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Jaipur

The Pink City — Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, palace hotels + Rajasthan gateway

Jaipur is India's "Pink City" and one point of the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur). Home to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds"), the Jantar Mantar observatory, and the still-lived-in City Palace. Gateway to Rajasthan.

From Delhi
1h flight or 4-5h express train
Airport
Jaipur Int'l (JAI) — 13 km south
Best season
October-March
Called
Pink City (painted 1876 for Prince of Wales)

Jaipur highlights

Amber Fort

The classic Rajput fort on a hill outside Jaipur. Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) inside. Best sunrise before 09:00.

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)

The 5-storey pink lattice facade — Jaipur's signature image. Best photographed early morning.

City Palace

Still-inhabited royal residence + museum. Sky observatory + textile gallery.

Jantar Mantar observatory

UNESCO 18th-century astronomical instruments — largest sundial in the world.

Jaigarh Fort

Above Amber Fort — houses the world's largest wheeled cannon (Jaivana).

Chokhi Dhani cultural village

Traditional Rajasthani thali dinner + folk dance + camel rides. Touristy but fun.

Bapu Bazaar shopping

Textiles, jewellery, spices, blue pottery — Jaipur is India's handicraft capital.

Getting there

Jaipur International Airport (JAI) has flights from Delhi (1h), Mumbai (1h 40m), Bangalore + international from Dubai + Sharjah. Train from Delhi (4-5h express).

Getting around

Uber + Ola apps work well. Auto-rickshaws — negotiate before entering. Full-day car with driver ~$25-40.

Best time to visit

October-March (cool + dry, peak January-February). Avoid April-June (40°C+ heat).

Budget per day

$25-50 backpacker · $80-150 mid-range · $300+ luxury (Rambagh Palace)

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Frequently asked about Jaipur

How many days do I need in Jaipur?
3 days is ideal — day 1 City Palace + Hawa Mahal + Jantar Mantar, day 2 Amber Fort + Jaigarh Fort, day 3 shopping + Chokhi Dhani or day trip to Pushkar.
How do I get from Delhi to Jaipur?
Vande Bharat Express train (3h 40m) is fastest. Shatabdi Express (4h 30m). Or 1h flight from IGI airport.
When is the best time to visit Jaipur?
October-March. Cool + dry. Peak season December-February. Avoid April-June — 40°C+ heat.
Is Jaipur safe for solo travellers?
Generally safe. Use Uber/Ola at night. Female travellers should book Radha Palace Hotel or well-reviewed hotels; use hotel car for sightseeing.