When it comes to best places to visit in Rajasthan, Jaipur is the first place that comes in mind. This capital of Rajasthan is a classy city with so much to offer you from its list of tourist attractions. After all, it’s not for nothing, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is any day a great idea to plan a trip to Jaipur, not only for witnessing its architecture or learning about its glorious past, but also to enjoy good food, shopping, and even to seek the blessings of gods. Here are top 12 places in Jaipur that you must visit and if you haven’t seen any of these, it means you need to plan a tour again to the city.
Best Time for Visiting Jaipur for Holiday
Autumn & Winter Season, from October to March, is considered the best time to visit Jaipur as the weather remains pleasant.
Here’s the distance chart of the tourist places from the main city of Jaipur, so that you can plan your sightseeing tour accordingly.
| Name of The Tourist Places/Attractions |
Distance from Jaipur City (Approx) |
| City Palace |
4.7 kilometres |
| Hawa Mahal |
5.0 kilometres |
| Jal Mahal |
10.1 kilometres |
| Amer Fort |
14.3 kilometres |
| Nahargarh Fort |
18.5 kilometres |
| Jaigarh Fort |
14.5 kilometres |
| Jantar Mantar |
4.8 kilometres |
| Albert Hall Museum |
4.5 kilometres |
| Galta Ji Temple |
8.4 kilometres |
| Birla Temple |
4.8 kilometres |
| Maharani Ki Chhatri |
8.3 kilometres |
| Jawahar Circle |
9.9 kilometres |
| Museum of Gem and Jewellery |
8.9 kilometres |
| Garh Ganesh Temple |
6.5 kilometres |
| Kanak Vrindavan Garden |
10.4 kilometres |
| Chandpole Bazar |
4.0 kilometres |
| Johri Bazar |
5.4 kilometres |
| Chokhi Dhani |
22.9 kilometres |
| Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden |
10.0 kilometres |
| Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing |
12.8 kilometres |
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City Palace: The Regal Abode of the Royals of Jaipur
Situated in Jalebi Chowk, City Palace is amongst the top attractions in Jaipur. This must-visit place built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II impresses with fine craftsmanship and artwork that reflect Rajputana and Mughal styles of architecture.
City Palace in Jaipur is adorned with sprawling gardens, courtyards, halls, royal residences, and art galleries. The major highlights of City Palace are its entrance gates or Pol that are richly decorated and are quite popular on Instagram. The palace is also open in the evening when it is well-lit for night viewing.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography
Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (for night viewing)
Time Taken to Explore: 1-2 hours
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Hawa Mahal: The Iconic Landmark
An iconic monument that is often used for representing Jaipur City, Hawa Mahal is an unmissable attraction. A one of its kind of monument in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal is majorly known for its 953 jharokas (windows) that make its facade.
Built by Maharaj Sawai Pratap Singh in Rajputana style of architecture, it is a five-storey building that was constructed for the women of the royal family to see the everyday happenings in the city without being seen themselves due to the prevalence of the Purdah system, then.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography
Timings: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 0.5 – 1 hour
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Jal Mahal: The Mesmeric Water Palace that Looks Stunning at Night
Another iconic building in Jaipur, Jal Mahal is an absolute visual treat. Situated amidst Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is a popular tourist attraction in Jaipur and is also amongst the most photographed sites in the city.
