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Jaipur

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jaipur, India

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Chand Baori

Chand Baori

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

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Palace of the Winds.

Palace of Winds

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

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Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

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Jantar Mantar

The world's largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

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A gang of monkeys relax near the temple. (robertbrauneis/Flickr)

Hanuman’s Temple

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

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Gaitore cenotaphs.

Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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Diwan-i-Khas, Amber Fort

Amber Fort

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

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Atlas Obscura Trips

Northern India’s Colorful Cities, Villages, and Celebrations

Oct 23—Nov 3, 2019

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience Diwali with an Indian family, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

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Chai at Sahu Tea Shop

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Chai at Sahu Tea Shop

In an unassuming shop in Jaipur, a family has been serving highly addictive chai for decades.

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