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7 Days in Jaipur: Unveiling the Pink City's Hidden Gems

Anuj Mhatre

31 Dec 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Jaipur, the Pink City of India. Discover ancient palaces, vibrant temples, and breathtaking forts. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this enchanting city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Jaipur

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Palaces and Sacred Temples

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$22

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$ 1

Amrapali Museum

Styles created by the numerous regional tribes of India are on display at this compact museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

5 - 6 min

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Central Park

Jaipur's largest park, with lush green space, a jogging path, towering flagpole & stone statues.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

5 - 6 min

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Amar Jawan Jyoti

Memorial dedicated to martyred Indo-Pakistani War soldiers, with a continuously burning flame.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

12 - 18 min

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Rambagh Palace - Jaipur

Grand hotel in a converted 19th-century palace with a spa, elegant dining & banquet facilities.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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Moti Dungri Ganesh Ji Temple

Hindu temple atop Moti Doongri hill with colourful decor & a figure of elephant-headed Ganesha.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$1

7 - 10 min

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Birla Mandir, Jaipur

Modern, domed Hindu temple built of white marble, with stained glass, intricate carvings & a museum.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$3

Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Historical Wonders

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$19

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$ 1

Dolls Museum

Small museum displaying hundreds of dolls representing Indian regions & other countries.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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Elefantastic - The Best Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary in India

By-appointment sanctuary for Asian elephants offering experiences like feeding, walking & washing.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

44 - 53 min

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Jaipur Wax Museum Nahargarh Fort

Wax figures of royalty, celebrities, historical figures & cartoon icons displayed in Nahargarh Fort.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

Day 3Exotic Animals and Architectural Marvels

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$10

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$ 1

Jaipur Zoo

This expansive 19th-century zoo features over 500 animals, including tigers, monkeys & pythons.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Hawa Mahal

Palace built in the form of a high wall to screen royal ladies as they watched street festivities.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$1

8 - 11 min

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Jantar Mantar - Jaipur

18th-century park & heritage site with fixed instruments for making astronomical observations.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

Day 4Serene Gardens and Royal Residences

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$16

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$ 1

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh

Romantic 18th-century palace with formal gardens, fountains, temples & pavilions.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

6 - 9 min

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Vidyadhar Bagh

Picturesque garden featuring greenery, fountains, peacocks & structures with paintings of Krishna.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

17 - 21 min

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The City Palace

Opulent 18th-century palace of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, now a museum & royal residence.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$9

11 - 14 min

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Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan

Majestic, intricately carved stone monuments are the highlight at this royal crematory.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$3

Day 5Fortresses, Lakes, and Intricate Designs

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$12

Jaigarh Fort

Built to protect the Amber Fort complex below, this 3-km-long fort offers a museum & views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

68 - 102 min

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Maotha Lake

Lake flanked by forested hills, with an island garden & the Amber Palace reflected on the water.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

8 - 12 min

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Sheesh Mahal Amber Fort

Pavilion in the Amber Fort built for use by the imperial family, famous for intricate mirrorwork.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$3

1 - 2 min

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Ganesh Pol

Ornate gateway to the vast Amber Palace complex, with a painting of the Hindu elephant deity Ganesh.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$1

8 - 11 min

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Panna Meena ka Kund

Historic stepwell & rainwater catchment known for its picturesque symmetrical stairways.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$1

Day 6Majestic Forts and Scenic Parks

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$11

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$ 1

Amber Palace

Structure known as both Amer and Amber, with Hindu & Muslim elements & offering elephant rides.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$7

12 - 15 min

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Kanak Vrindavan Park

Built in the 18th century, this landscaped garden features a temple, trees, fountains, lawns & more.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$3

10 - 15 min

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Man Sagar Lake

The Jal Mahal palace sits in this lake created in 1610, a scenic destination for bird watching.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$1

Day 7Fortresses, Palaces, and Natural Beauty

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$10

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$ 1

Nahargarh Fort

Elaborate fort built in 1734 in the hills above Jaipur, offering sweeping views of the city.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$3

26 - 32 min

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Jal Mahal

In the middle of Man Sagar Lake sits this grand palace made of red sandstone, most of it submerged.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

12 - 15 min

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Kesar Kyari Garden

This historic garden on a manmade island in Maotha Lake can be viewed from the top of Amber Fort.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$1

25 - 30 min

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Nahargarh Biological Park

Sprawling conservation park with hundreds of bird species, rooms in old hunting lodges & a zoo.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$3

Budget breakdown: $100 In total

Activities & Food:$97

Transport:$4