Jaipur – Where bold splashes of colour are but a way of life

[Simon Hopes]

King Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan by Devanath

Jaipur, the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan, is one of the most vibrant destinations in India. The Pink City, famed for its salmon-hued sandstone buildings, is the land of palaces, lakes, maharajas and alluring architecture. Despite its rich history, a distinct population that seems to grow larger with each passing day, and some of the country’s most traditional bazaars, the modern Jaipur may come across as an overwhelming metropolis with some traffic, pretty painted hoardings, and decorated auto rickshaws. Don’t let this fact fool you –in the midst of the hum-drum and mayhem, you can feel the warm, friendly ambience created by its proud residents, who go about their way of life, all the while embracing a deep and flamboyant culture fused with contemporary panache.

Palace Of Winds, Jaipur, Rajasthan by Tourism

Resorts in Jaipur:

While there are numerous resorts in Jaipur that exude grandeur, an increasing number of them offer a compelling fusion of both the old with the new. Enjoy a rustic retreat from everyday life with refreshing experiences like the ChokhiDhani, Lohagargh Fort or the Tree House Resort – each a relaxing break that is sure to put your feet to rest and your mind at ease. On one hand, the ChokhiDhani Resort is best summed up as a unique village resort tucked away from urban life, offering the perfect blend of modern luxuries while being set in an ethnic environment. The heavenly Lohagarh Fort Resort is situated in the midst of the lush Aravalli Hills and is home to tree houses built on 400-year-old trees, a large exotic swimming pool with the gem of its crown – the white quartz suite – wherein every single thing has been crafted from the quartz stone. The Tree House Resort is one that’s a stone’s throw away from the Delhi-Jaipur highway that offers an impressive range of tree houses with contemporary facilities for you to roost in. It even boasts of five-room tree houses (some of the largest in the world, we might add) on its premises.

Jaipur’s Tourist Places:

If design is a silent passion, celebrate it with splendid masterpieces evidenced by Jaipur’s grandiose architecture like the magnificent Amber Fort, the fascinating City Palace or even the majestic Jal Mahal that sits elegantly in the middle of Lake Man Sagar, a truly heavenly sight especially at night. Or maybe you think yourself a patron of the arts that lives off the energy that the timeless markets or bazaars emanate, like the Tripolia Bazaar, the Chandpol Bazaar and countless others of Jaipur. You are sure to find treasures such as intricately detailed artefacts, Rajasthani jewellery, colourful hand-made textiles, and stone and wood works to name but a few.

Market, Jaipur, Rajasthan by Tourism

So wherever you roam, be it from Jaipur to Jodhpur and beyond, you can be assured that there are sights, sounds and experiences to be had and wonders to marvel at – no matter how picky you think you can be.