Jaipur stands as one of the world’s earliest and most remarkable examples of modern urban planning—an achievement that predates even iconic European cities like Paris. Conceived in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the city’s layout was designed with extraordinary precision, guided by advanced astronomical and geometric principles rooted in ancient knowledge systems. This wasn’t superstition, but science—visionary city-building aligned with the cosmos.
There’s no better place than Jaipur to experience the connection between the stars and city planning. Every street, palace, and temple reflects cosmic alignments. This tour takes you through that very story- it begins with a visit to a temple that hides in plain sight.
Most walk past it without a second glance- but those who truly look, find it. One might say it reveals itself only when the time is right. Next, we head to Jantar Mantar, where Sawai Jai Singh II’s brilliance takes shape in giant instruments that tell time through shadows.
There’s magic in the name, and even more in the experience. Then we head toward our snack stop, we learn how ancient Hindu knowledge systems believed that the cosmos influenced not just destinies but the very landscapes of Earth.
Your snacks, by the way, are also guided by the stars.
Finally, you’ll meet a traditional astrologer for a personal reading. You may even discover how gemstones are used to prevent misfortunes foretold in the stars.
This journey is more than sightseeing— you will learn how ancient wisdom continues to guide the present