If you’ve got a weekend to spare and
want to spend it away from your regular routine, why not take an India
Golden Triangle Tour to Jaipur? If you’ve already seen Delhi, you
can save time by driving down straight to Agra and move on from there to
Jaipur. It sounds like a great idea, right? Jaipur is certainly a tourist’s
paradise. Things to do in Jaipur are many, ranging from getting involved in various
activities to exploring several markets. There is large number of places
to visit in Jaipur. If you agree, your itinerary could comprise a visit
to the historic and other places to see in Jaipur. They are:
Amber Fort
Located about 13 kms from Jaipur city
centre, Amber was the previous capital of Kachhwaha Rajput clan which lorded
over Jaipur region for several centuries. Amber
Fort is one of the most visited gargantuan and beautiful fortress
on the hills of Aravali. It is famous for its size, finesse, ruggedness and
sturdiness. The palces and buildings within the fort are quite enchanting.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, known to world as Palace
of Winds, is an iconic monument of Jaipur. Built of red sandstone, Hawa
Mahal is in the heart of the city. It is basically fortified
facade equipped with several windows facilitating royal ladies to see
activities on the road, without to be seen themselves.
Royal Gaitor
Close to the city centre of Jaipur is
the funerary complex of Royal
Gaitor. Here’s where the mausoleums of Jaipur’s ruling family lie.
There are two main courtyards here, each filled with stately memorials. One has
the mausoleum of King Madho Singh II, while the second has the tomb of King Jai
Singh II, the founder of Jaipur.
Galtaji
This is an ancient Hindu pilgrim
town, about 10 km outside Jaipur. You’ll find several temples here built in a
narrow crack in the hills that skirt Jaipur. On the hill there’s a natural
spring that flows downwards and fills up the sacred water tanks where pilgrims
bathe. According to legend, a saint by the name of Galav lived here, who
meditated here and did penance too. Due to large number of monkeys in the
temple, Galta
Ji is known as ‘monkey temple’ among the foreign tourists.
Johari Bazar
Jaipur is a shopper’s paradise where
you will see the finest in textiles, footwear and Kundan jewellery. Pottery,
handicrafts, quilts and tie and dye saris. Here, the oldest market is called
the Johari
Bazaar, where a majority of the shops are painted pink. In this market,
you can find gold and silver jewellery and stones like diamonds and emeralds.
One visit to this market is an absolute must-do even if you have only a few
hours in Jaipur.
Sun Temple, Amer
The Sun
Temple, Amer, Jaipur, is small and is situated high on the edge of the
Aravalli Hills from where you can get panoramic views of the city. It is part
of the Galta ji temple complex, about two kilometres away. Though lesser known,
you must visit this temple, preferably at sunset when there’s a golden glow all
over the city.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Apart from all the historic sites
that draw tourists to Jaipur, there’s another side to it—that of adventure
sports. Apart from trekking, hiking and paragliding, Jaipur also boasts of hot
air ballooning. Today, it is a renowned destination for Hot
Air Ballooning. People specially come here to enjoy this sport.
You can enjoy this sport from various
locations in the city—Amber Fort, Shiv Vilas, Jal Mahal and Delhi-Jaipur Road.
Depending on the direction of the wind, the location changes.
Does this itinerary grab you? If you
do feel enthused to go on this trip, you should have it managed for you by a
good travel agency. One that stands out for its professionalism is Optima Travels. Over the years, it
has built a reputation of being highly professional, gives attention to details
and goes the extra mile for its clients.
So, why not get in touch with them
and fix up 2-Days
Jaipur Tour. You can then see the whole of Jaipur and all its
historical and other sightseeing spots. Travel with Optima travels and you
won’t regret it.
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