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Hemmed in by the Aravalli mountains in the sun-bleached heart of Rajasthan, Jaipur captures the glories of the Rajput era to perfection.
The walled city that Jai Singh laid out in 1727, and which a later Maharaja had painted in a rosy hue to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales, is a magical place of ornate palaces and atmospheric bazaars filled with treasures. Here you can stroll through a royal garden complete with its own observatory, look down on teeming streets from where the ladies of the court once did the same and haggle for handicrafts still made in the traditional way.
As well as the Pink City’s most flamboyant sights, there are more easily missed masterpieces to be discovered and enjoyed. There’s the early-morning wholesale flower market that’s a riot of scent and colour. There are fabulously decorated doorways that conceal grand Rajput havelis, some reimagined as luxurious boutique hotels and homestays. And, on a hilltop eight miles away, is the majestic, sprawling Amber Fort, once the local seat of power.
Our experts are ready to help you uncover the rich culture of the state’s regal capital with its most immersive tours and accommodation with an authentic local charm.
Jaipur Hotels
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Jaipur
Holidays in Jaipur

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This small family-run heritage property is full of character and Indian charm.

- Jaipur
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A charming luxury heritage hotel, set in a great location for exploring historic Jaipur.

- Jaipur
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Opulent heritage hotel set in the heart of Rajasthan's 'pink city'.

- Jaipur
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Built in the style of a traditional Rajasthani fort, this spectacular retreat five miles outside Jaipur is a destination in its own right.

- Jaipur
‘Ikaki’ means one-of-a-kind and ‘Niwas’ means home and Ikaki Niwas is just that, a charming homestay experience in the city of Jaipur.

