Are you ready for your next road trip to Jaipur and are looking for all the best places to visit in Jaipur? Look no further, because in this guide we will be covering all the best places to visit in Jaipur, things to see and do and things to eat.
About Jaipur:
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is also known as the pink city because of the pink colored walls and buildings. Pink symbolises hospitality. The best time to visit Jaipur is during the cooler months from October to march. You could also visit during the shoulder months of September and April. We would not recommend going the summers because it gets really hot.
Best places to visit in Jaipur:
Coming onto the best places to visit in Jaipur, there is a lot to see. And it is not possible to cover it all in a weekend. But there is still a lot of ground that you cover over a weekend. Let’s look at the best places to see in Jaipur:
#1:AMER FORT:
Amer fort or also known as amber fort is one of the biggest forts in Rajasthan. It was constructed under the rule of Raja Man singh. It is located in Amer, which is around 11 kms from Jaipur. The use of marble and red sandstone represents a beautiful blend of both Hindu & Muslim architecture. It has a lot of photo ops and is situated on top of a hill.
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Famous for: History, Photography
TICKET: Rs 100 for Indians & Rs. 550 for foreigners
TIMINGS: 8 AM to 5:30 P.M. And 6:30 to 9:15 P.M for night show
DURATION: 1-2 hours
#2: CIty palace:
Located right next to the famous Bapu bazaar, is the City palace and it is one of our favourite places in Jaipur. The royal family still resides in a part pf City palace and it has all the royal feels. the best things to do here are admiring the architecture and visiting the museum. The palace comprises of Mubarak mahal and Chandra Mahal houses the museum. You could also witness a puppet show while in city palace.
Information:
Famous for: Culture, History, Architecture
TICKET: Rs. 190 for Indians and Rs. 500 for Foreigners
TIMINGS: 9 A.M to 5 P.M.
DURATION: 1 hour-90 minutes
#3: Hawa mahal:
Right next tp the city palace is Hawa mahal or the palace of wind or breeze. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing monuments in Jaipur. And the symmetry and the architecture is to die for. It is one of the tallest buildings that doesn’t stand on a foundation. It has 953 windows or Jharokhas that were used by the royal ladies to watch the daily life on the streets.
Information:
Famous for: Architecture, History
TICKET: Rs. 50 for Indians & Rs. 200 for foreigners
TIMINGS: 9 A.M to 5 P.M.
DURATION: 30-60 minutes
The best place to photograph Hawa mahal is from one of the rooftop cafes right opposite to the Hawa mahal. The one we went to is called wind view cafe.
#4: jantar Mantar:
In close proximity to the city palace and hawa mahal lies Jantar mantar. Jantar Mantar is one the world’s largest observatories. And the sun dial here os the largest sun dial in the world. It was also constructed during Maharaja Jai singh II reign. he had an interest in astronomy and the geometric shapes here were used to measure time and observe constellations.
Information:
Famous for: Science, astronomy, history
TICKET: Rs. 50 for Indians & Rs 200 for foreigners
TIMINGS: 9 A.M to 5 P.M.
DURATION: 30 minutes-1 hour
#5: Bapu Bazaar:
Bapu bazaar is one of the biggest markets in jaipur. it is famous for its traditional tie and dye textiles and also for the famous for its quilts known as Jaipuri Rajai. You can also buy a traditional rajasthani jutti from this market. Although your haggling skills will have to be top notch if you want to shop here.
Information:
Famous for: Shopping, Jaipuri Quilts, fabrics
TICKET: N/A
TIMINGS: 9 A.M to 9 P.M.
DURATION: 2-3 hours
#6: Albert Hall Museum:
Named after the prince of Wales Albert edward, it was completed in 1887. It is one of India’s oldest museums and houses artifacts from all over India. It has now become the hub for concerts, rallies and festivals. It is now also becoming a popular spot amongst photographers fro pre wedding shoots. Hundreds of peigons add to the beauty of the photos.
Information:
Famous for: History, architecture, photography
TICKET: Rs. 50 for Indians & Rs 300 for foreigners
TIMINGS: 9 A.M to 5 P.M.
DURATION: 1 hour
#7: Patrika Gate:
One of the most recent additions to the monuments and photo spots of Jaipur is Patrika gate. It has the most colorful and intricate drawings that represent the beautiful Rajasthani culture. The gate itself is an entrance to Jawahar circle garden where a lot of people come for their morning walks or picnics. To ensure that there are no people in your photos, it’s best to come early or in the late afternoon. we went early morning and had the place to ourselves.
