Jaipur, capital of India’s Rajasthan, is a city that crackles with boundless energy. Dubbed India’s Pink City (the walls of every building were painted a bright shade of terracotta to welcome Queen Victoria and Prince Albert back in 1876), this historic hive is chock-full of ancient forts and intricate palaces. Cows freely roam the streets, and there’s a constant cacophony of sounds around each corner: horns beeping, locals haggling at the markets, and jalebi sizzling away at roadside vendors.
Experiencing the city is intoxicating, though can feel like an assault on the senses for first-time visitors — so we’d recommend bedding down a little farther from the flurry if you want a more peaceful trip. Enter The Oberoi Rajvilas, an oasis of calm nestled just outside the walled old town: as soon as you step inside its manicured grounds, and are sprinkled with a smattering of rose petals — Oberoi's signature welcome for all guests — you’ll feel a world away from the wonderful chaos outside.
