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Places to Visit in Jaipur is a verbal guide, that will help our visitors to acknowledge the details of Jaipur. We also answered some FAQ’s, so that our readers don’t get much hassle in their travel. Places to Visit in Jaipur are all masterpieces and will giveyou the feels of a life lived by royals in complete luxury.

You will also learn the living style, statement and commitments of the Maharajas and the rulers of the Golden History of the Pink City.

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Jaipur, The Pink city, and Capital of the largest state of India, Rajasthan.  A city which is always loved by the people of the state. Join us on this verbal tour of Jaipur, the land of Maharajas. It falls under the category of a must visit place in Rajasthan.

“ Kesariya Balam Aao ni, Padharo Mhare Desh”

You can her the lyrics of the famous folklore, all over the state, especially in Jaipur. Jaipur comprises all the aspects and is moving with the modern era. You can see the blend of modernisation and traditional surroundings in Jaipur. Everything here, in jaipur is completed with royalty and luxury.

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Patrika Gate, Jaipur

One can find the essence of Royals in the air. So let’s start our tour. 

Jaipur, a culturally, technologically and traditionally balanced city loves to welcome people, 

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You can reach there:

By Road: It is just 269 kms away from Delhi. Anyone can easily find a Bus or a taxi from delhi to Jaipur.

By Rail: Trains from all across the country travels to Jaipur. From Delhi: it will take hardly 5 hours.

By Air: Jaipur International Airport, welcomes the visitors from all over the nation and from some foreign countries too. 

Jaipur is emerging as one of the favourite spots for Tourist Attractions and sightseeing. However, people travel to Jaipur all across the year. But the best time to visit jaipur is from October to March.

The Rich Rajwada culture and their golden history is perspicuously reflected and handcrafted in the rich and amazing heritages of Jaipur. 

From vast Cultural Heritage to palaces to bazaars, from Wildlife zones to temples, Jaipur is a once in a lifetime experience you must not miss. 

Here we bring the list of the top and the best places to visit in Jaipur, that will make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.

Best Places to Visit in Jaipur: Forts and Palaces

1. Amer Fort:

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The Amer Fort or the house of Royal and very Famous Rajput and Mughal Queen- Jodha Bai, ( The wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar).

Amer was formerly known as Mewar. Also, is one of the best places to visit in Jaipur.

It is famous for its very soothing and attractive mirror work. There are so many tourist attractions inside the fort such as, the chowks, mahals and the elephant rides.

The shooting of some parts of the most famous movie, of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Baajirao Mastaani was done here. It is considered as one of the best places to visit in jaipur for couples.

Entry Cost: 

Amer Fort, Elephant Ride
  • For Foreigners: INR 200 for Adults, and INR 100 for students.
  • For Indians: INR 25 for Adults, and INR 10 for students. 
  • Elephant Rides: INR 900 for 2 people
  • Amer by Night: INR 100 per person
  • Light and Sound Show: INR 200 for English Show and INR 100 for Hindi Show

Visiting hours: 

  • Fort: 8:00 AM to 9:15 PM
  • Light and Sound Show: 7:00 to 9:00 PM (English), 8:00 to 10:00 PM (Hindi)
  • Elephant Rides: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM ( No prior bookings allowed; On First Come First Serve Basis)

Tips: Visit Early, because several portions of the Fort closes at 5:00 PM.

Built By: Raja Man Singh

Built In: 1592

2. Nahargarh fort

Majestic View of Nahargarh Fort, the best place to visit in jaipur
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It comes under the list of one of the best places to visit in jaipur in evening, and also as one of the best Forts and Palaces of India. Situated at, up high in the Aravalli Hills and is famous for its Eye Catching Sunset views.

Jaipur Development Authorities have also taken steps to increase the popularity of the fort. Now you can also enjoy the zoo and Botanical Garden within the fort.

At night the fort is completely lit with the heritage lights and the view of the fort on the steep mountain from the pink city is heart melting and an experience everyone must have.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 20 for Adults and INR 5 for Students
  • For Foreigners: INR 50 for Adults and INR 25 for Students

Visiting hours: From 10:00 Am to 6:00 PM

Tips: Remember to witness the Sunset from the RTDC Restaurant.

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Built In: 1734

3. Jaigarh fort

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Jaigarh Fort is especially built to make the weapons, hide the treasure and for the purpose of a hide out or a cantonment. You can see  the great weapon Engineering Machinery inside the fort and also the biggest Canon “Jaiban Top” of the world.

If you explore the fort completely you will find that the water mechanism of the fort. It is very excellent and made to fulfill the water needs of the complete pink city.

You can also see picturesque panoramas form up there, this makes Jaigarh fort one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. 

