Jaipur
Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital and largest city, known as the Pink City for the pink-painted buildings of its old walled core. Come for the forts above the city, the City Palace and the Hawa Mahal, and for bazaars selling jewelry, blue pottery and block-printed textiles.
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Jaipur is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, in north-western India. It is known as the Pink City because the old walled core is painted pink. The color was applied in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, and many avenues remain pink today. Sawai Jai Singh II, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler of Amer, founded the city in 1727 and named it after himself. Its streets were laid out by architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya using Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra principles, which makes it one of India's earliest planned cities.
Amer Fort, about 11 km from the city center, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the earlier capital of the Kachhwaha rulers. In the city, the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal with its 953 windows and the Jantar Mantar observatory are the main sights. Jaipur is also part of the Western Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra, and it is a common base for trips to other Rajasthan destinations. Winter, from about November to February, is mild and dry, and the cooler months suit sightseeing best.
Jaipur in five
- Reach Amer Fort before the tour busesAmer sits about 11 km north of the old city. Go in the first hours of the day, when courtyards are cool and quiet, then spend the afternoon in the Pink City. Many travelers walk the ramp or take a jeep rather than ride an elephant.
- Ask about the composite ticket at your first monumentJaipur has sold a combined ticket covering several main monuments over a couple of days. Ask at the first counter whether it is on offer and what it covers before you pay for single entries.Jaipur in 2 or 3 days
- Book the Delhi train before you flyDaytime expresses from Delhi take about 4.5 to 5 hours and sell out first. Reserve on IRCTC or at a station tourist counter, and keep a car and driver as the fallback.Transport planning
- Plan around heat and the festival weeksFrom April to June daytime highs pass 35 °C, so winter is the season. The Jaipur Literature Festival, usually late January or early February, and Holi week fill the old-city hotels early.Rajasthan guide
- Sort your e-Visa before booking the Delhi connectionMost visitors land in Delhi first, so confirm entry paperwork before you buy a Delhi to Jaipur train seat you cannot easily change.India e-Visa
Things to do in Jaipur
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Need to know
- Airport
- Jaipur (JAI), about 10 to 15 km south of the old city
- Getting there
- Train or road from Delhi, 4.5 to 6 hours; flights from major Indian cities
- Getting around
- App cabs, auto-rickshaws, and walking inside the Pink City
- Best base
- Pink City for monuments; C-Scheme for cafés and calm
- Time needed
- 2 nights for the main sights, 3 with markets and a day trip
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Cool, clearJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low13°Literature festFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Literature fest
- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Holi, warmingMarchClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Holi, warming
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low24°Very hotAprilClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh41°Low28°Peak heatMayClear
Poor
- High
- 41°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak heat
- JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh39°Low29°Pre-monsoonJuneClear
Poor
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 29°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pre-monsoon
- JulyRain21 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°MonsoonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 259 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- AugustRain20 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Monsoon, greenAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 219 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon, green
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh33°Low25°HumidSeptemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Humid
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Dussehra, warmOctoberClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dussehra, warm
- NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low16°PleasantNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pleasant
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low12°Cool, busyDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, busy
Average daily high and low in Jaipur, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Jaipur
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- Wed31°19°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 31°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
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- Sat32°20°0%Saturday: Clear. High 32°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun33°19°0%Sunday: Clear. High 33°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Mon31°19°0%Monday: Clear. High 31°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
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Day trips by train
- Pushkarabout 3 hours by roadLake town with a famous Brahma temple and a calm, vegetarian-only pace.Read the guide
- Ranthambhore National Parkabout 3 to 4 hours by roadTiger safaris in a fort-lined park; sleep near the gate, not as a day trip.Read the guide
- Abhaneri stepwellabout 1.5 to 2 hours by roadA deep geometric stepwell and a temple beside it, usually paired with a village stop.
Before you go to Jaipur
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Rules for Jaipur, checked
- Most foreign visitors need a visa before arrival; check your eligibility on the official Indian e-Visa portal.Source
- Hotels must register foreign guests on arrival using Form C, so have your passport and visa ready at check-in.Source
- Drones need prior permission under Indian rules; check the DGCA Digital Sky portal before flying near the forts or lakes.Source
- Take off your shoes before entering temples such as Galta and Govind Dev Ji, and cover your shoulders and knees.
- Dial 112 for police, fire and ambulance emergencies anywhere in India.
Jaipur FAQ
How many days do you need in Jaipur?
Two full days cover Amer Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the old bazaars. A third day gives you Jantar Mantar, block-printing workshops or a stepwell trip without rushing. One day is possible but tiring and hot.
Is Jaipur worth visiting?
Yes, for forts, palaces and bazaars that are among the best preserved in northern India. It is loud, crowded and very hot outside winter, so plan between October and March and expect touts around the main gates.
What is the best time to visit Jaipur?
November to February has cool days and clear skies. March warms up, April to June is very hot, and the July to September monsoon brings humidity and heavy showers that rarely stop sightseeing for long.
Can you visit Jaipur as a day trip from Delhi?
Technically yes by early train or car, but it means 9 to 10 hours of travel for a few hours of sightseeing. Stay at least one night, ideally two, so Amer Fort is not a rush.
How do you get from Jaipur to Agra?
By road it takes about 4.5 to 5.5 hours, and many travelers hire a driver and stop at Fatehpur Sikri or Abhaneri on the way. Check IRCTC for current trains before choosing between rail and road.