Jaipur, the land of cultures, rituals, and the glorious history of India is known all around the world for its rich heritage which has been continuing for centuries. The city has a magical vibe in it that attracts tourists from all over the world to visit this city and enjoy it. Jaipur is situated in the state of Rajasthan and is also its capital city. Known all around the world as the pink city, Jaipur has most of its buildings and infrastructure painted with pink color.
Every year thousands of tourists from India and all over the world come and witness the great forts, gardens, and lifestyle of the traditional Indian culture which could be found nowhere in the world. The city is a raw depiction of the actual Indian heritage of the kings of India who once lived and ruled over the country.
In this blog, we will cover all the small and big things you must keep in check before visiting Jaipur to make the best out of this trip. We will also help you know the best and some unknown locations of Jaipur along with the budget for the complete trip. So, stay with us till the end and enjoy the glory of the royal kings of India and their heritage left behind for us to witness.
How to reach Jaipur? (The Pink City of India) Click Here To Book Bus
Jaipur is a well-known city in India and is famous all around the world as well. Being one of the major cities of India, reaching here is easily possible from almost every state of India.
You can reach Jaipur via train. The Jaipur railway junctions connect to most of the major cities in India and there are a lot of trains that run directly on this route. The distance between the Jaipur railway junction and the Sindhi Camp bus stand is only 1 km.
You can also reach Jaipur by a flight that will land directly in the main city at the Jaipur International Airport. Click Here To Book Flight
Apart from this, many buses are running daily to Jaipur from its nearby cities. These buses will drop you directly in the main city of Jaipur at the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand of Jaipur. Click Here To Book Air Asia Flight
What is the cost of hotels in Jaipur? Click Here To Book Hotel
Reaching Jaipur is very easy and convenient. After you have reached Jaipur, you will have to look for a hotel to stay in. It is suggested to rent a hotel room near the railway station or the bus stand since it lies in the main city of Jaipur and all the places can be easily explored from this area.
The average cost of hotel rooms in Jaipur can range between Rs 800 to Rs 1000 per day. Although, during the pandemic, the rates went as low as Rs 500 per day.
How to travel around Jaipur? Book Bus From Anywhere
After you reach Jaipur, you can now start your trip to explore the beautiful city. There are many ways to explore Jaipur and it is completely your choice in whichever way you want to explore the city. You can either choose to travel via city buses to explore Jaipur or you can also choose to go through the Jaipur metro which is also a cheaper option. Although the only disadvantage is that the Jaipur metro doesn’t connect to every explorable place in Jaipur.
The cost of a Jaipur metro ticket ranges between Rs 6 to Rs 18.
Although the best and recommended way to explore Jaipur can be by hiring a scooter or two-wheeler. The rate of renting a two-wheeler is quite cheap in Jaipur and thus this can be the best way to explore the city.
The cost of renting a scooter in Jaipur can be approximately Rs 1100 for 7 days. You can refuel it for Rs 300-400 and easily explore the entire Jaipur city.
Another way to roam around Jaipur can be by hiring cycles. Although, cycles will be more vulnerable and is not a safer option. The cost of hiring a cycle is Rs 10 per hour and is even cheaper than hiring a scooter.
To explore Jaipur you can either visit all the places separately or you can also take a composite ticket that includes around eight places to visit. The places included in the composite ticket are Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, Sisodia Rani Bagh, and Vidyadhar Bagh.
The cost of taking a composite ticket is Rs 300 per person. Students get the composite ticket for Rs 40 only by showing their student ID. If you are a student, don’t forget to carry your ID card as it will help you explore cheaply at many places in Jaipur.
Top famous places to visit in Jaipur
Jaipur holds a rich heritage with it. Whether it is food, infrastructure, market, or anything you talk about this city, is different from the rest of the world. Thus, you should never miss out to explore the glory of this city when visiting here.
Hawa Mahal: Situated in the main city of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal has an entry ticket of just Rs 50. Its timings are from morning 9 am to 5 pm. This place is famous for its windy rooms and amazing architecture. You can take the metro to Badi Chaupad Metro Station where Hawa Mahal is situated.
Amer Fort: Enter by the back door of the fort, the Amer Fort was built by Raja Jai Singh. Its entry ticket costs just Rs 100 and the fort is available to visit from 8 am to 5 pm. Here you can enjoy the royal look and architecture of the kings of India and can also explore history.
Jaigarh Fort: The Jaigarh fort was built by Raja Jai Singh in 1726 for the protection of Amer Fort. Here you can see the world’s greatest cannon on wheels and enjoy the view of Jaipur City. The entry ticket costs Rs 70 and the fort is open to visitors from 9 am to 5 pm.
Nahargarh Fort: This fort was built by Raja Jai Singh 2 to protect Jaipur. Here you can see Bawli, Shastragreh, and barracks. The entry ticket costs Rs 50 here.
Jal Mahal: Situated in the middle of the water, this building has 4 floors inside water out 5. This is a treat to eyes enjoying the architectural magic of ancient India.
Pink City Market: You can visit the famous Bapu Bazar where you can eat and shop for your loved ones and spend some quality time as well.
