Suggested Jaipur Itineraries

Wondering what to do? Let me introduce you to a glorious riot of color, pomp and pageantry. A city of stone, fabric, style and design. Welcome to the dream called Jaipur. My staff and I stand ready to assist you in any way we can. The Heritage Pink City of India awaits. For convenience I have put together a list of four “sample days” to maximize your time in Jaipur.

– Mr. Singh, Owner

#1 – One day to see Jaipur

Day 1: The pink city and a fortress in the hills…

Morning: Strike out early to see Jaipur, India’s Pink City. A popular way to see it all is to arrange for a driver for the day. They can keep you on schedule and keep you moving through the busy streets. With ease your day can include Jantar Mantar, The Jal Mahal, The Hawal Mahal, Royal Albert Hall and the impressive Amber Fort. Push yourself to stay on pace and you may be able to add the Monkey Temple or the Valley of the Tombs of the Maharajas…

Late Afternoon: Peacock Rooftop Restuarant, atop our hotel, is the perfect place to relax and recharge after spending the day touring Jaipur’s forts and attractions.

Evening: Return to the Amber Fort for the light show after-dark. It is stunning and not to be missed.

#2 – Two days of Jaipur sightseeing

Day 1: Everything from the one day tour…

Day 2: A temple off-the-beaten-track and then “To Market To Market…”

Morning: Arrange for transport to the Tiger Fort. From its walls you can look down upon all of Jaipur. Seeing the water bound Jal Mahal from this vantage point certainly underscores the effort that went into its construction.

Afternoon: Time to shop on those bustling streets you have seen driving around Jaipur. Johri Bazar – It’s famous, it’s crowded, it’s also a shopper’s delight. Johri Bazar is your best bet if you plan to look for sarees and lehangas in colorful bhandhej, or glittering gemstone jewellery. As the name suggests, Johri Bazar is essentially a place for gems and jewellery. The smaller lanes contain the jeweler workstations – or gaddis – inhabited by craftsmen for generations. Johri Bazar has lots of shops for gold, silver and studded jewellery. As always – do not let your desire to buy overpower your knowledge of precious materials. Jaipuri quilts (rajai) are a hot-selling item at shops near Hawa Mahal, Bapu Bazar, Chaura Rasta and Gopalji ka rasta.

Make it a point to visit the Dahi Bade of LMB or Laxmi Mishtan Bhandar, perhaps the oldest and most popular sweet shop of the Pink City.

Evening: Experience Bollywood at the Raj Mandir Cinema. Built in 1976, the theater is in the Art Moderne style. Don’t let the size fool you. If fills up quickly.

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#3 – Four days to see Jaipur

Day 1: Everything from the one day tour…

Day 2: Items from the day 2 of the two day tour…

Day 3: A celebration of the senses.

Morning: Arrange for a dawn wake-up-call, find your way to the top of the Peacock Restaurant, order a chai, and watch the sun rise behind the hills of Jaipur. Our webmaster recommends the banana fritters…

Daytime: City Palace & S.M.S. II Museum. situated in the heart of the old city. It occupies about 1/7th of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput & Mughal architecture. Closes at 5.

Evening: Return to the Peacock Rooftop and watch the sun set on Jaipur. A selection of wine and beer are available for those looking to unwind with a drink.

Day 4: A day to relax from the whirlwind couple of days you just spent sightseeing. Notice this section has no times – because today is on Jaipur on your schedule. Pick and choose from…

Meditation: The Dhammathali Vipassana Meditation Center at Galta runs meditation courses for a small donation. We can help arrange transport for you.

Shopping: Jaipur is a treasure trove for shoppers, it is irresistible. A wide range of items were skipped on day two. Famous Jaipur blue pottery, block printed fabrics, carved stone and paintings are just of few of the additional items  the savvy shopper can find.

Cuisine: Upon request, we will arrange for an in-home cooking class. Learn to make a traditional Indian breakfast using ingredients available at your home grocer.

Charity: Jaipur has several organizations that can always use an extra hand. Contact the front desk staff directly to inquire about donating your time to help others.

