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Elephant Festival |  Jaipur
Mar 2010 (annual)
Held each year in Jaipur, the Elephant Festival is a celebration of these large animals, royal mounts from time immemorial and a symbol of strength and wealth. |
Gangaur |  Jaipur
Mar 2010 (annual)
Gangaur is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan, held each spring in honour of Gauri, the goddess of purity and patron of unmarried girls. Expect colourful processions and noisy celebrations - especially from the women. |
Teej Festival |  Jaipur
Jul 2010 (annual)
The Teej Festival is celebrated in Jaipur with great pomp and show during the month of Shavran. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, it marks the day when she was united with Lord Shiva after a penance of 100 years. |
City Palace |  City Palace
Daily
The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, within the old walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the complex is divided into a series of splendid courtyards and sprawling gardens. |
Jantar Mantar |  Jantar Mantar
Daily
Commissioned by Emperor Muhammad Shah to correct the existing astronomical tables and fix planetary positions anew, Sawai Jai Singh II built the first stone observatory in Delhi in 1724. Four years later he built Jaipur's Jantar Mantar. |
Raj Mandir Cinema |  Raj Mandir Cinema
Daily
Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema is a popular tourist attraction. The exterior is a kitsch, pink mass of asymetrical zig-zags, curves and stars, all garishly lit at night. Come for the latest Hindi film or just to marvel at the facade. |
Nahargarh Fort |  Naharagarh Fort
Daily
Jaipur's magnificent Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. Standing on a rugged peak of the Aravalli mountain range it is a beautiful picnic site with views of the Man Sagar lake and the city below. |
Old City |  Old City
Daily
The walled Old City of Jaipur is enclosed within seven gates, the most important of which are Chandpol, Jaipuri and Sanganeri. It houses all the famous sights of the "Pink City", as well as Jaipur's bazaars. |
Hawa Mahal |  Hawa Mahal
Daily; not Fri
Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Wind is a major Jaipur landmark. This beautiful five-storey, red and pink sandstone building is a stunning example of Rajput artistry. |
Vipassana Meditation Course |  Vipassana Centre
Daily
The tourist haven of Jaipur has its very own Vipassana Centre, which holds traditional ten-day silent retreats - just as the Buddha suggested. The course offers a non-denominational alternative to the other main means of learning the technique of meditation: staying at a Buddhist monastery. |
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