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Staying in the Taj Jai Mahal era architecture (1500-1947), while the City
Palace contains a unique blend of Mughal and
Palace Hotel upped the Rajasthani works of art. Staying in the Taj Jai
wow factor, its grand Mahal Palace Hotel upped the wow factor, its
grand Indo-Saracenic architecture surrounded
Indo-Saracenic architecture by 18 acres of Mughal gardens.
surrounded by 18 acres of I have to say that the sights and experiences
Mughal gardens. and the food and the shopping were
unbelievable, but what also made the trip
When we reached Jaipur, the city was awash special were the kind and inclusive people.
with dusty pink colours, wool carpets, Our group was included in celebrations and
colourful trinkets and handicrafts. There treated as long-lost friends on more than one
was plenty to see and do here, and the occasion and our guides were perceptive and
flower market was incredibly easy to walk understood what each of us were looking for
around and take photographs without and delivered. I know it’s a cliché too, but
anyone bothering you. The Amber Fort just I have never felt as alive as I did during my
outside the city holds stunning views of the World Journeys adventure through India.
surrounding area and is famous for its Rajput- I can’t wait to go back.

On an 11-day adventure with World Journeys Delhi to Agra and Jaipur, Jacqui Currall, Owner Manager of helloworld Travel Te Rapa
& Rototuna discovered that India offers attractions to delight the most discerning travellers.

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