Jaipur! The first place that comes to every traveler’s mind when they think of India! Every nook and corner of Jaipur oozes of royal heritage taking you back to a different era. I call it India’s most ‘Instagrammable’ city.
Amber palace/ Amer fort-
This is one of the biggest and most beautiful attractions Jaipur has to offer and definitely cannot to be missed. The palace is open to visitors from 8 am to 5.30 pm and the entry fee is INR 100 for Indians. You do have the option of taking a guided tour as well. To get the best shots, make sure you are one of the first ones to enter at 8 am sharp. You will at least need a couple of hours to thoroughly enjoy the beauty and history of the palace. I recommend you to not take the elephant ride up to the palace.
Jaigarh fort-
It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels called 'Jaivana Cannon'.
Nahargarh fort-
Head to Nahargarh Fort for the most stunning sunset overlooking the city of Jaipur. The entrance fee is INR 50 for Indians. There is a Jaipur Wax Museum as well as a Glass Palace on top of the fort. You can easily spend a good 2 hours here.
City Palace-
The present king of Jaipur, the 20-year-old Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh resides in the City Palace along with his family. For the purpose of their privacy and security, only a section of the City Palace is open to the public. The entrance fee for this section is INR 150 for Indians. It's open till 5pm.
Panna Meena kund-
Most travelers end up visiting only the Amer Fort and miss going here. Panna Meena Kund is a stepwell or ‘Baori’ which is kind of an ancient water storage tank where water could be accessed through a flight of steps in an era when pipelines didn’t exist.
Jal Mahal-
"Water Palace" is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake.
Hawa Mahal-
Palace of Wind/Breeze was designed to allow the royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the streets below without being seen, since they had to obey the strict rules of “purdah,” which forbade them from appearing in public without face coverings.
For the best views of the Hawa Mahal, it is best to get to the roof of ‘Wind View Cafe’ which is on the opposite side of the road. You could also visit Galtaji (Monkey Temple).
Patrika Gate-
It’s the perfect symmetry and vibrant colors of the walkway that make for stunning Instagram photos. The Patrika Gate showcases everything Jaipur. This should be your first stop of the day as it is furthest from the city center.
Chokhi Dhani-
Around 20 kilometres from the main city of Jaipur, there is a mock village called ‘Chokhi Dhani’, which is a perfect mirror to the Rajasthani culture, food, traditions and heritage. Timings being 5pm - 11 pm and pay 750-1200 per adult to enjoy the Rajasthani food and much more.
Albert hall Museum-
This is where you will get the perfect shot of pigeons flying around you. The Albert Hall Museum actually opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm.
I hope you find this itinerary helpful, also stay tuned about where to stay and most amazing cafes in Jaipur.
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