UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS
An enduring symbol of Jaipur, the 7 Hawa Mahal (hawa-mahal.com) is a five-storeyed structure constructed from red and pink sandstone in 1799. It features 953 jharokhas (small windows) decorated with intricate latticework, which give the appearance of a honeycomb to the edifice. Another landmark dating back to the 18th century is the astronomical observatory of 8 Jantar Mantar. It houses the world’s largest sundial made of stone, along with 19 other architectural astronomical instruments. One of the city’s unique experiences is to catch a Bollywood film at the Raj Mandir Cinema (therajmandir.com), known for its opulent ceiling design and indirect lighting that changes colours. The stepwells of 9 Chand Baori (chandbaori.org) and Panna Meena ka Kund make for fantastic photoops. The first has a total of 3,500 steps and famously featured in The Dark Knight Rises, while the latter is eight storeys high.