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Converted from a once palatial residence, Shahpura House is built around a series of traditional chowks or courtyards.
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Evening Bazaar, Cuisine & Crafts of Old Jaipur
Since the founding of Jaipur in 1727, its artisans and craftspeople have sold their respected creations and still use traditional methods to craft items today. Meet your local guide at Hawa Mahal, or ‘Palace of the Winds’, and walk through the bazaar as you chat to locals and try authentic street food. Taste freshly made pakora, samosa and traditional sweets and observe jewellers and silversmiths as they work at their craft.
Architectural Walking Tour
This tour is a great orientation of Jaipur; you’ll discover its architecture, religion and crafts and meet the locals, learning the stories and legends behind the city. Visit one of the city’s oldest temples, see the architectural sights of City Palace before immersing into some of Jaipur’s hectic markets.
Join a walking tour of UNESCO-listed Jaipur to learn about its architectural jewels. The tour starts at 8.30am when it’s peaceful, before the bazaars and markets take over. This is when locals go to worship and you can join them at one of the city’s oldest temples, which is known for its 300-year-old fresco painting and set in a private family home. This begins a discussion about religion and architecture in Jaipur; where at a junction in the city, you get to see a Jain Temple, a mosque and a Hindu temple.
Continue the walk at Broad Road, which was once used by the royal family, so it’s lined by grand houses. As you enter the winding by-lanes you’ll hear about Jaipur’s history as the first planned city in India, the vastu shastra and shilpa shastra architecture and havelis owned by artists, craftsmen and traders. You’ll get to meet some of these characters when you visit the metal-beating community who still work without technology, in the same way they have for 200 years. It’s fascinating to see how everything has been hand-created. Other key architectural sights on the tour include the City Palace, the Ayurvedic hospital and two huge, 10-foot-tall silver jars which belonged to a king of Jaipur. Guests love visiting a local family in their haveli to chat about life in Jaipur and meeting traditional bangle makers.
You will end the tour with an immersion into some of Jaipur’s hectic markets. There’s the spice market with over 300 shops which draws buyers from far and wide, followed by the vegetable and flower markets. The flower market is always busy with people shopping for weddings and festivals. This tour is a great orientation of Jaipur; you’ll discover its architecture, religion and crafts and meet the locals, learning the stories and legends behind the city.
Half Day Visit to Amber Fort
Jaipur has so many beautiful monuments, Amber Fort being the most impressive at 1,000 years old, located high on a hill, surrounded by the Aravalli mountains. The rampart is around 11km long and in some ways looks like the Great Wall of China.
Founded in the 16th century by the great commander of the Mughal rulers, Raja Man Singh, the whole palace is divided into four levels each with their own courtyard. Enter through the east-facing Sun Gate used by the maharajas and their VIP guests that in turn opens up to the first courtyard where victory parades would take place.
You will then go through the Singh Pol or the Lion Gate to the Hall of Public Audience filled with beautiful paintings, carved pillars and latticed marble. In the second courtyard, visit a beautiful hammam with stunning views of the Maota Lake below and Saffron Garden, constructed using the well-known star-shaped geometrical architecture attributed to the Mughals. Ganesh Gate, the entry point to the private palace of the maharajas, is one of the most beautiful gates in the world, decorated with countless fresco paintings and semi-precious stones. Inside the complex, you’ll find the Hall of Mirrors, adorned with a ceiling filled with mirror mosaics and colourful glass which used to glitter under candlelight.
Enter the Hall of Pleasure used as a summer retreat with white marble and walls made of sandalwood that would perfume the evening air. You can’t miss the oldest part of the Amber Fort where Man Singh’s 12 wives were kept in apartments. Each room has a secret passage to the maharaja’s palace!
Temples & Havelis of Old Jaipur
On this Jaipur walking tour, you’ll join locals for early-morning temple visits and have tea with families in their historic havelis. Jaipur is unique because it was the first planned city in India and many artists and craftsmen were invited to settle here. As you wander the streets of the walled city you can sample street food and see the mix of Bengali, Mughal and Hindu architecture.
The tour starts at 8.30am when it’s peaceful, before the bazaars and markets take over. This is when locals go to worship and you can join them at one of the city’s oldest temples, which is known for its 300-year-old fresco painting and set in a private family home. This begins a discussion about religion and architecture in Jaipur; where at a junction in the city, you get to see a Jain Temple, a mosque and a Hindu temple.
Continue the walk at Broad Road, which was once used by the royal family, so it’s lined by grand houses. As you enter the winding by-lanes you’ll hear about Jaipur’s history as the first planned city in India, the vastu shastra and shilpa shastra architecture and havelis owned by artists, craftsmen and traders. You’ll get to meet some of these characters when you visit the metal-beating community who still work without technology, in the same way they have for 200 years. It’s fascinating to see how everything has been hand-created. Other key architectural sights on the tour include the City Palace, the Ayurvedic hospital and two huge, 10-foot-tall silver jars which belonged to a king of Jaipur. Guests love visiting a local family in their haveli to chat about life in Jaipur and meeting traditional bangle makers.
You will end the tour with an immersion into some of Jaipur’s hectic markets. There’s the spice market with over 300 shops which draws buyers from far and wide, followed by the vegetable and flower markets. The flower market is always busy with people shopping for weddings and festivals. This tour is a great orientation of Jaipur; you’ll discover its architecture, religion and crafts and meet the locals, learning the stories and legends behind the city.
Supper on the Roof at Ikaki Niwas
When you visit this family home for a cooking experience, you’re greeted with a shower of petals. You will be shown around their temple and don't be surprised if some of the family albums come out. Then it’s up to the terrace for drinks and pakoras.
During the cooking demonstration you will be shown how to make a curry using local spices and the famous halva, a delicious pudding with carrot and cardamom. Dinner genrally starts with salad and a soup, followed by two vegetarian curries with seasonal vegetables such as eggplant, pumpkin or okra cooked with the all-important mustard oil. There will probably be a meat dish and of course rice and daal. There’s no family secret, just fresh ingredients most of which are sourced from the family farm outside the city.
The family will dine with you as it’s not just about cooking but the conversations. Your host is a political speech writer and his wife and sister can talk about local cultures and tradition.

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