Jaipur

The Pink City — walled bazaars, hilltop forts and India's most photographed facade, Hawa Mahal.

Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur was one of the earliest planned cities in India, laid out on Vedic architectural principles.

Semi-arid; summers exceed 40°C, winters (Oct–Feb) are pleasant.

Jaipur International Airport (JAI); 4.5hr train or drive from Delhi.