Jaipur Tourist Tips
| Telephone Code | : India (0141), International(+91) |
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| Pin Code | : 3020xx |
| Best Time to Visit | : October to March |
| Local Transport | : Bus, Autorickshaw, cyclerickshaw, Taxis. |
| Foreign Exchange Offices: | |
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Shopping Tips
Getting around
Local bus, autorickshaw, taxi and cycle.
Best clothing and accessories required
Decent light cottons for the summer season and woolens if traveling to Jaipur in the winters. Drink water bottle, handkerchief are also must.
Shopping
What To Shop In Jaipur
Camel leather items: The leather craft industry has always been booming in Rajasthan. Leather items like Jutis, Mojaris (slippers), Bags, Sandals, Shoes and Purses made in Jaipur catch the due attention of the tourists. These items are usually adorned with a type of stitching known as “Kashida Kadi”. This sort of embroidery work is first done on velvet and later the velvet is attached to the Jutis.
Carpets, Rugs (Dhurries), Quilts, Razais, Fabric, Cloth: Jaipur has always had a name for itself in the textile market. Known for the uniformity and richness of its color, design (both block printed as well as tie and dye) and quality, Jaipuri cotton rugs, also called dhurries, have a world wide demand for their soft quality and portability. Carpet weaving is also quite rampant here and the carpets are of different aesthetic design, texture and quality
Jaipur handicrafts: Jaipur is often referred to as the Crafts capital of India. The crafts industry has mainly flourished because of the steady patronage that it has derived from the royal family. Today the markets of Jaipur abound in items like blue pottery, carved furniture, antiques, papier mache, enduring paintings, Pichwais, miniature paintings, sculptures, apparels, accessories, home furnishings, home decorations, handmade office accessories, toys, traditional games and many more things, which can be of your interest.
Jaipur Jewelry: When speaking of traditional jewelry, the name of Jaipur will inevitably loom large. Jaipur bazaars are thrived with classic tribal jewelry, silver jewelry, beaded jewelry, metal jewelry, diamond jewelry, pearl jewelry and many more varieties to please you.
Carpets, Rugs (Dhurries), Quilts, Razais, Fabric, Cloth: Jaipur has always had a name for itself in the textile market. Known for the uniformity and richness of its color, design (both block printed as well as tie and dye) and quality, Jaipuri cotton rugs, also called dhurries, have a world wide demand for their soft quality and portability. Carpet weaving is also quite rampant here and the carpets are of different aesthetic design, texture and quality
Jaipur handicrafts: Jaipur is often referred to as the Crafts capital of India. The crafts industry has mainly flourished because of the steady patronage that it has derived from the royal family. Today the markets of Jaipur abound in items like blue pottery, carved furniture, antiques, papier mache, enduring paintings, Pichwais, miniature paintings, sculptures, apparels, accessories, home furnishings, home decorations, handmade office accessories, toys, traditional games and many more things, which can be of your interest.
Jaipur Jewelry: When speaking of traditional jewelry, the name of Jaipur will inevitably loom large. Jaipur bazaars are thrived with classic tribal jewelry, silver jewelry, beaded jewelry, metal jewelry, diamond jewelry, pearl jewelry and many more varieties to please you.
Places To Shop In Jaipur
- Johari Bazar: Known for its collection of gems, jewelry and all sorts of metalware.
- Bapu Bazarand Nehru Bazar: Known for textiles, local perfumes and leatherware.
- Mirza Ismail Road: Has many emporia, boutiques and jewelry shops.
- Tripolia Bazar: Known for textiles, utensils, carpets and rugs.
- Kishanpole Bazar: Known for wooden furniture and tie and dye industry.
- Khazana Walon ka Rasta: Known for stone sculptures
- Bari Choupar: Known for Lac bangles, tribal jewelry and leather juttis