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Jaipur

The Kachwaha clan's victory capital

Erected during the 18th Century by the ruler of Amer as a ‘city of victory’, Jaipur was north India’s first planned city. Jaipur is often known as the ‘pink city’; some say because of the distinctive rosy sandstone used in its construction, others claim it was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales. Either way, the city is a beautiful symphony of the history with the present; well expressed in the planned, gridded network of streets juxtaposed with a bustling maze of by-lanes and bazaars, the traditional artisanal crafts offset against contemporary arts.

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Women through the Ages

Discourse at length about women-centric issues in an Indian context

Jaipur
Discourse: Mandawa Art

Retrace the artsy legacy of the Mandawa royal dynasty

Jaipur
Know a Gentle Giant

Discover the nature of elephants in Rajasthan's countryside

Jaipur
Homecooking at Dera Mandawa

Learn of Rajasthan's scrumptious culinary legacy

Jaipur
Home cooking experience

Partake a homely cooking lesson & meal

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Anokhi Museum

Trace the legacy of blockprinted textiles

Jaipur
Jaipur Literature Festival

The world's largest free literary event

Jaipur
Diwali

A festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness

New Delhi , Jaipur
Holi

A spring festival of colour, water fights & mischief

Jaipur
Jantar Mantar observatory

Testimony to Central Asia's rich legacy of astronomy

Jaipur
Block-printing workshop

The art that inspired the printing press

Jaipur
The Story of Jaipur

Listen to Jaipur's history on a walk past fort ramparts

Jaipur
Unwind with Yoga

Learn India's oldest wellness practice

New Delhi , Jaipur , Mysore , Varanasi , Rishikesh , Coorg , Bekal
Hot Air Balloon Ride

Up, up and awaaaay!

Jaipur

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Samode Haveli

Experience a 150 year old tradition of hospitality

Jaipur
Taj Rambagh Palace

A taste of royal living in the pink city

Jaipur

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