Copper Chimney
Try the pineapple raita at Copper Chimney, which serves north Indian delicacies.
Budget
Thali House
Thali House, near the bus station, serves tasty Rajasthani and Punjabi thalis.
Dasaprakash
For south Indian food, head to Dasaprakash on MI Road.
Surya Mahal and Rawat Mishtan Bhandar
For north Indian vegetarian food, you could try Surya Mahal on MI Road or Rawat Mishtan Bhandar, on Station Road, famous for its kachoris and north Indian meals.
Midrange
Niros
Niros is one of the oldest fine-dining restaurants in Jaipur, and serves mouth-watering butter chicken and amazing ice cream.
Copper Chimney
Try the pineapple raita at Copper Chimney, which serves north Indian delicacies.
Handi
Handi is extremely popular with the locals for its marinated mutton and chicken dishes cooked in earthen pots.
Spice Court
Try the minced meat dishes and bati and soyta (Rajasthani dishes) at Spice Court on Jacob Road.
luxury
Suvarna Mahal
You can try the regal Suvarna Mahal in Rambagh Palace, famous for traditional delicacies like kebabs marinated in yoghurt and saffron, or lal maas (a lamb delicacy of Rajasthan).
Bukhara
For Peshawari cuisine, head to Bukhara at ITC Rajputana Sheraton. Try the Dal Bukhara and Mutton Burrah.
The Kebab Shop
The Kebab Shop at Raj Palace serves traditional rural delicacies.
Baluchi
Have the Mughlai cuisine of Baluchi at LaLit. The Hindustaan rotiyaan are their signature dish, though you ought to try the Paan Kulfi too.
Dragon House
Dragon House at Country Inns and Suites is popular for its Chinese, Thai and seafood.
Rambagh Palace
Rambagh Palace (from Rs 40,000), a former royal guest house and hunting lodge, is today one of the most luxurious palace hotels, run by the Taj Group. It is right opposite the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.
Budget
Arya Niwas and Jai Niwas
Arya Niwas (from Rs 1400) is a spic and span self-service budget hotel that's very popular with foreign tourists. Its sister concern, Jai Niwas, priced the same, has a nice garden in front and is located just off the busy Mirza Ismail Road.
Rawla Mrignayani
Rawla Mrignayani (from Rs 1200 ), a beautiful small heritage property in the walled city run by a simple, charming family.
Santha Bagh
Santha Bagh (from Rs 2500), another family-run hotel, has sprawling gardens.
Fort Chandragupt and Umaid Bhawan
Fort Chandragupt (from Rs 1500) is located near the bus station, and Umaid Bhawan (from Rs 1600) is another hotel in Bani Park.
Midrange
Mandawa Haveli
Heritage hotel Mandawa Haveli (from Rs 3500) has unique motif work and rooms decorated in Shekhawati style.
Naila Bagh
Naila Bagh (from Rs 3000), a beautiful heritage property more than 100 years old, is run by a family of art lovers.
Diggi Palace
Diggi Palace (from Rs 4000) is now famous for hosting the Jaipur Literature festival every year.
Park Inn, Shahpura House, Madhuban and Royal Orchid Hotel
Park Inn, a commercial business hotel, Shahpura House, Madhuban - all in Bani Park - and Royal Orchid Hotel have rooms priced at about Rs 4500 each.
Narain Niwas Palace
Narain Niwas Palace (from Rs 5000) is close to Rambagh Palace and the stadium.
Guest houses
You could also try one of these family-run guest houses: Barwara Kothi (from Rs 4000) - which has seven beautiful rooms and huge gardens, Dera Rawatsar (from Rs 2500) and Loharu House (from Rs 4000) - a regal home run by the erstwhile royal family of Loharu.
Luxury
Rambagh Palace
Rambagh Palace (from Rs 40,000), a former royal guest house and hunting lodge, is today one of the most luxurious palace hotels, run by the Taj Group. It is right opposite the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.
Oberoi Raj Vilas
Rated among the leading resorts in the world the Oberoi Raj Vilas has rooms from Rs 40,000.
Jai Mahal Palace
Jai Mahal Palace (from Rs 17,000) was the former residence of the prime minister of Jaipur.
Trident Jaipur
The Trident Jaipur (from Rs 13,000), located on the Amer route, has the perfect setting, across from the Jal Mahal.
Le Meridien
Le Meridien (from Rs 10,000) is located about 30km outside the city, on the highway.
Chokhi Dhani
Chokhi Dhani (from Rs 12,000) - about 12km outside the city, on Tonk Road - is famous for its traditional theme dinners, and has an interesting resort in a village setting, but with all the amenities.
Rajputana Sheraton
Rajputana Sheraton (from Rs 11,000) is conveniently located near the station.
Samode Haveli
For a traditional Rajasthani experience, try the centrally located Samode Haveli (from Rs 14,000).
Raj Palace
If you're looking for serious opulence, spend a night at what is said to be the most expensive accommodation in India - Raj Palace, where a suite will cost you about Rs 82,500, though there are rooms available from Rs 30,000 too.
Tree House Resort
Tree House Resort (from Rs 13,000) is an eco-friendly resort about 40km outside Jaipur, with tree houses perched atop Keekar trees, and boasting five-star amenities.
Orca
Orca, on Tonk Road, has a large selection of wine, beer, and eclectic music.
Budget
Chokhi Dhani
Chokhi Dhani, the theme village, is popular with Indian tourists for parties.
Midrange
Back to Basics
Back to Basics, in Country Inns and Suites, is a favourite with travellers and locals alike for an evening of dancing.
Café Mondegar
Mondegar's nightly traveller-based crowd is as 'colourful' as the wall caricatures by a famous Goan artist, but that could be our beer-goggle glasses talking. Expect to shout your draught beer (around Rs85) orders over the popular, non-stop CD jukebox.
Visit the Akshardham temple
I frequent temples way too often and it's only apt that one of India's best is on the top of my must-dos list. Built on the banks of the Yamuna, the Akshardham temple epitomises Hindu culture in all its grandeur and beauty. There's a brilliant light-and-sound presentation, a fascinating boat ...More details
Shop at Dilli Haat
Go to Chandni Chowk
This is one place you might be reluctant to visit, but trust me, it's a must. If you really want to know a city, you must see it its unadulterated version - and that's what you get at Chandni Chowk. One of the country's most prominent markets, Chandni Chowk is ...Have tea at the Cha Bar at Oxford Bookstore
Shop at Khan Market
Getting around Delhi
There are plenty of public-transport options: buses, the Metro, auto-rickshaws and taxis. Scores of buses from all over the city ply by the Feroz Shah Kotla. Tell the conductor where you need to hop off, and he'll warn you as ...
Weather in Delhi
33 °C | Haze Summer hits Delhi towards end of March. In the first week of April temperatures can be around 30°C and rise to 40 by May temperatures. Cotton clothes are your best bet, and if you are travelling in the day, cover your head, apply sunscreen and carry a bottle of water with you. Delhi is increasingly liberal with attire, but if you plan to go street-shopping, steer clear of anything too revealing.
Submitted by Tarun
