Tripolia Bazar15 min
Tripolia Bazaar is one of Jaipur’s famous landmarks. Some
scenes in John Madden’s 2011 comedy film ‘The Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel’ were shot here. The Bazaar is famous for its
brass, steel, lead, tin and copper utensils.
Pachouli5 min
The shop sells Indo-
Western garments. They also sell fabric that is printed with
hand-blocks. Hand-block is an old art form and a Jaipur
speciality. It uses blocks of various designs to emboss beautiful
prints on cloth.
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur15 min
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 architectural
astronomical instruments built by Jai Singh II. It features the
world's largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage
site.
The City Palace5 min
left. It is a
delightful confluence of Hindu, European and Islamic
influences. This is the famous City Palace of Jaipur and once
the seat of royal power. It is the residence of the former royals
of Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze15 min
Jaipur’s most iconic structures. . It is an amazing sight of a sprawling red structure.. This was built in 1799 by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh. The monument showcases an excellent blend of Hindu Rajput architecture with that of Islamic Mughal. The fluted pillars and floral design represent Hindu architectural traditions.
Rana Saree Emporium5 min
This 150-year-old store is now being run by the sixth generation of the same family. The store has a breath-taking range of sarees, fabrics and Rajputi poshak - a traditional dress worn by the women of the Rajput community. The fabric is mostly bandhej, which is a form of the famous tie-and-dye technique.
Johri Bazaar5 min
Johari Bazaar, as I mentioned earlier, is a locality for jewellers. The shops here deal with jewellery made out of gold, silver, diamond and other precious and semi-precious stones. Some of the jewellers are known for their specific workmanship. One such traditional method of gemstone carving is Kundan, dating back to the Mughal period.
Bapu Bazar5 min
Named after Mahatma Gandhi, lovingly called Bapu which means Father, this road is a shopper’s delight. You will get everything that Jaipur is famous for in this small lane - from bandhej and hand block fabrics to apparels, the famous quilts of Jaipur, artefacts, jewellery and accessories, bangles made of lac, idols made of marble and a lot more.
Jaipur Half-Day Heritage Tour with Guided Walk & Rickshaw Ride
Nahargarh Water Walk - Guided 2-Hour Heritage Tour in Jaipur
