What to do in Jaipur District

Activities, attractions and tours

Jaipur which includes farmland, mountains and a small town or village
Jaipur featuring markets and a city as well as an individual male
Jaipur District
Jaipur showing a fountain and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people
Amber Fort featuring landscape views, a city and a lake or waterhole

Jaipur District Attractions

In comparison to many Indian cities Jaipur is very well-organised. Many avenues were brightly painted in honour of a visit from the Prince of Wales in 1876, and since then it has been known as the Pink City, an entirely fitting name for such a lively destination. At the centre of it all, the City Palace is the home of the former royal family, and walking around you will constantly see other traces of Jaipur’s majestic past. Have no fear of venturing out to sightsee on foot - if your legs get tired, you’re never more than a few moments from an auto rickshaw driver touting for business.

Areas & Neighbourhoods in Jaipur

Old City - the beautiful pink sandstone buildings aside, Jaipur’s old city is liberally dotted with historic architecture and palaces that look as though they’ve fallen straight out of a fairytale. Don’t miss the Hawa Mahal, ‘Palace of the Winds’, which has almost 1000 tiny windows that give it a honeycomb effect, and which offers stunning views of the city from its top floors.

Rambagh - South of the old city, the Rambagh district is home to a prestigious polo club, where you can watch tournaments featuring either horses or sometimes elephants, and even attend a clinic yourself. There’s also an excellent golf club here which if you’re finding the hustle and bustle a little oppressive, can be a good way to get your breath back.

Amber Fort - On the outskirts of Jaipur, the Amber Fort, built at the end of the 16th century, is comprised of the Summer Palace and the Winter Palace, the Sheesh Mahal, the interior of which is decorated with many thousands of mirrored tiles.

Bani Park - Notable for the excellent fine dining options in the neighbourhood, as well as the number of shopping centres, Bani Park has a more laidback atmosphere than other parts of Jaipur.

Things to See in Jaipur

Evening entertainment is easy to come by in Jaipur. Trace 600 years of history, and the stories of 28 kings, with a spectacular sound and light show at the Amer Fort, or enjoy a traditional marionette show, performed by high-skilled puppeteers. Both tours offer dinner in a local restaurant afterwards. If you’d like to get out of the city for a while, you can join a small-group tour of rural Jaipur, during which you’ll visit pleasant little villages, handicraft markets, and even get a henna tattoo.

Things to Do in Jaipur

If you love Indian food and would like to learn techniques from the experts, enjoy a visit to the home of a local family where you’ll prepare a delicious meal from ingredients sourced at a local market. Discover the spices, herbs and cooking techniques particular to Rajasthan, and then sit down to share your food - a perfect slice of authentic Jaipur culture, and once you get home you can impress your friends with your newfound curry skills.


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1. Hawa Mahal

Visit Hawa Mahal, one of Jaipur’s iconic buildings, to understand why the city has a reputation for fine architecture. This striking palace, rising five stories in an ordered jumble of windows, columns and pin-hole windows, is one of the city's most revered sights. Learn about its royal inhabitants and explore the colorful rooms within.
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Hawa Mahal which includes château or palace, a city and heritage architecture

2. Jal Mahal

With its unique setting in the middle of a lake and the attractive backdrop of the temple-dotted Aravalli hills, Jal Mahal is particularly photogenic. Visitors on the way to the nearby Amber Fort stop here to take photos of the palace from the lake’s edge. Time your trip for dusk when the scene is at its most beautiful, as the setting sun casts an amber glow on the glistening water and on the palace’s stone walls.
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Jal Mahal which includes a lake or waterhole

3. City Palace

Marvel at the opulent home of Jaipur's royal family at the City Palace. This sprawling complex features striking gates, pleasing courtyards and a series of segregated exhibits that make up part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.
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City Palace which includes a square or plaza

4. Johri Bazaar

Follow the sounds of hawkers and grinding stones in central Jaipur and you're sure to find yourself in the lively Johri Bazaar. This crowded market is popular among locals and tourists alike for its ornamental designs, both in textiles and jewelry.
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Johri Bazaar showing food and markets

5. Nahargarh Fort

One of many temples and palaces dotted across the dusty Avaralli hills, Nahargargh Fort not only offers insight into the lives of the old Rajasthan royals, but it also has incredible vistas of the pink stone buildings of Jaipur. Spend the afternoon exploring the regal chambers and the evening admiring the impressive views as the sun sets over the city below.
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Nahargarh Fort which includes a castle

What to do in Jaipur District


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Hawa Mahal showing heritage architecture

Pink City

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While visiting Pink City, you might make a stop by sights like City Palace and Jantar Mantar.

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C-Scheme

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of C-Scheme. You might consider stopping by M.I. Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Ganpati Nagar

Even though there aren't top sights in Ganpati Nagar, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Ajmer Road. Jump on the metro at Jaipur Metro Station to see more of the city.

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Mansarovar

Mansarovar is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jaipur area, you might plan a trip to ISKCON Jaipur, Sri Sri Giridhari Dauji Temple or World Trade Park.

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Bani Park

Unique features of Bani Park include the shopping and gardens. Make a stop by M.I. Road or Station Road while you're exploring the area.

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Malviya Nagar

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Malviya Nagar, you might make a stop by sights like World Trade Park and Jawahar Circle.

Malviya Nagar

 

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