9314501591 +91-141-4015919 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 ₹850-950 for non-air-con double room; ₹1200-2595 for air-con double room; bigger rooms are available for up to 4 guests 2-star hotel with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Free parking and pickup is available from the train station and central bus stand. Tasty restaurant and good service.

Hotel Malak Mahal - 54, Near Jal Mahal, Amer Road 26.98095, 75.85066 ☎ +91 8890825040, +91 88908 25040 Heritage Deluxe: ₹1500 (double occupancy)/Negotiable; Heritage Suite: ₹2000 (double occupancy)/Negotiable; both tariffs include taxes and breakfast This hotel, which opened in 2012, has 45 rooms, an in-house restaurant and reserved parking spaces. It also provides free Wi-Fi, air-con rooms with attached washrooms and a nice guest service system. Their reservation phone number is covered 24/7.

Hotel Pearl Palace - 51 Hathroi Fort, Hari Kishan Somani Marg, Ajmer Road GPS 26.9162, 75.7956 ☎ +91 141-2373700 air-con rooms from ₹1200 The place is designed as an art museum. Wonderful roof top patio restaurant. The owners are nice but the front desk clerk is very moody. They do not always honor reservations made from their website.

Hotel Ramsingh Palace - B-2, Hathi Babu Ka Bagh, Kanti Nagar 26.9236, 75.7988 ☎ +91 141 4005191 (Mr. Mahendra Singh) - Deluxe room: ₹1700-2200; Super Deluxe room: ₹2000-2500; Family Suite: ₹2800-3800; Extra bed: ₹250-500 Checkout: 12:00 noon Comfortable beds, each room comes with LCDTV with multiple channels. Walking distance to the train station and central bus stand. Airport/railway station/bus station pick up available, multi-cuisine restaurant.

Hotel Sangam - 17 Motilal Atal Road 26.9210, 75.7979 ☎ +91 141 237179192 ₹1,000 for non-air-con room; air-con rooms starting at ₹1,500 - Good mattress, TV, restaurant, includes breakfast toast.

Hotel Shikha - Hotel Shikha Jaipur | R-14, Yudhishthir Marg, C-Scheme 26.9061, 75.7971 2.3 kilometers from train station (10 minutes drive), 2.8 kilometers from sindhi camp bus stand (10 minutes drive) and 10 kilometers from Jaipur airport (25 minutes drive) ☎ +91 141 4031212, +91 9582221212 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 ₹1899 The only hotel in Jaipur that is opposite to the deer park in c-scheme. Coffee & lounge in premises with Rock Pub and discotheque. Special offers on website.

Jaipur Inn - B-17, Shiv Marg, Bani Park 26.928307, 75.798092 ☎ +91-141-2201121 Standard Room (non-air-con): ₹1250; Deluxe Room: ₹1500; Super Deluxe Room: ₹2000; Luxury Room: ₹2950; Service Apartment (3 rooms): ₹5000 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Hot water, air-con, TV, heater, and telephone in every room. The hotel also has a backup power generator and a lift. Nice rooftop bar with great views over the city. All room rates include rooftop Wi-Fi and free cancellation. They can also serve food. During low season (April/May/June), 50% discount if you stay 2 days or more.

Karni Niwas - C-5 Motilal Atal Road 26.9203, 75.7973 behind Neelam Hotel ☎ +91 141 2365433 ₹650-1,000 Good budget hotel. Very clean with hot water, quiet room. Restaurant, includes continental breakfast.

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Krishna Palace - E-26, Durga Marg, Bani Park 26.9280, 75.7861 ☎ +91 141 2201395, +91 94 14311252 Standard (non-air-con): ₹850 single/₹950 double; Deluxe air-con: ₹1350 single/₹1450 double; Superior air-con: ₹1500 single/₹1750 double Heritage property which looks like a palace. Nice garden, quiet and very clean. Traditional-style spacious rooms with private bath and hot shower. 24-hr service. Comfortable beds, each room comes with colour TV with all channels. Rooftop and garden restaurant available. Walking distance to the train station. Managed by a friendly family. Very quiet and relaxing neighbourhood surrounded by greenery. Pickup service from the train and central bus station is free of charge.