Built by Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh II, it mainly draws tourists in the evening when it shimmers with lights and its reflection falls on the lake. Jal Mahal is also flocked by many seasonal birds since it is situated amidst the lake, and is therefore a great place for birdwatching, especially in the winters.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography, Birdwatching
Timings: Throughout the day (going inside Jal Mahal is not allowed, tourists can witness it from the street)
Time Taken to Explore: 0.5 – 1 hour
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Amer Fort: A Monument that Catches the Eyes and Captures the Heart
A fine specimen of Rajputana and Mughal architecture styles, Amer Fort is amongst the top forts in India and a major attraction in Jaipur. The fort that was once ruled by Maharaj Jai Singh I was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and has many edifices to witness. The major attractions of Amer Fort are its winter and summer places along with entrance gates (Pol) amongst which the most decorated one is Ganesh Pol.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography
Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 1.5 – 2 hours
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Nahargarh Fort: A Perfect Picnic Spot Overlooking Jaipur City
Constructed in the reign of Maharaj Jai Singh II as a formidable barrier, defending Jaipur against attacking enemies, Nahargarh Fort is an important part of the history of the city. The impressive fort is situated on the ridge of the Aravalli Hills and today is a favourite spot for picnics. It offers a panoramic view of the city and looks absolutely stunning in the evening when flood lights lighten the fort up.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography
Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 1 – 1.5 hours
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Jaigarh Fort: Home to the Largest Cannon in the World
Clearly visible from Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur draws the attention of every tourist and local alike. Constructed on the orders of Maharaj Jai Singh II, the fort was built to store arms and ammunition for the wars. The main attraction of Jaigarh Fort is the Jaivana Cannon, which is the largest cannon in the world. Other highlights in the fort include the lattice work windows that offer the bird-eye views of the surroundings. Vilas Mandir, Aram Mandir, Laxmi Vilas and Lalit Mandir are also the attractions in Jaigarh Fort to see.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography, Weapons
Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 45 minutes – 1 hour
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Jantar Mantar: One of the Oldest Observatories in the World
There’s absolutely no one who is unaware of the fame of Jantar Mantar. Situated in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting places to visit in Jaipur. Jantar Mantar is one of the oldest astronomical observatories featuring the world’s largest stone sundial. It is also one of the world’s largest observatories and has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, it is no longer used as a science centre but education activities, guided tours and music and light shows are organized here that attract a lot of tourists.
Famous For: Astronomy and Architecture
Timings: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 45 minutes – 1 hour
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Albert Hall Museum: The Oldest Museum in Rajasthan
As an architecture connoisseur and art lover in Jaipur, you’ll love your visit to Albert Hall Museum. It is the oldest museum in Rajasthan and functions as the state museum. The first thing you’ll notice about Albert Hall is its Indo-Saracenic architecture that looks even more charming when it is lit up in the evening.
The museum has a rich collection of artifacts that include paintings, jewellery, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and works in crystal that belong to the Gupta, Kushan, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal and British periods. The main attraction of the Albert Hall Museum is an Egyptian mummy.
Famous For: Architecture, History, Photography
Timings: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 1-2 hours
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Galta Ji Temple: Popular for its Unique Location and an Army of Monkeys
While there are many temples in Jaipur to visit, Galta Ji stands out for its architecture and unique location between narrow crevices in the ring of hills that surrounds the city. The temple is situated 10 km from Jaipur and belongs to Hindu ascetics of the Vaishnava Ramanuja sect.
Galta Ji is also popularly known as a Monkey Temple because of the large number of monkeys present on the temple premises, who are by the way unafraid to take prasad from people’s hands. Apart from this, a major attraction of Galta ji is a natural spring, which emerges from the hill and fills a series of sacred kunds (water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe.
Famous For: Architecture, Pilgrimage, Photography
Timings: Monday to Friday 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 45 minutes
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Birla Temple: A Modern White Marble Marvel
Another religious site in Jaipur that catches the eyes of the tourists is Birla Temple or Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Situated at the base of Moti Dungri in south Jaipur, the Birla Temple is popular for its exquisite carvings done on white marbles, and is thus widely acclaimed as a marble marvel. The main attractions of Birla Temple are the images of Laxmi and Narayan, carved from one piece of marble.
Famous For: Architecture & Pilgrimage
Timings: 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 45 minutes – 1 hour
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Maharani Ki Chhatri –Witness the Royal Funeral Ground
Maharani ki Chhatri is one of the most popular places to visit in Jaipur. It is a burial ground for the women of Jaipur who belong to a royal family. The exquisite carving on the cenotaphs enhances the pleasure of sightseeing. It is said that if a cenotaph is built with a roof structure, then it symbolizes the queen who died before her king and the roof will remain unfinished if the king dies before the queen. The typical architectural style of Rajputs, the Chhatris is another marvelous sight to behold here.
