Pink-walled palaces, hilltop forts, and the gateway to Rajasthan.
Jaipur is the easy first stop on India’s Golden Triangle - a pink-washed old city of palaces and bazaars, ringed by honey-coloured forts, three hours by fast road from Delhi.
Spectacular forts and palaces, superb heritage hotels in restored havelis, world-class shopping for textiles and jewellery, and a gentle introduction to Rajasthan.
October to March for clear, cool days. April-June is fiercely hot; the monsoon runs July-September.
Sunrise from Nahargarh Fort over the Pink City, then coffee in C-Scheme.
Heritage-hotel spas and rooftop yoga; Ayurveda is widely available.
Stay in a restored haveli in Civil Lines or C-Scheme rather than the busy bazaars.
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The walled heart - Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the bazaars. Atmospheric heritage havelis, busy and central.
Leafy and upmarket - boutique hotels, cafes and galleries. A calm, central base.
By the great Amber Fort - heritage resorts and hilltop views, quieter and scenic on the city’s edge.
Yes - apply online for an Indian e-Tourist Visa before travelling.
There are no direct flights - fly one-stop via Delhi or the Gulf, or fly into Delhi and take the 3-hour expressway or a fast train.
Yes - two nights covers the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and the bazaars, and it pairs naturally with Delhi and Agra on the Golden Triangle.
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