Talking about public spaces that are friendly for persons with disabilities is not only done by mere planning and development without involving them directly in all aspects. The involvement of persons with disabilities must start from the level of planning, design, and implementation, up to the trial, monitoring, and evaluation stages.
"Berbicara mengenai ruang publik yang ramah bagi penyandang disabilitas tidak hanya dilakukan dengan perencanaan dan pembangunan semata tanpa melibatkan mereka secara langsung dalam segala aspek. Keterlibatan penyandang disabilitas harus dimulai dari level perencanaan, perancangan, implementasi, hingga sampai ke tahap percobaan, monitoring dan evaluasi"
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Hello everyone! here we go again for my travel bucket list!
Today I want to share where to go if you are in Jaipur
Before we start, I want to share that when I traveled to India, I went with local people and I did not find any difficulties, but if this is your first time traveling to India, please go with someone that knows about India. Cause it will be a little bit challenging to travel around, especially for a girl. I went to Jaipur by Train from Delhi around 4-5 hours I guess. I'm not familiar with the train ticket and stuff so you can find any info on google. I spent 2 days in Jaipur and I got so many places to visit.
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Here you go for your travel bucket list in Jaipur!
1. Pink City
Jaipur is known as the pink city in India, and this place is one of the mandatory places that you should visit. In this area, you can visit a few places nearby, especially the traditional market and souvenirs from India.
Jaipur, Pink City
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2. Hawa Mahal
One of the beautiful places to visit nearby Pink City is Hawa Mahal this monument is really beautiful and also very instagrammable. The English translation of Hawa Mahal is Air Palace because this place has about 953 honeycomb-shaped beautifully carved windows. Due to these windows, there is a constant stream of air coming in. Hawa Mahal was built around 1799 for the royal ladies who weren't allow being seen by strangers or visit any public area. Through the windows of this palace, they could observe the world outside. They would often come here to watch slices of day-to-day life or to watch one of the many processions happening on the street outside. You can visit this place daily from 9 a.m to 4.30 p.m, and the entrance fee for Indians is Rs 10 and for other nationalities is Rs 50
In front of Hawa Mahal
Tips: If you want to take a nice picture with the building as the background you can find the Tattoo Cafe across the building, go upstairs, buy a drink there and take some pictures.
The picture from Tattoo Cafe
3. City Palace
Not far from Hawa Mahal, you can walk a little bit or take a tuk-tuk, in the same area in Pink City. The founder of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh was the one who built the City Palace. This palace is a mix of the beautiful architecture of Rajput, European, and Mughal. The palace is divided into two places, one is for the public to visit whereas the other is a royal residence. You can choose to visit the museum and the pretty courtyards or you could choose the Royal packages and visit some more sections of the palace. The city palace is open to the public from 9.30 a.m to 5 p.m daily for the day visit and from 7 p.m to 10 p.m daily for the night visit. The entrance fee for the museum and a few courtyards is Rs 300 for Indians and Rs 700 for other nationals. Night time charges for the same are Rs 500 for Indians and Rs 700 for other nationals.
The Entrance Gate of City Palace
4. Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum is one of the most unique structures in Jaipur and definitely one of the places that you should visit. It has a day and night entrance. The architecture of this museum is so beautiful with the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. This museum has around 16 galleries that showcase antiques and heritage artifacts, the most famous attraction of the museum is the sarcophagus of an Egyptian Mummy. You can also find displays of the famous blue pottery of Jaipur, various figurines and sculptures, murals, carpets, and textiles from the region. The museum is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m every day and at night from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. The daytime entrance ticket to the museum costs Rs 40 for Indians and Rs 300 for the other nationals and for the night time cost Rs 100 for everyone.
Tips: For those who want to enjoy Indian traditional dance, you can visit Albert Hall Museum on Saturday Night, there will be showtime from the dancer and also you can go inside the museum.
Inside the Museum
5. Amber Fort
Stairs in Amber Fort
Amber Fort with its intricate architecture is definitely one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. The stunning structure was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh and Raja Bharmal. The Palace and fort are built primarily using red sandstone and marble. The architecture of the monument has both Hindu as well as Mughal influences. The fort has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013. 
Amber Fort near the entrance gate
The fort is located about 11 kilometers away from the city of Jaipur on the Kalikho hills of the Aravalli range. The best way to reach there is by hiring a taxi for the day. The primary attractions of the fort include the Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-am, Sheesh Mahal, and Bhool Bhulaiya.
The High Building of Amber Fort
Amber Fort is to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The entrance fee for Indians is Rs. 25 and for other nationals is Rs. 550. Student and other discounts are available at the ticket office on providing the right proof. There is a light show at Amber Fort every evening at 7:30 p.m. in English and 8:30 p.m. in Hindi. Tickets for the show in English cost Rs. 200 and Rs. 100 for the show in Hindi.
