Things to do in Jaipur

The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur, has a lot to offer. Just like the rest of the state, Jaipur is filled with archeological delights, historical marvels, intriguing customs and hospitable locals. Even if you are from a foreign land, and this is your first visit to the famed state, you will find the task of navigating through the city a fairly effortless and convenient one. 

Thronging with tourists at all times of the year due to its topography and connectivity, there are many resorts and hotels in the city you can check into. Although, if you are first time traveler, it is recommended that you visit the city in the months of July-March. Summers in Rajasthan are scorching and can be quite nasty for the tourist to handle. You would not want to have a bad vacation in this beautiful land, would you?

Here is a handy check list of what you should do while in Jaipur and things you should keep in mind – 

Being the capital city, it offers a kaleidoscope to the rest of the state. It is highly suggested that you start your travel to Rajasthan from Jaipur itself. It will give you a bird’s eye view of the state in entirety. 

To have a comfortable and exciting travel, sans the fatigue and irritation associated with it, you should be looking for Jaipur resorts.  If you are traveling during the peak time, you better book a resort or room beforehand. This way, you can have the choicest of rooms and the most convenient one to travel plan and budget.

 

Have the hotel staff makes up an itinerary for you. You can have a befitting vehicle arranged to take you around. There are many things to do around Jaipur. For a traveler, it can get quite overwhelming. Hence, take suggestions from the travel desk at your resort. A perfect itinerary will be charted for you, depending on your days of travel and the budget. Discuss the plan in detail with the manager. 

Shopping in Jaipur is fun! At the local markets, you can buy trinkets, clothes, local artifacts, show pieces for everybody back home at low rates. Buy in bulk to avail the best deals and prices. Haggling with the local shops is almost a norm. You can haggle and get a further price reduction. Known for its local prints, fabrics and designs, travelers end up buying upholstery and bedding material for home. 

Jaipur has inherited its royal heritage and history. The palaces and architect in Jaipur is visual treat. The famous Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, City Palace, Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar, Puppet show, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Ramgarh Fort, Birla Temple, etc are a must visit for any tourist. There are many other tourist places which are being revived by the administration and will surely be crowd pullers, once rightfully restored. 

The cuisine of Jaipur epitomizes all the flavors found in the western part of India. There are restaurants that serve the traditional Rajasthani thali that is a mix of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. There are locally made coolers for the stomach which are delectable to taste. Rajasthan takes its food seriously, and hence the traveler is served the choicest of food at any restaurant. It is in fact considered rude to leave a person’s house without eating. 

If you are looking for luxury Jaipur resorts the author of this article recommends Tree Of Life Resorts.