3 1/2 Days in Jaipur

Indizen · Sep 28th, 2009, 00:54

I'll in Jaipur for a convention.
Arrive: 7 pm on 7th
Depart: 3 pm on 10th
I'll be busy in the mornings from 10 am.
I'd like to take in the sights in the late afternoon and evenings.
I can visit temples or gardens early in the morning, even at dawn.
How should I plan my time in Jaipur?

mridula · Sep 29th, 2009, 22:55

There are a lot of places to see in jaipur. I was quite impressed with the City palace. Amber (pronounced Amer) is another beauty. Then there is Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal. Birla Temple and lot of shopping. If you have the patience I have written a long trip account here.

Indizen · Sep 30th, 2009, 03:31

Thanks, Mridula.
This is what I have planned.
Thursday: Nahargarh Fort and Galtaji
Friday: Pink City, Hawa Mahal and City Palace
Saturday: Jaigarh, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Sisodia Gardens
Sunday: Birla Temple, Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar

Any suggestions?

mridula · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:59

Looks good to me.

nedhopkins · Sep 30th, 2009, 15:42

Not bad. But you might consider visiting City Palace and Jantar Mantar on the same day. They're within walking distance of one another.

Also, while Birla Mandir and Albert Hall are worthwhile, they're not nearly so interesting as the Monkey Temple.

'Pink City, Hawa Mahal and City Palace':

1) 'Pink City' is the name of all of Jaipur or, more accurately, of the city within its old walls. One might visit the Pink City for shopping -- or to see specific sites, like Hawa Mahal.

2) I can't imagine why anyone would want to spend more than 60-90 minutes at Hawal Mahal. You see (and photograph) the iconic building from the outside, then spend a short time looking at its backside and climbing up to the 'observation rooms.'

3) The City Palace is worth at least a half-day visit. A person is brain-dead if s/he is not awed by the beauty of is buildings or not impressed by its several exhibits.

Indizen · Oct 1st, 2009, 02:48

I'm not too keen on Jantar Mantar, so I'll spend the extra time in the palace.
By pink city, I meant visiting the bazaars, etc
Albert Hall I only want to see from the outside, as also Hawa Mahal.
I want to spend more time in the forts and Galtaji, especially for the views and photo ops.

seasahil · Oct 3rd, 2009, 12:51

You might like Albert Museum as it has lots of interesting stuff from across the Globe like old,rare artefacts,miniature paintings, egyptian mummy, old persian carpets etc!!!

delhiwala · Oct 3rd, 2009, 16:23

Indizen,

In my opinion:

1. You should visit Jantar Mantar with one of their official guides, it's excellent.

2. You may skip Albert Hall, but Hawa Mahal from inside is more interesting....

3. We visited all 3 forts, and it was a good experience.

4. Bapu Bazar (locals call it Daku Bazar) is a typical touristy market...

Indizen · Oct 5th, 2009, 04:20

We plan to spend the major part of Saturday sight-seeing @ Jaigarh, quite early, then Amber from 9/10, and then Jal Mahal and Galtaji in the late afternoon.
Please recommend some places where we can have lunch and also some beer. In the vicinity of Amber Fort.
And some place for snacks in the evening.
It won't make sense to drive back to Jaipur for meals, or will it?

seasahil · Oct 12th, 2009, 23:40

You may try out PINDI'S near Jal Mahal on Amer Road or FLAVOURS near Holiday Inn on Amer Road again!!!

Sep 28th, 2009, 00:54	#1
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	3 1/2 Days in Jaipur I'll in Jaipur for a convention. Arrive: 7 pm on 7th Depart: 3 pm on 10th I'll be busy in the mornings from 10 am. I'd like to take in the sights in the late afternoon and evenings. I can visit temples or gardens early in the morning, even at dawn. How should I plan my time in Jaipur?

Sep 29th, 2009, 22:55	#2
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	There are a lot of places to see in jaipur. I was quite impressed with the City palace. Amber (pronounced Amer) is another beauty. Then there is Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal. Birla Temple and lot of shopping. If you have the patience I have written a long trip account here. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

Oct 3rd, 2009, 16:23	#8
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Indizen, In my opinion: 1. You should visit Jantar Mantar with one of their official guides, it's excellent. 2. You may skip Albert Hall, but Hawa Mahal from inside is more interesting.... 3. We visited all 3 forts, and it was a good experience. 4. Bapu Bazar (locals call it Daku Bazar) is a typical touristy market... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Sep 30th, 2009, 03:31	#3
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	Thanks, Mridula. This is what I have planned. Thursday: Nahargarh Fort and Galtaji Friday: Pink City, Hawa Mahal and City Palace Saturday: Jaigarh, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Sisodia Gardens Sunday: Birla Temple, Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar Any suggestions?

Sep 30th, 2009, 11:59	#4
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Looks good to me.

Sep 30th, 2009, 15:42	#5
nedhopkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 268	Not bad. But you might consider visiting City Palace and Jantar Mantar on the same day. They're within walking distance of one another. Also, while Birla Mandir and Albert Hall are worthwhile, they're not nearly so interesting as the Monkey Temple. 'Pink City, Hawa Mahal and City Palace': 1) 'Pink City' is the name of all of Jaipur or, more accurately, of the city within its old walls. One might visit the Pink City for shopping -- or to see specific sites, like Hawa Mahal. 2) I can't imagine why anyone would want to spend more than 60-90 minutes at Hawal Mahal. You see (and photograph) the iconic building from the outside, then spend a short time looking at its backside and climbing up to the 'observation rooms.' 3) The City Palace is worth at least a half-day visit. A person is brain-dead if s/he is not awed by the beauty of is buildings or not impressed by its several exhibits.

Oct 1st, 2009, 02:48	#6
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	I'm not too keen on Jantar Mantar, so I'll spend the extra time in the palace. By pink city, I meant visiting the bazaars, etc Albert Hall I only want to see from the outside, as also Hawa Mahal. I want to spend more time in the forts and Galtaji, especially for the views and photo ops.

Oct 3rd, 2009, 12:51	#7
seasahil Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 58	You might like Albert Museum as it has lots of interesting stuff from across the Globe like old,rare artefacts,miniature paintings, egyptian mummy, old persian carpets etc!!!

Oct 5th, 2009, 04:20	#9
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	We plan to spend the major part of Saturday sight-seeing @ Jaigarh, quite early, then Amber from 9/10, and then Jal Mahal and Galtaji in the late afternoon. Please recommend some places where we can have lunch and also some beer. In the vicinity of Amber Fort. And some place for snacks in the evening. It won't make sense to drive back to Jaipur for meals, or will it?

Oct 12th, 2009, 23:40	#10
seasahil Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 58	You may try out PINDI'S near Jal Mahal on Amer Road or FLAVOURS near Holiday Inn on Amer Road again!!!