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6. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal was one of the beautiful buildings but unfortunately, you can touch or even visit it because of the uniqueness of the building that is located in the middle of Man Sagar lake and far from the park. Jal Mahal literally translates to Water Palace. The palace has five floors out of which four are submerged in water. The palace is made from red sandstone is reflects the rich Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. Domes also known as Chhatris locally adorn the four corners of the terrace of the palace along with one in the center. The palace was once open to the public, but now it has been shut off. The best time to visit this place is at dusk, you can enjoy the time at the park while taking pictures with the Jal Mahal in the background.
Jal Mahal
7. Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II to further his fascination with celestial objects. It is a collection of astronomical instruments, of which the most prominent one is the Samrat Yantra. It is the biggest sundial in the country. There are 18 such other fascinating instruments that can be found there. Every evening, there is a light and sound show organized at Jantar Mantar that can be very interesting. The monument is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entrance fee to Janatar Mantar is Rs. 50 for Indians and Rs. 200 for foreign nationals. Student discounts can be availed by providing id proof.
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8. Patrika Gate
Patrika Gate is a colorful gate located about a kilometer away from the Jaipur airport. It is one of the most colorful gates in the entire country. The inside of the gate is filled with pretty designs all over which will leave you fascinated. Because of this, you will find the area packed with people trying to get the perfect pictures here. The Patrika Gate is at the entrance of Jawahar Park which is a big circular park in the city. It is open to the public all day long, but you may find it crowded with people. So you will probably have to wait for the perfect Instagram picture opportunity.
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Hello everyone! Yanti's travel blog is back
Chiang Rai is located in northern Thailand, you can reach it by bus from Chiang Mai around 2-3 hours or by plane directly from Bangkok. This city is filled with beautiful mountain scenery and beautiful culture.
Here are some of the places worth visiting and amazing Instagramable spots that you can find in Chiang Rai
1. Black House (Baan Daam)
Baan Dam is located on 414 Baandam Nanglae Moo 13 Tumbol Nanglae, Mueang, Chiang Rai, 57100 Thailand. Baan Dam is also accessible by wheelchairs. Baan Dam is open daily from 9 a.m to 5 p.m, ticket counters close for lunch between 12 noon and 1 p.m. Entrance fee is 80 Baht per person. There are plenty of parking lots opposite the front door where you will also find souvenir shops, food stalls, and coffee shops.
You can also read my previous blog about Baan Daam here
2. Singha Park
Singha Park is located on 99 Mae Kon, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand. You can find the details about singha park in my blog here
3. Golden Triangle
From this viewpoint, you can see and admire the view and see the rivers converging to form the border of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.
4. White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)
This one is part of the famous temple in Thailand. The temple is pure of white architecture. The contemporary murals inside are not what you might expect and there are plenty of thought-provoking scenes both inside and outsides the temple. This includes lots of subtle and not-so-subtle references to life, death, and human suffering. This temple is located just off Highway 1 (Phahonyothin road) about 15 km South West of Chiang Rai town.
5. Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seua Ten)
I do not have a chance to visit Blue Temple, but this place is worth visiting. This one is another colorful attraction, but there are resident monks here and this is most like a traditional Thai temple (wat).
6. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar and Clock Tower
This one is a good place to chill and enjoy the Thai night bazaar. We do not only visit this place for buying some souvenirs but there are a lot of attractions to see here, such as a good place for finding Thai food and enjoying your night here with Thai culture where every Saturday and Sunday there will be traditional music on the stage. The clock tower is also near the night bazaar where you can stop by and take some pictures of the beautiful color changes on the clock tower. You can read about the night bazaar in my previous blog here
7. Chiang Rai Budha Caves and Chiang Rai Beach
This two are located a little bit far but they are crossing each other where you can see the beach from the caves and vice versa. These two tourist attraction is worth visiting if you want to try an adventurous activity in Thailand. This does not look like a beach but this is a Mekong river that has brown sand. The river is having a strong flow and you have to be careful to swing here. They have a place to chill also near the beach and last but not least, the cave is amazing and with to try for the one who loves adventure experience. You can read about this place in my previous story here
8. Wat Huay Pla Kang
This is another famous temple that is worth to visit where there is a huge statue of Kuan Im (the Goddess of Mercy) that stands 80 meters high. Visitors can climb the stairs inside the statue to enjoy the views. I share my story about this temple and also I tried a nice coffee shop nearby this temple see my post
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- Kesuma Yanti
- Hello, I'm Yanti. Traveling around the world is one of my dreams, I love to share with people my experience, my thoughts, or my feeling. I'm enjoying to do social activities in my life. I love to learn new things, new cultures, meet new people, and new places that I have never been to before. Being me is very hard sometimes, I have to learn a lot about how to live my life and how to reduce my anxiety, my thoughts about something, and how to not give a fuck of what people say. I'm still learning to grow, be mature, and reach the life that I want to live in. Hope you enjoy reading my vlog. Kiss and hug from me!
