Places to Visit in Jaipur

Top attractions and must-see spots in Jaipur

Cultural

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  • Bagru

    Block printing town about 30 km west of Jaipur on the Ajmer road, known for its dabu mud resist and natural dye prints.

  • Chokhi Dhani

    Village-themed resort on the edge of Jaipur with folk dance, puppet shows, camel rides and a traditional Rajasthani dinner.

  • Jawahar Kala Kendra

    State arts centre designed by Charles Correa on a nine square plan, with galleries, theatres, a cafe and a busy events calendar.

Heritage

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  • Samode Palace

    Heritage hotel in an old fort palace about 42 km north west of Jaipur, known for its Durbar Hall and Sheesh Mahal; day visits by arrangement.

Landmarks

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  • Abhaneri Chand Baori

    Chand Baori, a 9th century stepwell with about 3,500 steps over 13 levels, in Abhaneri village about 90 km east of Jaipur.

  • Albert Hall Museum

    Rajasthan's oldest museum, in an Indo-Saracenic building in Ram Niwas Garden, with an Egyptian mummy, miniature paintings, carpets and arms.

  • Amber Fort

    Hilltop fort palace in Amer begun by Raja Man Singh I in the late 16th century, known for its Sheesh Mahal and views over Maota Lake.

  • Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing

    Museum of block printing in a restored haveli in Amer, with printed textiles, old tools and live printing demonstrations.

  • Central Park Jaipur

    Jaipur's largest park, with a 5 km jogging track, musical fountain and a 206-foot national flag.

  • City Palace

    The Jaipur royal family's palace in the walled city, with Mubarak Mahal, Pritam Niwas Chowk, the museum galleries and the seven storey Chandra Mahal.

  • Dolls Museum

    Small museum in Jaipur showing dolls dressed in the costumes of Indian states and countries around the world.

  • Hawa Mahal

    Five storey pink sandstone facade built in 1799 so royal women could watch street life unseen, with 953 small windows over Siredeori Bazaar.

  • Isarlat (Sargasuli)

    Seven storey victory tower built in 1749 by Sawai Ishwari Singh, with a narrow spiral climb to views over the walled city.

  • Jaigarh Fort

    Hilltop fort above Amber built by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1726, with long ramparts, wide views and the Jaivana cannon, cast in 1720.

  • Jal Mahal

    Five storey palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake on the Amer road, seen from the lakeside promenade; there is no entry.

  • Jantar Mantar

    UNESCO listed observatory completed by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734, with 19 stone instruments including the world's largest stone sundial.

  • Jawahar Circle

    Large circular garden at the JLN Marg roundabout near the airport, with walking paths, lawns and Patrika Gate on its edge.

  • Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum

    The City Palace museum in Jaipur, with royal arms, costumes, textiles and miniature paintings of the Kachwaha rulers.

  • MI Road

    Jaipur's main shopping avenue just outside the walled city, lined with jewellers, showrooms and well-known eateries like Lassiwala.

  • Nahargarh Fort

    Ridge top fort above Jaipur built by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734, known for the Madhavendra Bhawan and sunset views.

  • Panna Meena Ka Kund

    A 16th-century stepwell in Amer, a short walk from the Amber Fort road, known for its criss-cross flights of steps.

  • Patrika Gate

    Painted gateway on the edge of Jawahar Circle, its arches and passages decorated with scenes of Rajasthan's cities, culture and history.

  • Raj Mandir Cinema

    Single screen cinema opened in 1976, known for its pastel Art Moderne interiors; watching a Hindi film here is a Jaipur tradition.

  • Royal Gaitor

    Carved marble and sandstone cenotaphs of Jaipur's Kachhwaha rulers in a quiet valley below Nahargarh, off the Amer road.

  • Sheesh Mahal

    Mirror hall in the royal apartments of Amber Fort, covered in convex glass and inlay; seen as part of the Amber Fort visit.

