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Amazing Jaipur

I remember this day very clearly. I was a little girl with two pony tails, wearing my pink princess outfit and sport shoes (because hey, I had to jump out of the train) who was extremely excited to visit the Pinky City. I expected to see huge Barbie doll palaces with sparkly chandeliers, baby pink houses with huge polka dots all over it and rumbling old forts painted bright pink. As the taxi started moving from the Jaipur station, I started passing by the city, my imagination faded and was replaced by a sense of wonder. Jaipur was beautiful, far more beautiful than anything my 6 year old mind had come up with and there it hit me. I was in love with the city. I had decided that I was going to grow to be a princess and reside in one of the palaces. To fulfill my dreams, my parents picked out the Taj Rambagh Palace, one of the luxury hotels in Jaipur, for our stay.

I have had the chance to visit the city on two more occasions and every time I visit, I fall for the city a little harder. What has made Jaipur my amour? Come, see the city through my eyes and you will know.

Amer fort

Amer Fort: That’s me in green! Picture credit: Priyada

A red sandstone beauty; majestic in its grandeur with its unique blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture and fine white marble pavilions is a sight to behold. As a child, I used to run around playing hide and seek with my many cousins and as an adult I learnt to listen to the tour guide to know its colourful history. Built on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of the Eagles) the Amer for also known as the Amber Palace has a secret subterranean passage connecting it to the Jaigarh Fort as an escape route for the royal family during times of the war.

This fort also houses Sheesh Mahal with its delicate mosaic glass work that never fails to take my breath away. As my generation would say, the entire place is selfie worthy!
Hawa Mahal
A gorgeous 953 jharokhas (window) monument with intricate lattice balconies, the Hawa Mahal was designed for the royal ladies to enjoy processions and street performances. Hawa Mahal is considered by many to be one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. This 5 storey monument has slopes instead of steps and it hosts an archeological museum, too.

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal, Jaipur Picture credit Nithya

I had the unique opportunity of visiting the Jal Mahal a few years ago when its restoration was just on the verge of completion. The Jal Mahal, once considered to be a fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, had fallen to a state of disrepair until the Government of Rajasthan, in collaboration with a few like-minded individuals, decided to restore it to its former glory. After years of extensive research and back-breaking work, the Jal Mahal, which has four floors under the lake, was made accessible to visitors for a few days.

Gorgeous Rajput style boats which took me to the Jal Mahal have now been stopped but one can still stand on the banks of the river to enjoy its breathtaking beauty.
The Jaipur Lit and Film festival
Jaipur has been the home to a wonderful literature and film festival for quite a few years and I had a remarkable time at the Golconda theatre enjoying the movies.
To know more about Amazing Jaipur, do check out this detailed post on the Pink City! 🙂

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Khushboo is an award-winning travel blogger and content creator from India who believes in the power of storytelling. She loves gushing about the new things she experiences as she travels across the globe.

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