IPL 2013 - Jai Ho Jaipur!

Come, see the Pink City in an altered hue

As Dravid spearheads the boys in blue,

It’s that cricket fever calling, where are you?

Hurry, ‘cause the seats are a limited few! 

Rahul Dravid, Shane Watson and Kevon Cooper - three big guns spearheading Rajasthan Royals.

The Destination: Jaipur

Home to the Rajasthan Royals – former IPL winners and one of the most promising teams of IPL 2013, Jaipur beckons cricket fans from all corners of the country.

With 8 critical matches lined up at the immensely popular Sawai Mansingh Stadium, a trip to this royal city during the IPL season must be on your holiday calendar. Explore historic forts and palaces and be witness to the most exciting cricket action on your IPL 2013 Jaipur holiday!

The enchanting city of Jaipur is set to host eight critical matches this IPL season.

The Arena: Sawai Mansingh Stadium (SMS)

With its colossal capacity of seating 30,000 cricket fans, this stadium is one of the best places to play and watch cricket in India. Located at the corner of the Rambagh Circle, Sawai Mansingh Stadium is easily accessible by car.

Hotels and Restaurants

In order to help you plan your IPL 2013 Jaipur trip better, here’s a quick overview of the recommended hotels and restaurants close to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium:

Taj Rambagh Palace: Located just 1.5 kilometres away from SMS, Taj Rambagh Palace is undoubtedly the best place to stay in Jaipur. Located in the heart of the city at Bhawani Singh Road, this hotel offers royal accommodation in the form of palatial rooms and historical, royal and presidential suites.

Taj Rambagh Palace is one of the most luxurious hotels in Jaipur. Hotel Diggi Palace: Head to Diggi Palace at Shivaji Marg for the most authentic Rajasthani hospitality. Host to the popular Jaipur Literature Festival, Hotel Diggi Palace blends the traditional Rajasthani look and feel with the most modernistic amenities. What’s more, the hotel is located less than 2 kilometres away from Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Hotel Diggi Palace, also host to the Jaipur Literature Festival, is just 2km away from the stadium.Aditya International: Located just 900 metres away from Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Hotel Aditya International promises a comfortable stay on your visit to Jaipur during IPL 2013. Accommodation is affordable and the hotel is just a short walk from the Rajasthan Royals’ home ground.

All the above mentioned hotels feature restaurants offering multi-cuisine fare. Other interesting dining options around Sawai Mansingh Stadium include:

Doorbeen Restaurant at Bapu Nagar, a popular eatery, which serves Indian, Italian and Mexican fare.

Garden Café, another multi-cuisine food joint located at Ashok Nagar.

How to Get There

 Sawai Mansingh Stadium is located 9.2 kilometres away from the Jaipur Airport and 3.7 kilometres away from Jaipur Railway Station. Taxis are readily available for transit purposes.

Cheer the Rajasthan Royals on their way to victory! Book your flights and hotels in Jaipur now, or check out MakeMyTrip’s exclusive IPL packages.