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 35
  • For Foreigners: INR 85

Visiting hours: From 9:30 AM to 4:45 PM 

Tips: 

  • It will take around 3 hours to explore the complete place, so try to carry water bottles with you, because inside the fort it is too costly to buy anything.
  • Try to visit the fort early in the morning so as to protect yourself from the heat UV index.

Built By: Maharaja Jai Singh II

Built In: 1762

4.  Hawa Mahal

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Hawa Mahal – a five-tier harem wing of the palace complex of the Maharaja of Jaipur, built of pink sandstone in the form of the crown of Krishna

The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Wind. It is constructed as a Summer Palace, where the Royal Family can spend their summer days in a very cool environment.

The Panoramic views of the outside city from the windows of the Palace of Winds is so eye-catching. It is one of the best places to visit in Jaipur in Morning.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 10 
  • For Foreigners: INR 50
  • Camera Charges are not included

Visiting hours:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tips: 

  • Try to visit the place in the morning, to avoid the rush of people and also for amazing pictures. 

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh

Built In: 1799

5. Jantar Mantar

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It is constructed for doing mathematical calculations, in the older times. You can find a huge sundial, which is still working appropriately. All the instrumental structures are in complete care by the archaeologists.

Considered to be one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. You can feel the scent of early scientists in this open garden filled with huge instruments. It is one of the Morning Places in Jaipur.

Entry Cost:

  • For Foreigners: INR 200 for adults, INR 100 for students
  • For Indians: INR 40 for adults, INR 15 for students

Visiting hours: 9:00 Am to 4:30 PM

Tips: 

  • The construction of the place is so vast and there are so many attractions to visit, so keep a buffer of at least 3 hours to roam the complete place.

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Built In: 18th Century

6. Jal Mahal

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The Palace consists of 5 Storeys, from which 4 – Storeys are drowned inside the water and one storey is what we see the floating palace on the lake.

The Place still holds so many conspiracies and secrets, with so many local stories connected to it. This made it a unique place in jaipur.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 10 
  • For Foreigners: INR 50
  • Camera Charges are not included

Visiting hours:  12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Tips: 

  • Try to visit the place with great time because it can take upto 4 hours to explore the complete place.

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh

Built In: 1799

7. City Palace

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City Palace, the best place to visit in Jaipur. The former Adobe to the Royal Family of Jaipur, still holds many common gatherings of the Royals, including the Holi, Gangaur Mata Sawari, and the Dusshera Pooja. 

You can still spot His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, The successor to the Jaipur Throne, Roaming inside the palace and talking to the commons of the city or beholding any ceremony or festivities.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 75 for adults
  • For Foreigners: INR 350 for Adults
  • Camera Charges are not included

Visiting hours:  9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Tips: 

  • The complete Palace consists of the complete colours of the Rajwada culture.

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Built In: 1727

8. Rambagh Palace

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Rambagh Palace is once the home to the Royal Family. It is then converted into the hunting lodge and then hired by The Taj Group to transform it into a 5-Star Hotel.

You can book a stay in the Palace-cum-Hotel and enjoy the life of the Royals. It once became the primary residence of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 40 per person
  • For Foreigners: INR 100 per person

Visiting hours:  6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (For public without having stays or bookings)

Tips: 

  • Hire a Guide that will help you explore the palace more deeply

Built By: Chandravati

Built In: 1835

Best Places to Visit in Jaipur : Temples

9. Birla Mandir

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The Temple belongs to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi as the central Deities. Built only with complete white marble, which shines all day long. Situated on the footsteps of the Moti Dungri Hill.

The surroundings are clean and very well maintained, so it is advisory to not to litter inside the premises.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours:  8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM 

Built By: B.M Birla Foundation

Built In: 1988

10. Galtaji Temple

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The temperature of this place is always moderate as it is surrounded between so much greenery and between two Granite hills. The place is sacred to Hindus, because of its religious beliefs. You can spot people and monkeys taking a bath in the sacred pools of the Temple.

The pools are so deep that a non-swimmer can easily die. So don’t dare to swim away from the boundaries if you don’t know how to swim.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours: Go at the time of the late afternoon, so the temple is completely filled with monkeys and the rush is also very less.

Tips: 

  • Never mess with the monkeys. 

Built By: Diwan Rao Kriparam

Built In: Early 15th Century.

11. Govind Dev Ji Temple

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Govind Devji Temple is centrally built for Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha as the deities. The temple is part of the City Palace, just with a different entrance. It is believed that the Royals can see the idols of the God, from their Common Hall and also from other important places of the Palace.

Several Hindus visit the temple all day long, especially in the sacred and holy month of Kartika (According to Hindu Calendar).

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours or Aarti Timings: 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

Tips: Visit the temple on the Aarti Timings, so as to get the complete beauty of Religion, Belief, and Architecture. 

