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Things to do in Jaipur and Rajasthan
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in February, March, October, November and December.
Things to do
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Amber Fort
An ocher sandstone fortress above a lake, and the hall of mirrors. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument3 hr≈ €6best in the morning
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The Hawa Mahal
Nine hundred and fifty-three pink sandstone windows, so that women could see the street without being seen. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr≈ €3best in the morning
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The City Palace
The maharaja’s palace, still lived in, and its four gates painted for the seasons. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr≈ €8best in the afternoon
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The Jantar Mantar
A stone observatory from 1734, and a giant sundial accurate to within two seconds. On Wikipedia
Off the beaten trackMonument1 hr≈ €3best in the afternoon
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Nahargarh Fort at sunset
On the ridge above the city, the Pink City turning red at sunset. On Wikipedia
RelaxationViewpoint2 hr 30 min≈ €3best in the evening
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The bazaars of the old city
Block-printed fabrics, jewelry and slippers, under the pink arcades.
ShoppingMarket2 hr 30 minFreebest in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Jaipur and Rajasthan: in February, March, October, November and December, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in October, where to go in November, where to go in December.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 °C / 70 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 1 |
| February ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 2 |
| March ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 3 |
| April | 37 °C / 99 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 0 |
| May | 39 °C / 102 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F | 3 |
| June | 37 °C / 99 °F | 27 °C / 81 °F | 11 |
| July | 33 °C / 91 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 24 |
| August | 32 °C / 90 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 |
| September | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 12 |
| October ideal | 32 °C / 90 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 2 |
| November ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 0 |
| December ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 1 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €20
- Mid-range
- €40
- Comfort
- €75
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 2.4 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
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Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: India
- Plugs
- Type C, D, M, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the left
Near Jaipur and Rajasthan
- Agra and the Taj Mahal India, 220 km
- Delhi India, 240 km
- Udaipur India, 330 km
- Rishikesh India, 430 km
- Amritsar India, 530 km
- Varanasi India, 740 km