The Pink City, situated on one end of the Thar Desert, encompassed by the Aravalli Hills, is the crowning jewel of Rajasthan. Whether you’re travelling solo or with your loved ones, Jaipur will mesmerise you with its palaces, forts, bazaars and cuisine. The city’s pink colour scheme is a joy to behold, and you’ll need more than a few days to get your fill of Jaipur and its many attractions.
Whether you’re exploring the royal observatory, or dodging foot tramc as you haggle in a multi-coloured bazaar, Jaipur will ensure you have the time of a lifetime. It comes as no surprise that Jaipur is part of India ‘golden triangle’ travel circuit, that includes Agra and Delhi.
Best Time to Visit:
Year-round
Tourist Attractions:
Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Raj Mandir Cinema, Albert Hall Museum, Rambagh Palace, Anokhi Museum, Maota Lake, Samode Palce, Bazaars of Jaipur, Jhalana Leopard Conservation Reserve, Man Sagar Lake, Chour Ghati, Bhuteshwar Nath Temple, Achrol Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden.
Nearest Railway Station:
Jaipur Junction Railway Station, 5kms from Jaipur City wall.
Weather:
Summer (April-June), Winter (October-March), Monsoon (July-September)