  • Sisodia Rani Garden and Palace

    Terraced 18th century garden and palace on the old Agra road, built by Sawai Jai Singh II for his Sisodia queen, with fountains and Krishna murals.

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    Vidyadhar Garden

    Terraced 18th century garden at Ghat ki Guni named after Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the architect who planned Jaipur.

Museum

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  • Amrapali Museum

    Museum of Indian jewellery and silver objects in C Scheme, from tribal ornaments to royal pieces, with an audio guide.

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    Jaipur Wax Museum

    Wax figure museum inside Nahargarh Fort, opened in 2016, with its own mirror work Sheesh Mahal; separate ticket from the fort.

National Parks

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  • Elefantastic

    Privately run elephant experience near Amer, booked in advance, where visitors feed, wash and walk with elephants and their mahouts.

  • Jhalana National Park

    Leopard reserve in the Aravalli hills on Jaipur's south eastern edge, with jeep safaris from the Jhalana gate near Malviya Nagar.

Scenic Spots

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  • Kanak Vrindawan Park

    Terraced gardens and an 18th century temple complex in the valley below Nahargarh, just off the Amer road near Jal Mahal.

  • Nahargarh Sunrise Viewpoint

    Viewpoint on the Nahargarh ridge road above the city, used for sunrise views before Nahargarh Fort opens at 10 AM.

  • Sambhar Lake

    India's largest inland salt lake, a Ramsar wetland about 80 to 95 km west of Jaipur, with white salt flats and flamingos in winter.

Shopping

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  • Bapu Bazaar

    Pink City market known for block-printed fabrics, textiles and mojari footwear. Bargaining is expected.

  • Chandpole Bazaar

    One of the old markets of the Pink City, running from Chandpole Gate, known for marble carvings, handicrafts and carpets.

  • Johari Bazaar

    Walled city bazaar famous for jewellery, gemstones and Kundan work, with bandhani textiles and street snacks too.

  • Nehru Bazaar

    Walled city market near Ajmeri Gate for mojari footwear, colourful textiles and inexpensive souvenirs.

  • Tripolia Bazaar

    Old city bazaar along the south side of City Palace, known for lac bangles, brass and iron ware, and household goods.

Temple

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  • Akshardham Jaipur

    Swaminarayan temple in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, with carved pillars, white marble shrines and landscaped gardens.

  • Birla Mandir

    White marble Lakshmi Narayan temple opened by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988, at the foot of Moti Dungri on JLN Marg.

  • Galta Ji Temple

    Ancient temple complex with natural springs and resident monkeys.

  • Garh Ganesh Temple

    Hilltop Ganesh temple above the north of the walled city, reached by about 365 steps, with its idol of Ganesh as a child without a trunk.

  • Govind Devji

    Major Krishna temple in the Jai Niwas garden of the City Palace complex, known for its seven daily darshan sessions.

  • Jagat Shiromani Temple

    Early 17th-century temple in Amer with fine stone carving and a marble gateway, dedicated to Krishna and linked to Meera Bai.

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    Kalakya Mata Temple

    Old goddess temple about 1 km inside the Jhalana leopard reserve, reached through the safari gate during set hours.

  • Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

    A historic Ganesh temple perched on a hill, believed to fulfill wishes of devotees.

  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

    Hanuman temple in Jaipur that draws large crowds of devotees on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

  • Shila Devi Temple

    Temple of the Kachhwaha royal family's goddess inside Amber Fort, off Jaleb Chowk, known for its silver doors.

  • Shri Digambar Jain Mandir Sanghiji, Sanganer

    Red sandstone Digambar Jain temple to Adinath in Sanganer, about 16 km south of Jaipur, in a town known for block printing and handmade paper.

Wildlife

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  • Nahargarh Biological Park

    720 hectare zoo and wildlife park in the Nahargarh forest near Kukas, with lion and tiger safaris and enclosures for big cats, bears and wolves.

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