Guide to Jaipur
STAY
28 Kothi
www.28kothi.com
A small simple friendly boutique guest house located in Civil Lines. This is where I stay while I am there, a safe haven for a single female.
Jobner Bagh
www.jobnerbagh.com
A luxury guest house. Beautifully designed this is a wonderful mix of new and traditional.
EAT
Cafe Palladio
www.cafepalladio.com
An absolute oasis of calm in amongst all the wonderful colour and sounds of the city. Best place for tea.
Jaipur Modern
www.jaipurmodern.com
A global menu, so everyone is happy. Supporting local farming communities, Jaipur Modern is associated with organic farming initiatives.
You can also shop here at the same time - some real gem items from clothing to Homewares.
DRINK
Bar Palladio
www.bar-palladio.com
Even if you only drink a lime soda its worth the trip just to gawp at the stunning designs.
MUST INCLUDE
Phool Mandi Flower Market, at bottom of Hawa Mahal Road
Get up and go before breakfast, its a delicious and inspiring feast for the eyes.
A visit to Bagru where I work with my printers. There are lots of workshops you can partake in there.
A walk through the back streets behind the Hawa Mahal, off the tourist trail, where real life goes by. So many inspiring doors and sights to see.