Old city (Pink City)
Ideal for: first visit, culture
In the heart of the bazaars and palaces: lively, colourful and sometimes noisy.
Jaipur
Rajasthan's 'Pink City', its palaces, bazaars and Amber Fort.
Plan your stay in Jaipur
Best areas to stay in Jaipur
Bani Park
Ideal for: couples, quiet
A residential area with havelis (traditional mansions) turned into hotels.
C-Scheme
Ideal for: comfort, restaurants
A modern, central area with cafés, restaurants and shops.
Practical info about Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, forms the “Golden Triangle” with Delhi and Agra. Its walled old city is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What to see in Jaipur
- The Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds with its façade of hundreds of windows;
- the City Palace, home of the maharajas;
- Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO-listed astronomical observatory;
- Amber Fort, in the hills north of the city;
- the old city bazaars, for textiles and jewellery.
Getting to Jaipur
Jaipur has an international airport and can be reached from Delhi by train or road. In town, rickshaws and ride-hailing apps are handy.
All our tips for the country in Travel in India.