🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Amber Fort
- ✓Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal)
- ✓City Palace
- ✓Jantar Mantar Observatory
Jaipur
Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan, known as the "Pink City," is a historic tourist city with the remains of the Maharaja's palace and fort.
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Recommended Hotels in Jaipur
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Rambagh Palace
- ★Taj Jai Mahal Palace
- ★The Oberoi Rajvilas
- ★ITC Rajputana
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Suvarna Mahal
¥¥¥¥Royal Rajasthani dining at Rambagh
•LMB (Laxmi Mishtan Bhandar)
¥¥Legendary sweets and thali
•Chokhi Dhani
¥¥Rajasthani village resort dining
•Tapri Central
¥Chai and snacks rooftop cafe
💡 Travel Tips
- • Dress modestly - cover shoulders and legs below knees for temples and palaces
- • Bargaining is expected at markets - start at 30-40% of asking price
- • Avoid summer (May-June) when temperatures reach 45°C
- • Government emporiums have fixed prices and guaranteed quality
- • Consider ethics before elephant rides at Amber Fort
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
October to March (pleasant weather, avoid extreme summer 45°C in May-June)
💰Daily Budget
$30-50 per day (very affordable - heritage hotels, local food, bargain shopping)/day
👥Popular With
Culture seekerspalace loversshoppersphotographersheritage enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days to explore palaces, forts, and markets leisurely
🌐Timezone
IST (UTC+5:30)
💬Local Language
Hindi, Rajasthani, English in tourist areas
💱Currency
Indian Rupee (INR) - cash preferred at markets, cards at hotels/restaurants
📅Jaipur 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Amber Fort & Hilltop Views
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Morning4h
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Amber Fort
💡 Arrive early to beat crowds. Elephant rides available but consider animal welfare ethics. Explore mirror palace and courtyards.
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Morning0.5h
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Photo stop at Jal Mahal
💡 Water Palace is photogenic from outside. Not open for interior visits but great for photos on return journey.
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Afternoon1.5h
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Lunch - Traditional Rajasthani thali
💡 Try Chokhi Dhani or local restaurants for authentic dal baati churma and gatte ki sabzi.
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Afternoon2.5h
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Nahargarh Fort
💡 Panoramic city views of Pink City. Best visited late afternoon for sunset photography.
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Evening1h
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Sunset at Nahargarh
💡 Stay for golden hour - the city lights up beautifully as sun sets. Bring camera.
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Evening3h
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Chokhi Dhani village resort
💡 Cultural show with dinner buffet. Experience Rajasthani folk dance, puppet shows, and traditional entertainment.
💡Tips
- •Dress modestly everywhere - cover shoulders, chest, and legs below knees for temples and palaces
- •Bargaining is expected at all markets - start at 30-40% of asking price
- •Avoid summer (May-June) when temperatures reach 45°C - October to March is best
- •Government emporiums have fixed prices and guaranteed quality for textiles and handicrafts
- •Only drink bottled water and be cautious with street food if you have sensitive stomach