Jaipur In A Day

riya · Sep 9th, 2002, 01:49

Hello Everyone,

Though I know & everyone will also agree that one day in Jaipur is definitely not enough to visit Jaipur. However, since one day is all I have as a stopover, could any of you please advise me what sightseeing places I should cover in order to maximize the 1 day. I would really appreciate all your suggestions. Thank you.

Riya

Lily · Sep 9th, 2002, 10:07

Here is what I would do:

Morning - Amer Fort. Stop on the way to look at the cenotaphs.

Quick lunch at Rendezvous coffee bar

City Palace museum and Observatory

Evening view of the city from the Nahargarh fort (Tiger Fort)

A drink at the Polo bar at Rambagh Palace Hotel

If you have any special intersts, let me know and I can perhaps suggest how to cover these as well!

Sep 21st, 2004, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by riya

Hello Everyone,

Though I know & everyone will also agree that one day in Jaipur is definitely not enough to visit Jaipur. However, since one day is all I have as a stopover, could any of you please advise me what sightseeing places I should cover in order to maximize the 1 day. I would really appreciate all your suggestions. Thank you.

Riya

I basically agree with Lily, but prefer to look out from Rambagh Polo Bar towards Moti Doongri up on the hillock in the haze of the setting sun rather than down at the glittering city lights from Nahargarh....encountered Omar Shariff at the bar years ago !

Spend more time at Amer Fort and the observatory (Jantar Mantar) than at the city palace. Jantar Mantar provides the observations for all calculations that go towards preparing the annual Indian almanac even today !

Karma Queen · Sep 21st, 2004, 15:16

definately do the city palace and amber fort - they are both very beautiful. i probably wouldn't bother with the observatory if i only had a day - it's a most odd place! in the evening i'd go to raj madir cinema (just outside the old city walls - it's in lonely planet). its the best cinema in india, according to LP, and i would probably agree. very glitzy, very... bollywood!

skell · Sep 21st, 2004, 23:31

Does anyone know if there is a stables or riding club with horses available to the public in Jaipur?

steven_ber · Sep 22nd, 2004, 00:13

Lily's post is from 2 years ago.

Rendezvous coffee bar has now closed down.

Bonita · Sep 22nd, 2004, 00:17

HI there..

I would take iN most of the sights as shortlisted, and i have added a few more!

Be sure to begin your day early going to Amber fort first (ascending via elephant), before it gets to hot and also, so you still ahve the whole day ahead.
1. Amber fort and Palace is a definate highlight, and wander for a good hour or two.
2. City PALACE COMPLEX, and you may even see the MAHARAJA. also a FEW VERY interesting galleries, textiles, arts, etc.
3. HAWA Mahal, (palace of the winds). Famous landmark!. Stop on the street to view this very unusual and characterstic building.
4. JANTA MANTAR OBSERVATORY. for those interested in Astronomy, this is the place!
5. LUNCH at a PALACE hotel or old haveli. too many to list..
6. Shopping...it is everywhere and everything..textiles, jewels, gems, pottery, etc..u got to experince the bazaars of JAIPUR, and the life/energy of this colorful city..Wander through johari bazaar..Also, u can visit SOME great textile shops in the city, Anockhi, Cottons, Soma, etc..
7. Stop for a lassi at the famous lassiwallah!
8.oh, definately take a cycle rickshaw ride around the old city!..great people/cow watching, and also, can see many of the gates of the city..
9. visit the Birla Temple,late afternoon ..Very beautiful!
10 Sunset at Tiger Fort, NAHAGARGH fORT.
10. have a cocktail at the POLO baR at the Rambagh PALACE hotel and tour the gracious grounds..
10..dINNER, maybe a colorful local resturant, like NIROS..
sTAY LONGER!! HAPPY travels, bonita..

trillian · Oct 3rd, 2004, 00:42

oh yes,the lassi wallah... i miss his stuff!

ABCDguy · Dec 10th, 2004, 23:55

I'm going to India in a few weeks. I haven't been there since I was a kid. Anyway, I also only have a day for Jaipur, then on to Udaipur. What's the best mode of transport given my time constraints? Hire a car/driver for the day? Or is their a group of sites close enough together that I can walk amongst them?

I don't think I'll be drinking lassi in Jaipur or anywhere in India. To me, having grown up in the West, consuming dairy in India is a surefire way to get sick. Then again I have a weak stomach.

Karma Queen · Dec 11th, 2004, 01:47

crikey, you've got to have lassi! its the most amazing (and cooling) drink. it didn't make me ill, and i had one most days!

villavic · Dec 11th, 2004, 05:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karma Queen

definately do the city palace and amber fort - they are both very beautiful. i probably wouldn't bother with the observatory if i only had a day - it's a most odd place! !

I agree. If you like to stay quite time per place, these two sites are a must. Hawa Mahal.. ok you can just go near that, take the picture and that's it. The city itself is not big deal, but Amber Fort and City Palace are wonderful!!!