- Famous For – Architecture, History and Photography
- Timings- 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Time Taken to Explore- 2-3 hours
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Jawahar Circle – Have fun and Relax
Jaipur is a kind of a city which will never make your day boring. A place like Jawahar Circle is one-of-a-kind places in Jaipur to relax your mind. It is for all kinds of tourists. Being the largest circular park of Asia, it offers to relax your soul. Rose gardens, jogging tracks, beautiful plantations, benches and the musical fountain of around 270 types and 300 colorful lights will soothe your soul for sure. It is the best place to spend some good time with your friends and family amidst the serenity of nature.
- Famous for – Nature sightseeing and relaxation
- Timing of Fountain show– 7:00pm to 7:30PM, Park Timings- 6:00am to 9:00pm
- Time Taken to Explore- 2-3 hours
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Museum of Gem and Jewellery
The glow of Gems and Jewelries are quite a fascinating sight to behold. You must visit the Museum of Gem and Jewellery in Jaipur once in a lifetime. It will give you insights on the history of the gem industry in Jaipur. From the history of trade to the story of the origin of gems along with the beautiful craftsmanship of the Jewelries, a visit to this museum will leave you spellbound. It also organizes workshops on mining, polishing to cutting and designing of the Jewelries which add delight to your journey of knowledge.
- Famous For – History, Jewellery and Gems Exploration
- Timing – 10:00am to 5:30pm
- Time Taken to Explore – 2-3 hours
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Garh Ganesh Temple – Seek Divine Wisdom
At the top of the Aravalli hill, the most popular spiritual site of Garh Ganesh Temple has been luring the attention of tourists for ages. The temple is dedicated to lord Ganesha. The most interesting sight is the image of lord Ganesha, it is the child form of Lord Ganesha known as Purushakriti and he does not have a trunk. If you really want to see the spiritual whirlwind in this magnificent sight then visit here during the festival of Annakoot which is celebrated here with a great pomp and show. Another major festival is the Paush Bade which is celebrated in the month of Paush. It is after this temple that the city of Jaipur was founded. The temple was built by Maharaja Sawai Jaisingh1.
- Famous for – Spiritual sightseeing
- Timings – 7:00am to 12:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm
- Time Taken to Explore – 30- 40 minutes
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Kanak Vrindavan Garden – Seek Solace and Embrace the Divine
Kanak Vrindavan Garden is an amazing place for photography, birdwatching, relaxing and nature sightseeing in Jaipur. The garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh 280 years ago and the most amazing fact about this garden is that it resembles the mythological play garden of lord Krishna. The king used this garden for recreation purposes but today it stands as a wonderful nature paradise visited by every kind of traveler for a lazy weekend. There is one sacred spot in the garden which is a sight of the meeting of various rivers. The temple of Lord Vishnu in the garden is another prominent attraction of this garden. The walls of the garden are quite a sight to behold as it looks gorgeous with Mughal style jali wok. The fountain in the garden is carved out of a single giant slab. From the garden you can also spot the beautiful Fort of Nahargarh, Jal Mahal and Amber Fort.
- Famous for – Nature, Photography, Birdwatching
- Timings – 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Time Taken to Explore – 1 -2 Hour
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Chandpole Bazar – Shopping Time
One must visit Chandpole Bazar in Jaipur to make your Jaipur holiday tour more memorable. It not only attracts a shopaholic but also a normal wanderer who is not much of a shopper. The mesmerizing pink colored buildings in the walled city of Jaipur will take your breath away. It is a delightful place for sightseeing of historical monuments. The Chandpole market is the oldest market of Jaipur. It was built in 1727 AD. It is said that the Chandpole Gate is named after the moon god. The symmetrical shops are another attraction which is a visual treat for wanderers and shoppers.
- Famous for – Shopping, marble artwork, dry fruits, clothes, timber items, lac jewelry, metal and glass work, fancy gift items, sweets, namkeen and branded grains are some of the most prominent products to shop in Chandpole Bazar.