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh II

Built In: 1735

12. Moti Dungri Temple

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Situated adjacent to the Birla Temple. On the Foothills of Moti Dungri Hill. The temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha, or the Elephant God. You can spot different paintings on the walls and pillars of the temples.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours: 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Tips:  Try to avoid visiting the temple on Festivals.

Built By: Seth Jai Ram Palliwal

Built In: 1761

13. Jaipur Akshardham

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Akshardham Temple in Jaipur is devoted to Lord Narayan. The thing which made it have a place in the list of the best places to visit in rajasthan, is its natural beauty, lighting and major programmes arranged in the premises.

It is advised to wear decent clothes, when visiting the temple. 

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Closed on Monday). 

Built By: SwamiNarayan

Built In: Somewhere between the 19th- 20th century.

14. Garh Ganesh

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Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours: 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Built By: Maharaja Jai Singh II

Built In: 18th Century

15. Khole ke Hanumanji

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The temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman, and offers a beautiful look of the hills.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Built By: Pandit Radhe Lal Choubey

Built In: 1960

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16. Anokhi Museum

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UNESCO certified museum for preserving the state arts and culture, this place is best if you want to see the different colours of the state. You can k=have a glimpse of hundreds of hand painted garments, textiles, paintings, and many other traditional things of the state of Rajasthan.

Entry Cost: 

  • INR 30 for adults, INR 20 for students, INR 15 for children, INR 50 for still camera, and 150 for camcorder.

Visiting hours:  Tue to Sat ( 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM ) and Sun ( 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM )

17. Masala Chowk

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This open-air food court, placed near Albert Hall, and is a new addition to the city. Here you can enjoy the very famous delicacies of jaipur all at one common place.

It offers 21 flavors under a single roof and headed by the top Rajasthani dishes.

Entry Cost: INR 10

Visiting hours:  8:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Tips: Eat as much food as possible.

18. RajMandir

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RajMandir is not a temple but a movie theatre, which is known for its amazing architecture, interior and ambient lighting. It has a capacity of 1300 people and runs bollywood movies daily.

Entry Cost: INR 100 per person

Visiting hours:  9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; closed on Sunday

Built By: Shri Mohanlal Sukhadia

Built In: 1966

19. Sambhar Lake

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Sambhar Lake is known as one of the largest salt lakes of India. Here you can have great experiences like camping near the lake. The view and sunsets will definitely give you the reason to take out your camera and have a long photo session.

It is definitely one of the places to visit in Jaipur with Friends.

Entry Cost:  Free

Visiting hours: Any time

20. Central Park

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Central Park is a beautiful piece of Nature created by Jaipur Development Authority, right in the heart of the city. Musical Fountain, Temples, 206-feet National flag, 5 km long jogging track and walking track are some of the major attractions of the park.

Entry Cost:  Free

Visiting hours:  Opens 24×7

Tips:  Visit the Place in Evening, so as to become a part of several cultural festivities.

Built By: Jaipur Development Authority

Built In: 2006

21. Sisodia Rani ka Bagh

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Symbol of the eternal love between the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and Maharani Sisodia Jai Singh, and falls under one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. From then, the garden became the favourite place of the queens of the Royal family. The complete garden is created to showcase the love of Lord Krishna for Radha.

The place now also holds wedding ceremonies.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Built In: 1728

22. Ram Niwas Bagh

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Ram Niwas Bagh spreads in 30 acres of area. You can see british architecture in the whole place/. The gardens is a home to Jaipur zoo, Albert hall. The complete garden expresses the royalty of British Raj, and how they enjoyed their time in India.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 10 per person
  • For Foreigners: INR 100 per person

Visiting hours:  8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Tips: 

  • Try to visit the place on weekdays, to avoid crowds.

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh

Built In: 1868

23. Choki Dhani

Choki Dhani is a place which is build on purpose to create a complete ambient Rajasthani cultural and traditional environment. Is a theme based park.

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Choki Dhani basically showcases how Rajasthanis live in villages and how they spent their time and different activities. It also provides you the only traditional food of Rajasthan. It is from one of the places to visit in Jaipur for fun.

Entry Cost: 

  • Traditional Rajasthan Dining: INR 600 for adults, and INR 350 for kids
  • AC Royal Rajasthani Dining: INR 800 for adults, and INR 500 for kids

Visiting hours:  5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Built In: 1990

24. World Trade Park

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Loves shopping? 

Jaipur has a place for you too. And even if you don’t want to buy something, WTP will amaze you with its architecture.

Located at the finest location, WTP or world Trade Park, consists of everything, a shopping destination, food plaza, Residential Flats, Movie Theatres, Cafes, Hotel, Corporate Offices, and also luxurious restaurants.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours:  11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Tips: 

  • It will consume your complete day to explore the complete WTP, so make time for it.

