Destination: India: Jaipur

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Palace hotels and painted elephants are part of the colorful exoticism of Jaipur, a city that offers a dazzling immersion into the riches of India.

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Also in this report: The city’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, sights not to miss under What to See & Do, a guide to the shopping scene under Where to Shop, and a travel specialist and insiders in Indagare Intelligence.

INDAGARE TOP TEN

SLEEP…in grand style at the Rambagh Palace, the former home of Jaipur’s maharajas

EXPERIENCE…a fabric hand-blocking lesson at Sodhi Export

SPLURGE…on the Amanbagh, a designer enclave a two-hour drive from Jaipur

EAT…on the shaded terrace of Cinnamon, the restaurant at the Jai Mahal Palace

DRINK…lassi, the traditional yoghurt drink at Lassiwala, near the Gem Palace

SAVOR…the organic goods at popular Anokhi Café

VISIT…the City Palace, and don’t miss the Jantar Mantar observatory

SEEJohari Bazaar,...

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