Try to go to Udaipur and Jaisalmer, my favorite places in Rajasthan

jennifericous · Mar 29th, 2005, 03:59

i thought lassi's were like magic mushrooms.....???

LuAnnandJawahar · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:01

Not unless it's a "special" lassi.....

davey · Mar 29th, 2005, 04:47

The Observatory is good but the English tour of it isn't while 6pm in the evening, so unless you undertand Hindi thats when you would have to go.

Sep 9th, 2002, 01:49	#1
riya Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 25	Jaipur In A Day Hello Everyone, Though I know & everyone will also agree that one day in Jaipur is definitely not enough to visit Jaipur. However, since one day is all I have as a stopover, could any of you please advise me what sightseeing places I should cover in order to maximize the 1 day. I would really appreciate all your suggestions. Thank you. Riya

Sep 9th, 2002, 10:07	#2
Lily Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 342	Here is what I would do: Morning - Amer Fort. Stop on the way to look at the cenotaphs. Quick lunch at Rendezvous coffee bar City Palace museum and Observatory Evening view of the city from the Nahargarh fort (Tiger Fort) A drink at the Polo bar at Rambagh Palace Hotel If you have any special intersts, let me know and I can perhaps suggest how to cover these as well! __________________ Lily

Sep 22nd, 2004, 00:13	#6
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,214	Lily's post is from 2 years ago. Rendezvous coffee bar has now closed down. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Sep 22nd, 2004, 00:17	#7
Bonita Dreaming Of India Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NEW DELHI..NEW YORK..Wherever i am.. Posts: 110	HI there.. I would take iN most of the sights as shortlisted, and i have added a few more! Be sure to begin your day early going to Amber fort first (ascending via elephant), before it gets to hot and also, so you still ahve the whole day ahead. 1. Amber fort and Palace is a definate highlight, and wander for a good hour or two. 2. City PALACE COMPLEX, and you may even see the MAHARAJA. also a FEW VERY interesting galleries, textiles, arts, etc. 3. HAWA Mahal, (palace of the winds). Famous landmark!. Stop on the street to view this very unusual and characterstic building. 4. JANTA MANTAR OBSERVATORY. for those interested in Astronomy, this is the place! 5. LUNCH at a PALACE hotel or old haveli. too many to list.. 6. Shopping...it is everywhere and everything..textiles, jewels, gems, pottery, etc..u got to experince the bazaars of JAIPUR, and the life/energy of this colorful city..Wander through johari bazaar..Also, u can visit SOME great textile shops in the city, Anockhi, Cottons, Soma, etc.. 7. Stop for a lassi at the famous lassiwallah! 8.oh, definately take a cycle rickshaw ride around the old city!..great people/cow watching, and also, can see many of the gates of the city.. 9. visit the Birla Temple,late afternoon ..Very beautiful! 10 Sunset at Tiger Fort, NAHAGARGH fORT. 10. have a cocktail at the POLO baR at the Rambagh PALACE hotel and tour the gracious grounds.. 10..dINNER, maybe a colorful local resturant, like NIROS.. sTAY LONGER!! HAPPY travels, bonita.. __________________ Dreamingofindia@aol.com

Dec 10th, 2004, 23:55	#9
ABCDguy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 8	You guys drink the lassi? I'm going to India in a few weeks. I haven't been there since I was a kid. Anyway, I also only have a day for Jaipur, then on to Udaipur. What's the best mode of transport given my time constraints? Hire a car/driver for the day? Or is their a group of sites close enough together that I can walk amongst them? I don't think I'll be drinking lassi in Jaipur or anywhere in India. To me, having grown up in the West, consuming dairy in India is a surefire way to get sick. Then again I have a weak stomach.

Sep 21st, 2004, 15:16	#4
Karma Queen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: England Posts: 365	definately do the city palace and amber fort - they are both very beautiful. i probably wouldn't bother with the observatory if i only had a day - it's a most odd place! in the evening i'd go to raj madir cinema (just outside the old city walls - it's in lonely planet). its the best cinema in india, according to LP, and i would probably agree. very glitzy, very... bollywood!

Sep 21st, 2004, 23:31	#5
skell Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 975	Does anyone know if there is a stables or riding club with horses available to the public in Jaipur?

Oct 3rd, 2004, 00:42	#8
trillian Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: austria Posts: 14	oh yes,the lassi wallah... i miss his stuff!

Dec 11th, 2004, 01:47	#10
Karma Queen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: England Posts: 365	crikey, you've got to have lassi! its the most amazing (and cooling) drink. it didn't make me ill, and i had one most days!

Mar 29th, 2005, 03:59	#12
jennifericous Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IRELAND Posts: 190	i thought lassi's were like magic mushrooms.....???

Mar 29th, 2005, 04:01	#13
LuAnnandJawahar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delhi/U.S. Posts: 663	Not unless it's a "special" lassi..... __________________ Reject violence.

Mar 29th, 2005, 04:47	#14
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	The Observatory is good but the English tour of it isn't while 6pm in the evening, so unless you undertand Hindi thats when you would have to go.

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