From My Hills To Jaipur’s Pink Walls, This Way…

I barely remember how I ended up in this Royal City wandering their as a girl who might have accidentally lost way from hills to enter this grand city followed by majestic and noble infrastructure.

I still remember the most homelike safe environment I received by staying in Jag Niwas Palace a heritage home stay that was affordable as well as fulfilling, located in proximity to bus stand Sindhi Camp, my only recommendation to trouists and travelers.

After reaching here, journey felt easy and soothing, and in no time I almost covered 5 main tourist spots in Jaipur in 2 days.

We begin by exploring local markets, followed by Hawa Mahal which was located just in centre surrounded by the JDA market shops. The market was well defined with all kinds of footwear, clothing, accessories, dry and raw spices shops, the infrastructure development giving you an authentic feel of being present in Rajasthan.

The Amer fort and Jaigad fort are must. They are huge and so alive even today the strong built fortress stand tall and almost interconnected. Jaigad fort is amidst lush greeneries. The winds at those high altitude is mesmerizing and inviting. You can stand and admire the beauty of Jaipur city from where people and buildings seem nothing but so tiny and the world so clearer. Amer fort lake facing view, The Maota lake located in front is calm while the fort, reflection of hills in water adds a unique identity to this fort.

Heading back from the fort we could view Jal Mahal, although Jal mahal is located in main area but is visible most of the time when you pass streets of Jaipur especially from a height. The entry is now banned, still you can admire the timeless beauty and lake view standing by the railing and enjoying local street food.

Seesh Mahal is unique and traditionally designed which showcases the Rajasthani culture, tradition and folk. The stones and the mirror work inside the calm palace should be experienced once in your Jaipur tour. The fees charged per person is in thousands for entry, and experience is worth it.

Nahargarh fort with its sunset point, we missed this, but you can plan the trip according to time to enjoy the evening sunset view. Inside palace which was grand with terrace, and rooms of queen and king were designed using ancient techniques for spending summer and winter in same palace.

At end of 2nd day we spent most of the time exploring local markets. Nearby the hotel as we took evening walk relaxing; I was determined to buy Rajasthani footwear, and Kurtis. We could easily avail it at local price. But we couldn’t manage to visit Johri Bazar as we were short of time, but simply said good bye to this short lived memorable experience in Jaipur. And the next time I want to recreate In Rajasthan My steps will be eager to trace the roads of Udaipur. Till then these memories leave and live with me in my hills, as we headed back to Uttarakhand.