Jaipur, which means ‘the city of victory’, was founded in 1727. Popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, it was the dream of the Rajput ruler Jai Singh. Jaipur’s prime attraction for visitors is the sprawling palace complex, still home to the current maharaja. It includes the Hawa Mahal, a fascinating museum of the maharajas’ lavish possessions, and Sawai Jai Singh’s Jantar Mantar observatory. Jaipur is also a delight for those seeking traditional Indian crafts, including jewellery, silver and silk. Just outside Jaipur, the magnificent palace of Amber Fort is a must-visit for the way it blends Mughal and Hindu elements. The city offers a wide choice of accommodation, from traditional havelis (mansions) to ornate palaces converted into hotels, as well as the more usual modern, luxurious options.
Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays in Jaipur
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The Golden Triangle & Shimla
13 days 11 nights
From £2,995
Experience a taste of India on this outstanding introductory tour of the country’s most celebrated sights
Passage through Rajasthan
16 days 14 nights
From £2,795
The princely state of Rajasthan is India at its colourful best. Here, medieval forts gaze across the Thar Desert, Bengal tigers roam forest reserves, and sandstone palaces reveal a regal legacy
The Grand Tour of India
17 days 16 nights
From £3,795
Explore the diverse cultural influences that have created the fascinating heritage of India
Exotic India: Solo Travellers Tour
14 days 13 nights
From £3,695
This journey for solo travellers covers the 'Golden Triangle' of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, as well as other pretty cities and tiger-prowled parkland
- Tailor-made