Information:
Famous for: Photography
TICKET: Free
TIMINGS: Always Open
DURATION: 30 minutes
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#8: Nahargarh Fort:
One of the best places in Jaipur to watch sunrises or sunsets from. Although There are a lot of monkeys during these times, so be careful. It offers great views as the sun sets and rises over the city of Jaipur. It is a little far off from the city centre though. But you can club this with Amer fort for a day trip.
Information:
Famous for: Views, fortress, history
TICKET: INR 50 for Indians and INR 200 for Foreigners
TIMINGS: 9 A.M to 5 P.M.
DURATION: 45 minutes-90 minutes
#9: Galtaji Temple:
Galti ji temple is one of the most interesting temple we have seen so far. It is around 20 kms from Jaipur. It is frequented by people for religious reasons as well as by photographers to admire the architecture. The temple is surrounded by hills and you could climb one of these hills to catch an amazing sunset as well.
Information:
Famous for: Architecture, religious, history
TICKET: FREE
TIMINGS: 5 A.M. to 9 P.M.
DURATION: 1 hour
#10: Jaigarh fort:
Jaigarh is perched on top of cheel ka teela hills In jaipur. it was also constructed under the rule of Sawai Jai singh II to protect Amer fort. It is known as Jaigarh or the fort of victory, as it has never been conquered. It also houses the world’s largest canon on wheels. The views from Jaigarh fort are beautiful, especially during sunset. It is spread over a distance of 3 kms and is a symbol of military prowess of the Rajputs.
Information:
Famous for: Fortress, history, panoramic views of the city
TICKET: Rs 50 for Indians & Rs 200 for foreigners
TIMINGS : 9 A.M. to 5 P.M
DURATION: 1 hour-90 minutes
#11: panna meena ka kund:
Located about 14 kms outside the Jaipur city, it a step well that was historically used to store water. Step wells originated in the Indian subcontinent and were the most common way of storing water to be used during the dry summer months. Water can be reached by descending into the pool using a set of stairs. They are now one of the main attractions in Jaipur now.
Related: Best places to visit near Jaipur
Information:
Famous for: Step well, architecture
TICKET: Free
TIMINGS: 7 AM to 6 PM
DURATION: 30 minutes
#12: Samode Palace:
It is located at about 40 kms from Jaipur. Samode palace is a heritage hotel cum palace. It gives a true Mughal royal experience when you stay here. The famous sheesh mahal or the hall of mirrors is also located here.
Information:
Famous for: Culture, history, architecture, palace living
TICKET: INR 1000 if you are not a guest. It can be redeemed towards food/drinks at the restaurant
TIMINGS: 9 Am to 9 PM
DURATION: 1.5-2.5 hours
#13: Garh ganesh Temple:
Perched atop a hill near Nahargarh and Jaigarh fort, The Garh Ganesh temple is another amazing place to watch the sunset. It is a temple dedicated to lord Ganesha and was built in the 18th century. It is a little bit of trek, nothing very difficult though.
Information:
Famous for: Panoramic views, religious
TICKET: Free
TIMINGS: 5 AM to 7 PM
DURATION: 2 hours
#14: Jal mahal:
As the name suggest, it is located inside the Mansagar lake and it truly a breathtaking architectural marvel. It was built by Raja Man singh as a summer retreat and a hunting lodge.
Information:
Famous for: Architecture, history
TICKET: Free
TIMINGS: 6 Am to 6 PM
DURATION: 1 hour
#15: Birla Temple:
Birla temple or Laxmi Narayan temple was built in 1988 by the Birlas when the maharaja of Jaipur gave away that land for a token amount of 1 rupee. The temple is built out of pure white marble and is a delight to look at. the walls are engraved with sayings from the puranas.
Information:
Famous for: Religion, architecture
TICKET: free
TIMINGS: 6 Am-12, 3-9 PM
DURATION: 30-45 minutes
These are the best places to visit in Jaipur. Now, coming onto the things to eat in Jaipur, check out our detailed guide here.
Also, check out the best places to visit near Jaipur, if you have some spare time on your trip. To check out all our posts from the beautiful and colorful state of Rajasthan, click here.
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