Jaipur
Jaipur was laid out in 1727 on a grid, with its old city painted pink and enclosed by walls and gates. Forts stand in the hills above, and the bazaars in the centre still work by trade: jewellers in one lane, textiles in the next. It is the usual first stop on the Rajasthan circuit.
How long to stay
November to February; summer heat exceeds 40°C.
Typical daily budget
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Is Jaipur right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Jaipur is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
Less of a focus
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Solo
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Top things to do
Amber Fort
Entrance ₹100 · VerifiedJaipur
A hilltop fort and palace of 1592 above Maota lake, with mirrored halls, courtyards and a long ramped approach. The fort was built from red sandstone and marble from the late 16th century under Raja Man Singh I. It overlooks Maota Lake and is part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its mirror hall, the Sheesh Mahal, is a highlight.
Hawa Mahal
Free entry · VerifiedJaipur
The 1799 palace facade of 953 latticed windows, built so royal women could watch the street without being seen. The "Palace of Winds" was built in 1799 so women of the royal household could watch street life unseen. Its pink sandstone facade has 953 small windows, called jharokhas.
Jantar Mantar
Entrance ₹200 · VerifiedJaipur
An eighteenth-century observatory of nineteen masonry astronomical instruments, including the world's largest stone sundial.
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Popular activities
Old city bazaar walk
Guided route through the jewellery, textile and spice markets.