Jai’s guidebook

Jai
Jai’s guidebook

Neighbourhoods

This is the closest mall with various eateries, clothing brands, a multiplex cinema hall. Next to this is MGF mall which has everything except a multiplex.
Crystal Palm Mall
22 22 Godam Circle
This is the closest mall with various eateries, clothing brands, a multiplex cinema hall. Next to this is MGF mall which has everything except a multiplex.

Sightseeing

If there is one thing you should visit in Jaipur, its the majestic Amber Palace.
112 locals recommend
Amber Palace
112 locals recommend
If there is one thing you should visit in Jaipur, its the majestic Amber Palace.
This is the most well preserved stepwell in Amer. Next to this are various temples
11 locals recommend
Panna Meena ka Kund
11 locals recommend
This is the most well preserved stepwell in Amer. Next to this are various temples
This unique temple of Lord Shiva is reason behind Amer's name.
Ambikeshwar Mahadev Mandir,sagar road,amber
This unique temple of Lord Shiva is reason behind Amer's name.
It is the most photographed monument of Jaipur. It resembles the crown of Lord Krishna
130 locals recommend
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal Road
130 locals recommend
It is the most photographed monument of Jaipur. It resembles the crown of Lord Krishna
It literally means "Heaven Piercing Minaret" and was built to commemorate a win in war. Its great for a 360 degree view of the old city.
Isarlat Sargasooli
Aatish Market
It literally means "Heaven Piercing Minaret" and was built to commemorate a win in war. Its great for a 360 degree view of the old city.
Built in 1728 as a one place solution to calculate time and star positions, it is the best of 5 observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II.
83 locals recommend
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
83 locals recommend
Built in 1728 as a one place solution to calculate time and star positions, it is the best of 5 observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II.
This ha been the royal residence of rulers after they shifted the capital from Amber to Jaipur in 1727. One must see the four season doors and also the beautiful 5 storied Chandra Mahal (separate costly ticket)
67 locals recommend
City Palace of Jaipur
Tulsi Marg
67 locals recommend
This ha been the royal residence of rulers after they shifted the capital from Amber to Jaipur in 1727. One must see the four season doors and also the beautiful 5 storied Chandra Mahal (separate costly ticket)
Named after Prince Albert during his Jaipur visit in 1876, it has some amazing artifacts and a mummy. In the same year, Jaipur was painted pink.
89 locals recommend
Albert Hall Museum
99 Museum Rd
89 locals recommend
Named after Prince Albert during his Jaipur visit in 1876, it has some amazing artifacts and a mummy. In the same year, Jaipur was painted pink.
This beautiful fort overlooks Jaipur and is quite popular with the locals for beautiful sunrise & sunset views (especially Diwali). There is a stepwell nearby and also a Padav Restaurant which overlooks the hill offering great views.
114 locals recommend
Nahargarh Fort
114 locals recommend
This beautiful fort overlooks Jaipur and is quite popular with the locals for beautiful sunrise & sunset views (especially Diwali). There is a stepwell nearby and also a Padav Restaurant which overlooks the hill offering great views.
Built to protect Amber Palace, it was the army base and has weapon foundry. It also has the world's largest canon on wheels called "Jaiban" which was fired just once.
57 locals recommend
Jaigarh Fort
57 locals recommend
Built to protect Amber Palace, it was the army base and has weapon foundry. It also has the world's largest canon on wheels called "Jaiban" which was fired just once.

City/town information

Located 90 kms from Jaipur, this village has an huge ancient stepwell. Next to it is the Harshat Mata Temple (goddess of happiness). Nearby - Sikandra for stone work Bhandarej for stepwell and palace Bhangarh which is the haunted town 2 hours from Abhaneri
10 locals recommend
Abhaneri
10 locals recommend
Located 90 kms from Jaipur, this village has an huge ancient stepwell. Next to it is the Harshat Mata Temple (goddess of happiness). Nearby - Sikandra for stone work Bhandarej for stepwell and palace Bhangarh which is the haunted town 2 hours from Abhaneri

Traveler advice

Getting around

Best ways to travel in Jaipur

Ola & Uber - best for general travel and they have fixed prices compared to the regular auto rickshaws. E-rickshaw - A better option in and around the old city/pink city.
Don't miss

Must eat in Jaipur

Food Nonveg - Spice Court, Civil Lines Veg - Mohan, Nr Ganpati Plaza & Tadka, Raja Park Tea at Sahu, Chaura Rasta & Gulabji, Ganpati Plaza Lassi at Lassiwala, M.I. Road Kachori & Ghewar at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar Street Food at Masala Chowk, Nr Albert Hall Museum Kulfi (local icecream) at Ramchandra Kulfi, Ajmeri Gate
Customs and culture

Temples

Check for photography/video permissions before you start shooting. Avoid wearing inappropriate attire when visiting religious places.
Ways to save

Ways to save money

Travel with ola, uber & e-richshaw. Buy composite ticket for monuments, cheaper and valid for 2 days. Make sure to bargain at emporiums and bazaars.
Don't miss

Jaipur by Night

Padav restaurant at Nahargarh for great views of the city. Sound & Light Show at Amer Palace. Chokhi Dhani for Rajasthani food and village environment. Cooking class and dinner with Indian family. There are also a few clubs in Jaipur for party loving travellers