Jaipur, the desert capital of India, popularly known as the Pink City is the land of palaces, lakes, maharajas, alluring architecture. The rich Rajput culture and their glorious past is perspicuously reflected in the lifestyle and the infrastructure of the city.
Best Time To Visit Jaipur: October – March
Distance From Delhi: 269.4 km (4 hours 50 minutes)
Distance From Agra: 238.7 km (4 hours)
One of best ways to look at the attractive colours of the city is by enjoying a bird’s-eye view on a hot air balloon tour. We’ll come to that, but right now we have a list of the famous tourist places in Jaipur, for those who prefer private or independent tours.
Best Forts To Visit In Jaipur
1. Amer Fort: The Fort With High Formidable Walls
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani has suddenly put the spotlight on Jaipur’s beautiful Amber Fort. A crucial war scene, starring Ranveer Singh will be shot here, besides major chunks which will be filmed in other locations of the city. Famous for its endearing mirror work, the fort and its history come alive with the evening light and sound show. The elephant ride uphill to the fort entrance and ‘Amber by night’ allows tourists to see the charmingly lit chowks and mahals.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 200 for adults, INR 100 for students (inclusive of entry & camera)
- Indians: INR 25 for adults, INR 10 for students (inclusive of entry and camera)
- Elephant rides: INR 900 for 2 people
- Amber by Night: INR 100 per person
- Light & Sound Show: INR 200 for English show, INR 100 for Hindi show
Visiting hours:
- Fort: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Light & Sound Show: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (English), 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Elephant rides: 9:00 am – 11:30 am, on first come first serve basis; Prior bookings are not allowed.
2. Jaigarh Fort: The Fort Of Victory
Another from awesome places to see in Jaipur, Jaigarh fort is famous for the world’s largest cannon on wheels. Also, a significant structure of the medieval period – Diwa Burj – has been maintained very well over the year. The watch tower offers a scintillating view over the plains.
Entry:
- Indians: INR 35
- Foreigners: INR 85
Visiting hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
3. Nahargarh Fort: The Abode Of The Tigers
Since the fort is situated high up on the Aravali hills, it is famous for its enchanting sunset views overlooking the entire Jaipur city. It’s also a famous picnic spot as there is a cafe inside that serves snacks and drinks. An important spot for sightseeing in Jaipur, the fort is beautifully lit at night.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 50 for adults, INR 25 for students
- Indians: INR 20 for adults, INR 5 for students
Visiting hours: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Best Palaces To Visit In Jaipur
4. City Palace: Fusion Of Rajput, Mughal, and European Architecture
A popular tourist place in Jaipur, the City Palace is famous for its serene amalgamation of rich Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The intricately designed peacock gates are one of its kind and the palace has vast courtyards, gardens, a museum, an art gallery and a fascinating display of royal costumes and old weapons.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 350 for adults
- Indians: INR 75 for adults
Visiting hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
5. Jal Mahal: The Water Palace
Jal Mahal, located in the middle of Lake Man Sagar, is one of best places to see in Jaipur. This 5-storey palace has 4 storeys beneath the surface of water that offer a unique underwater viewing experience. The architecture is a fusion of Mughal and Rajput styles. The clear water of the lake and the scenic views of the surrounding Aravallis make the palace look all absolutely stunning, especially at night.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 50
- Indians: INR 10
- Camel Rides: INR 150
Visiting hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
6. Hawa Mahal: The Palace Of Winds
Hawa Mahal, famous as the palace of the winds, is one of best places to see in Jaipur. The immensely breezy palace provides a spectacular view of the city below. The panoramic views of the palace and the shimmering city are a treat to the eyes.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 50 for adults
- Indians: INR 10 for adults
Visiting hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
7. Rambagh Palace: A Palace To Live At
Rambagh Palace, once the residence of the Maharajas, now serves as one of thebest hotels in the world. It was made as a garden house for the nurse of Raja Ram Singh. It was later converted into a hunting lodge and then into the principle residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, before it was finally converted into a 5-star hotel by the Taj Group.
Visiting hours: 6:00 am – 6 pm (for public visit without stays)
For further details on tariff and room availability, click here.
Best Temples To Visit In Jaipur
8. Birla Mandir: The Laxmi Narayan Temple
Birla Mandir, one of the most popular religious place in Jaipur, is located at the foot of the Moti Dungri Hill in Jaipur. The temple, built in white marble, has Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi as the main deities.
Entry: Free
Visiting hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
9. Galtaji Temple: The Abode of Monkeys
One of the buzzing tourist places in Jaipur, Monkey Temple is famous for its rather complex structure. It has three sacred pools of water and is surrounded by two granite cliffs. You can actually spot a lot of monkeys bathing in those pools.
Entry: Free
Opening Hours: It is advised to go during late afternoon, during the sunset when the monkeys get into the temple.
10. Govindji Temple: Among The 7 Temples Of Thakurs of Vrindavan
Govind Dev Ji Temple, located within the City Palace complex, is dedicated to Lord Krishna. This temple is among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan, including Sri Radhavallabh Ji, Shri Bankey Bihari Ji, Shri Govind Dev Ji and four others. It was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who brought the murti here from Vrindavan.