- Timings – 10:00am to 7:00pm
- Time Taken to Explore – More than 2-3 hours
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Johri Bazar: A Shopper’s Paradise for Jewellery, Clothes, and Mojaris
After you’re done with all the sightseeing in Jaipur, it is time to indulge in some retail therapy. And the best place to go for shopping in Jaipur is Johri Bazar.
Located near Hawa Mahal, Johri Bazar as the name suggests (Johri = jeweller) is where you can go for shopping for jewellery and artefacts. One of the oldest markets in Jaipur, Johri bazar has lanes abuzz of vendors selling jewellery made from gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and silver. Each piece is crafted to represent the typical ‘Thewa’ and ‘Kundan’ jewellery, a specialty of Rajasthan.
The market is also an ideal place to shop for lehengas, exquisite Mojaris or Jutis (leather sandals), and sarees in colourful and traditional Bandhej and shimmering stonework. One can also buy the tie-dye material and fabric in Johri Bazar, for which Rajasthan is quite famous.
Famous For: Shopping
Timings: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 1-2 hours
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Chokhi Dhani: A Glimpse into the Authentic Rajasthani Food & Culture
We saved the best for the last. Now that you’re done with sightseeing and shopping in Jaipur, it is time to treat yourself with some authentic Rajasthani food and get an experience of the rich culture & traditions of Rajasthan and be greeted with the native hospitality at Chokhi Dhani.
A popular tourist place to visit in Jaipur, Chokhi Dhani is a luxury resort that has created a rustic set up giving a feel of villages of Rajasthan. The resort holds mini-village fairs occasionally and also offers luxury accommodation. Even if you are not staying in the resort, you can still visit and enjoy the traditional food that they offer.
Famous For: Food and Stay
Time Taken to Explore: 1-2 hours
Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden: A Mughal Style Garden in Rajasthan
One of the largest and most impressive gardens in Jaipur, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden or Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is located on the Jaipur-Agra highway, around 10 kilometres from the main city. Built in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a gift to his second wife, Queen Sisodia from Udaipur, the garden features numerous terraced lawns, fountains, and pavilions, and is known for its intricate carvings and frescoes.
It is a popular place for tourists to visit to experience a piece of Jaipur’s rich history which is adorned by Mughal style of architecture (Charbagh style). Its stunning architecture and landscaping is now used as the shooting place for movies.
Famous For: Architecture, Nature, History, Photography
Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Time Taken to Explore: 1 hour
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Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing: Paradise for Print Lovers
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing in Jaipur, India, is a museum dedicated to the art and heritage of hand printing and block printing techniques used in India. The museum showcases a range of exhibits, including traditional wooden blocks, hand-printed textiles, and historical artefacts that highlight the rich history and cultural significance of this age-old craft.
Visitors can learn about the process of hand printing, including the carving of wooden blocks, the mixing of dyes, and the printing of textiles, as well as the cultural and social significance of hand printing in India. The museum offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the traditional practices of hand printing and to appreciate the skill and artistry of those who have mastered this craft.
Famous For: Art, Architecture, History
Timings: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Tuesday to Saturday), 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Sunday)
Time Taken to Explore: 1-2 hour
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the best way to reach Jaipur?
Jaipur is well-connected with airways, railways, and roadways. According to your convenience, you can choose any of these three means of transport to reach Jaipur.
Q.Which is the best place for shopping in Jaipur?
Jaipur has many options for shopaholics. Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazar, Nehru Bazar and Bapu Bazar are the best places for shopping in Jaipur.
Q.What can we do in Jaipur at night?
One can head to Amber Fort to see the Light & Sound Show, explore Jawahar Circle Garden, and even head to Masala Chowk to savour delicious food.
Q.What is the best time to visit Jaipur?
October to March is considered as the best time to visit Jaipur as the weather remains pleasant. One can also be a part of several festivals that are hosted in this city like Jaipur Literature Fest (in January) and Holi and Elephant Festival (in Mach).
Q.Is Jaipur safe for solo female travellers?
Yes, Jaipur is considered a safe place for solo female travellers. However, it is advised to stay alert at a new place and practice caution all the time just like you do in any other travel destination.
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