1. JaipurMajor Attractions: Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh FortTop Activities: Heritage sightseeing, shopping, photography, cultural tours, food explorationDuration: 2–3 DaysBest Time to Visit: October to MarchOne of the most visited cities in Rajasthan, a must-visit city of North India and on top of that, it’s “The Pink City”- yes, I am talking about Jaipur! India’s most famous city in Rajasthan, Jaipur is the most populated one too, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The regal past, striking architecture, colourful hues, and a vibrantly alive urban landscape that is simply enchanting. The soft rose hue that engulfs the city and greets the travellers signifies hospitality and provides a unique signature identity of the Pink City as it’s now widely known. The Indian Golden Triangle tour’s component, the city lures in hordes of international tourists each year, not only do tourists throng the city but the impeccable and well-preserved ancient Indian structures like Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar Mantar with its ingenuous ancient Indian knowledge, and the majestic Nahargarh Fort, that offers panoramic 360 degree views of the city from the hilltop. The monoliths and extravagant Havelis speak stories of valiant Rajput spirit and a rich Indian cultural & artistic heritage. Handcrafted items such as precious stones, handcrafted objects, jewels, pottery and attire that can be found in the markets like Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and other similar areas are abundant and certainly something to take home.