Moon Light Palace - S-34, Shanti Nagar, Near Labour Court 26.9127, 75.7781 opp. NBC ☎ +91 141-2450753, +91 141 6508059 From ₹2100/day It's clean with solid Wi-Fi. Free pick up from station. Restaurant has a wide range of food.

Pink City Guest House 18 Motilal Atal Road 26.9209, 75.7973 ☎ +91 141-5106184 Clean rooms and good value with reliable hot water, TV and Wi-Fi - just ask the guy at the reception. Steps away from bus station and few min walk from old town and/or railway station. Female manager speaks great English, her number is ☎ 9829 804048. Five stores down the road south on that side of the street is an amazing Vegetarian restaurant Mohal's which does great cheapish food. Make sure you get one of the rooms facing the quiet backstreet. The hotel lacks its own website, and current tariffs seem to be imfeasible to find online. As of 2023 or so and they charged ₹400-700 for a double room, with off season rates of ₹250 for a very basic room without attached bathroom.

Satkar Hotel - 187, Barodia Scheme, Banipark 26.9238, 75.7905 Near train station and bus stand ☎ +91 94 14255755,+91 14 12202020 A/C Single: ₹900; A/C Double: ₹1250 Check-in: 11:00. / Check-out: 12:00 Family run budget hotel, free pick up from train station, bus stand, free Wi-Fi. Air-con and non-air-con rooms with attached bathrooms and TV. Hot shower, food, travel desk, laundry, 5 min walk from train station. Not especially clean, ceiling fan noisy. Laundry is available for a charge. Walking distance to the bus station in a seedy neighbourhood.

Sunder Palace Guest House - No. 46, Sanjay Marg GPS 26.9174, 75.7952 near Hathroi Fort ☎ +91 141 2360178 Starting at ₹1,450 for air-con double room - Clean rooms, great service, convenient location, a rooftop restaurant, a lovely garden area and a terrace. Tiled double room with cable TV, big bathroom with hot water and a Persian carpet area with a small table where you can sip tea and read. Internet available, but there was a charge for this service a few years ago, so enquire.

Zostel - First Floor, 85-A, Rajamal Ka Talab, Icici Bank Building, Chandi ki Taksal opposite Tourist Police Station ☎ +91 11 3958 9005 Backpacker hostel.

In Jaipur

Anuraag Villa - D-249, Near Collectorate Circle 26.9274, 75.7892 ☎ +91-141-2201679 +91-141-4025096 Starting at ₹1650 for air-con doubles; ₹2050 for double with garden view 3-star hotel 15 min by rickshaw from the downtown. Peaceful place to relax with clean, comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi Onsite restaurant offers very good Vegetarian options Rajasthani style.

Arya Niwas - Sansar Chandra Road GPS 26.9217, 75.8046 behind Amber Towers ☎ +91 141 237 2456, +91 141 237 1773, +91 141 510 6010 +91 141 236 1871 Starting at ₹1445 for an air-con double room, taxes not included. Buffet breakfast: ₹190 per person every day; buffet dinner, available only on weekends: ₹225/person. A feudal lord's mansion converted into a hotel with the ambience of a stately home. Centrally located, family managed, cafeteria serving decent Vegetarian food and a garden to relax in during the evenings.

Colonel's Homestead Jaipur - 10 & 11 Cosmo Colony, Ram Marg, Amrapali Road, Vaishali Nagar 26.84444, 75.74722 near Vaibav Inox Multiplex ☎ +91 99 8379 6656 ₹1500/night for a double room; all rooms are air-conditioned Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Run by a retired army colonel and his wife, who hails from a royal family of Rajasthan, a peaceful place to stay adjoining 50 acres of bird-filled nature. Home-cooked meals available, and good advice on attractions and shopping.

Hotel Classic Holidays - A-79, Shyam Nagar, Sodala, Ajmer Road 26.8912, 75.7663 ☎ +91 141 229 3890 +91 141 229 3999 Starting at ₹1200/night for double rooms - In a residential area with peaceful, clean, green surroundings.

