खम्मा घणी। पधारो म्हारे देश
Community heritage walk
Jaipur, before the rush.
Explore Jaipur through its bazaars, royal gateways, and remarkable ideas. Share stories, take a few photographs, and finish the morning over breakfast with the WordPress community.
Date
Saturday 3 October 2026
Time
6:30 to 8:30 AM IST
Hashtag
#WCRajasthan
At a glance
Everything you need for the morning.
Arrive
By 6:20 AM
The walk starts at 6:30 sharp.
Meet
Sanganeri Gate
Johari Bazaar side
Finish
Samrat Restaurant
Shop 273, Chaura Rasta
Format
Exterior heritage walk
Monument entry is not included.
Walk
Discover
Connect
Breakfast
Your route
From the gate to the gathering
Follow the numbered stops with your walk leader, from Sanganeri Gate through the old city to breakfast on Chaura Rasta. The palace section depends on access on the day.
1
Sanganeri Gate
Start, Johari Bazaar side
2
Hawa Mahal
Exterior
3
Sawai Man Singh Town Hall
Exterior
4
Sireh Deori Gate
5
Nakkar Khana Pol
6
Jalab Chowk
Group photo
7
Jantar Mantar
Exterior stop
8
Atish Market exit
9
Samrat Restaurant
Finish and breakfast
The Google Maps route skips stop 3, the Town Hall. Your walk leader will take you there.
The morning, at a glance
A little history. A lot to notice.
Arrive by 6:20 AM. Numbered stops match the map; the others are walking stretches. All times are IST and approximate.
6:30
1
Sanganeri Gate
A welcome to Jaipur and the beginning of our walk.
6:37
•
Johari Bazaar and Badi Chaupar
Walk north through market streets and the city’s planned grid.
6:55
2
Hawa Mahal
Pause for the story of the Palace of Winds and exterior photos.
7:09
3
Sawai Man Singh Town Hall
A brief exterior stop at Rajasthan’s former Assembly building.
7:16
4
Sireh Deori Gate
Step from the bazaar towards the palace precinct.
7:20
5
Nakkar Khana Pol
Discover the ceremonial role of the drum house.
7:24
6
Jalab Chowk
A courtyard pause, a group photograph and a sip of water.
7:35
7
Jantar Mantar, outside
Hear how astronomy and architecture come together.
7:43
8
Atish Market exit
Continue towards Tripolia Bazaar and Chaura Rasta.
7:50
•
Chaura Rasta
The final stretch to our breakfast stop.
8:05
9
Samrat Restaurant
Breakfast, conversation and new community connections.
8:30
•
Until we meet again
The walk ends. Please plan your onward travel.
The walk leader may adjust stops for access, traffic and the group’s pace. Hawa Mahal, the Town Hall and Jantar Mantar are exterior stops; monument entry is not included.
Take a little Jaipur home
Stories behind the streets
Look closely: the city has lessons in design, craftsmanship, science and the ways people come together.
1727
A city with a plan
Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727. Its grid, market avenues and public squares shaped a city built for trade and daily life. The walled city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.
953
Windows with a purpose
Built in 1799 for Sawai Pratap Singh, Hawa Mahal’s 953 jharokhas kept air moving and let royal women watch street life unseen. Beauty and function share the facade.
1734
Science, built in stone
Completed in 1734, Jantar Mantar uses large fixed instruments to observe the sky. Geometry and shadows become tools for measurement. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
1876
The story of the pink
Maharaja Ram Singh had Jaipur painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876. The colour became part of the city’s identity and its reputation for hospitality.
1952
Sawai Man Singh Town Hall
The Town Hall housed Rajasthan’s first Legislative Assembly in 1952 and stayed its home until 2000, linking the royal precinct with the state’s democratic history.
#WCRajasthan
Share the morning
Post your photos from the walk with the hashtag, so everyone at WordCamp can see Jaipur through your eyes.
Before you set out
A few things to know
Small things that make the morning easier for everyone.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes. It’s a walking morning through busy old-city streets.
- Water and a charged phone for the route and photos.
- Your walk leader’s number, shared by the organisers before the day. to confirm
Good to know
- Stay with the group and keep doorways and crossings clear.
- Ask before photographing people.
- Breakfast at Samrat Restaurant: choices and payment details will be shared by the organisers. to confirm
- Views inside Jantar Mantar may be limited by the boundary wall.
See you at 6:20
Meet us at Sanganeri Gate
Johari Bazaar side. Look for the WordCamp Rajasthan group, and bring a friend from the community.