Did you enjoy the series, "Game of Thrones"? Do you wish to visit "King's Landing"? Well, what if I told you that you can visit the Indian version of "King's Landing". Yes, you got it right. Rajasthan literally means King's Land or the Land of Kings. The most regal part of the state is definitely the capital, Jaipur. The Pink City is full of magnificent palaces and marvellous forts. You must plan a trip to Jaipur to feel royalty. There are some extremely popular tourist attractions like City Palace and Chokhi Dhani. You must visit them. But, please do not limit your vacation to only popular spots. Have some time on your hands to explore the underrated off-beat tourist spots. People are unable to marvel at their beauty because they are not aware of their existence. after reading the below list, hope you would be inspired to visit the places.
- Jawahar Kala Kendra:
The place was designed by the famous Indian architect and urban planner Charles Mark Correa. Jawahar Kala Kendra is definitely at its aesthetics best. The place is a must visit for the artists and art connoisseurs. You must spare a day to explore the museums and libraries and marvel at the fascinating art work. The museums are a stunning reflection of the culture of Rajasthan. You would definitely be tired after exploring the vast area. You can check into one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Malviyenagar to rest for the day.
2. Raj Mandir:
Are you already wondering about the deity of the temple? Well, spoiler alert! It is not a temple at all. It is a movie theatre. Wait wait wait!!! Do not strike it off your list. I agree, there are movie theatres and cinema halls everywhere. But, this hall is different. Now, you might defend with the fact that in the age of multiplexes, why should anybody visit single screen talkies. But, this movie theatre is a must-visit and has been bestowed the title, "Pride of Asia". This was the dream project of Shri Mehtab Chand Golcha. Both the interiors and exteriors are intricately and ornately designed. Even the lobbies are majestically designed with chandeliers. The one of a kind lighting will leave you spell-bound. It is currently owned by a reputed jeweller, Bhuramal Rajmal Surana. This would definitely be an unique movie date and the perfect way to end the day. After the exhilarating experience, you can check into one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Jawaharlal Nehru Marg to rest for the day.
3. Elefantastic:
The magnificent Amer Fort must be in your priority list. But, did you ever plan to spend a day with the elephants near the Fort. I guess you did not know that that could be possible. Well, it is possible in Elefantastic. You can relax while caring for the elephants and forget all your worldly worries. For a reasonable rate ranging from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3500, you can unwind and de-stress. The entry fee is inclusive of a sumptuous lunch as well. This would become a memorable day and an experience of a lifetime. After a fantastic time at Elefantastic you would miss all the fun and frolic in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels near Nahargarh Fort.
4. Anokhi Museum of Block Printing:
The handicrafts of Jaipur are extremely famous. Near Amber Fort, a mansion has been re-designed as a museum with displays of the various types of block prints. It is definitely a must-visit. If you love art, the aesthetics of the place would touch your senses. The place is appealing to one and all. Multiple block printing workshops are conducted round the year. If you are careful, you can attend one of those workshops. It is truly an once in a lifetime experience. When you wake up in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels near Jal Mahal, reserve the day for an enthralling experience with block printing.
5. Amrapali Museum:
Jewellery is everybody's best friend. The famous jewellery house, Amrapali constructed this museum. It is dedicated to jewelled objects and jewellery. It is the first jewellery museum in the country. There are some immensely varied types of jewellery displayed in the museum. From ruby-studded back scratcher to anklets for horses, the museum would surely amaze you. You would be musing over them all after reaching one of the hourly couple friendly hotels near Birla Mandir.
6. Rajasthan School of Arts:
The state has a rich heritage of art and crafts. The best place to visualise the rich legacy would be in the Rajasthan School of Arts Museum. All the works are displayed in a breathtaking building. The building was built in 1823. A ministr of Maharaja Ram Singh, Pandit Shivdeen used to live in the building. You would be awestruck by the design and style of the building. It would captivate you so much so that the entire experience would seem very surreal. It is closed on Mondays. If you are a budding artist, you can display your work in the dedicated area. The dreamy daze would persist even after you reach one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Subhash Nagar to retire for the day.
7. Chand Baori:
As the name suggests, it is a step-well built by King Chanda in the 9th century. You might wonder the reason a well must be in the list of tourist attractions. This gigantic well is beyond anything that you can imagine. With 3500 geometrically symmetric steps, it is quite a spectacle to behold and frame. The 20 metres deep well was constructed for water harvesting. Today, it does not serve the exact purpose of its creation and has become quite a marvellous creation of the medieval times. This astounding piece of architecture gets overshadowed by all the stunning palaces and forts. Thus, few people know about its existence. When you peruse your list in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Bani Park, do double check the chand baori.
Hope the above list inspires you to plan a trip to the regal Pink City soon. Besides the tourist attractions in the city, you can also plan a road trip around Jaipur during your vacation.