Hotel Mandakini Castle - Sansar Chandra Road 26.9225, 75.8047 ☎ +91 141 2371779 Double room prices as of June 2012 were ₹1,990-3,390 plus taxes. Breakfast included. 3-star hotel. 12 superior rooms and 26 suites. All are fitted with a private bath with hot & cold water, cable/sat TV, and broadband internet connection. The travel desk, 50-capacity conference area, complimentary transfer services. It is not easy to find current room rates, but the hotel gets mixed reviews from guests.

Jaipur Fort Roofview - View from the roof of the Amber Fort

Hotel Meghniwas - C-9, Sawai Jai Singh Highway, Bani Park 26.9299, 75.7881 ☎ +91 141 2202034 Doubles starting at ₹3,800 - It also has a garden and a swimming pool, which is free for guests and open to non-guests for a charge.

Hotel Sarang Palace - A- 40, Subhash Nagar Road, Near Peetal Factory 26.9373, 75.7965 ☎ +91 141 2281199 Starting at ₹1,650 for doubles without breakfast and ₹1,950 including breakfast 3-star legacy hotel, offers free pick up from train and bus station.

Loharu House Civil Lines 26.9063, 75.7833 ☎ +91 141 222 5251, +91 141 222 5945 Doubles ₹4,580-5,150/night including tax and "sumptuous meals" This property belongs to the Royal Family of Loharu and they rent out a few rooms. The place is quaint and beautiful and the rooms are well appointed. The service also has the touch of personal care and warmth. A plus side is the cooks are excellent and put together some fine dinners.

Milestone 251 - @.com Near Collectorate Circle, D-251, Devi Marg, Bani Park GPS 26.9268, 75.7898 ☎ +91 96107 1000 Double rooms start at ₹2,100 - Near the train station in Bani Park area.

Sumati Villa 7, Shubham Enclave, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg 26.9065, 75.7962 near Civil Line Crossing ☎ +91 141 5140965,+91 141 5125176, +91 98 29055772 ₹1,500-3,500 A budget guest house.

Umaid Bhawan - D1-2A, Behari Marg, Bani Park 26.9280, 75.7925 ☎ +91 141 2206426 +91 141 2207445 Doubles start at ₹2,199 - A nicely restored legacy hotel with clean, comfortable rooms, many with balconies. Beautifully decorated, it looks like a mini-palace. It has a roof-top restaurant with views of the rising sun in the morning and the setting sun in the evening. The swimming swimmingpool is on the ground floor, and it's cold in the off-season. The friendly and helpful staff will arrange airport/train station pickup. Great value, a great place.

Umaid Mahal - C-20 / B-2, Bihari Marg, Sawai Jai Singh Highway, 26.9279, 75.7891 Opp. Lane of K.P. Automotives, Bani Park ☎ +91 141 220 1952 Doubles start at ₹2,199 - A very nice legacy house hotel with 3-star facilities and also offers free pick up from train and bus station.

Pride hotel in Jaipur - Pride Amber Vilas - Tonk Road ☎ +91-141-2777077 ₹ 4000
White Mushroom V Inn Jaipur - I - 7 C2 | Banipark ☎ +91 7827824444 Standard Executive Room start at ₹2,000

In Amber

Mosaics Guest House - Siyaram ki Doongri, Amber 26.9883, 75.8703 ☎ +91-141-2530031, +91-9950457218 | mobile= ₹3800 double, ₹3300 single

Monkey, Raj Vilas - Local fauna visiting the Rajvilas Palace

Jaipur has an excellent selection of expensive places to be treated like a maharaja for a day or two, most of which are often booked a year in advance. Though the list is endless, a few of them are:

Lohagarh Fort Resort Jaipur - Kachera Wala, Kukas (NH-8) 27.0764, 75.9387 Via Delhi-Jaipur National Highway ☎ +91 8003395955 From ₹5,787; Airport shuttle fee: ₹2,500 per vehicle (round trip) Lohagarh Fort Resort Jaipur is situated in 13 acres of green lush mountain area in Kukas, a 50-minutes drive from Jaipur. They have cottages with private pool, tree houses and a Swiss tent. Apart from lodging they offer spa & massage and their swimmingpool is one of the biggest in the city. The in-house restaurant is as big as a normal hotel and it has entertained celebrities like Jonty Rhodes and IPL cheerleaders.

