A Day In Jaipur For The Tourist
Whether you're a local, or a tourist, Jaipur has a lot to offer. It isn't just limited to shopping. To begin with watching a film in Jaipur too will be memorable if you head to Rajmandir. The Pride of Asia has an atrcative exterior but it's the interior that will mesmerize you. The city being a great blend of old and new ensures that you can have a quick burger at McDonald's before the film starts.
For those who're religious, there are temples galore. The Birla temple, an extravagant marble mini palace is one that can't be missed. At the Jantar Mantar, one can quite simply forget the real world. This little garden is worth every minute you spend here, and once again, you will find multiple guides lining up for your business. The good thing here is that a guide will for once be more helpful than an audio guide but for those who wish to move at their own speed, an audio guide will serve your purpose best. The Jantar mantar in Jaipur finds itself in the World Heritage list. The Ram Yantra here has even been used in a few films, and is amongst the most attractive astronomy instruments here.
Closest to the Jantar Mantar, is the Hawa Mahal which has an enthralling presence. Languages spoken in Jaipur would be Rajasthani, Hindi and English, so, communication with the locals would not pose a major problem. Tourists would be advised to carry a camera so as to not miss out on photographing various places of interest in Jaipur to take home as reminders of your unforgettable holiday. Hotels in Jaipur offer jeep and camel safaris to their guests as well as horse riding and polo activities.
Jaipur is filled with a large number of palaces. Most of them have been turned into top class hotels and may be out of budget for the ordinary traveler. You can get a glimpse of a palace in the city itself when you step into City Palace. In there, part f the Chandra Mahal houses a museum that's open to the public. Each item is neatly cataloged but if visitors wish, they can use an audio guide. What's fascinating is that part of the complex is inaccessible for visitors because it still serves as a royal household.
The city of Jaipur has some extremely busy market areas but there are some bigger roads which reflect precision in architecture and design. You will find a grid like pattern in some parts of the main city where important buildings are in close proximity to gardens and parks. A tourist would find great joy in simply walking on busy streets. A good part of your holiday would go hunting palaces which are in plenty in the city of Jaipur. They come in various sizes and dot the Jaipur skyline. If you wish to literally see the Pink City, it's got to be the road down Hawa Mahal. The marketplace is filled with buildings that are pink in color and what's very alluring is the architecture around this market. One glance and you would know you've stepped back in time.