Itinerary

1. Sanganeri Gate

   We start our tour from the Sanganeri gate. Sanganeri Gate is a prominent gate because it leads to the  Johari Bazaar, the most famous Bazaar of Jaipur in the walled city area. Johari Bazaar is most frequented by tourists and locals alike. It’s a buzzing market. This gate is called Sanganeri Gate because it opened to the road leading to Sanganer Town, which is famous for the Jaipuri prints or Sanganeri prints. Sanganeri Prints refer to fabric famous for organic colours as well as unique motifs created using the block printing technique. This gate also marks the south direction of the old walled city of Jaipur.

2. Johari Market/ Bazaar

   Now let's move towards the Johari bazaar through the Sanganeri Gate. Johari Bazaar is one of the most famous places to shop in Jaipur. The word ‘Johari’ in Hindi means ‘Jeweller’. The market is lined with innumerable shops that deal with exclusive jewellery representing the rich Rajasthani culture of the city. While going through the by-lanes of Johari Bazaar, you will notice a lot of craftsmen with their workstations, known as Gaddis’, who have been creating beautiful pieces of jewellery from time immemorial. At this exclusive market, you can get almost any type of jewellery in pure gems and stones or semi-precious stones. Johari Bazaar is the jewellery hub at the time of wedding season. 

3. Purohit Ji Ka Katla

   After the visit to Johari Bazaar, we will visit Purohit ji ka Katla, which is on the opposite side of the Johari Bazaar. So we should cross the road it'll also give us new experience. Now we understand its historical aspects.  With its roots dating back to the 18th century, Katla Market has seen the rise and fall of empires, making it an integral part of Jaipur’s history. Initially established as a trading center for precious gems, it has evolved into a bustling market where locals and tourists come to experience the authentic flavours of Rajasthan. Purohit Ji Ka Katla Market is where one finds low-price wholesale shops which attract people from nearby areas. A part of this market near Badi Chaupar is also known as “Khanda. “It has a wide variety of shops, including cosmetics, gift items, plastic wares, clothes, and whatnot. One of the entry gates is near Badi Chaupar, while another is in Tripolia Bazaar. Another section of this bazaar has shops selling wedding dresses, especially Lehengas and heavy Sarees. It is a popular place for wedding-related shopping among bargain hunters. The wedding and festive season its atmosphere adds an extra charm to the market, making it a memorable experience for visitors. It is more crowded in the weekend, festivals and wedding season. So, we must take care of our belongings while shopping these days.

4. Tripolia Bazaar

   We are going towards Tripolia Bazaar after having full experience of the Purohit ji ka Katla market. It is the market which connected with the Purohit ji ka katla through the small lanes of the street. Tripolia Bazar, Jaipur, is a place where you can spot various artefacts and utensils, along with certain grocery items. You might come across shops selling carpets and jewellery as well. Here we'll get to taste some kulfi from the shop of - Ramchandra Kulfi Bhandar and the Pan by the famous shops of old city jaipur, i.e. Murli Pan Wala. And the lot of things we experience here.

5. Manniharon Ka Raasta

   A narrow lane hidden in the crowded Tripolia Bazaar, Maniharo Ka Rasta, is where time seems to have stood still. Maniharo Ka Rasta is lined with local craftsmen offering you a piece of their legacy with lac bangles. Lac Bangles are lightweight, innocuous, and exceedingly pretty - something that will make your ethnic outfit even more exotic at weddings and festivals. When you are done shopping at Maniharo ka Rasta, make sure you check out other streets in Tripolia Bazaar. 

6. Choti Chaupar

   Alright, let's head to another lane of Tripolia Bazaar, and then we'll continue towards Choti Chaupar through the small streets. Choti Chaupar, also known as Amber Chowk, is located at the junction of Chandpole and Kishanpole Bazaar. Here, we'll visit the spice shops that will help us learn about different species. After that, we'll proceed to the flower market, which is also situated at Choti Chaupar. We'll interact with the flower vendors and engage in some conversations. Once we're done, we'll visit the Rogareshwar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. We'll have some religious discussions here. After exploring the temple, we'll head towards Hawa Mahal, which marks the end of our tour. Hawa Mahal is located at Badi Chaupar, so we'll need to take an alternate route from Choti Chaupar. An e-rickshaw ride is optional from here.

7. Hawa Mahal

   Hawa Mahal is the final destination in our night tour of the walled city of Jaipur. After visiting the temple, our next stop is Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Breeze. The rear view, visible from the main road, is stunning at night. The palace is located on the edge of the City Palace and was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. The Palace of the Winds is a five-storey building with 953 small windows. Hawa Mahal was built to serve as a viewing palace for the female members of the royal family, allowing them to observe the festivities on the street below without being seen by the crowd. It is an incredible sight in Jaipur and offers excellent photography opportunities. Hawa Mahal looks magnificent at night, making it a perfect backdrop for photographs. Alright, we have concluded our night tour here.