Naila Bagh Palace (Heritage home hotel) - Moti Doongari Road GPS 26.9066, 75.8229 Landmark ☎ +91 141 260 7492 From ₹4,200 including breakfast, taxes excluded Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Heritage home built in 1872 by the Prime Minister of Jaipur (Late Thakur Fateh Singh ji of Naila), now owned and managed by his 7th-generation descendants. It is surrounded with sprawling gardens and open spaces on all sides; the large front courtyard provides ample seating space for our visitors along with providing a calm and serine ambience. One of Jaipur's oldest legacy buildings and home the erstwhile Prime Minister, Thakur Fateh Singh Ji. Surrounded with gardens and open spaces on all sides, large front courtyard provides ample seating, antique chandeliers, original frescos, colonial furniture and a legacy of family history on display. Swimming pool, modest gym, Wi-Fi in some areas.

Oberoi Rajvilas Palace Hotel - @rajvilas.com Goner Road 26.877, 75.884 ☎ +91 141 268 0101 +91 141 268 0202 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Room prices: from ₹22,000 for a double room up to ₹500,000-750,000 for a villa with private pool. Breakfast & taxes excluded. If you have money to blow and you want to stay in the lap of luxury, this is the place for you. The only problem is that it is nearly imfeasible to get a booking.
Taj Rambagh Palace Hotel - 26.8962, 75.8083 ₹19,000-128,000. Breakfast ₹2,000 additional. Rate includes Wi-Fi A former palace and an excellent place to stay.

The Trident Jaipur - Amber Fort Road 26.9563, 75.8424 opp Jal Mahal ☎ +91 141 267 0101 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Advance purchase rates starting at ₹5,000; otherwise, starting at ₹25,500; ₹21,000 for breakfast. Surprisingly intimate low-rise hotel built like a glittering white Mughal palace, renovated and well maintained. Small pool. It's worth it to pay extra for a lake view room.

Stay Safe

Beyond the standard dangers of travelling in India (thieves, hustlers, agents, questionable drinking water), Jaipur has developed its own set of unique scams.

The gem scam

You may be approached by a local, sometimes youths on motorbikes, who claim that Westerners are unwilling to engage with the Indian people. "Why don't tourists want to talk to me?" or "I am a student, I want to learn about your culture" is a common opener. They may also try to make you feel guilty by claiming "It is Indian culture to be help." If you engage them and the scam artist will invite the visitor to drink tea. Frequently and the tourist will only be told of the gem stones the next day or after dinner. Usually it is some sort of tax problem. The unwitting mark is then sold fake stones for resale in his/her home country. Even if stones are posted in front of your eyes, you are more likely to see Elvis than the gems again. As a general rule, do not accept tea from strangers, but in addition be wary of any who invite you to talk in secluded areas. The easiest is a simple and polite refusal of any offer, even if just a drink and chat. You may need to firm in your refusal, and walk away.

If you are a Westerner and a person outside your hotel accosts you and then it's likely the person is scheming to acquire your money. There have been reports of smugglers trying to entice foreigners to assist in smuggling items. Under no circumstances accept: smuggling is a serious offence.

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There are many other fascinating and stunning locations to visit in Rajasthan.

If you are booking train tickets out of Jaipur, make sure to ask for Tatkal tickets at the reservation office, as tickets to just about everywhere sell out weeks in advance. Tatkal (last minute) tickets only open for sale the day before the train leaves, and are not always offered voluntarily by the staff, who will simply tell you the train is full.

Abhaneri — you can arrange transport to this village, which contains an impressive ancient stepwell and a beautiful 9th-century temple
Bikaner — a city in the Thar Desert; though less visited than Jaisalmer, it is home to several important sites such as Bikaner Fort (Junagarh Fort), Laxmi Niwas Palace and Shivbari Temple
Bhandarej — a little-known town 62 kilometers from Jaipur off the Jaipur-Agra Highway, which dates from the times of the Mahabharata and features 11th-century monuments and temples
Jaisalmer — the Golden City in the Thar Desert
Jodhpur — the stunning Blue City, with its awe-inspiring Mehrangarh Fort
Udaipur — train #2965, Gwalior Udaipur Superfast Express (via Agra), is the best option for this beautiful City of Lakes