Jaipur Questions? Go ahead!

dhans · Dec 19th, 2006, 14:49

Absolutey, don't miss raj mndir, it's a fifties sugarcandy dream and even though you wil understand just a couple of words (trendy english throwen into the conversations) it's an experience!

Hans

mangrove · Dec 19th, 2006, 17:19

Thanks Dhans!

Do you know if you have to book in advance?

Lily · Dec 22nd, 2006, 16:53

Raj Mandir is perhaps the Place in the country to catch a Bollywood film.

Lalaland · Dec 23rd, 2006, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lily

Announcing

There is a splendid new coffee bar in Jaipur which opened last Tuesday on Prithviraj Road, not far from the Statue Circle.

Run by an adventurous British couple, Neil and Sarah, it serves
Real Coffee - many varieties
British sandwiches
Short cakes
Home baked cakes
Etc, Etc.

Already very popular with the young set, it lives up to its name - RENDEZVOUS

Dear Lily,

I will be coming to Jaipur for a couple of months starting april and I was wondering what life out there was like. I don't know anything about India, let alone Jaipur! Are there books you can recommend, serious do's and don'ts? Do they have stuff like Starbucks and the likes or is it as yet "unspoiled" by globalisation?

Lalaland

rao · Dec 24th, 2006, 07:14

Hi,

I have to travel from delhi international airport to jaipur at 10 pm.

what is the best way?

Please guide me

thanks

himadventures · Dec 26th, 2006, 19:50

Although buses are available from ISBT but I think train is comfortable.
http://www.itctc.com
http://www.seat61.com/India.htm#times

elcsas · Jan 5th, 2007, 13:57

Hi,

Could someone please recommend a good train to go from Jaipur to Delhi preferably late-morning/early afternoon. I'm flying out of Delhi late that night, so would also ask if New Delhi is preferable to arriving by train into Delhi Cantt. There are several trains, but are they all similar so long as your in 1 or 2AC?

Many thanks,
erin

Kristin · Jan 11th, 2007, 23:35

Hi Lily,
A friend and I are staying with you in early March. After that, we travel to Udaipur. We're thinking of stopping in Chittaugarh on the way down, then spending the night at Castle Bijaipur. We'd leave early the next morning for Udaipur.
I'm trying to gauge how long the trip will take and what the road is like between Udaipur and Jaipur via Chittaugarh to determine if this is a reasonable plan or better just to continue on down to Udaipur.
Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Kristin

namita · Jan 11th, 2007, 23:54

Does Jasvillas have a website?
Thanks

kmalik · Jan 12th, 2007, 00:10

elcsas - Look into the Shatabdi Express to Jaipur. It starts in the morning from the New Delhi train station. Don't know about Delhi Cantt stop or train # etc. For very late night / early morning, I'd think New Delhi station isn't much farther. Anyway, I thought Shatabdi was a very nice way to travel to Jaipur.

Kristin - Really recommend Chittorgarh. It was the highlight of our visit to Rajasthan a few years back, comprising of Jaipur, Udaipur and a day trip to Chittorgarh thrown in as an afterthought. We traveled by bus - and road was very good. If my memory serves me right - the travel time between Udaipur and Chittorgarh was of the order of 2 to 2.5 hours.

Namita - Try http://jasvilas.com ! We stayed that a few years back and enjoyed it.

jevs · Jan 30th, 2007, 18:17

My wife and I will be in Jaipur over the Holi festival, and though I've been soaked with water in Thailand during the Songkran festival, I am a bit concerned about the throwing of paint bit( we both wear glases).
Will most tourist spots be closed in Jaipur during this festival, and if so where would be the safest(least paintballed) place to watch the festival.
Many thanks to all who would reply

Mabelle · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:04

Echo the question about places of "varying intensity" to check out Holi.

Also, when will the events of the elephant festival fall this year? And where are they located?

Thanks much for the time and thoughtfulness.

Lily · Feb 22nd, 2007, 23:08

Holi Festival

This year the Elephant Festival is on the 3rd of March. For those not used to seeing elephants, it is a fascinatig sight to see them marching on the roads and even playing polo!

Holi is traditionally a boisterous festival and we usually advise guests to stay indoors till lunchtime - and to be careful even after that! However if you do not explore the roads of Jaipur on this day, but stay indoors you may still see some mild action in your hotel.

If you have any kind of allergies, my suggestion would be - do not play Holi

vincster · Feb 23rd, 2007, 00:16

Plenty of good restaurants in Jaipur, avoid Choki Dhani it sucks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lily

Some information on Sanganer, Chokhi Dhani and Apno Gaon

Sanganer

Is about 16 kilometres south of Jaipur, and is in fact the airport of Jaipur. A tiny village, it is famous as the most important centre of hand made paper in the country. Visiting one of these factories is an experience! Also well known for its block printing.

