 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Jaipur, India
Know the most popular landmarks in Jaipur, India. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
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| K Nillofur beach |
30 December 2004 |
Stayed at Bissau Palace - Jaipur, India.
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Since we like to walk it was nice to find that the hotel was close to the Pink City, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, many bazaars and other attractions. We also visited Rambaugh Palace, Statute Center, the Historical Museum and played golf at the Rambaugh Golf Club. Neros Restaurant in downtown Jaipur is highly recommended. The food and service were both very good. We visited Agra Fort as the sun was setting so we had a great view as the city lights came on. When not walking we used person rickshaws, auto rickshaws and taxis. Auto rickshaws seemed to be the best value as long as you negotiated the price before you took off. The hotel or other locals were willing to give us a ball park idea of how much it should cost to get from one location to another.
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| I Patel |
21 December 2004 |
Stayed at Trident Jaipur, The - Jaipur, India.
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Very noisy busy town. Lot to see. You need a minimum of one full day if not two to take in the main sites. I would recommend arranging prior to arriving in Jaipur some kind of organised tour of the city. If arriving by train or bus have transportaion arranged prior to arrival otherwise you will have hords of rickshaw drivers offering hotels, city tours etc.
Beware of rickshaw/taxi drivers taking you on a tour of the city, as they will tend to take you to shops and stalls where they receive large commision. If buying goods from Jaipur such as jewellry try to always buy from goverment approved shops where prices are fixed and quality is good.
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| I Ainsworth |
04 January 2001 |
Stayed at Narain Niwas Palace - Jaipur, India.
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Recommended restaurants; Niros, Copper Chimney and Chanakya all on MI Road.
Best tip - hire a taxi for a whole day cost about Ruppees 500. Get the driver to take you to the Amber Fort and Nahar Garh Fort, which has excellent views over Jaipur. Also visit Gaitor on outskirts of the city which houses the excellent marble tombs of the local rulers.
If you go on organised tours you'll be taken to lots of expensive tourist shops, so best avoid this.
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