Amber Fort & Sheesh Mahal
A honey-coloured hilltop fort with mirrored halls, ramped courtyards and sweeping views over Maota Lake.
The Pink City of royals
Jaipur travel guide
Jaipur, Rajasthan's rose-washed capital, is the flourish at the end of the Golden Triangle — a city of hilltop forts, mirrored palaces and bazaars glittering with gems and block-print. A full day takes you from the ramparts of Amber Fort to the royal City Palace and the astronomical wonder of Jantar Mantar.
Ideal time here
1–2 days
Best season
Oct – Mar
Getting around
Private AC car + jeep up to Amber
Tours from
$120 USD
Top things to do in Jaipur
City Palace
The still-royal heart of Jaipur — courtyards, textiles, armoury and the famous painted doorways.
Hawa Mahal
The five-storey 'Palace of Winds' and its honeycomb of 953 windows — Jaipur's most photographed facade.
Jantar Mantar (UNESCO)
An astonishing 18th-century observatory of giant stone instruments, including the world's largest sundial.
Block-print & gem bazaars
Johari and Bapu bazaars for jewellery, textiles and the artisan workshops Jaipur is famous for.
Jaipur tours
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Jaipur Local Tour
1 Day · Jaipur
A full Pink City day with Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and beyond — at the pace you want to set.
from$120USD
Enquire about this tourGolden Triangle Tour
4 Days · 3 Nights
The complete India introduction — three legendary cities and the Mughals' lost capital, in one seamless private journey.
from$400USD
Enquire about this tourJaipur travel FAQ
How many days do you need in Jaipur?
One full day covers Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. A second day lets you add Nahargarh Fort, a cooking class, shopping or a hot-air balloon ride.
What is the best time to visit Jaipur?
October to March, for warm days and cool evenings. Jaipur is also magical during festivals like Teej and the Jaipur Literature Festival, which we can build around.
Why is Jaipur called the Pink City?
The old walled city was painted terracotta pink in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales, and the colour stuck. It's still repainted today and gives Jaipur its warm, rose-washed glow.
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