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.

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.

Hanuman’s Temple

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

Jantar Mantar

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

Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

Panna Meena ka Kund

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

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Unique Food & Drink in Jaipur

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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Diwali in Northern India

Visit towering forts and palaces, partake in Diwali festivities, explore local villages, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Udaipur.

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