The pink jewel of Rajasthan
Jaipur, India
The colourful capital of Rajasthan, with its ornate palaces, majestic forts and pink walls, is a gem of a city. Let us guide you around Jaipur’s bazaars and beautiful urban architecture. Here, you can measure time at Jantar Mantar, an open-air astronomical observatory. Or you can lose track of time admiring the Pink City’s extraordinary buildings with their sandstone walls and intricate decoration. We’ll take you to some of the best markets in India to see highly-skilled artisans polishing stones and creating exquisite jewellery. Tempted?
The Palace of the Winds
With its beautiful elaborate façade, this incomparable palace is one of Jaipur’s most famous buildings. Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of the Winds, was built in 1799 to allow royal ladies to observe life and people outside, without them being seen from the street below. Cosa can arrange for you to see this masterpiece of architecture from all viewpoints!
Jaipur’s unique retail therapy
The city is famous for its magical markets and shops, selling everything from precious stones to fabulous fabrics. Chic boutiques sell exquisite bed linen and beautiful clothes, while stall holders display thousands of pretty bangles and bracelets. We’ll guide you around the best in Jaipur so that the only thing you need to decide is what to buy.
Sleep like a Maharaja
Many Jaipur hotels are historic buildings, making for a night to remember. If you’d like to relax in a palatial property, we know the perfect place. Fancy sleeping in a glamorous tent inspired by the Maharajas? We can arrange that too. If a small boutique haveli (or mansion) is more your cup of chai, then contact us for that personal touch.
A trip to the Amber Fort
While in Jaipur, we’ll take you just outside the city. It’s worth it, trust us! You’ll love the magnificent sight of the Amber Fort clinging to the side of the hills and overlooking a lake. On the way back, visit Jantar Mantar, the city’s open-air astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh to observe the heavens.
Essential Jaipur
In the 18th century, Maharaja Jai Singh designed the Pink City, creating sumptuous royal palaces, wide streets and lush gardens. Astronomy was also one of his passions, resulting in the construction of Jaipur’s famous open-air observatory, Jantar Mantar. Today the city is steeped in history and culture and is also renowned for its crafts and jewellery making. Jaipur is one of the three corners of the Golden Triangle that includes New Delhi and Agra. Let us take you there.
Where it is
Indian Subcontinent
When to go
September to April
Why go there
Magnificent palaces
Busy bazaars
Luxury hotels
What to see
Hawa Mahal
Amber Fort
Colourful markets
