Looking for things to do in Jaipur? Jaipur is a city that offers something for everyone whether you’re looking for dining experiences, beautiful attractions, or shopping.
Down below you can read more about the city’s various attractions and the best things to do in Jaipur as a tourist.
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See Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur’s top attractions and a must visit when you’re in the city. This building dates back to 1799 and consists of five floors adorned with small windows and beautiful details.
This building is also known by the name “Palace of the Winds” – a name it received from the wind that blew through the small windows.
If you are interested in architecture and history then it’s a must to add this attraction to your list of things to do in Jaipur.
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Visit the Galta Ji temple
Galta Ji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage located about 10 kilometers outside the city. This place consists of several temples which are built into the hills around Jaipur.
It’s a beautiful place outside the city where you can take lots of nice photos, explore old temples and see wild monkeys that lives near the temple.
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Eat Indian food
One of the best things to do in Jaipur is to eat delicious Indian food. There are so many dishes to eat in Jaipur and several nice restaurants to visit.
When traveling around India, I recommend avoiding ordering dishes with chicken, since there’s a risk of salmonella. I have myself been sick from salmonella after eating at one of the nicer restaurants in Jaipur, so be careful!
However, one of the most popular dishes to eat in Jaipur is Rajasthani Thali. It’s a large plate with several small side dishes – including curries, bread, rice, vegetables, and various chutneys.
Rajasthani Thali is really good so make sure to taste it!
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Visit Chand Baori
Chand Baori is a stairwell located in the village of Abhaneri outside Jaipur. It’s a perfect day trip since it only takes around 2 hours to go there.
It’s an impressive well with parts dating back to the 7th century. It consists of 15 storeys and has 3500 steps that you can walk around on.
Chand Baori is 30 meters deep, making it one of the largest and deepest wells in India.
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Explore Amer Fort
About half an hour outside Jaipur, you’ll find the beautiful Amer Fort. It was once the home of Rajput’s royalties until the city of Jaipur was built.
Inside Amer Fort you can see several amazing palaces, gardens and temples.
The only thing I don’t like about this place is the elephant riding. Elephants are forced to carry around heavy tourists up and down the steep roads. Elephant riding is something that I do not recommend you to do when you are in India, it’s extremely bad for the elephants’ backs and is pure animal cruelty.
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Visit the City Palace
When it comes to things to do in Jaipur, the City Palace is a must visit. This complex consists of beautiful gardens, courtyards, and fine buildings of both Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Inside the City Palace you can stroll around several impressive rooms with beautiful details, visit a museum, visit an art gallery and see several interesting exhibitions with royal costumes and weapons.
This is no doubt one of the highlights in Jaipur, and is a must visit if you are interested in history and architecture.
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Go shopping
Jaipur is a fantastic city for those who like to go shopping. It’s the colorful souvenirs, crafts, jewelry, fabrics and details that will make you want to buy everything you see.
Wherever you’re in the city, there’s always shopping around the corner where you can shop nice Indian souvenirs.
Strolling around the shops and local markets is definitely one of the best things to do in Jaipur. You can find many nice things to bring back home as souvenirs or gifts to someone you love.
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See Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is one of the most beautiful palaces in the city and is located in the middle of the lake Man Singh.
The palace was built during the 1750s by Maharaja Madho Singh to become a hunting lodge. He used it to rest after being out hunting.
One of the most interesting things about this palace is that it has four floors hidden under the water. In addition to this, the palace also offers a fantastic view of the lake and the mountains.
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Visit Jantar Mantar
Next to City Palace you’ll find Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Jai Singh II in 1728.
This place consists of a collection of astronomical instruments and is today on the UNESCO World Heritage List in India.
It may not look like it’s something special, but it’s actually an interesting place. Make sure to go here with a guide who can explain how each astronomical instrument works.
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Explore Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is located on the edge of Aravalli Hills and offers one of the best views of the city.
Back in time, this fort was a strong defense for the city along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. It was built in 1734 and was called Sudarshangarh Fort back then, but later got the name Nahargarh.
This is no doubt one of Jaipur’s best attractions, so make sure to visit when you’re in the city.
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Feel like a royal at Samode Palace Hotel
About an hour from Jaipur you will find the hotel Samode Palace, which is one of the most beautiful hotels in India.
It’s a 475 year old palace with Indian and Mughal style where you can live in a beautiful and luxurious environment. Each room in this palace is unique and elegant, offering you a luxurious stay.
If you’re looking for a unique hotel during your stay in Jaipur, then you should definitely check out this palace.
See the royal tombs at Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan
Only a short ride from central Jaipur you’ll find Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan. This place features some royal tombs with amazing architecture and impressive details.
This is one of the attractions in Jaipur that is not so famous, and therefore it’s often overlooked by tourists. However, it’s a beautiful place so make sure to visit if you have a couple of days to spend in the city.
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Things to do in Jaipur with kids
Jaipur is an excellent destination for you who wants to travel with your children. Here you have several interesting historical places to explore, like Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, and city palace – just to name a few.
Down below you have some recommendations of things to do in Jaipur with kids:
- Explore City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Amber Fort
- See wild monkeys at the Galta Ji temple
- Explore Nahargarh Fort
- Visit the Albert Hall Museum
- Go skiing at Snow Planet
- Visit the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
- Play video games at Purple
Things to do in Jaipur when it rains
If you would have bad luck with the weather, do not worry, there are plenty of things to do in Jaipur when it rains. You can visit various museums, eat delicious Indian food, and explore several historical buildings in the city.
- Eat indian food
- Go shopping
- Visit the Albert Hall Museum
- Explore City Palace
- Visit the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
- Explore Hawa Mahal
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