Enjoy Elephant Ride At Amber Fort: Elephants are regarded as epitome of grace, royalty and valour in Rajasthan. The kings used to ride on elephants as it was symbol of strength. Naturally, most of the Rajput kingdoms & principalities used to have enough of elephants as a sign of valour. One can still feel bygone-era’s ‘maharaja-like’ royal life by going on an elephant ride in Jaipur. The city has several forts and the tourists here are allowed to have a ride on an elephant’s back. Entering a fort on elephant is a royal way to get a feel of being a king, in present age. Amber Fort elephant ride is one of the most coveted and popular activities in Jaipur, highly sought after by foreign tourists. The caparisoned elephants are beautifully decorated. It is suggested that visitors reach the site early in the morning (before 9 AM) to get a fantastic ride. The elephant ride at Amber Fort from foothill to hilltop is about of half an hour.
Spend A Day In An Elephant Village: Though Rajasthan is a desert state but elephant, being symbol of royalty & supreme strength,
has been a favourite animal of the kings to ride upon. Now-a-days, the villages where the elephants are kept, domesticated and trained are prominent
tourist attractions in Jaipur. These elephant villages are sort of small elephant sanctuaries. The visitors spend few memorable hours amidst the elephants. The mahouts teach the tourists the art & skills to be friendly, to communicate and to interact with the elephants. The visitors feed and bathe the friendly beasts. Also, interested tourists indulge in some painting activities on the elephants with harmless and natural colours. Elephant rides, termed elephant safaris, are also carried out here for the visitors. Folk dances and musical performances are also carried out here to entertain the visitors.
Stay in a Heritage Hotel: During Jaipur tour, a visitor happens to visit several historical and royal monuments but staying in a palace / mansion hotel is the best way to experience heritage of the Pink City of Rajasthan. In addition to visiting the palaces, forts and museums; stay in heritage hotel is a convenient and pleasant way to absorb and sink in the tradition of Jaipur. Jaipur has a lot of heritage hotels of different tariffs to choose from and have the best stay. Stay in a heritage hotel is watching and living the royalty. These heritage hotels are equipped with all modern amenities with a touch of vintage.
Attend Evening Aarti In Govind Dev Ji Temple: Jaipur, a cultural destination, is home to several architecturally beautiful and
religiously pious temples. Govind Dev Ji Temple, adjacent to City Palace complex, holds immense eminence among the Hindu devotees. The temple is
managed by a trust of the Jaipur royal family. Quite popular amongst the locals and foreign tourists, Govind Dev Ji Temple is dedicated to
Lord Krishna. The visitors rejoice here uniquely divine ambience. Attending the evening ‘aarti’ in Govind Dev Ji Temple is definitely a
lifetime experience. The vibe is positive, magical and heart warming. The chanting of hymns & prayers creates an unforgettable aura.
Don't Miss Chokhi Dhani: One of the most splendid things to do in Jaipur is to visit & explore Chokhi Dhani. It is a
luxury heritage village hotel and an ethnic resort. It is altogether a new place to be at and would take around few hours to explore.
It is accredited as a five star deluxe resort in Jaipur by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The hotel serves Rajasthani
village themed hospitality focusing around Rajasthani culture and traditions that is one of a kind. Chokhi Dhani offers to enjoy several
activities like camel ride, bullock cart ride, palm-reading, horoscope analysis, folk dances & music. It is also home to a small museum.
The entry fee of the theme park includes dinner in traditional Rajasthani way. The cuisines are also typically Rajasthani, spicy and tasty.
It is a delightful and definitely a new experience to have in life.
Visit Historical Monuments: What is Jaipur mostly known for? Of course, it has to be historical forts, monuments, palaces,
temples and museums. The ‘Pink City’ has always been cultural centre of Rajasthan. The most famous and popular monuments of Jaipur are
Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds),
City Palace, Albert Museum (now called Central Museum), Jantar Mantar
(still operational solar observatory), Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace (now a premium heritage hotel), and some other temples like Galtaji Temple,
Birla Temple, Govindji Temple, Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Temple etc. Amber Fort is not only famous for its size and beauty but also for
elephant ride. Jaigarh Fort is famous for being home to world’s largest canon Ramban. Visiting these forts, spending some time to see
splendid architecture and taking few picturesque shots for lifetime memories are great ways to explore Jaipur.
Hot Air Balloon Safari: Not everyone gets into hot air balloon safari while in Jaipur because most of the visitors do not know about the adventurous side of Jaipur. Sky Waltz is a renowned company to try out the hot air balloon safari in Jaipur because it is the top rated one and known to give the best experience. The locations for balloon safari in the city are Amber fort, Jal Mahal, Shiv Vilas and Delhi Jaipur road. The price varies from company to company. The rides are usually arranged two hours before sunrise and two hours post sunset. These are the ideal hours for the balloon to operate as the air & weather conditions remain conducive to let the balloon pass smoothly. The duration of the balloon ride is for about an hour. It takes off and reaches at the height of 1200 feet from the ground.
See A Bollywood Movie In Raj Mandir: Raj Mandir, one of the oldest and most popular cinema spots in Jaipur, was opened in 1976. It is a meringue shaped auditorium, a popular symbol of Jaipur. Its uniquely beautiful interiors attract a large cache of people. But for a foreign tourist, watching a Bollywood movie in this theatre is an exotic experience. Latest popular Hindi movies are shown here regularly.
Shopping In Jaipur: Jaipur markets are shoppers’ paradise. Talking about the top things to do in Jaipur, shopping tops the list because
the local shops in Jaipur sell some amazing stuff. Rajasthan is culturally and traditionally rich in handicrafts. All these uniquely special,
beautiful and authentic handicraft products of local artisans are available a galore at numerous outlets aross Rajasthan, especially Jaipur. One
can get some gorgeous handmade home décor pieces, metal jewellery, Bandhani outfits, Jaipuri outfits, kitchen related pieces and a variety of
other knick knacks. Some of the best places to go for shopping in Jaipur are Johari Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar,
Sireh Deori Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, MI Road Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar etc. These were some of the top places to get some fabulous stuff at great prices.
Shopping in Jaipur is an exhilarating experience.
Do Taste Rajasthani Food During Folk Music & Dance Performances: When in Jaipur, every traveller must indulge themselves in enjoying some authentic Rajasthani folk music and dance performances. There are a variety of places at which such performances are carried out. The Rajasthanis are still preserving their art, culture, tradition, heritage and art forms through these performances of music and dance. Every traveller who visits the state must take out some time to encourage these art forms by being a part of it as a viewer. While the music and art is on its full peak, getting to taste the authentic Rajasthani delicacy should also be on the list. There are several restaurants where cultural programs are performed while guests munching on all kinds of delicious cuisines. The artists welcome guests to participate in the dance. It happens to be a fun of its own sort.