Written by francelvr on July 5, 2008
- To most westerners, the word "maharaja" evokes unfathomable wealth, limitless power, and a mysterious exoticism. For centuries maharajas ruled India’s patchwork of kingdoms or “princely states" and built the grand and luxurious forts and...
Written by actonsteve on May 6, 2001
- Jaipur''s most famous building is simply gorgeous. The famous pink facade is seen all over the world advertising India and it is one of the must-see''s of Jaipur. The big surprise is where it is....
Written by actonsteve on May 7, 2001
- The Amber Fort is breathtaking. Up there with the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in the great sights of the 'Golden Triangle' and a magnet for hundreds of Indian and foreign tourists. But the fort...
Written by actonsteve on May 6, 2001
- Remember those old portraits with the Maharajah dressed in a turban, dripping with jewels, and reclining on cushions watching dancing girls - well you can see where it happened at the city palace. The Maharajah...
Written by HELEN001 on May 9, 2005
- Well, if you're ever going to need a broad range of medical treatments when in India, then Jaipur is the place to be. When we arrived, we had all been in denial over the fact...
Written by HELEN001 on May 7, 2005
- Well, we’d "done" the Amber Palace and were sitting in the shade of the Suraj Pole (Sun Gate) drinking fresh orange juice. We sat for about an hour while tourist-laden elephants entered the courtyard, deposited...
Written by Joel on August 30, 2000
- If you travel by bus in India you have to be aware of the danger! Overloaded trucks drive in the middle of the road. On the back of each lorry are the words 'BLOWN HORN'...
Written by sbmalik on September 7, 2006
- City PalaceThe City Palace Complex is located in the heart of the walled city. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of...
Written by sbmalik on September 7, 2006
- Chokhi Dhani VillageChokhi Dhani, the ethnic Rajasthan village complex is located about 35 km outside Jaipur. You can spend an evening entertaining yourself with rides on camel, elephant, horse, bullock carts etc. There are various...
Written by Joel on August 29, 2000
- When I think of India, the most unlikely images run hauntingly through my head. Deities, gods, rituals, superstition, colours, flavours, poverty, karma, castes and lots and lots of people, to mention only a few. And...
Jaipur
Tourism and Travel Guide