Chokhi Dhani

Not far from Sanganer. It is a hotel and restaurant complex. The restaurant attracts tourists, both foreign and domestic, who wan to experience the ambience of Rajasthan. Live performances in the evening but the food, though good, can be a bit on the spicy side for the uninitiated.

Apno Gaon

Similar to Chokhi Dhani on the other side of the town! Slightly less expensive but a good place to enjoy a camel ride if you do not want to travel all the way to Chokhi Dhani.

tasuray · Mar 11th, 2007, 22:07

Hi Lily,
I'm reaching Jaipur on 18th March '07 by Annanya Express which is scheduled to be arrived at 18.30 hrs.Is it possible for me to book next day siteseeing tour of RTDC? If possible where I can book? Is it near to Polo Voctory Tower?
Thank you.

Dec 19th, 2006, 14:49	#106
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,540	Absolutey, don't miss raj mndir, it's a fifties sugarcandy dream and even though you wil understand just a couple of words (trendy english throwen into the conversations) it's an experience! Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Dec 22nd, 2006, 16:53	#108
Lily Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 342	Jaipur Raj Mandir is perhaps the Place in the country to catch a Bollywood film. __________________ Lily

Dec 24th, 2006, 07:14	#110
rao Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: vizag Posts: 1	delhi to jaipur Hi, I have to travel from delhi international airport to jaipur at 10 pm. what is the best way? Please guide me thanks

Jan 5th, 2007, 13:57	#112
elcsas Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	Jaipur train travel to Delhi Hi, Could someone please recommend a good train to go from Jaipur to Delhi preferably late-morning/early afternoon. I'm flying out of Delhi late that night, so would also ask if New Delhi is preferable to arriving by train into Delhi Cantt. There are several trains, but are they all similar so long as your in 1 or 2AC? Many thanks, erin

Jan 11th, 2007, 23:35	#113
Kristin Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 3	Travel from Jaipur to Udaipur Hi Lily, A friend and I are staying with you in early March. After that, we travel to Udaipur. We're thinking of stopping in Chittaugarh on the way down, then spending the night at Castle Bijaipur. We'd leave early the next morning for Udaipur. I'm trying to gauge how long the trip will take and what the road is like between Udaipur and Jaipur via Chittaugarh to determine if this is a reasonable plan or better just to continue on down to Udaipur. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Kristin

Dec 19th, 2006, 17:19	#107
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Thanks Dhans! Do you know if you have to book in advance?

Dec 26th, 2006, 19:50	#111
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	Although buses are available from ISBT but I think train is comfortable. http://www.itctc.com http://www.seat61.com/India.htm#times

Jan 11th, 2007, 23:54	#114
namita Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LOS GATOS, USA Posts: 6	Jaipur Does Jasvillas have a website? Thanks

Jan 12th, 2007, 00:10	#115
kmalik Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 455	elcsas - Look into the Shatabdi Express to Jaipur. It starts in the morning from the New Delhi train station. Don't know about Delhi Cantt stop or train # etc. For very late night / early morning, I'd think New Delhi station isn't much farther. Anyway, I thought Shatabdi was a very nice way to travel to Jaipur. Kristin - Really recommend Chittorgarh. It was the highlight of our visit to Rajasthan a few years back, comprising of Jaipur, Udaipur and a day trip to Chittorgarh thrown in as an afterthought. We traveled by bus - and road was very good. If my memory serves me right - the travel time between Udaipur and Chittorgarh was of the order of 2 to 2.5 hours. Namita - Try http://jasvilas.com ! We stayed that a few years back and enjoyed it.

Jan 30th, 2007, 18:17	#116
jevs Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: U.K. Posts: 14	Jaipur during Holi(March 03rd) My wife and I will be in Jaipur over the Holi festival, and though I've been soaked with water in Thailand during the Songkran festival, I am a bit concerned about the throwing of paint bit( we both wear glases). Will most tourist spots be closed in Jaipur during this festival, and if so where would be the safest(least paintballed) place to watch the festival. Many thanks to all who would reply

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:04	#117
Mabelle Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 6	Holi in Jaipur 2007 and elephants Echo the question about places of "varying intensity" to check out Holi. Also, when will the events of the elephant festival fall this year? And where are they located? Thanks much for the time and thoughtfulness.

Feb 22nd, 2007, 23:08	#118
Lily Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 342	Holi Festival This year the Elephant Festival is on the 3rd of March. For those not used to seeing elephants, it is a fascinatig sight to see them marching on the roads and even playing polo! Holi is traditionally a boisterous festival and we usually advise guests to stay indoors till lunchtime - and to be careful even after that! However if you do not explore the roads of Jaipur on this day, but stay indoors you may still see some mild action in your hotel. If you have any kind of allergies, my suggestion would be - do not play Holi

Mar 11th, 2007, 22:07	#120
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 310	Hi Lily, I'm reaching Jaipur on 18th March '07 by Annanya Express which is scheduled to be arrived at 18.30 hrs.Is it possible for me to book next day siteseeing tour of RTDC? If possible where I can book? Is it near to Polo Voctory Tower? Thank you.

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