Top 12 Places to Visit in Jaipur: Forts, Palaces & Bazaars
The best places to visit in Jaipur include hill forts, royal palaces and colourful bazaars in the Pink City. This guide lists twelve places and how to…
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
The best places to visit in Jaipur include hill forts, royal palaces and colourful bazaars in the Pink City. This guide lists twelve places and how to fit them together.
1. Amber Fort
A hilltop fort of red sandstone and marble, with the Sheesh Mahal, or mirror palace.
2. City Palace
The royal residence in the heart of the old city, part of which is still a family home.
3. Hawa Mahal
The honeycomb facade with hundreds of small windows, best photographed in the morning.
4. Jantar Mantar
An 18th-century observatory of giant astronomical instruments, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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See all5. Nahargarh Fort
A hilltop fort with sunset views over the city.
6. Jaigarh Fort
A fort above Amber known for its huge cannon.
7. Jal Mahal
A palace that seems to float on Man Sagar lake, best seen from the shore.
8. Albert Hall Museum
A museum in a striking building, lit up in the evening.
9. Johari Bazaar
The market for jewellery, textiles and traditional crafts.
10. Panna Meena ka Kund
A photogenic stepwell near Amber with symmetric staircases.
11. Galtaji Temple
A temple complex in a gap in the hills, home to many monkeys.
12. Sanganer
A village known for hand block printing and handmade paper.
Best time to visit
October to March is the best time. Summers reach 40 degrees or more.
Buy a combined ticket where offered and start the forts early.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
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