Exploring the bazaar markets of Jaipur

Exploring the bazaars of Jaipur is a feast for shopaholics. If you’re one, just grab your Indian tourist visa and land here to shop. Also called the Pink City, Jaipur is famous for its history and culture, handicrafts, jewelry and traditional arts and crafts.

 

Jaipur’s bazaars are situated in the walled city and are open through the week from 11 am to 7 pm. If you have an Indian visa, traveling to this city will be as pleasurable as exploring its beautiful and colorful bazaars. You can reach them by bus, tempos, taxis and rickshaws.

 

The main markets where international tourists like you can shop are Bapu Bazar, Jauhari Bazar, Tripolia Bazar, Nehru Bazar and M.I. Road. Let’s see what you can find in these markets.

 

Bapu Bazar and Nehur Bazar: If you like wearing mojris, this footwear is available at Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazar, made of soft camel hide and embellished with delicate embroidery. It is available in different colors and is made for men and women. They are comfortable, durable and inexpensive and are locally called ‘jutis.’ Every India visa holder will be mesmerized by the vast array of fabrics shops, saris, leather, perfumes and jewelry. Bapu Bazar remains closed on Sundays while Nehru Bazaar closes on Tuesdays.

 

Jauhari Market: No shopping for an Indian tourist visa holder in Jaipur is complete without a visit to this market. It is internationally famous for its renowned gemstone master cutters, polishers and dealers. They craft both traditional and modern jewelry, including exquisite Kundan and Minakari jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones. Every India visa holder would love to see the glittering gold jewelry inlaid with emeralds, diamonds, rubies and pearls.

 

On your India visa, you can also shop for beautiful Bandhni and Lehariya tie and dye saris at Gopalji ka Rasta and Haldion ka Rasta. The shops here are closed on Sundays.

 

Tripolia Bazaar: Located between Chhoti Chaupar and Manak Chowk, Tripolia Bazaar is where international tourists look for the best carpets, rugs, textiles, furniture, brassware, utensils and ironware. Check out the exquisitely designed carpets with patterns from the days of the 19th century Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II, with motifs of wildlife, landscapes and human figures. Enter Maniharon ka Rasta, which is part of this bazaar, all Indian tourist visa holders will be impressed by the beautiful lac bangles. This bazaar stays closed on Sundays.

 

Mirza Ismial Road (M. I. Road): If you’re interested in buying local perfumes, shoes, bags, purses and sandals made of camel hide, textiles, jewelry, brassware, miniature paintings, marble carvings, etc., head for the emporia situated on M.I. Road. Here, you get the best deal if you bargain hard.

 

Amber Road: Perhaps Indian tourist visa holders like you have heard or read about Jaipur’s famous block print material. Well, here’s an opportunity to actually see them. Also check out the carpets, antiques, papier mache and carved wooden furniture, toys, statues and stone carvings. The famous glazed blue pottery is heavily influenced by Persian artisans.