South Asia

Part of Asia. 7 stories.

The five-storey pink sandstone facade of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur fills the frame at golden hour, its hundreds of small latticed windows and domed canopies lit by low warm sunlight, with an empty street in soft shadow in the foreground and a clear pale blue sky above.
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Jaipur: Planning a First Trip to the Pink City

Jaipur was painted pink for a royal visit in 1876 and has stayed that way by rule ever since. How to choose between its forts and observatories, use the composite ticket after the 2026 fee rise, and time a first visit.

The Meridian Desk · 10 min read