Jaipur Tourism

Jaipur – Repository of Museums

The eclectic collections of Museums are housed in the beautiful city of Jaipur. Perhaps in the whole world there is no spot as historical as Jaipur. The museums in Jaipur boast of Rajasthan’s rich history and culture. Many museums in Jaipur showcases many pieces of art and sculpture, wood carvings, metal work, pottery, ceremonial dresses worn by royalty and antiques which shows royal lifestyle. For art and history lovers Jaipur is a great place to be.

Some of the most popular museums in Jaipur Rajasthan are –

Gyan Museum – Exquisite collection of Coins, furniture, jewellery, antiques by a great collector of art pieces – Mr Gyan Chand Dhaddha.

Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing – Witness the rare and now endangered craft of Block printing. It is a treasure house of wood block printing.

Wax Museum – Wax statue of various celebrities from bollywood like Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Scientists like Albert Einstein, Eminent poet like Rabindra Nath Tagore, Rajasthani Kings and queens of ancient times blows your heart away.

Albert Hall Museum- Exquisite display of paintings, brassware, pottery, carpets, woodwork of the life and times of Sawaj Ram Singh II.

The City Palace Museum- Glimpses of royal clothes worn by the emperors, artefacts and authentic Rajput school of art.

Jawahar Kala Kendra- Showcase the rich culture heritage and art forms of Rajasthan.

Jewels Lake Palace- Collection of jewels of different styles and periods belonging to ancient kings and queens of Jaipur.

Jaipur – The Colours and Contrasts of Street Life

Tourists gather here on weekends and holidays in Jaipur to revel in the delightful chaos of colourful Bazaars full of life.

Some of the most popular shopping spots for tourists in Jaipur are –

Johari Bazaar- Treasure house for Jewellery shopping.

Kishanpole Bazaar- Unique wood carvings and textiles.

Nehru Bazaar- Colourful Jootis surely blows your heart away.

Sireh Deori Bazaar – Time for some street shopping in Jaipur.

Bapu Bazaar- Purchase all Jaipur’s culture specific items here.

Jaipur – Thrilling Vibes in Wildlife Adventure

Scout big jungle cats in the scenic Jhalana leopard safari park, enjoy Nahargarh jeep safari, ride hot air balloons to witness the scenic landscapes of Jaipur and Cycle tour of this fascinating city are some of the top things to do in Jaipur.

Jaipur – Temple Trails

A continuous chain of pilgrims circles the temple to feel the essence characterised by serenity, divinity and spiritual bliss. Be it the exquisite white marbled Birlaji temple of Lord Vishnu or the beautiful Galtaji temple of pink sandstone, Magnificent Lord Ganesha in Garh Ganesh Temple, all would surely help you to taste the drop of spirituality. Visit Jaipur if you want to step into the dizzying whirlwind of religious sanctity.

Some of the popular temples in Jaipur are Galtaji, Shri Garh Ganesh ji, Shila Devi Mandir, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Moti Dungri Temple and many others.

Jaipur- Culinary Delights

Enjoy the delicious smorgasbord of regional cuisines like Dal Bati Churma, Gatte ki Sabzi, Laal Maas, Ker Sagri, Pyaz Kachodi, Rajasthani Thaali and many others in the fascinating city of Jaipur. It is surely a paradise for food lover.

Witness the Colours of Life in Festivities

Centuries of Tradition flow over Jaipur’s landscape which is quite evident in its festivals. Jaipur is a land of unique festivals like Elephant festival, Teej festival, Kite festival, Gangaur festival, Jaipur literature festival, Kajli Teej festival, donkey festival, Jaipur Dusshera Festival, Sitla Mata Fair and many more. All these festivals are celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. Tourists in festive season will get to see the vibrant colours of Jaipur in its rich cultural heritage. Visiting Jaipur is the most mystical and magical experience for the tourists.

Jaipur with its pretty venues and location is also ideal for destination weddings. One can host the best royal weddings with stunning forts or palaces in the background.

Tour My India makes your holiday in Jaipur, Rajasthan pleasant and hassle free with its detailed travel guide answering your every travel query.

Best Time to Plan Your Holidays in Jaipur

Winter season is the best time to plan your holidays in Jaipur. Apart from the tourists attractions you can also blend in the festive vibes of Kite Festival (Makar Sankranti) and Elephant festival (March), and Jaipur literature festival (January). During Monsoons, Frequent and heavy showers are a beautiful sight to behold. For travel the weather can be little humid but overall, it is a good time to visit Jaipur. In the month of August Teej festival is celebrated.

Quick Important Facts & Information About Jaipur

State	Rajasthan
Jaipur Coordinates	26.9124° N, 75.7873° E
Top Tourist Attractions Jaipur	Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort
Popular Festivals in Jaipur	Jaipur Literature Festival, Baneshwar Festival, Elephant Festival, Teej Festival, Kite Festival, Gangaur Festival, Jaipur International Film Festival, Jaipur Dussera Festival
Jaipur Tourist Season	October to March