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Jaipur, India
Jaipur's walled old city is a living masterpiece of 18th-century urban planning, its buildings uniformly painted in the signature terracotta pink that gives the city its nickname. The City Palace complex blends Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, while the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) presents 953 tiny windows on its honeycomb facade. The Jantar Mantar, an open-air astronomical observatory, contains the world's largest stone sundial. The bazaars of the old city — Johari Bazaar for jewelry, Bapu Bazaar for textiles, and Tripolia Bazaar for brassware — are India's most colorful shopping streets. Nahargarh Fort crowns the hills above the city, offering panoramic views at sunset. The Amber Fort, eight kilometers north, is a stunning hilltop fortress of red sandstone and marble with mirror-work interiors.
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The old city bazaars are best explored on foot in the morning when temperatures are cooler and shops are opening — negotiate prices firmly but with humor, as it is expected.
October through March offers comfortable walking temperatures. November through February can be chilly in the mornings but pleasant for midday exploration.