Jaipur, The Pink City
📍 Rajasthan, India

Jaipur — The Pink City

Royal palaces, amber forts & vibrant bazaars

Best Time

October – March

Avg Temp

15–25°C

Distance

268 km from Delhi

Where to Stay

Old City for heritage hotels

About

Why Visit Jaipur?

The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a dazzling blend of Rajput grandeur and Mughal artistry. Its rose-pink buildings, magnificent forts, and vibrant bazaars make it one of India's most visited cities and a key stop on the Golden Triangle circuit.

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage — Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Walls
  • Johari Bazaar for gemstones & traditional textiles
  • Elephant rides at Amer
  • Colourful Holi & Teej festivals

Getting There

Jaipur International Airport (JAI) | Train: Shatabdi from Delhi (4.5 hrs)

Where to Stay

Old City for heritage hotels; C-Scheme for modern stays

Best Time to Visit

October – March

Average Temperature

15–25°C

Distance

268 km from Delhi

Attractions

Top Places in Jaipur

Amber Fort
Fort & Palace

Amber Fort

2–3 hours · Early morning to avoid crowds

UNESCO hilltop fortress with a dazzling Hall of Mirrors

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Hawa Mahal
Palace

Hawa Mahal

45 minutes – 1 hour · Morning for the best light on the façade

Five-storey pink palace with 953 latticed windows

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City Palace, Jaipur
Palace & Museum

City Palace, Jaipur

1.5–2 hours · Weekday mornings for fewer crowds

Grand royal palace complex with museums and royal residence

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Jantar Mantar
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jantar Mantar

45 minutes – 1 hour · Morning for clear sunlight for the sundials

World's largest stone sundial — a UNESCO astronomical marvel

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Trip Plans

Itineraries Including Jaipur

2 Days in Jaipur
2 Days

2 Days in Jaipur

A perfect 2-day itinerary to explore Jaipur's royal highlights — from the hilltop Amber Fort to the iconic Hawa Mahal and the grand City Palace, with time for bazaar shopping and a heritage dinner.

₹5,000 – ₹12,000

5 Days: Jaipur to Pushkar
5 Days

5 Days: Jaipur to Pushkar

Combine the royal grandeur of Jaipur with the sacred serenity of Pushkar in this 5-day journey. From fort-hopping and bazaar shopping in the Pink City to lakeside sunrises and Brahma temple visits in the holy town of Pushkar.

₹12,000 – ₹25,000

7 Days: Rajasthan Golden Trail
7 Days

7 Days: Rajasthan Golden Trail

The classic Rajasthan circuit, covering three of the most iconic royal cities — the Pink City of Jaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur, and the romantic Lake City of Udaipur. Seven days of forts, palaces, blue lanes, and shimmering lakes.

₹25,000 – ₹50,000

10 Days: Complete Rajasthan
10 Days

10 Days: Complete Rajasthan

The ultimate Rajasthan grand tour — five iconic cities, desert safaris, lake sunsets, and every shade of this kaleidoscopic state. Covering Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Udaipur, this 10-day itinerary gives you the full royal Rajasthan experience.

₹40,000 – ₹80,000