4-Hour Night Walking Tour of Jaipur through the Walled City Bazaars

We start our tour from Sanganeri Gate. Sanganeri Gate is a prominent gate because it leads to Johari Bazaar, the most famous bazaar of Jaipur in the walled city area. Johari Bazaar is frequented by tourists and locals alike, and it is a buzzing market. This gate is called Sanganeri Gate because it opened to the road leading to Sanganer Town, which is famous for Jaipuri prints, also known as Sanganeri prints. Sanganeri prints refer to fabric known for organic colours as well as unique motifs created using the block-printing technique. This gate also marks the southern direction of the old walled city of Jaipur.

Now let us move towards Johari Bazaar through Sanganeri Gate. Johari Bazaar is one of the most famous places to shop in Jaipur. The word 'Johari' in Hindi means 'Jeweller'. The market is lined with innumerable shops dealing in exclusive jewellery that represents the rich Rajasthani culture of the city. While passing through the by-lanes of Johari Bazaar, you will notice many craftsmen at their workstations, known as 'gaddis', who have been creating beautiful pieces of jewellery from time immemorial. At this exclusive market, you can find almost any type of jewellery in pure gems and stones or semi-precious stones. Johari Bazaar is the jewellery hub during the wedding season.

After visiting Johari Bazaar, we will visit Purohit Ji Ka Katla, which is on the opposite side of Johari Bazaar. We will cross the road, which will also give us a new experience. Here, we will understand its historical aspects.

With its roots dating back to the 18th century, Katla Market has seen the rise and fall of empires, making it an integral part of Jaipur's history. Initially established as a trading centre for precious gems, it has evolved into a bustling market where locals and tourists come to experience the authentic flavours of Rajasthan.

Purohit Ji Ka Katla Market is known for its low-price wholesale shops, which attract people from nearby areas. A part of this market near Badi Chaupar is also known as "Khanda." It has a wide variety of shops, including cosmetics, gift items, plastic wares, clothes, and much more. One of the entry gates is near Badi Chaupar, while another is in Tripolia Bazaar.

Another section of this bazaar has shops selling wedding dresses, especially lehengas and heavy sarees. It is a popular place for wedding-related shopping among bargain hunters. During the wedding and festive season, its atmosphere adds an extra charm to the market, making it a memorable experience for visitors. It is more crowded on weekends, during festivals, and in the wedding season, so we must take care of our belongings while shopping at these times.

We head towards Tripolia Bazaar after having the full experience of Purohit Ji Ka Katla market. It is connected to Purohit Ji Ka Katla through the small street lanes. Tripolia Bazaar, Jaipur, is a place where you can spot various artefacts and utensils, along with certain grocery items. You might also come across shops selling carpets and jewellery.

Here, we will get to taste some kulfi from Ramchandra Kulfi Bhandar and paan from one of the famous shops of the old city of Jaipur, Murli Pan Wala. There are many things to experience here.

A narrow lane hidden in the crowded Tripolia Bazaar, Maniharon Ka Raasta is where time seems to have stood still. Maniharon Ka Raasta is lined with local craftsmen offering you a piece of their legacy through lac bangles. Lac bangles are lightweight, innocuous, and exceedingly pretty - something that can make your ethnic outfit even more exotic at weddings and festivals. When you are done shopping at Maniharon Ka Raasta, make sure you also check out the other streets in Tripolia Bazaar.

Alright, let us head to another lane of Tripolia Bazaar, and then we will continue towards Choti Chaupar through the small streets. Choti Chaupar, also known as Amber Chowk, is located at the junction of Chandpole and Kishanpole Bazaar.

Here, we will visit the spice shops, which will help us learn about different spices. After that, we will proceed to the flower market, which is also situated at Choti Chaupar. We will interact with the flower vendors and engage in some conversations.

Once we are done, we will visit the Rogareshwar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. We will have some religious discussions here. After exploring the temple, we will head towards Hawa Mahal, which marks the end of our tour. Hawa Mahal is located at Badi Chaupar, so we will need to take an alternate route from Choti Chaupar. An e-rickshaw ride is optional from here.

Hawa Mahal is the final destination on our night tour of the walled city of Jaipur. After visiting the temple, our next stop is Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Breeze. The rear view, visible from the main road, is stunning at night.

The palace is located on the edge of the City Palace and was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. The Palace of the Winds is a five-storey building with 953 small windows. Hawa Mahal was built to serve as a viewing palace for the female members of the royal family, allowing them to observe the festivities on the street below without being seen by the crowd.

It is an incredible sight in Jaipur and offers excellent photography opportunities. Hawa Mahal looks magnificent at night, making it a perfect backdrop for photographs. Alright, we conclude our night tour here.