13th October 2016 Scoot to Jaipur: A new route to India

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: 13th
October 2016
Title: Scoot to Jaipur: A new route to India
As Singapore’s Scoot Airlines this week adds a third route to India to its growing flight
network, Australian travellers now have a quicker and easier path to a favourite
destination in one of the world’s most fascinating countries. Scoot travellers originating
in Sydney or Melbourne, for example, can leave Australia in the early afternoon and be
in bed in Jaipur the same night, ready to start the next day fresh and rested.
Jaipur is famously known throughout the world as The Pink City, though terra cotta is
the more predominant colour of the buildings except for the bright Raj Mandir cinema,
one of India’s most beloved film palaces, whose candy-pink exterior is a sight in itself.
Catching a Bollywood film here is an enjoyable experience even without understanding
the dialogue. There are sessions throughout the day and, at a little over two dollars,
ticket prices are extremely inexpensive. The money saved on movie tickets can be
applied to a purchase at the glamorous Surana Jewellers down the road, where
stunning pieces in classic Indian style are created to showcase the country’s beautiful
gemstones and reputation for fine workmanship.
Palaces of other types abound around Jaipur; though a preponderance of small (and far
from deluxe) hotels bravely call themselves Something Palace, making the word appear
rather frequently around the city, the City Palace, one of Jaipur’s leading tourist
attractions, is certainly very regal and worthy of a visit to see the splendid displays
housed in the type of grand palace found in abundance throughout Rajasthan. The City
Palace’s four galleries are housed in various wings of the complex; among the
photography, painting, textile, weapons, and other historical items are two enormous
sterling silver urns said to be the largest silver items in the world. The palace complex
itself is impressive, with the Pritam Niwas Chowk courtyard and its four gates depicting
the four seasons not to be missed.

2. Near the City Palace are Jaipur’s two other well-known sights, the Hawa Mahal (in
English called Palace Of The Winds) and the Jantar Mantar, an extraordinary
astronomical observatory in which the structures themselves are the scientific
instruments used to study the stars. Those expecting a large palace will be surprised by
the relatively small size of the Hawa Mahal; what is big is the exquisiteness of the
construction. A short distance away is the gorgeous Albert Hall, formally known as the
Central Museum. This Victorian-era creation recalls the days of grandeur for buildings
built to be museums showcasing various cultures far and wide when the world was not
connected by instant information. Inside the museum is a phantasmagoria of displays
ranging from an Ancient Egyptian mummy to ceramic figures depicting traditional Indian
professions.
Another of Jaipur’s attractions is Amber Fort, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
collectively known as the Hill Forts Of Rajasthan. Located just to the north of the city,
the massive fort and palace occupy a privileged location with wonderful views of the
surrounding landscape, including the adjacent Moata Lake and other forts capping
neighbouring hills. This is a popular destination for groups, so the best times to avoid
the peak crowds are first thing in the morning or toward the late afternoon before
closing time.
Scoot‘s thrice-weekly service between Singapore and Jaipur begins on 2 October.
Travellers arriving with a printout of their pre-assigned visa obtained via the convenient
e-Tourist Visa system in place for visitors to India since late 2014 will find their arrival
procedure will be just as pleasant as the flight. Local tour operator India Heritage And
Culture Tours can make arrangements for any type of local experience ranging from a
general introductory visit to Jaipur’s main sights to more specific theme itineraries for
those visitors with particular interests, which can be further explored on the India
Tourism Office‘s Jaipur page.
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