ADVICE FOR TRAVELLERS

BEST TIME TO GO October to March. The Jaipur Literature Festival is held in January.

GETTING THERE By air from Delhi (an hour’s flight), or take the double decker train from Delhi and get there in four and a half hours. Driving from Delhi to Jaipur can take 5–6 hours, depending on traffic.

WHAT TO PACK In winter the days are warm, but the nights can get chilly. Light cotton clothing for the day and a warm shawl, jumper or jacket for the night.

WHAT TO BRING BACK Kurtas (a loose shirt), skirts, light Rajasthani quilts, bedspreads, cushion covers, silver jewellery, pottery and colourful Rajasthani puppets.

READERS’ VIEWS Where to start? Next to Kolkata the best city in India. Check out city walls and gates especially at night, the Jal Mahal and the city palace @politics2dayuk

Visit the Monkey Temple out of town... take fruit, or plenty of peanuts. Wonderful experience.

Craig Hawkins

It’s a beautiful city. The Rambagh Palace is fabulous!!

Ruth Buffington