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Jaipur Travel Guide: Rajasthan's Pink City
Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur
Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital and the Pink City, known for Amber Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and its bazaars. Most trips give it two to three nights as the first stop on a Rajasthan loop, often arriving via Delhi and Agra on the Golden Triangle.
Why go to Jaipur
Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital and its main airport (JAI), and forms the third point of the Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra, so many trips enter Rajasthan straight from here. It is known for its forts, palaces and bazaars, and its pink-washed old city gives it its name.
As the itinerary most first-time visitors follow shows, Jaipur is typically the opening stop on a Rajasthan loop, ahead of Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.
Amber Fort
The hilltop fort above Jaipur, one of the state's grand Rajput forts and a highlight of any first visit.
Hawa Mahal
The pink honeycomb-facaded Palace of Winds above the bazaar, the single most photographed frame in Jaipur.
City Palace
The former royal residence in the heart of the old city, part museum and part still in family use.
Jaipur bazaars
The old city's markets, good for textiles, gems and the kind of hard bargaining Rajasthan is known for.
How long to stay
Two to three nights suits Jaipur as the first stop on a loop, enough time for Amber Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the bazaars without rushing.
When to go
October to March, with warm days and cool nights. April to June is intensely hot, which is the biggest factor shaping when to visit anywhere in Rajasthan's desert cities.
Getting there and around
Jaipur has Rajasthan's main airport (JAI) and is the classic entry point from Delhi and Agra as the third leg of the Golden Triangle. Within the city and onward across Rajasthan, a private car with a driver is the standard way to travel, given how far apart the state's cities are.
Where to stay
Jaipur's accommodation ranges from heritage havelis in the old city to the grander palace-hotels the state is known for, depending on season and travel style. Experience My India can match the tier to your dates and budget rather than publishing a single figure that dates quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Jaipur?
Two to three nights, enough for Amber Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the bazaars as the first stop on a Rajasthan loop.
Is Jaipur part of the Golden Triangle?
Yes. Jaipur is the capital and main airport (JAI) and forms the Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra, so many trips enter Rajasthan straight from here.
What is Jaipur known for?
Forts, palaces and bazaars, including Amber Fort, the City Palace and Hawa Mahal, and its pink-washed old city.
When is the best time to visit Jaipur?
October to March, with warm days and cool nights. April to June is intensely hot.
Is Jaipur safe for tourists?
Jaipur is well set up for tourism as part of the Golden Triangle circuit, though expect crowds, touts at the big forts and hard bargaining in the bazaars. Take the normal precautions you would anywhere in India.
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