A short and sweet trip to Jaipur

Hoping to explore Jaipur? Here is a budget trip plan. Jaipur is a beautiful capital city of Rajasthan that overwhelms you with its history, culture, food and lifestyle. Read on for a memorable tour to Jaipur.

Jaipur can be easily reached from other states of the country. If you are travelling from Agra, check Agra to Jaipur train. The route covers many important northern rail stations. This article talks about some must visit spots in and around Jaipur.

The Hawa Mahal is one of the unique structures in India. Built of red and pink sandstone, the structure was made for the Rajput royal women. This pyramid shaped monument looks like a honeycomb. It has 953 small windows called jharokhas and it is decorated with intricate latticework. The main idea behind building Hawa Mahal was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen as they had to follow strict purdah.

The entry fee is Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 50 for the foreigner.

Head towards the famous Amber Fort, which is situated on the outskirts of Jaipur. Located on a hillock, this elegant palace is known for its extremely gorgeous architecture and was built more than 4 centuries ago by Raja Man Singh I. The structure still retains all its grandeur. The interiors of the palace are also impressive, decorated with wall carvings and paintings, engraved with fascinating precious stones and mirrors. Try to take the elephant ride uphill, this will make you feel royal.

Located in Abhaneri, Chand Baori is one of the most amazing step wells in India. Built in the 9th century, this is 100 m deep and has 3,500 narrow steps. It is a four-sided masterpiece and truly a gift from past. This beautiful baori is a popular spot for shooting as well.

Located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is alluring. Hire the Rajput style wooden boats and floats towards the palace and enjoying the coolness of the water. The lake is a bird-watchers heaven. It is the cenotaph of the royal family of Raja Jai Singh and it is flawlessly crafted with exclusive marble carvings.

After this move to the most popular destination in Jaipur Chokhi Dhani, it is spread over an area of 10 acres. It is the best place to witness the different folk performance. Every evening, a village fair is organized showcasing the unique colours of Rajasthani culture. While here, you can simply walk around the museum, enjoy puppet shows and get yourself clicked in traditional Rajasthani. The entrance fee also includes the Rajasthani meal. Chokhi Dhani village is the must visit place in Jaipur. The meal price starts from Rs 150.

After such a fun-filled tour, one can head towards the renowned Johari Bazaar for shopping handicrafts and Rajasthani clothes. Do, take something back home.

The distance between Jaipur city and the airport via Jawaharlal Nehru Marg is just 12 km. Flights from other major cities of the country is well connected with Jaipur airport. Air India provides a memorable and comfortable journey to all the commuters. Approximately 9 Air India flights daily operate from Jaipur airport. Browse through Air India page for information on flights.