Quick answer
Top things to do in Jaipur include Amber Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Nahargarh Fort, plus the bazaars for gemstones and block prints. Two days is ideal. See our Rajasthan guide.
Forts & palaces
Ascend Amber Fort by jeep or elephant, tour the City Palace, photograph Hawa Mahal and enjoy sunset at Nahargarh.
Culture & astronomy
The UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar observatory and a folk-dance dinner or puppet show.
Bazaars & shopping
Johari Bazaar for gemstones, Bapu Bazaar for textiles, and workshops for block printing and blue pottery.
Food
Try dal baati churma, pyaaz kachori, ghewar and a royal Rajasthani thali.
Frequently asked questions
Visit Amber Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Nahargarh Fort, and explore the bazaars for gemstones and block prints.
Two days comfortably covers the forts, palaces and bazaars; add a third for a relaxed pace or day trips.
Yes — Amber Fort is Jaipur's highlight, with grand courtyards, the Sheesh Mahal and sweeping views; go early to avoid crowds.
Gemstones and jewellery, block-printed textiles, blue pottery, and traditional juttis (footwear) from the bazaars.
Dal baati churma, pyaaz kachori, ghewar and rich Rajasthani thalis.
Very — elephant and jeep rides at Amber, puppet shows and open forts make it engaging for children.
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