In The Heart Of The City: Jaipur

Getting to Jaipur is an easy task. You simply need to hire a one way cab from Agra, and you will reach the city in about 3 hours. The beauty of the city will amaze you and leave you baffled on what to do or where to go. We have a quick list of things which you should do when you are in Jaipur besides just visiting the historical wonders of the city:

· The Jawahar Kala Kendra has traditional plays that run almost every day. Along with this, you will find celebrations for cultural festivals happening almost all year round.

· Bapu Bazaar, Chaura Rasta and Johari markets are where you should be heading to if you wish to buy some traditional jewelry, leather goods, precious stones, tie and dye fabric or clothing.

· You can have milkshakes and ice-cream for as cheap as Rs 20 at the Saras Parlour.

· Shaped like a meringue is Jaipur’s oldest movie theatre — Raj Mandir. If there is an interesting Bollywood movie that you intend on watching then go and reconnoiter this theatre.

· Watch beautiful birds in the city’s Central Park.

· You must buy a Jaipuri Razai (a quilt). This is a quilt stuffed with soft cotton made by skilled artisans of Jaipur. You shouldn’t fall for its lightweight. It will keep you warm even when the temperatures are freezing in the winters.

· View the picturesque Jaipur from the sky as you enjoy a hot air balloon safari with SkyWaltz.

· You can indulge in snow activities even in the summers at Snow Planet Jaipur.

· Egg lovers must visit the Sanjay Restaurant located in Bapu Nagar. You get egg pizza, egg roll, omelet kulcha, and so many other egg dishes at affordable rates.

· You should also purchase blue pottery decorative which though is a Turko-Persian art, remains alive in Jaipur.

· The vintage car really cannot be missed if you are in the city in the month of January.

· The Statue Circle Garden looks beautiful in the evening. You can enjoy a special cup of coffee here at one of the local shops.

· Handicraft lovers must head over to the Rajasthali Handicraft Emporium. You will find various types of handicrafts which include special Kota sarees, lac jewelry, terracotta pottery, and various paintings.

· The Jal Mahal looks exquisitely beautiful in the night and when it is raining. Its surreal beauty is definitely not something to be missed.

· You can experience peace and tranquillity at the beautiful gleaming Birla Mandir. The temple is made of white marble, and it shines bright in the night as the Moti Dungari hills oversee this beautiful temple.

· The Jawahar Circle Garden is Asia’s largest circle and is encircled by jogging tracks, rose garden, food stalls, and musical fountains.

· Ravindra Manch is an old theatre and a center for cultural activities of the city.

· The beautiful temple of Govind Dev which is dedicated to Lord Krishna is also a place worth visiting.

· When taking a tour of the City Palace so check the huge silver urns which Sawai Madho Singh II made especially to carry water from Ganga when he was traveling to England in the year 1901.

· The World Trade Park is a beautiful shopping mall where you can shop for famous brands and enjoy varieties of food.

· The Albert Hall Museum treasures the history of Rajasthan and its royal families. You can also take a picture with pigeons in the background.

· Nature lovers should head over to Chulgiri Hills where the forests and nature will revive them from the din of the city life. You could also visit the Kapoor Chand Kulish Smriti Van which is a beautiful forest located on the JLN road.

Jaipur is an amazing city to explore, and you must discover its beauty. You cannot leave out this city especially when you are in Agra. All that is required is a cab service in Agra and three hours of journey to experience the rich culture and wondrous history of Jaipur.