Once Upon a Time in Jaipur This isn’t a sightseeing walk. It’s an invitation to meet the Jaipur that most visitors never see. Once Upon a Time in Jaipur takes you away from the usual monuments and into the hidden lanes of the Pink City—through old bazaars, forgotten havelis, little temples, courtesan quarters, a lane once associated with thieves, traditional craftsmen, vegetable markets and stories that have survived for generations. We’ll stop, wander, talk to people, notice the tiny details and, occasionally, wonder how all these stories could possibly exist within a few streets of each other. It is for curious travellers, photographers, storytellers, history lovers and people who would rather experience a city than simply tick off its famous sights. Why come? Because Jaipur is not only Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and beautiful palaces. There is another Jaipur hiding behind the pink walls—and this walk is a small doorway into it. Come with comfortable shoes, an open mind and a little curiosity. I’ll take care of the stories. Once upon a time… Jaipur was a city of secrets. Let’s go looking for a few.