Shopping in Jaipur – A Complete Guide
A guide to shopping in Jaipur, popular products to buy and where to buy them.
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A Quick Travel Guide to ‘Pink City’ in Jaipur
Rajasthan’s capital, Jaipur is no stranger to tourists. It is most preferred destination on the popular Golden Triangle Circuit (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra). Jaipur has the distinction of being North India’s first planned city; but it was not always the burgeoning metropolis that it is quickly transforming into. Even in the present day, the original ‘walled city’ of …
Diwali Celebrations in Jaipur, in Pictures
Diwali – A word that conjures up so many memories; when I let my mind wander. That last line also reminds me what a precious commodity time has become. In the quest of trying to do everything, humans seem to have lost the fine art of whiling away time. Oh, lest I digress – Diwali, …
Being a tourist in my own city – Inside Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal
Jaipur’s most iconic landmark, Hawa Mahal literally translates to ‘Palace of the Winds’ and is perhaps the most photographed monument in the historical pink city. It is situated bang in the middle of the Old City or Walled City of Jaipur and is akin to a fairytale come true. It was constructed in 1799 as …
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A sunrise in Jaipur on a stormy morning
My first sunrise from Jaipur’s favourite spot, Nahargarh Fort. And how beautiful it turned out to be! A journey through photographs Have you seen a sunrise or sunset from Nahargarh Fort? Tell me about it.
5 must eat places in Jaipur
Jaipur has been a temporary base for me for the past two years, while I have traipsed around the Himalayas for extended periods of time. I used to be pretty exhausted after my journeys and preferred the comforts of home rather than exploring the cafés and eateries. The Jaipur Literature Fest this year was reason for me to …
Jaipur Literature Festival : A Guide
If you have been thinking for years of attending the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival (Zee JLF), then now is the time to make the most of your long weekend. Tis the tourist season in Jaipur and foggy mornings and sunny days shall welcome you to the the largest free literary festival in the world. Jaipur Literature Festival is …