Jaipur Overview

Although the state of Jaipur has been around since the 12th century, it wasn't until 1727 that the city began to take its current form. Widely regarded as the first city in India to be deliberately and logically planned before construction, Jaipur was built in eight years using an ancient architectural principle known as Shilpa Shastra. Protected by high, perfectly straight walls, the city was divided into nine sections reflecting the nine divisions of the universe as laid out in the Hindu horoscope. more...

Jaipur Activities

Jaipur is simply littered with wonderful buildings, from temples and palaces to monuments and mysterious homes where the harem occupants used to peek out onto the world from behind veiled windows. A handful of decent museums will give you the background information needed to put the pieces together of Jaipur's history; while its many gardens and bazaars will give you a colourful glimpse at daily life that hasn't changed much in the last few centuries. more...

Jaipur Events and Festivals

Makar Sankranti: each year, devotees take a ritual dip in the holy water pool at Galtaji. This interesting religious event has also evolved into another of Jaipur’s massive kite-flying extravaganzas, filling the skies with colour on this holy day. more...

Jaipur Sightseeing

As you'll soon discover, watching Bollywood films is a major pastime in this country, and the Raj Mandhir is Rajastan's busiest movie theatre. There are always massive crowds of Indians waiting to get into the next movie, creating a hectic but somewhat surreal scene. It's best to book your tickets well in advance to avoid the lines; then you can sit back across the street at the coffee shop and watch the action. The movie itself will surely be interesting, but simply going to the movie will be the most memorable experience. Located on MI Road; phone: +91 141 237 9372. more...

Jaipur Transport

Jaipur has its own airport located about 16kms from the city near the town of Sanganer. Although it primarily handles domestic flights to a number of Indian cities, including the major urban hubs like Delhi and Mumbai, it has recently been upgraded to an international airport. It only services a couple of nearby international destinations, but that may change in the future. Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Indian Airlines handle nearly all of the flights. more...

Jaipur Travel Tips

Banks: 10:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday; 10:00 to 12:00 on Saturday Post offices: 10:00 to 17:00; Monday to Saturday Department stores and shops: 09:00 to 19:30, daily Museums: 09:00 to 18:00, Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday Business offices: 09:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday; 09:30 to 14:30 Saturday more...