Jaipur – The Pink City | Holidays To Rajasthan

About The Destination

Jaipur – The Pink City

Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital and, for most travelers, the first stop on a trip through the state. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the old city was painted pink in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales, and the color has defined it ever since.

It's a city built around grand architecture — hilltop forts overlooking the Aravalli hills, a City Palace still home to Jaipur's royal family, and bazaars that have sold jewelry, textiles and handicrafts for centuries. Jaipur pairs naturally with Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer on a wider Rajasthan itinerary, but easily holds its own as a 2-3 day stop.

Amber Fort hilltop with visitors, Jaipur

Top Attractions

Places To Visit

Amber Fort

A hilltop Rajput fort of sandstone and marble, with elephant rides up to its gates and mirrored halls inside.

City Palace

The former royal residence, still partly home to Jaipur's royal family, with courtyards, museums and armories.

Hawa Mahal

The five-story 'Palace of Winds', its honeycomb facade of 953 small windows built for royal women to watch street life unseen.

Jantar Mantar

An 18th-century astronomical observatory with the world's largest stone sundial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jal Mahal

A palace that appears to float in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, best seen at sunset from the lakeside road.

Hawa Mahal and bustling bazaar street, Jaipur

Johari Bazaar & Local Markets

Jaipur's jewelry and gemstone market, alongside lanes selling block-printed textiles and handicrafts.

Things To Do

Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss

A morning elephant or jeep ride up to Amber Fort
A heritage walking tour through the old walled city
An evening at Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal for sunset views
Shopping for gemstones, textiles and handicrafts in the old bazaars
A sit-down Rajasthani thali at a local restaurant

Plan Your Visit

Best Time & Travel Info

Best Time

October to March, when daytime temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing

Suggested Stay

2-3 days to cover the forts, palaces and old city at a relaxed pace

Getting Around

Private car for forts and longer distances; the old city is best explored on foot

Weather Note

Summers (April-June) are very hot; carry water and sun protection if visiting then

Food & Culture

Food, Culture & Local Life

Jaipur's food scene runs from royal Rajasthani thalis to street snacks. Look out for Dal Baati Churma, Ghevar (a sweet especially popular during festivals), and Pyaaz Kachori from the old city's street stalls.

The city is also known for its craft traditions — block printing, blue pottery and gemstone cutting — many of which can be seen being made in workshops around the old city.