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Jaipur

India's romantic Pink City - hilltop forts, honeycomb palaces and chaotic, colourful bazaars in the heart of royal Rajasthan.

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7 Attractions
5 Restaurants
5 Hotels
1 Itineraries

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Best time to visit

October to March is the best time, with pleasant, cooler days ideal for exploring the forts and bazaars - November to February are the coolest. April to June is fiercely hot, often above 40C. The monsoon (July to September) brings humidity and some rain but a greener landscape and fewer tourists. The Jaipur Literature Festival in January is a highlight.

Daily budget
$90
Time zone
GMT+5:30 (IST)
Language
Hindi and Rajasthani (English widely spoken)
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee (INR))
Emergency
112
Power
Type C & D · 230V

About Jaipur

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is the dazzling gateway to royal India. Founded in 1727 and painted a warm terracotta pink to welcome a visiting prince, its walled old city is a feast for the senses - a grid of bustling bazaars, ornate gateways and the famous honeycomb facade of the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds. Above it all, magnificent forts crown the surrounding hills, and inside the City Palace the descendants of the maharajas still reside. This is a city built for wandering and wonder. Ride up to the magnificent Amber Fort, lose yourself among the astronomical instruments of the Jantar Mantar, and dive into bazaars piled with jewels, textiles, blue pottery and spices. It can be intense - loud, hot and chaotic, with touts and traffic - but it is also endlessly photogenic, deeply hospitable and one of the easiest introductions to India, forming the western point of the classic Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra. October to March brings the pleasant, cooler weather ideal for sightseeing; the summer months are fiercely hot. Dress modestly, bargain with a smile, eat the legendary Rajasthani thalis, and let the Pink City sweep you into the romance of royal India.

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Things to Do in Jaipur

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Amber FortHistorical

Amber Fort

A magnificent hilltop fort-palace of honey sandstone and marble above a lake, with the dazzling mirrored Sheesh Mahal hall and sweeping ramparts.

2-3 hours From INR 200 (foreigners INR 550)4.7(180,000)
Hawa MahalHistorical

Hawa Mahal

The Palace of the Winds, an extraordinary five-storey pink facade of 953 latticed windows built so royal ladies could watch street life unseen.

45 min From INR 50 (foreigners INR 200)4.5(150,000)
City PalaceHistorical

City Palace

A vast, still-royal complex of courtyards, gardens and museums at the heart of the old city, blending Rajput and Mughal architecture.

1.5-2 hours From INR 200 (foreigners INR 700)4.6(110,000)
Jantar MantarHistorical

Jantar Mantar

A UNESCO-listed 18th-century observatory of giant stone astronomical instruments, including the world's largest sundial, that still tell the time accurately.

1 hour From INR 50 (foreigners INR 200)4.4(70,000)
Nahargarh FortHistorical

Nahargarh Fort

A rugged hilltop fort overlooking the city, with a royal retreat and a famous stepped cafe, offering the best sunset panorama over Jaipur.

1.5 hours From INR 50 (foreigners INR 200)4.5(55,000)
Jal MahalHistorical

Jal Mahal

The romantic Water Palace appearing to float in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, a beautiful photo stop best seen from the lakeside promenade.

30 min Free (viewed from shore)4.4(60,000)
Pink City BazaarsShopping

Pink City Bazaars

The chaotic, colourful markets of the old city - Johari, Bapu and Tripolia bazaars - piled high with jewellery, textiles, blue pottery and spices.

2-3 hours Free entry4.4(80,000)

Where to Eat in Jaipur

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Suvarna Mahal

Suvarna Mahal

Indian / Fine Dining $$$4.6(5,000)

A regal fine-dining experience in a former palace ballroom at Rambagh, serving royal Indian cuisine amid chandeliers and frescoes.

Spice Court

Spice Court

Rajasthani / North Indian $$4.5(12,000)

An elegant garden restaurant beloved for authentic Rajasthani specialities like fiery laal maas and dal baati churma, with live folk music.

Tapri Central

Tapri Central

Cafe / Indian $4.5(15,000)

A trendy rooftop tea cafe loved by locals for its many kinds of masala chai, snacks and chaat with a relaxed, youthful vibe.

Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB)

Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB)

Rajasthani / Vegetarian $4.4(20,000)

A legendary vegetarian institution since 1954 in Johari Bazaar, famous for its Rajasthani thali, sweets and ghewar in a buzzing setting.

Handi Restaurant

Handi Restaurant

Mughlai / North Indian $$4.4(11,000)

A popular spot on MI Road famous for its rich, smoky handi-cooked meat curries and tandoori dishes - a carnivore's delight.

Where to Stay in Jaipur

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Rambagh Palace

Rambagh Palace

Luxury $$$$4.8(4,000)

The former palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur, a breathtaking Taj-run luxury hotel of marble halls, gardens and peacocks - royal living at its finest.

The Oberoi Rajvilas

The Oberoi Rajvilas

Luxury $$$$4.8(2,500)

A sublime luxury resort set in 32 acres of gardens with a fort-like spa, pool and tented and villa accommodation - a serene escape.

Samode Haveli

Samode Haveli

Boutique $$$4.7(1,800)

A stunning 200-year-old heritage haveli in the old city, full of frescoed rooms, courtyards and a beautiful pool - atmospheric royal charm.

Hotel Pearl Palace

Hotel Pearl Palace

Guesthouse $4.6(5,000)

A famously friendly, great-value guesthouse with characterful rooms and the excellent rooftop Peacock restaurant, a backpacker legend.

Zostel Jaipur

Zostel Jaipur

Hostel $4.4(3,500)

A vibrant, social hostel with a lively rooftop, events and a great atmosphere for meeting other travellers, with private and dorm rooms.

Jaipur Itineraries

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3-day trip

Classic 3 Days in Jaipur

easy USD 150 - 400

A royal loop through the Amber Fort and Jal Mahal, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, the bazaars and a sunset fort, with a Golden Triangle option.

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Jaipur Budget Guide

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Flights$500 - $1,200$500 - $1,200$500 - $1,200
Accommodation$15/night$60/night$300/night
Food$8/day$22/day-
Activities$20/day$20/day$20/day
Local Transport$8/day$8/day$8/day
Daily Average$35$90$350

Local currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

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