Spa: We recommend the Kerala Ayurvedic Health Center. You will find it highly regarded on sites such as Lonely Planet. Free pickup and drop-off from the hotel. Experience the healing powers of ayurvedic oils at this spa.

Here is information from their website:

India’s culture lies at the heart of the Indian Experience… Journey through a majestic land of ancient customs and rituals-and recapture the spiritual and medicinal legacies of India.The philosophy of Kerala Ayurveda Kendra is inherently rooted in India’s ancient approach to wellness, inspired by traditional Indian healing wisdom.

Kerala Ayurveda Kendra is devoted to our age old Indian system of medicine, The Ayurveda, with holistic approach. At Kerala Ayurveda Kendra, we have integrated healing and wellness modalities from various stream of healing with relaxing experience.

Services
Kerala Ayurveda Kendra service includes Ayurveda consultation, Ayurveda medicines, Ayurveda therapies, beauty therapies, Ayurveda massage-panchkarma training courses and spa consultancy also. Ayurveda Consultaion(With appointment only) involves Ayurveda dosha analysis or consultation for various health problems like arthritis, skin problems, depression-anxiety disorders, obesity etc.
We provide various medicines, oils, herbal teas & beauty products from various reputed companies of India.

Ayurveda therapies involve various massages, Sirodhara, aroma therapies, facials etc.
We provide small training courses on various aspects of Ayurveda like ayurveda massage techniques, panchkarma therapies etc.
We do offer ayurveda treatment packages for various health problems which lasts from 3 days to 21 days.

Reservation
Advanced bookings for treatments are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Should you arrive late for your scheduled treatment, we endeavor to accommodate you to the best of our abilities.

Timings
Kerala Ayurveda Kendra C-scheme Branch open daily 8 am to 9 pm and Banipark branch open from 9 am to 8.30 pm. Last appointment is taken 1 hour prior to closing time.

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#4 – You have an open schedule of sightseeing and travel in Jaipur and Rajasthan…

Here are a few ways to see Jaipur from “another angle.”

A SkyWaltz Balloon Safari not only offers you the opportunity to see India and its spectacular forts, hidden palaces, breathtaking terrain and traditional local villages from a very unique perspective but also the chance to meet the friendly people that make this country such a vibrant, energetic & diverse place . Your Balloon Safari will take you where no tour itinerary will and every flight is a totally new adventure. – from their site

Elefantastic is an initiative begun in 2012 to understand and promote the well being of the few surviving giants of the planet. We promote Eco-touristic values and look out for the ones who would want to put their hand forward for the trunk. Before starting this program #, the founder of Elefantastic, himself worked as an elephant-rider for 9 years. During this time he met a lot of tourists who talked about how they would like to see more of these animals than just the usual rides. He also found that alot of foreigners have the idea that elephants are treated very poorly in India, and wanted to show them that this is not always the case. – from their site

Those looking to explore beyond the borders of Jaipur will need transportation. Let us take the hassle and uncertainty out of arranging and coordinating tours of Jaipur and the surrounding area. We use trusted and experienced guides for all of our tours.

Pricing

For local sightseeing:

Swift Dzire / Indigo / Etios / Ambassador A/C Car (Max 4 person) Rs.900/- (4hrs- 40 km) Half day city tour.
Includes parking & waiting charges.
Swift Dzire / Indigo / Etios / Ambassador A/C Car (Max 4 person)
Rs 1400/- (8hrs – 80 km) Full day city tour.
Includes parking & waiting charges .

Innova / Qualis / Tavera A/C Car (Max 6 person)
Rs 1200/- (4hrs – 40 km) Half day city tour.
Includes parking & waiting charges .
Innova / Qualis / Tavera A/C Car ( Max 6 person )
Rs 2000/=(8hrs – 80 km) Full day city tour.
Includes parking & waiting charges.

Airport Pickup & Drop-Off

By small car ( Max 3 persons ) A/C Rs 450/-
By big car ( Max 6 persons ) A/C Rs 650/-

Conditions

Hill charges back route for Amber fort will be Rs 200/=Extra.