Jaipur, known as the Pink City, is the largest and one of the most famous cities in the state of Rajasthan, India.
On my first day in the city, I climbed the small mountain leading to the Nahargarh Fort to get an overall view of the city. The scenery was fantastic.
The most famous landmark and easily one of the most recognizable structures in Jaipur is the Hawa Mahal. Its 953 small windows make this building an impressive sight to see.
In the center of Jaipur is the City Palace, a luxurious compound that was formerly the capital of Rajasthan.
There's a lot to see and admire in this series of buildings set up as a museum.
The courtyards and doorway entrances at the City Palace are spectacular.
The Raj Mandir Cinema is one of the most famous places in India to watch Bollywood Hindi movies.
Built by Sawai Jai Singh in the mid-1700s, Jantar Mantar is an impressive astronomical observatory with several instruments used to tell the time and trace celestial objects.
Heading out of town is the water palace known as Jal Mahal.
Eleven kilometers outside of central Jaipur is the Amber Fort (or Amer Fort).
The light yellow-colored fort occupies the entire face of the mountain.
There are always plenty of tourists at the Amber Fort, but luckily, it's enormous, so there are many sections and chambers to explore.
One of the things I loved doing in Jaipur was wandering around and looking at the interesting buildings and decorations - there's so much to see.
Walking around Jaipur, you'll often be followed by animals, goats, monkeys, or cows being widely spread throughout the city.
With its history, forts, temples, and palaces, Jaipur is a must-visit city in India.
