Jaipur is often referred to as “the Pink City of India” and that’s not a coincidence. This color definitely dominates its cityscape and many of its most prominent buildings happen to be pink. Here are some of Jaipur’s top attractions that will make you fall in love with this lively color all over again.
City Palace
City Palace is one of Jaipur’s most recognizable pink buildings, but it didn’t always look this way. Like many others in Jaipur, it was painted pink in honor of the Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII), as a sign of hospitality leading up to his visit to India in the 19th century.
Jawahar Kala Kendra
If you’re an art lover visiting Jaipur, you shouldn’t miss Jawahar Kala Kendra for the world. This art center was created with the goal to preserve Rajasthani arts and crafts and its unique modern building looks straight out of a Wes Anderson movie like many others in Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the timeless symbols of Jaipur and its biggest architectural marvel. Located on the very edge of the City Palace, it was built with red and pink sandstone and features a total of 953 tiny windows decorated with intricate latticework, which allowed royal ladies to observe everyday life from up high.