Entry: Free
Aarti timings at Govind Dev Ji temple: 4:30 am – 5:00 am, 7:30 am – 8:45 am, 9:30 am – 10:15 am, 11:00 am – 11:30 am, 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm, 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm, and 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Best Gardens To Visit In Jaipur
11. Sisodia Rani Garden: The Symbol Of Eternal Love
Sisodia Rani Gardon, built 10 km from Jaipur in 1728, is considered as a symbol of eternal love between Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and Rani Sisodia Jai Singh. The garden has, ever since, been a getaway for the queens of Jaipur. It is themed on the stories of love between Lord Krishna and Radha. In addition to a tourist attraction, the garden is also a popular wedding destination in Jaipur.
Entry: Free
Visiting hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
12. Central Park: Largest Park In Jaipur
One of the largest and most colorful gardens in Jaipur, the Central Park is located in the heart of the city. Musical fountain, temple, stone states, 206-feet national flag, and the 5 km long jogging and walking track are some of the attractions of the park. The park, developed by the Jaipur Development Authority, is also set to be turned into a theme park soon.
Entry: Free
Visiting hours: Open 24 x 7
Best Places For Shopping In Jaipur
13. Johari Bazaar: The Oldest & Largest Shopping Mall In Jaipur
Famous for its amazing collection of precious gemstones, costume jewellery, bangles, traditional clothes, textiles and a lot more, Johari Bazaar and MI Road are among key tourist places in Jaipur.
Visiting hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; closed on Sunday
14. Bapu Bazaar: The Untouched Legacy Of Camel Leather
The Bapu Bazaar boasts of an untouched legacy among the largest camel leather market in the world. It is popular for its high-quality leather belts, wallets, lamp sheds, and bags. But it is the fine quality Mojri shoes that have made the market so popular.
Visiting hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm; closed on Sunday
Other Popular Places To Visit In Jaipur
15. Abhaneri Step Well: An Innovation By The City Of Brightness
Abhaneri, or Abha Nagri as it was originally named, is located in the desert area 95 km from Jaipur. To counter the shortage of water in the desert area, the locals invented the Chand Baori and other step wells to reserve water for use in the dry seasons. This place soon started being used as a cool place to relax in the hot summers.
Entry: Free
Visiting hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
16. Raj Mandir Cinema: The Pride Of Asian Theatre
Raj Mandir Cinema, the meringue-shaped cinema complex, is a popular tourist place in Jaipur. Both locals and tourists flock in to see the Bollywood films. The complex, built in 1976 and designed by W M Namjoshi in the modern-style art, has a capacity of 1300 people. The ceiling design, indirect lighting system, and glittering stars add to the appeal of this film-theater.
17. Chokhi Dhani: The Ethnic Village Resort
Celebrations never stop at the ethnic village resort of Chokhi Dhani. The 5-star resort is a replica of a traditional Rajasthani village. Traditional Rajasthani food, puppet shows, folk music, and traditional dance performances add to the charm of this tourist place in Jaipur. Those who do not wish to stay here can still enjoy these performances and food at the restaurant.
Entry:
- Traditional Rajasthani Dining: INR 600 for adults, INR 350 for kids
- AC Royal Rajasthani Dining: INR 800 for adults, INR 500 for kids
Visiting hours: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
18. Elefantastic: The Elephant Farm Inside A Village
A major one among tourist attractions of Jaipur, Elefantastic famous for its unique concept of a small elephant farm in a village. Here people love elephants and are educated about their medicines, treatment, diet and so on. An Elephant safari is what you can’t miss here!
Entry: INR 80 per person for farm entry, INR 3,500 per person for Elephant Safari
Visiting hours: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
19. Albert Hall: The City Museum
Commonly called as Albert Hall, Government Central Museum is among famousplaces to see in Jaipur. Visit it to see a collection of local king’s portraits, artefacts, handicrafts and paintings of the glorious past of the city and the royal families.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 150
- Indians: INR 20
Visiting hours: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
20. Jantar Mantar: The Observatory of Disambiguation
Famous for its intriguing sculptures and structures, Jantar Mantar Observatory is among the most popular tourist places in Jaipur. It tells a lot about how people in olden times calculated or estimated time. The huge Samrat yantra sundial – a time calculator, is really impressive.
Entry:
- Foreigners: INR 200 for adults, INR 100 for students
- Indians: INR 40 for adults, INR 15 for students
Visiting hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Note: Composite ticket for entry to Jaipur monuments can be procured from any of the 5 monuments that it includes, viz. Albert Hall, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, and Amer Fort. The prices are as follows:
- Foreigners: INR 350 for adults, INR 175 for students
- Indians: INR 70 for adults, INR 25 for students
Thanks for sharing the informative post on Jaipur city. Choki Dhaani is a man made village, which has many events, activities and stalls inside the premises. Chokhi Dhani Jaipur entry ticket varies according to the type of cuisine opted for. Its a must visit place in Jaipur.
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