Jaipur


"Pink City"




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Jaipur in Rajasthan is just beautiful!

Pink city in north India is very busy, but compared to Mumbai we didn`t experience that much stalking, and it felt cleaner.

In this article you`ll find:



But don`t get me wrong...

There`s of course poverty in this city.
It was just not that obvious to us. That`s because you`re going to be distracted by the beauty of Pink City -- and the vibrant bazaars located within Pink City's walls.

Did you know that...

  • The pink color was used so it could create an impression of red sandstone buildings?

  • The Pink City was founded by the astronomer king, Sawai Jai Singh?
It's guaranteed that you`ll be met by gorgeous Rajasthani architecture, pink colored palaces/buildings and excellent Rajasthani food!

Important places to know about:

  • SMS Hospital on Sawai Ram Singh Rd. Phone: 256-0291
  • Main police station on Station Rd. Phone: 220-6324
  • Banks and ATMs along Mirza Ismail Rd (MI).
  • If you want to send parcels, go to the GPO on MI Rd.
    Think I paid Rs 1500 for sending a parcel via ferry (arrival after 2,5 months). It actually arrived in a whole piece! The parcel stitcher cost
    Rs 100 and was located outside the entrance to the main desks.


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Where to eat and relax

Craving for some delicious food in Jaipur?

Here's an introduction to what the Rajasthani food is all about, and where to eat it! ;-)

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Where to shop

Shop till you drop in this town!!!

It`s the place in India you have to go shopping.

Stop by Jaipur Shopping!



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Sights & Activities in Jaipur

Read about the pearls of Pink City and astrology reading!

You'll also get to know the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort.

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You`re done with Jaipur, where do you want to go next?

Heading for Palolem in Goa?

Going to crazy Mumbai?

Taking the airplane to Bangkok in Thailand?

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