6 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Jaipur - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Jaipur

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 Winds

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

Jal Mahal

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

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Hanuman’s Temple

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

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Jantar Mantar

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

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Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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Amber Fort

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

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6 miles from Jaipur

Unique
Food & Drink
in Jaipur

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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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.

Atlas Obscura Trips

Northern India’s Colorful Cities, Villages, and Celebrations

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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