Jaipur
Rajasthan's capital city
Jaipur is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, a state in northwestern India.
Known as the "Pink City" for the distinctive terracotta color of its old town buildings, it was founded in 1727 and planned according to ancient Hindu architectural principles.
Jaipur forms one corner of India's Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra, drawing visitors to its palaces, forts, and bazaars.
We spent three days exploring Jaipur's markets and the Amber Fort.
Indian sovereign prince
- RajputIndian warrior nobility
- frescoesPaintings on fresh plaster
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- sandstoneCemented grain sediment
courtyards · stepwell · cenotaphs · painted walls · mirrorwork
Indian state, northwestern desert region
- capitalWealth used for investment
- metropolisLarge important city
- municipalityLocal governing district
- urbanPertaining to cities
metropolitan · districts · infrastructure · downtown · Old City · walled city · gates · bazaars
Cemented grain sediment
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- rose-huedHaving pink coloration
- ochreIron-rich earth pigment
- coral pinkPale reddish-orange tint
painted walls · old city walls · salmon · dusty pink · 1876 · blush · cityscape · historic district
Indian resist-dyeing method
- marble inlayStone embedded in surface
- puppetryManipulating figures for shows
- leatherworkCrafting with treated hides
- metalworkShaped metal objects
textiles · embroidery · handloom · tie-dye · miniature painting · papier-mâché · stone carving · gem cutting
Green precious beryl
- rubyPrecious red gemstone
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- gem cuttingShaping raw stones
lapidary · precious stones · semi-precious · gemstone market · stone polishing · garnet · amethyst · topaz
Visiting places of interest
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- elephant ridesTraveling on large mammals
- palace toursGuided visits through royal residences
- bazaarsBusy outdoor trading areas
shopping · souvenirs · camel rides · folk dance · light show · tourist guides · photography · festivals
maharaja
Indian sovereign prince
- RajputIndian warrior nobility
- frescoesPaintings on fresh plaster
- architectureBuilding design discipline
sandstone · courtyards · stepwell · cenotaphs · painted walls · mirrorwork
Rajasthan
Indian state, northwestern desert region
- capitalWealth used for investment
- metropolisLarge important city
- municipalityLocal governing district
urban · metropolitan · districts · infrastructure · downtown · Old City · walled city · gates · bazaars · sprawl
sandstone
Cemented grain sediment
- terracottaFired reddish-brown ceramic
- rose-huedHaving pink coloration
- ochreIron-rich earth pigment
painted walls · coral pink · old city walls · salmon · dusty pink · 1876 · blush · cityscape · historic district
bandhani
Indian resist-dyeing method
- marble inlayStone embedded in surface
- puppetryManipulating figures for shows
- leatherworkCrafting with treated hides
metalwork · textiles · embroidery · handloom · tie-dye · miniature painting · papier-mâché · stone carving · gem cutting · enameling
emerald
Green precious beryl
gem cutting · lapidary · precious stones · semi-precious · gemstone market · stone polishing · garnet · amethyst · topaz · turquoise
sightseeing
Visiting places of interest
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- elephant ridesTraveling on large mammals
- palace toursGuided visits through royal residences
bazaars · shopping · souvenirs · camel rides · folk dance · light show · tourist guides · photography · festivals
- two-player gameschess, checkers, backgammon, tic-tac-toe, Connect Four
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- South Asia travelIndia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh
- Gem HubsAntwerp, Tel Aviv, Kimberley, De Beers, sorting facility
Jaipurconcrete jungle
Dense cityscape, few parks
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