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Visiting India can feel like a whirlwind of old culture mixed with modern times; where cities boast sprawling malls, but you can still see bull-drawn carriages pulling cargo alongside rural farm land. As much of this mishmash can be seen as confusing, entering the walls of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan, takes you back to an older time, where the signs of the indian monarchies of the past are clear as day, and the old world culture still permeates the packed city streets.
As a visitor in Jaipur, there are many wonderful touristic sites to be seen as you traverse the city. Walking through ornate gates, the Pink City will take your breathe away, and invite you in. The top 6 touristic sites, though there may be more, help form an understanding and appreciation of the old and new Jaipur. And if you attempt to see multiple sites, consider the “Composite” ticket, which is like a city pass for many of the big sites in Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal
This sprawling feat of architectural and creative passion is situated right on the main drag of the old city, Hawa Mahal means “Wind Palace”, and was aptly named as a respite for the royals during the hot days of summer. The building is designed to capture the wind, literally, and allow it to flow through the windows and walls, and cool off those inside. Climbing the stairs of this giant palace gives way to more splendid scenery inside, but the exterior facade is the most recognizable masterpiece in Jaipur.
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Copyright © 2014 by A Luxury Travel Blog. This article was written by Parul Lahoti and originally published at aluxurytravelblog.com
