Rajasthan is the largest province of India and Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. Thus, Jaipur offers a tourist many exciting places to see and things to do. A tourist can never be short of things to do in Jaipur as the city is full of all kinds of entertaining things and offers a blend of entertainment with insight into their history. Alongside a number of forts, palaces and other interesting places to see, there are still a lot more places that a tourist can visit.
Such as the temples of Hindus and the religious sites as well as other places where one can go for a good time.
Camel ride
Camel ride into the desert is a new and unique experience for people visiting Jaipur for the first time. Sometimes tours are also arranged which give one a chance to camp on a solitary oasis, starry nights and the musicians playing haunting music. This is one experience that should not be missed.
Ranthambore Tiger National Park
Wild life safari can be best viewed in the Ranthambore Tiger National Park. It gives you a chance to see the tigers closely in a natural environment. Located on a few hours drive from Jaipur, this park has tigers and other animals that are worth seeing.
Meeting people
The people of Jaipur are very hardworking as well as hospitable. They always believe that the guest is another form of god and give a very hearty welcome to the guests. One may stop on the way to the final destination and see the villagers working hard at their handicrafts and embroidery. With their permission, pictures can also be taken.
Rajasthani music
Rajasthani music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture and one’s visit to Rajasthan is incomplete without listening to the folksongs. The stories of the past are told in the form of songs and the music provides entertainment as well as relief from the daily chores with its soothing tones.
Rajasthani cuisine
Rajasthani cuisine is something to be tasted. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and has all the best restaurants that serve the typical Indian as well as Rajathani meals. The main Rajasthani meals comprise of Daal, a lentil curry; Bati which is a ball of baked bread and Choorma which is a sweet dish made of sugar and ghee.
Fairs and Festivals
The Fairs and Festivals held in Jaipur are one reason of why so many people visit Rajasthan every year. While some of the festivals and fairs are traditional and centuries old, some have been recently introduced to bring forward the culture and the heritage of the land. The well known festivals are Gangaur festival, Elephant Festival , Kite Festival, Teej Festival
Laxmi Narayan Temple
Laxmi Narayan Temple also known as Birla Mandir is a beautiful Hindu temple located in the south of Jaipur and situated at the bottom of a hill which also has a fort called Moti Dungari. The temple is built in white marble and has a carved sculpture on its ground. At night when all is lighted, it looks very beautiful.
Monkey Temple
Monkey Temple is another ancient pilgrimage center lying beyond the gardens in the low hills with temples, pavilion and natural springs along with a lush landscape that makes it a beautiful spot. Hundreds of monkeys live on the grounds; however, it is not a place for monkey worship but of Ganesh, the elephant god. It is an exciting place to see with its setting and structure.
