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Jaipur in Two Days

Jaipur. Pink city of India and a major tourist destination.

Here's what a typical traveller has to say about the city.

Amer(Amber) Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort
The only worthwhile places to see in the city. Spend the major part of the day here.

Jantar Mantar, Hawamahal, Jalmahal
Only see them from the outside. Don't waste your money in buying entry tickets.

Museums - City Palace, Ram Niwas Baug
Just okay and worth visiting only if you are interested in history and have extra time.

Rajmandir Cinema Hall
Q. Whats better than watching 'Dhoom'?
A. Watching 'Dhoom' at Rajmandir.
Termed as India's finest, there was a time when people would visit this place not to see the movies, but the cinema hall. But today it ranks far behind all the multiplexes in the country. But worth a dekko if you are a movie buff.

Amusement Parks - Pink Pearl, Fun Kingdom
Don't even think about visiting these places, unless you have loads of extra cash and the typical Indian 'chalta hai' attitude. More than half of the rides are not working. And be prepared to pay EXTRA. Extra for parking, extra for costumes, extra for lockers, extra for keeping shoes, extra for accessories, and even extra for some of the rides. It's YOU who will be taken for a ride.
NOT RECOMMENDED.

Chokhi Dhani
Its a kind of resort and restaurant. The food is excellent. So if you wanna have a taste of Rajasthan, its worth spending an evening here.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Shopping
Jaipur isn't a shopper's paradise. However take a walk within the 'walled city' (Johari Bazar) to get an idea about the market. If you are real good at art of bargaining, its the place for you.

Not covered in two days
Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple, Birla Mandir, Galta ji, Sisodia garden, etc.

posted by m4magarmuch @ 1:42 AM