There is more to my city

Every place is unique. Its monuments, mountains, rivers, sights and sounds of a city makes it what it is.

But as a traveller, are you happy with seeing just what meets your eye? Or do you want to indulge, experience and live the place, taking back home not just memories but a deeper understanding of a new culture and its people?

But does that mean the guide-book gets tossed out the window? Of course not! The ‘must-visits’ are so called for a reason after all! Just weave a little extra into your regular tours and sight seeing. Dive deeper, do and experience more and understand better.

Jaipur
The city is teeming with places to see and things to do! There are ancient forts dating back centuries, temples dedicated to all kinds of gods, bustling markets full of clothes, jewellery, artefacts and delicious food at every corner you turn - there are traditional snacks, mounds of sweets and new-age cafes too.

This is the city where the old meets new seamlessly and both can be enjoyed individually. The people of the city are travelling and seeing the world, adopting the newer ways of life, art, architecture, and of course cuisines from across the world.

The city is still replete with age old Havelis with hand-painted frescos on the walls and elaborate archways, standing for ages, telling stories of generations that have grown up in them. Ancient temples of gods and goddesses of yore, still stand, and the bells of which wake up the city every morning and lulls to it sleep every night. Crowded bazaars dedicated to particular crafts, filled to the brim clothes, jewellery, artefacts, and even vegetables, fruits and flowers! There even stands a hand-pump made in Birmingham! All surviving cordially with new-age buildings that light up at night, skyscrapers, shopping malls with the in-vogue brands and labels and trendy cafes serving food and drinks from around the world.

While the traditional game of polo still holds the place of importance it did years ago, when the royals played it for their amusement, the newer generation is reimagining the traditional methods of training of the ponies and going to boutique outlets for their polo gears.

As the city while teems with local and international designers with their own exclusive outlets carrying clothes and fabrics for the modern palette, the traditional block print and indigo-dye artisans continue to create classics for their customers both in the city and beyond. And while you can spot girls and boys in the latest western clothes in the clubs and cafes, their traditional fineries are out in full glory during festivals that the city celebrates.

The largest free literature festival in the world for 15 years, attracting speakers and attendees from across the world is hosted right here in Jaipur, which also has a fashion week showcasing only the traditional Khadi Fabric.

And while third generations are taking over family shops of traditional sweets and snacks, continuing the legacy of taste people from world over travel to experience, there is a trendy new coffee place at every corner serving world cuisine to the connoisseurs of good food.

The culture of the city is evolving, while the traditions take deeper root.

So, how does The Things To Do in India fit in?

• With us, you will see all that is there to see in Jaipur. But in a new light.
• You will see the Amber Fort, but after a trek to a vantage point that shows it in all its glory.
• We take you to monuments and mansions with ancient history in every brick, as well as, get you to meet the new generation
• You will see the polo ground, but also visit the farm in the country-side where the ponies are kept and trained, maybe be part of a game too.
• You will visit the old city for its monuments but in the early morning hours to experience the city wake up to temple bells and sounds of prayers.
• We just don’t take you to craft shops, we take you to workshops to experience for yourself the art and the artisans.
• We take you to designer boutiques and to local block printing shops run by families for generations.
• We take you trendy bars featured in the country’s best list, and to small snack shops known the world over for their delicious fares.

We celebrate festivals with you, in the best of the venues, taking care of your comfort and safety, while giving you the most authentic experience of celebrations at mansions of erstwhile noble families!

We make you live the city and experience it like a local, helping you appreciate the difference between its age old traditions and the newly developing culture influenced by the ever-shrinking world. With us you will take back a deeper understanding of the place, its people, its way of life and its ethos, not to mention a camera-full of myriad pictures and a heart-full of memories !

There is always so much more to a city. Experience it with us.

For more information contact us at info@thethingstodoinindia.com