This is my last blog post about India. And although I have already left India, I didn’t want to miss out on writing about Jaipur, the pink city. After the long drive, buying my own Indian Ondhi and hiking the Amber Palace and Jaighar Fort, I was ready to relax in Jaipur. And where best to do this than at the stunning Rambagh Palace, the jewel of Jaipur.
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Jaipur, the pink city
Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building colour.
I liked it! The women in Jaipur are still dressed in colourful clothing, and by now I appreciated exchanging smiles with them. Acknowledging each other’s outfits and style.
I visited the famous Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of Winds,” and the Jal Mahal, the Water Palace. Jaipur is a beautiful city, and the Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort were my highlights. I definitely enjoyed walking through the Hawa Mahal as well as the City Palace. The architecture is really impressive and very distinctive.
That said, I didn’t explore the streets filled with souvenir shops, nor did I try many restaurants in Jaipur. I had no reason to. After all, I was staying at the Rambagh Palace, which I truly enjoyed and which made my birthday trip unforgettable.
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The Rambagh Palace & my Birthday
From the amazing welcome to the vintage car ride and excellent restaurant options, Rambagh Palace, once the residence of Maharajah Sawai Man Singh II, is truly a unique and glamorous hotel. The interiors, dining rooms, and suites all felt like something straight out of a fairy tale. The staff was incredible, taking great care of me and making my birthday feel extra special. A big thank you to everyone who made the day so memorable!
The entire stay in Jaipur, the pink city, was exceptional. And the perfect finale to my Golden Triangle trip.
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India Trip summary
And so, the end of my India trip arrived. By the time we were driving from Jaipur to Delhi, I had stopped taking photos from the car. I had seen plenty of cows on the road, passed through countless small villages, and already captured enough pictures of the colorful women of Rajasthan.
Looking back at my photos I am amazed by how colourful they are, even though the country is quite poor. But this is exactly how I imagined India. Full of colour. And as I am a big fan of colour, I know I will be back.
I really enjoyed India. And I found the people very friendly.
My last night in Delhi was relaxing, dining once again at the Connaught Clubhouse, a local German brewery located not far from the hotel.
I’m also very grateful to have had Azad as my driver. He definitely made my trip smoother and more enjoyable. His three rules for driving in India were perfect. He said: “Here, you need… good brakes, good horn, and good luck!” It certainly worked!
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