STORIES FROM THE PALACE

The Diggi Journal

Heritage, history and Jaipur travel guides — written from inside a 300-year-old palace that has hosted maharajas, novelists and the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Heritage & History Jaipur Travel Guides Culture & Festivals Food & Recipes
Courtyard of a Jaipur heritage hotel
Jaipur Travel Guides

Heritage Hotels in Jaipur: The Complete Guide (2026)

Every kind of heritage stay Jaipur offers — palace, haveli and fort hotels — and how to choose the right one.

Diggi Palace courtyard, birthplace of the Jaipur Literature Festival
Heritage & History

The Jaipur Literature Festival — and the Palace Where It Began

How Diggi Palace's courtyards became the birthplace of the world's largest free literary festival.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur skyline
Jaipur Travel Guides

Best Time to Visit Jaipur: A Month-by-Month Guide

Weather, festivals and crowd levels for every month, so you can time your Pink City trip right.

Palace architecture detail in Jaipur
Jaipur Travel Guides

2 Days in Jaipur: The Perfect Itinerary from C-Scheme

A tightly-planned 48 hours covering the City Palace, Amber Fort, bazaars and rooftop dining.

Ornate palace facade detail
Heritage & History

What Makes a Hotel a "Heritage Hotel"?

India's official heritage hotel classification, explained — and why it matters when you book.

Diggi Palace stonework and arches
Heritage & History

300 Years of Diggi Palace: A Walk Through the Architecture

Jharokhas, baradaris and courtyards — the design language of a working Rajput palace.

Rajasthani thali dining spread
Food & Recipes

Rajasthani Thali Explained: What to Eat in Jaipur

Laal maas, dal baati churma and gatte ki sabzi — a first-timer's guide to royal Rajasthani cuisine.

Rajasthani musician performing at a festival
Culture & Festivals

Jaipur's Festivals Calendar: Teej, Gangaur, Diwali & JLF

The festivals that shape Jaipur's year, and how to plan a visit around them.

Rajasthani textile detail
Heritage & History

Palace vs Haveli vs Fort Hotels: What's the Difference?

Three words tourism sites use interchangeably — and why they shouldn't.

Palace courtyard set for a wedding
Jaipur Travel Guides

A Wedding at a 300-Year-Old Palace: Planning Guide

What to know before booking a destination wedding at a working heritage palace.