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Activity
Things to do in Jaipur
12 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 4
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Jaipur
Amber Fort daytime entry (Indian adult)
₹100–₹150 per person2 hours
A hilltop fort-palace of honey-coloured stone above Maota Lake, with mirror-work halls and courtyards.
Amber light-and-sound show
₹100–₹150 per person1 hour
Representative photo · Photo by Abhinav Sharma on Pexels
Rajasthani village-style dinner and folk shows
₹1,100–₹1,400 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Swastik Arora on Pexels
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
₹100–₹150 per person45 minutes
The pink sandstone 'Palace of Winds', a tall honeycomb of small windows built for royal women to watch the street.
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jantar Mantar observatory
₹100–₹150 per person1 hour
An 18th-century stone observatory built by Jai Singh II, with giant sundials and instruments, a UNESCO site.
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
City Palace museum
₹400–₹500 per person2 hours
The royal palace in the walled city, with painted gateways, courtyards and a museum of textiles and arms.
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
Albert Hall Museum
₹100–₹150 per person1 hour
Rajasthan's oldest museum, an Indo-Saracenic building in Ram Niwas Garden, lit up after dark.
Photo: chetan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Nahargarh Fort and the city view
₹100–₹150 per person2 hours
An 18th-century fort on the ridge above Jaipur, with a terrace café looking over the whole city.
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jal Mahal from the lake promenade
Free30 minutes
A palace of red sandstone standing in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, with the Aravalli hills behind.
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
Galtaji temple and tanks
Free1.5 hours
A temple complex in a rocky gorge with natural spring-fed tanks where pilgrims bathe, and many monkeys.
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0
Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell
Free30 minutes
A 16th-century stepwell near Amber with criss-cross stairs on all four sides, a favourite for photos.
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
Johari and Bapu Bazaar walk
Free1.5 hours
The walled city's bazaars for block-printed cotton, jootis, lac bangles and silver jewellery.
Good to know
- The government composite ticket (valid two days) covers Amber, Nahargarh, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar, Sisodia Rani Garden, Vidyadhar Garden and Isarlat.
- The Amber light-and-sound show and evening viewing are ticketed separately from daytime entry.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Jaipur?
Amber Fort daytime entry (Indian adult); Amber light-and-sound show; Rajasthani village-style dinner and folk shows; Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds); Jantar Mantar observatory; City Palace museum.
What can you do for free in Jaipur?
Jal Mahal from the lake promenade; Galtaji temple and tanks; Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell; Johari and Bapu Bazaar walk.
What is the best time to visit Jaipur?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Jaipur?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.