So, you have decided to visit Jaipur, Rajasthan’s famous “Pink City.” Great choice! You are about to step into a place where history comes at every noon and auto-rickshaws come at you like they are auditioning for Fast & Furious: Jaipur Drift (jokes apart). Every corner has something beautiful or bizarre to stare at. If this is your first trip to India, this list is your friendly cheat sheet—complete with what to see, what not to miss, and a few “trust us” moments.
Your Ultimate Guide to the Pink City of India
1. Visit the Amber Fort – Feel Like Indian Royalty without Crown
Amber Fort pronounced as Amer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Rajput-Mughal vibes, elephant rides and hilltop views that make the hike worth it—even in 90°F heat. It is one of the worthiest historical places in Jaipur and make your begin Fort tour in Rajasthan.
Pro Tip: Hire a guide. Otherwise, you will walk around muttering, “Wow” a lot but not know what you are looking at.
2. Hawa Mahal – The Instagram Famous “Palace of Winds”
You have probably seen this pink sandstone facade in a thousand India travel blogs. It looks more of a wall than a palace from outside, but a stunning piece of Jaipur Fort architecture. Great for early morning photography when the light hits just right and the street not become a honking mess. With 5 storeys and multiple windows, the Palace is once build for Rajputana queens and make it one of the best things to see in Jaipur.
3. City Palace – Because You Deserve a Little Royal Energy
An active Palace of Jaipur Kingdom in this 21st Century is more like a museum is a visual treat with courtyards, galleries, and a costume collection of many heirs of Kingdom with their brave stories.
A Question: What is the City Palace Jaipur entry ticket price and is it worth to visit?
Our Answer: yes, it is one of the worthy Royal Jaipur attractions with a entry ticket price of Rs 200 per person.
4. Jantar Mantar – Ancient Science, Big Weird Instruments
A Jaipur UNESCO site and an 18th-century observatory with giant sundials and other cosmic measuring tools that still work. Great for pretending you understand astronomy while secretly Googling “What does a sundial do?” Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash and Nadi Valaya Yantra are worth to watch which give goosebumps about historical science in India.
5. Shop at Johari Bazaar – Jewelry, Textiles, and Controlled Chaos
You are in Jaipur and not explore the shopping markets, not possible. If you are in love into traditional Rajasthani Jewellery, must explore vivid gemstones, handmade textiles, or just want to get lost in colour and bargaining, Johari Bazaar is the spot. Just remember: if you are quoted ₹2000 for something, you should probably be paying ₹800. Some of the best places to shop in Jaipur are Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar and Chandpole Bazaar. For best experience of shopping, carry cash, wear comfortable shoes and must compare prices at different shops.
6. Visit the Birla Mandir – A Famous Temple to Must Visit
A clean, quiet, and peaceful- Birla Temple is one of the important Jaipur temples to visit with appreciable architecture and calmness. Made entirely of white marble, this modern Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is serene and stunning. Its intricate carvings, peaceful gardens, and glowing presence at sunset make it a must-visit place in Jaipur.
Pro tip: Visit in the evening when the temple lights up.
7. Try Rajasthani Cuisine – Not Possible to Resist
You have not really been to Jaipur until you have had dal baati churma, ker sangri, and maybe some laal maas. To find best places for Rajasthani food in Jaipur, head to places like Chokhi Dhani or Rawat Mishthan Bhandar for the authentic taste and real deal. Apart from the cuisine, do not miss Onion Kachori, Malpua, and Kulfi.
8. Explore the Albert Hall Museum – A Victorian-Era Flex
Often skipped by tourists, this museum is a beautiful Indo-Saracenic building filled with paintings, carpets, metalwork, and Egyptian mummies.
9. Take a Camel Ride at Jal Mahal (Or Just Admire the View)
You cannot go inside the floating palace, but the view from the road is surreal at sunset. You must have seen many pics of Jal Mahal with a beautiful presence in surrounding which makes it best romantic places to visit in Jaipur. Here, Camel rides here are optional, but selfies? Mandatory.
10. Experience Rajasthani Culture at Chokhi Dhani
If you have collected enough memories of touring in Jaipur, then must try this most unique cultural thing to do in Jaipur with visit to Choki Dhani. Have a Rajasthani meal platter and eat like royalty, dance like nobody’s watching (except a hundred people), and see puppet shows, henna, pottery, and more—all in one place.
Final Tips for First-Time Visitors:
- Best Time to Visit Jaipur: October to March (so you do not melt into your hotel room).
- Dress Comfortably and Modestly as there is need to climb and walk in forts.
- Always negotiate prices in markets—unless you enjoy getting tourist-taxed.
- Pre-book your tours or look for Jaipur Tour Packages that bundle everything for you.
- Time required to explore Jaipur- 2 days are well enough to explore all the famous places in Jaipur. You can stay at hotel or resort in Jaipur and hire a tempo traveller in Jaipur to make your group tour comfortable.
Want a Hassle-Free Jaipur Experience?
Planning everything yourself is fun until you are lost in a market trying to explain you want vegetarian food, not a scarf. Skip the chaos—check out our Custom Jaipur tour packages from Delhi designed for travellers looking for a luxury trip experience. Our packages include Private transportation- Tempo Traveller on Rent with doorstep pick up and drop.
Whether it is your first time in India or you just want someone else to do the work for once, we have got your royal Jaipur experience covered.
