Rajasthan, India

Jaipur

Jaipur's pink-walled old city holds the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and bustling bazaars, with Amber Fort in the hills above.

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The city on foot

Jaipur was founded in 1727 and laid out on a grid. Its walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, painted pink in 1876.

The bazaars are busy and crowded; walking tours help navigate them.

What makes Jaipur distinctive

  • Hawa Mahal
  • City Palace and Jantar Mantar
  • Bazaars of the walled city
  • Amber Fort

Walking tours in Jaipur

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Walled city

    The Pink City.

  • C-Scheme

    The modern centre.

  • Amer

    The town below the fort.

Free self-guided walk

Through the Pink City

A free self-guided walk in Jaipur, from the Hawa Mahal through Johari Bazaar to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar.

2 km · 4 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Bazaars

    Johari and Bapu bazaars.

  2. Hawa Mahal area

    Around the palace.

  3. Jal Mahal

    The lake palace viewpoint.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat but chaotic traffic.

  • Heat

    Very hot from April to June.

  • Touts

    Be firm with touts.

When to visit

  • October to March

    Best.

  • April to June

    Very hot.

  • July to September

    Monsoon.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By rail

    Trains reach Delhi in about 4.5 hours.

  • By air

    Jaipur Airport is about 30 minutes away.

Local transport

  • Rickshaws

    Agree fares first or use apps.

  • Metro

    One line.

Questions travellers ask about Jaipur

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Is it part of the Golden Triangle?

Yes, with Delhi and Agra.

Why is it pink?

It was painted to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.