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My personal Guide to Jaipur<\/h2>\n
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Jaipur is one of my favourite cities in India (in fact, I liked it so much, I moved there!). This curated guide is a labour of love, showcasing my favourite places, the best things to do, where to stay, and where to shop in this magnificent city. Jaipur is a shopper\u2019s paradise and arguably India\u2019s best city for hotels. There\u2019s an incredible amount to see, experience, and enjoy here, and my guide to Jaipur is a collection of my personal favourites. Jaipur is also the capital of the wonderful state of Rajasthan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While tourists know Jaipur for its gorgeous architecture\u2014including top sites like Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal\u2014and for its pink-hued old city (the famous Pink City), it\u2019s also a vibrant cultural, culinary, and crafts centre.<\/p>\n

Jaipur was founded as a commercial hub, designed to be home to artisans and dozens of different crafts and trades. That spirit thrives today. The city is now India\u2019s gemstone capital and one of the world\u2019s leading gemstone cutting and polishing centres. Jewellery stores dot the cityscape, including iconic names like Gem Plaza, Gem Palace, Gem Paradise, and Amrapali.<\/p>\n

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But gems aren\u2019t the only crafts that sparkle here. Jaipur is India\u2019s block printing capital, producing an astounding array of gorgeous printed fabrics in cotton, silk, and other blends. Clothes, curtains, bedspreads, and textiles are available in every hue and price range imaginable.<\/p>\n

The city is also renowned for blue pottery, leather juttis (traditional shoes), lac bangles, and countless other arts and crafts. Shopping in Jaipur <\/a>offers a deep dive into culture and tradition, with many opportunities to visit workshops, meet artisans, and discover the intricate processes behind the beautiful objects this city produces.<\/p>\n

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More read<\/strong>ing about Jaipur and Rajasthan<\/h4>\n
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Jal Mahal in Jaipur.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

History of Jaipur<\/h2>\n

No guide to Jaipur can miss the city\u2019s fascinating history. Jaipur is Rajasthan\u2019s capital and a relatively young city. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who ruled the Jaipur state from 1699 to 1744, this visionary leader created a plan that shaped the city for centuries to come.<\/p>\n

Known as a scholarly prince passionate about astronomy, mathematics, and science, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II moved the capital from the hilltop (Amber Fort) to the plains, creating India\u2019s first planned city in the process.<\/p>\n

Jaipur\u2019s design was based on Vastu Shastra, an ancient Hindu architectural system that integrates and balances nature\u2019s five elements. The maharaja conceptualized the city as a mandala, with the crossroads (Chaupar) at its centre\u2014like a town square.<\/p>\n

The Pink City was built on a grid system with nine rectangular zones corresponding to the nine divisions of the universe. Different zones were allocated to different professions, featuring 119-foot-wide main streets perpendicularly intersected by 60-foot-wide auxiliary streets, further divided by 30-foot-wide lanes and 15-foot-wide byways.<\/p>\n

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The main east-west street has a Chand Pol (moon gate) and Suraj Pol (sun gate) marking the sun\u2019s rising and setting positions, giving the city its own sacred geography and natural topography.<\/p>\n

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II included 36 kharkanas (workshops) dedicated to industries like jewellery making, miniature painting, and stone carving. With ample space for workshops and shops, he invited artists and craftsmen from across the country to make Jaipur their home.<\/p>\n

In 2019, UNESCO declared Jaipur a World Heritage City for its exceptional \u201cindigenous city planning and construction.\u201d The city was conceived and developed in a single 18th-century phase using a grid-iron model inspired by the Prastara plan of Vastu Shastra. The state constructed main markets, shops, havelis, and temples on main streets, ensuring uniform street facades throughout Jaipur.<\/p>\n

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The Pink City<\/h2>\n

Many of Jaipur\u2019s famous tourist attractions lie within the Old City walls, also called the Pink City. This is the planned city built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, including the City Palace (where the royal family still lives), the Jantar Mantar observatory with working astronomical instruments, and the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Elaborate gates surround the old city, remnants of its original walls.<\/p>\n

The Pink City also houses many markets and bazaars\u2014such as Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar\u2014included in the city\u2019s original plan. From the beginning, Jaipur was designed as a centre for arts, crafts, and trade, remaining true to that vision today.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPink City\u201d nickname originated in 1876 when Maharaja Ram Singh had the city painted pink for a visit by the Prince of Wales. The paint used pigment from local sandstone, creating more of a terracotta colour that gave Jaipur a dusky rose blush. Pink symbolized hospitality at the time, and the tradition continues\u2014you\u2019ll see plenty of pink throughout the Pink City. Our guide to to Jaipur ensures you will immerse in the Pink City. <\/p>\n

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Amber Fort<\/h2>\n

Jaipur\u2019s top tourist attraction is Amber Fort (the \u201cb\u201d is silent). This unmissable destination is one of six Rajasthan forts inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Located about 11 kilometres from Jaipur in the town of Amer, this massive fort stands as a living testament to Rajput traditions and is the highlight of every guide to Jaipur.<\/p>\n

Rajput ruler Raja Man Singh began construction in 1592. Over two centuries, successive rulers expanded it until 1727, when Maharaja Jai Singh II moved the capital to Jaipur.<\/p>\n

The fort contains a palace divided into six sections, each with its own entry gate and courtyard. Some rooms remain elaborately decorated and well-maintained today. Other notable structures in the Amer area include Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Panna Meena ka Kund, and Jal Mahal.<\/p>\n

Nahargarh Fort is worth visiting to see the recently restored Madhvendra Palace.<\/p>\n

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Shopping in Jaipur<\/h2>\n

Jaipur ranks among India\u2019s best shopping destinations, without question. This city of artisans is famous for fabrics, textiles, clothing, handicrafts, rugs, jewellery, gemstones, lac bangles, leather shoes, wooden furniture, and countless other crafts.<\/p>\n

Shopping here is particularly rewarding because of the city\u2019s renowned markets, bazaars, and successful brand stores like Anokhi and Amrapali. Above all, Jaipur is celebrated for block-printed fabrics, clothing, and textiles including bedspreads, curtains, tablecloths, and wall hangings.<\/p>\n

For centuries, Jaipur has been a hub for precious and semi-precious stones and is now the world\u2019s largest centre for cutting and polishing gemstones. Jewellery stores are found throughout the city, with the famous Johari Bazaar in the Pink City dedicated entirely to gems and jewellery.<\/p>\n

Mural painting is especially popular in Rajasthan, visible on Pink City walls, in homes, palaces, havelis, forts, hotels, restaurants, and many other locations.<\/p>\n

Read my detailed Shopping in Jaipur Guide here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rambagh Palace hotel Jaipur, Rajasthan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to Stay in Jaipur<\/h2>\n

Luxury hotels in Jaipur<\/h3>\n