Travel guide

Jaipur

The Pink City of palaces

🗓️ Best time: October–March💰 Budget · ~$40/day📍 India

About Jaipur

Rajasthan's regal capital — pink-washed old city, hilltop forts, elephant festivals, and bazaars selling everything from gems to camel leather.

Amer FortCity PalaceHawa MahalJantar Mantar observatoryBapu Bazaar shoppingNahargarh Fort sunsetPanna Meena step-wellGaltaji monkey temple

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Dal baati churmaLaal maasGhewar sweetsPyaaz kachori

Auto-rickshaws; Uber; cycle-rickshaws in old city.

Combine with Agra and Delhi for the Golden Triangle.

Safe. Women should dress modestly at temples.

Hotel rooftops; Bar Palladio for atmosphere.