Rajasthan

Jaipur

The Pink City, and the third point of the Golden Triangle.

Quick Answer

What is Jaipur known for? Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital, founded in 1727 and painted terracotta pink for a royal visit in 1876. The Amber Fort, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal make it the most-visited city in Rajasthan.

JAIPUR

Highlights

Amber Fort by elephant path or jeep at opening time
Hawa Mahal's honeycomb facade, best seen at 7am light
City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory
Old-city bazaars for block-print textiles and gems

Best Time to Visit

October to March.

Getting There

45 minutes from Delhi by air, or a 5-hour private drive as part of the Golden Triangle route.

Tours Featuring Jaipur

See it with a private guide

5–7 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

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6–8 Days

Luxury Golden Triangle Tour

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10 Days

10 Day Rajasthan Tour

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Flexible

Photography Tours

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