Photo: Aditya Siva / UnsplashJaipur
Rajasthan, India
The Pink City: hilltop forts, a palace still lived in by royalty, and some of India's best bazaars. An easy first taste of Rajasthan.
- Backpacker / day
- ₹1,500–2,500
- Mid-range / day
- ₹4,600–9,000
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal length
- 2–4 days
Day by day
3-day itinerary
₹4,500–7,500per person on a backpacker budget (estimate), excluding travel to get there
- 1
Day 1: Amber Fort and the hills
Amber (Amer) Fort in the morning before the crowds, Jaigarh Fort, and sunset from Nahargarh Fort over the city.
- 2
Day 2: The Pink City
Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, and Jantar Mantar, then the bazaars of Johari and Bapu Bazaar.
- 3
Day 3: Museums and markets
Albert Hall Museum, Patrika Gate, and a block-printing or gem workshop, with an evening of Rajasthani food.
When to go
- Jan★ Best
- Feb★ Best
- Mar★ Best
- Apr—
- May—
- Jun—
- Jul—
- Aug—
- Sep—
- Oct★ Best
- Nov★ Best
- Dec★ Best
October to March.
Money notes
A composite ticket covers several monuments, including Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Nahargarh, over two days, which is cheaper than buying each separately. Foreign nationals pay higher rates. The City Palace is ticketed separately.