Travel

India doesn’t need an introduction. She is diverse, rich, chaotic but there is unending beauty in her chaos. We encourage you to experience its wonders whilst you come to the wedding. Ron will tell you to spend all your time in Goa, which is an incredible and interesting experience but there is still plenty to see in the rest of the country. We have put together some itinerary ideas to inspire your travels, the rest of the planning, we will leave to you.

5 Days

Jaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai/Delhi

10 Days

Jaipur – Agra – Delhi – Varanasi – Mumbai – Goa

Might we suggest Sachiya Travels for all your India-related travel queries. They are an IATA accredited travel agency and provide a unique and stress free travel experience. Mr. Deepak Mehta and his team have worked with the Bahri family for years and have kindly agreed to help our wedding guests. Should you wish to organise any travel through them, please find their contact details below –

Sachiya Travels Private Ltd.
+919829067676
sachiyatravel@gmail.com
www.sachiyatravels.com

Travelling to India – For British and EU Citizens

All EU and British citizens (tourists or business) require an Indian visa prior to departure to India. Children require their own visa as well. The application form can be completed online and needs to be submitted in person to the Indian Embassy. This may be moved to online applications in the near future however please refer to the official website for up to date information.

Recently there have been long waits to get an appointment and the visa processing time is longer than usual. We advise you to refer to the official Indian government website for further information and complete your application in advance to avoid missing out on the wedding fun!

https://www.evisasindia.org/requirements/

You may be required to complete a self declaration form regarding covid-19 but this may change over time and we advise you to check the official government website prior to travel.

N.B – The above advice is collated from official government websites and is dynamic. Please make sure to check the official information before travelling.

Jaipur

Jaipur was an easy decision when it came to picking our wedding location for it is Suchita’s hometown alongside its rich history and architecture. Hidden away in Jaipur you’ll find the best food you’ve ever eaten, interesting people and gorgeous palaces.

The weather in Jaipur however isn’t as glamorous. Although it is much cooler in October, the temperatures in the daytime can reach up to 30 degrees but the night brings with it a cool breeze and lows of 18 degrees.

Having spent the first 17 years of my life in Jaipur, it brings a wave of emotion when I try to describe it. And so I won’t try and fail badly at it, I will let you experience it for yourself at the wedding. I have compiled below an inconclusive list of my ultimate favourites in Jaipur, in no particular order for you to enjoy.

-Suchita

Suchita’s Jaipur

Places to see

City Palace – The sheesh mahal (the hall of mirrors) is a work of wonder
Hawa Mahal
Amber Fort
Nahargarh Fort – perched on a hill, it’s got gorgeous views of the city!
Jaigarh
Jal Mahal
Choki Dhani – little Rajasthani village experience, they’ve got camels and elephants, folk dancers , a Rajasthani restaurant) – definitely recommend a visit for the full Rajasthani experience, they do Rajasthani food called Daal Bati Churma, great fun!
Rambagh Palace – this used to be the royal palace but is now a hotel and it’s incredible! My favourite place in Jaipur, many a Sunday afternoons spent here!! Gorgeous gardens and incredible food.

Favourite restaurants

Peshawari – 100000% recommend going to! Rich, nicest tasting food. Try the Dal Bukhara.
Steam – which has seating based out of an old train – super cool! Highly recommend it.
Niros – one of the oldest restaurants in Jaipur – delicious Laal Maas, which is a Rajasthani specialty- AMAZING , definitely go
1135 AD – is in Amber Palace, beautiful views and a cool experience of the royal life
Anokhi Cafe – healthiest and freshest food in the city! They use organic locally grown ingredients , they’ve got a clothing store attached to it which is a great place to shop from so worth a coffee break! Their Coffee cake is yum!
Tapri – lovely cafe serves Indian street food, SO GOOD
LMB – this is the most famous sweet shop in the old city and popular for Ghewar and Milk cakes which are Rajasthani specialties
Rawat – best place to get kachori and mirchi bada which are again unique to Jaipur! You have got to try this!
Sharma Dhaba – don’t be put off by the fact that it’s a dhaba, it’s absolutely fantastic! Jaipur’s fav!
Sujan Mahal Palace – a restaurant called 100 shades of pink, really picturesque
OTH Cafe
Palladio – Jaipur’s bar of choice and why wouldn’t it be, it painted in blue and white, do an amazing Jaipur Martini. really worth a visit!
Shikaar Baag

Arrival

Arrangements for your stay have been made from October 28th 11.00 am until October 30th 12.00 noon. We can organise a pick up for you from Jaipur Airport or any local transportation port. Please let us know below the details of your arrival so these can be made, no later than September 15th 2023.

We can make arrangements for your departure on October 30th. Please make the team aware of your plans on arrival to the hotel.

Should you wish to arrive in Jaipur prior to the wedding or stay after to explore the beautiful city, we have organised a special wedding rate at the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel for you. This can be accessed by the booking link below.

Jai Mahal Palace Hotel (Link to be updated in May)

Arrival Form

Some other hotel suggestions in Jaipur that fit a varied range of budgets are listed below for your information. Please book these directly through the hotel website or a reliable booking website.

Diggi Palace
Rajputana ITC
Holiday Inn Jaipur
Hilton Jaipur
Jaipur Marriott Hotel
The Royal Heritage hotel
28 Kothi
Narain Niwas Palace