Built By: Sincere Infrastructure

Built In: 2012

25. Jaipur Zoo

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A zoo is built near the Albert hall, to increase the love for animals among the people. And this zoo has two parts, one is for animals, and the other part is for birds and reptiles.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 15
  • For Foreigners: INR 150
  • Camera Charges are seperate.

Visiting hours:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday Closed

26. Albert Hall

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Albert Hall or Government Central Museum, which depicts the livelihood of the royals and the sections of it also shows the British Entry into Jaipur, the stories of the Rajputs from different parts of the state.

It also nests, one of the six egyptian mummies of India. It was built for the commemoration of Prince Albert.

Entry Cost: 

  • For Indians: INR 20
  • For Foreigners: INR 150
  • Camera Charges are not included

Visiting hours:  10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Built By: Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.

Built In: 1876

27. Kanak Vrindavan Garden

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Built on the footsteps of Amer Fort. The Kanak Vrindavan Gardens are divided into 8 sections. Basically it is built on the design of the Vrindavan Gardens, where Lord Krishna fell in love. 

A Part of Kanak Vrindavan garden is conspires with fables of fairies and unusual happenings in the night. Though the entry to this section restricts after evening, people do have so many stories about it.

Entry Cost: Free

Visiting hours:  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tips: Visit the place in Winters

Built By: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh

Built In: 1740

28. Places to Visit in Jaipur for Shopping

The Bazaars of Jaipur includes Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Chandpole, Badi Chopad, Choti Chopad and Johari Bazaars.

You can feel the Pink City, while roaming the Bazaars. These bazaars hold the traditional and cultural value of jaipur. They are considered asthe pride and prestige of the maharaja city.

The bazaars are assigned for their specialty, for some particular goods.

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Johari bazaarFor Jewellery and Saree Shopping in Jaipur.
Bapu Bazaar – For leather Work and Rajasthani Typical Dresses
Choti Chopad and Badi Chopad – For daily essential, spices and dry fruits
Tripolia Bazaar – For Authentic textile material of Rajasthan.
Nehru Bazaar – A place for small stalls and prices are very low here.

Remember to not to miss the local and street food offered her, it’s the best. You will get the authentic rajasthani food here only. The most interesting thing about the markets or Bazaars is that they are located inside the Old Town.

The complete old town is painted pink, and is lit with heritage lights. This pink setup with heritage lights makes the complete aura of royalty and wisdom. 

Moreover Jaipur is also famous for its local transportation by Cycle Rickshaws. These are now converted into E- Rickshaws, but you can find the cycle ones too.

I personally spotted so many foreigners roaming the cities on cycles, and they are enjoying it very well.

The sounds from the temples, the hawking of the vendors, the noise of the crowd and traffic, and the very well lit Pink city with the authentic view of Nahargarh Fort, gives you the complete essence of life in Rajasthan. 

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29. Resorts of Jaipur

Jaipur, considered as the land of royals. So ,the resorts and hotels are expected to be of that expectations too. 

The Resorts of Jaipur offers ultimate luxury and royal living environment. We will not talk about any specific resort here, but if you search for any resort. I bet you will get confused between the options.

Some of the resorts also offer a complete Jaipur Tour in your packages. So, ask for your tour (if any) from the desk. 

30. Food of Jaipur

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As we have discussed in the early paras that jaipur beholds a complete balance of Modern and Traditional values. This thing also reflects in the Food habits of the people.

You can find almost all the big food chains over here, and the local brands are also very good. If you are fond of Masala or spice then Jaipur is the ultimate food destination for you.

Start your day with hot piping Kachoris or Chole Bhature and then exchange the lunch with an all day long snack from the street and have a Traditional Rajasthani Thali in Dinner.

31. NightLife of Jaipur: Places to Party in Jaipur

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Jaipur is Emerging and shaping its western world values. So you can see some nightlife in Jaipur too. With so many clubs;  jaipur completes the day by celebrating it.

At night too, you will not find the enthusiasm of the people getting low. they will party like it is the last party of their life. People of Rajasthan also loves to drink and celebrate a lot, due to very hot temperature in the summer and very cold temperatures in the winters.

These are the places to visit in jaipur at night.

On a Note:

Jaipur is city that has different places to explore according to your different moods. but visiting Jaipur is a lifetime experience. it helps you to explore the real culture and tradition of India. It helps you find out spirituality in your mind.

This Land of Royals welcomes and respects all, without any discrimination. Even from secular point of view, Jaipur is a place which demonstrates high values and respect towards each Religion. You can easily find a Temple, Mosque, Church or a Gurudwara at any point in Jaipur.

So what are you waiting for, Book your tickets to the pink city, and explore the land of Maharajas.

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