JaipurThruMyLens – Jaipur, Seen Differently


The internet is full of information about Jaipur. Most of it is cliche. I started JaipurThruMyLens to change that – to offer an authentic, layered perspective on the Pink City that goes beyond the usual listicles and stock photos. 

Started in 2015 as a photo blog, JaipurThruMyLens has grown into one of the most detailed and trusted Jaipur travel blogs on the internet. What began as a personal project to share pictures of Jaipur quickly grew when readers began asking for more: more stories, more context, more of the Jaipur that only a local would know.

“Jaipur is truly unique in comparison to all other cities I have visited in India and abroad. It has a very distinct flavor and feel that draws visitors back again and again.”

Today, JaipurThruMyLens covers a wide range of topics: Jaipur’s monuments and heritage sites like Amer, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall Museum, festivals like Holi, Diwali, Janmashtami, Teej, Dussehra, local food and culture like Jaipur Ghevar, Kachori and much more – all through the lens of someone who has been exploring the city in depth since 2014.

Researchers, travel writers, and curious visitors regularly cite JaipurThruMyLens as a go-to resource for reliable, on-the-ground information about Jaipur.

ABOUT THE BLOGGER

A Jaipur Local, On a 10-Year Exploration

I grew up in Jaipur but began truly exploring the Pink City only in 2014. What started as curiosity turned into a decade long, ongoing love affair with a city that reveals something new every time you look closely.

Over the years, I have traveled extensively across India and abroad. That broader experience has only deepened my appreciation for what makes Jaipur genuinely singular: its monumental legacy, its living culture, and the warmth of its people.

The name JaipurThruMyLens says it simply: everything here – the pictures, the scenes, the stories  — is Jaipur as I see it. Not a press trip. Not a sponsored itinerary. Just one local’s honest, evolving perspective on a city worth knowing deeply.

 

🏰 Jaipur Explorer since 2014
✍️ Blogging since 2015
🚶 Heritage Walking Tours since 2016  
📸 Instagram: @arv_jpr

 

 

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EXPERIENCES

Bespoke Heritage Walking Tours in Jaipur

Beyond the blog, I curate bespoke Jaipur heritage walking tours and theme-based experiential tours in Jaipur. These tours cater to travelers who desire to go beyond the surface — to walk the lanes of the old city, understand the architecture, hear the stories behind the walls, and experience Jaipur the way a local does. 

Over the past several years, I have also organised cycling and walking tours in Jaipur in collaboration with a Jaipur-based NGO, bringing together community engagement and immersive exploration.

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Interested in a Jaipur walking tour?

Jaipur walking tours are personalised, heritage-focused, and designed to offer an authentic Jaipur experience – not a cookie-cutter itinerary. Get in touch to discuss dates, themes, and groups. Connect on Instagram →

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The blog is the heart of JaipurThruMyLens – the place for in-depth articles, perspectives, and authentic Jaipur information. On Instagram (@arv_jpr), I share photographs of Jaipur that complement the written stories here.

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“There is so much to Jaipur that any combination of 26 letters will not be able to cover it all- but I will keep trying.”

Has JaipurThruMyLens helped you?

If you’ve used this blog for travel planning, research, or simply to experience Jaipur virtually, I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment or reach out. It helps me know what to write next.

Is there an aspect of Jaipur you’d like me to cover? Drop a suggestion here.

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226 thoughts on “JaipurThruMyLens – Jaipur, Seen Differently”

    1. I can only agree with you on this. 🙂
      I often wonder why people like Rajasthan? May be because of people? culture? heritage and legacy?… it’s hard to decide. May be it’s a combination of all. But the fact is that Rajasthan has very strong “flavor” and it tends to says for too long! 🙂 what do you think?

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  4. Wow! The photos are stunning 🙂 I’ve been planning to visit the golden triangle since long. But after visiting your blog, I think I’ll have to spend all the days of my trip in Jaipur itself 🙂

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    1. Thanks amruta! Rajasthan is quite involving. even though Jaipur can be explored in detail but I will suggest you few places if you let me know how much time you have reserved for the city. Rajasthan itself is huge, even I haven’t covered it all yet! 🙂

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      1. I agree. In fact not only Rajasthan , but our whole country is huge and magnificent and one needs a life time to cover all of it. I will trouble you when we finalize the trip, though. Right now its too hot to even step out of the house 🙂

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    1. Thanks Neha!… You’re too kind to label it as most beautiful blog. 🙂
      I’ll suggest you to plan your visit in winters -Oct -Feb period. Thanks for following and appreciating. 🙂

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  8. Having only read your About page, I can’t wait to find out more about beautiful Jaipur. The two photos and vivid description are enough to make me want to pack my bags and fly over there! Needless to say, I’m really looking forward to reading your posts and seeing your excellent photography. Have a lovely week, Arv. Millie

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    1. Thanks Millie for appreciating! I’m happy if these pictures made you think about planning a trip to Jaipur. it’s certainly one of it’s kind and a very popular city in India. why don’t you visit Jaipur? I’m sure you’ll love it. And you really love history, heritage and travel, Jaipur fits in perfectly for all three! Thanks for follow too Millie! 🙂

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  11. Great to connect with your blog. I visited Jaipur with my 67 year old mother in the 1980s. I suppose we only saw the tourist places but she went on an elephant ride for the first time in her life. It’s wonderful to see the place through your eyes and fascinating photos.

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    1. Jaipur is one of the top rated tourist destination in India. The Amer elephant ride is immensely popular. Even though animal lobby is fighting to stop elephant ride, it’s a difficult choice.
      Jaipur has undergone dramatic change in last 30 years -grown manifold! Come and experience it again!
      In which part of the world do you reside?

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      1. I am from London but now live in the south of Spain. A rural life. Yes, I am beginning to think I should visit India again but I loved it so much in the 70 and 80s that I think I might get a shock.

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      2. Spain? That’s interesting. London is good too!
        I’m sure you’ll like India -again. The world has changed drastically everywhere in last 20-30 years so any comparison would be irrelevant. 🙂

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    1. Thank you Jennifer! I’m happy that you liked the pictures. I believe your trip to India must have been for work. No worries…there’s always next time. Do visit Jaipur whenever you’re in this part of the world….next time!! I’m sure You’ll love it! 🙂

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      1. You’re most welcome Arv. My trip to India wasn’t work related at all, just me solo traveling and meeting some bloggers from WordPress actually 🙂 I wrote some posts on it if you are interested in reading them 🙂 They are archived in January/February 2016. I have a friend getting married in Mumbai Feb 2017 and she wants me to come back so you never know!! 🙂

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      2. great to know Jennifer…The fact that meeting fellow bloggers was on your agenda itself shows that you like meeting people!!

        I’ll check out your post from archives. Another opportunity for India? well you’re lucky! Do visit Jaipur, then….if that’s possible!! I’ll show you around or suggest you places to visit and experience! 🙂

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  14. Hi there Mr. ARV ! I am glad you enjoyed my posts and thanks for the many likes. Honestly, I never been to India our any other Asian country,but, Franky I have a strong apt to visit. Happy to see your blog and great pictures and commitment. 🙂

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    1. Thanks for all the efforts to find option to like the picture. Well it’s a banner picture so WordPress doesn’t have such option! 😦
      Still you can check the post on cartist /Resurgent Rajasthan. That’s what this picture relates to
      You can admire complete autos with similar work. 🙂

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      3. Rajasthan has a story telling tradition called Kavad, it has very beautiful traditional way of drawing pictures and these pictures are kept in particular patterns I use these in both my story telling workshops and theater workshops.

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