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Things to do in Jaipur – A Colourful Experience

If you are up to explore some of the most colourful and chaotic streets in India, then you must visit the city of Jaipur. Listed below are a few attractions that must make it to your itinerary.

City Palace

A mix of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the impressive City Palace is found right in the middle of the Old City. Inside of the complex, you’ll find palace buildings from a different era, some of them dating back to the early 20th century. The City Palace is a stunning blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, less than 2 hours away from Alila Fort Bishangarh and other such Jaipur heritage hotels.

Diego Delso creator QS:P170,Q28147777, City Palace-Jaipur-India0005, CC BY-SA 4.0

Isarlat

Erected in the 1740s by Jai Singh II’s son and successor Iswari, this unusual minaret is an attraction you shouldn’t miss. On top of the 43-metre minaret, you’re gifted with excellent views of the city that lies below you.

Hawa Mahal

Jaipur’s most significant landmark, the Hawa Mahal is an architects dream. This stunning structure was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable the females of the royal household to watch the happenings of the city.

Marcin Białek, Hawa Mahal 2011, CC BY-SA 4.0

 

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