Bright Stars, Pink City

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Take in the grandeur of the City Palace and see why Jantar Mantar became a World Heritage Site Beat the traffic through the narrow streets of Jaipur on a thrilling tuk-tuk ride Taste a local delicacy made from a caramelised leaf and a classic, ambrosial lassi Get your Bollywood on with a film viewing in a beautiful local movie theatre Discover your karma and kal in the stars with an astrological reading over a traditional Mughlai-Rajputana dinner.

Start your evening in the Pink City with a taste of luxury. With a collection of royal Rajasthani costumes, majestic courtyards, lush gardens, and a remarkable museum, the City Palace is a unique monument we just couldn’t let you miss! From there, we’ll head to Jantar Mantar to discover the math and astronomy behind this incredible UNESCO World Heritage site. From luxury to local, there’s no better way to experience the crazy traffic of India than on a tuk-tuk. This Jaipur tour will have you riding the city’s famous routes while your local guide recalls the stories and legends of the Pink City.

We’ll have our ever-enthusiastic tuk-tuk driver drop us off at the Raj Mandir, a beautifully designed and intricately decorated theatre often referred to as the Pride of Asia. Before taking in a Bollywood film, we’ll treat you to a chilled lassi and a local delicacy called meetha paan, caramelised betel leaf with betelnut and aniseed. Tummy satisfied and thirst quenched, we’ll escape into the world of Bollywood song and dance, a truly local experience you’ll never forget. Still entranced and humming our favourite Bollywood numbers, we’ll head to one of Jaipur’s best restaurants to meet a local astrologer who’ll foretell the cosmic dance of your stars over a traditional Mughlai-Rajputana feast.

You’ll have the chance to ask your questions of karma and kal (past and future) and learn the vitality of this ancient science before heading off into the night with stars in your eyes! In addition to the above itinerary, a visit to Amber Fort can be arranged. If you wish to add this to your tour, please contact the Jaipur local office.

Duration: Five and a half hours.
Start/opening time: At 4pm.
Languages: English.