Jantar Mantar: Here, you can see different ancient tools to measure time, eclipse and study other things. With an entry of Rs 50, you will get an educational experience here. You can also take a guide here for Rs 200 for 4 people.
Albert Hall Museum: With an entry ticket of Rs 40, here you can see old weapons, coins, jewelry, and other rich heritage of Jaipur.
Bhangarh & Bhangarh Fort: Situated at some distance, this fort lies in the Alwa district of Rajasthan. Here you can find the remains of the great architecture of humans of ancient India. The entry ticket here is just Rs 20.
City Palace: Somewhat costly, this place has an entry ticket of Rs 200 explorers. Famous for its lighting, the cost to visit here at night is Rs 500.
Which temples are famous in Jaipur?
Jaipur is famous for some of the ancient Indian temples which are a delight to watch and thus cannot be missed. The list of these temples is mentioned below which you must visit to have a great experience and view of Jaipur city as well.
Suryamandir
Amba Mata Mandir
Galta Ji Temple
Akshardham Temple
Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple
Laxminarayan Temple
Which food is most famous in Jaipur?
Jaipur is known all around the world for its famous Marwari food and different variety of dishes which you can find only in this city. So, when you are coming to Jaipur you must not miss trying out all the possible dishes you can and enjoy the different flavors of the traditional and royal food of Indian history.
Rawat Mishthan Bhandar: Rawat Mishthan Bhandar is a pretty famous place known all around Jaipur. You try out the famous Pyaz Kachori of this place which has a unique flavor and is very tasty. The cost of this Pyaz Kachori is Rs 40 only.
Wind View Café: The Wind View Café is situated just opposite the Hawa Mahal and it is a perfect couple destination to try out coffee while witnessing the beauty of Hawa Mahal. The cost of coffee at this café is Rs 120.
Lassi Wale: Lassi wale ki lassi is another famous destination that is known for its handmade and rich lassi. At this shop, you can try out one of the best glasses of lassi for just Rs 60. The lassi is quite heavy and loaded with dry fruits which makes it even worth trying.
Ramchandra Kulfi: Kulfi is a famous food in the summer of Jaipur and one of the best destinations to try it out is the Ramchandra Kulfi shop in the main city of Jaipur.
Gulab Ji Chai: This is another famous spot for tea lovers in Jaipur. For just Rs 25 you can try out the best tea in Jaipur and spend some quality time at this spot.
Masala Chowk: The masala chowk at Jaipur is the only place where you will get the kind of food available in Jaipur. There are many shops here where you can enjoy different variety of foods without having to roam around anywhere. You can also try out Feeni sweet here which is quite popular but only available in the winter season. The cost of Feeni is Rs 37.
Along with these, you can also try out small Dhabas on the streets of Jaipur where you can get a quality meal at the cheapest rate you would have thought. At only around Rs 50 you can eat a full meal that is tasty and affordable at the same time.
What is the best way to travel in Jaipur?
Jaipur is an active tourist destination all around the year and thus the government of India spends a lot of money to ensure the cleaning of the city. Also, to promote tourism, there are a lot of facilities to easily explore the city. These include the bus service, cycles, and cheap tickets to visit forts. It is the best and most convenient way to hire a scooter to explore Jaipur. The pink city and its market is a famous spot where you can try out different food and also shop for your loved ones. You can buy Rajasthani clothes here and don’t forget to take home the famous Rajasthani Namkeen.
At every famous tourist destination like the forts and temples, there is a facility
for parking your vehicle. So, you can easily park your rented scooter without any tension and explore the places. Along with this, Jaipur is also famous worldwide for its carpets. Due to this reason, you will find many famous carpet manufacturing company offices situated here.
There are several other spots that you can visit if you have time and which are not mentioned above. These include the Jaipur Zoo, Kanak Park, Ranibagh, Sisodia Garden, and Chokhi Dhani Food Village.
How to cover Jaipur in 4 days?
To ease your journey and to help you decide which places to visit first we have made an Itinerary for you.
Day 1
Amer Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort
Jal Mahal
Kanak Ghati Garden
Day 2
Albert Hall Museum
Jaipur Zoo
Hawa Mahal
Bapu Bazaar
Masala Chowk
Day 3
Jantar Mantar
City Palace
Isarlat
Sisodiya Rani Garden
Aman Jawan Jyoti
Pink City
Day 4
Akshardham Temple
Moti Dungri Temple
Birla Temple
Sun Temple
Ambey Mata Temple
Galta Jee Temple
How much does a trip to Jaipur cost?
Jaipur is a huge tourist destination and has a lot to cover. Thus, you need to reserve at least five days or more to cover all the major places in this city. Your estimated budget when traveling to Jaipur can be as mentioned below for five days.
Hotel: Rs 4000
Meals: Rs 2500
Transport: Rs 5000
Tickets: Rs 500
Total: Rs 12000
Thus, it will cost around Rs 12000 per person to completely explore Jaipur excluding the cost of a train, bus, or flight that you take to reach Jaipur.
Conclusion
Jaipur is a lovely city to visit and this was all you need to know to make the best of your trip. We hope to have helped you in planning your trip to Jaipur. Further, we wish you a safe and enjoyable journey to Jaipur and hope you make this trip a rememberable one.
We will find you in another blog with another exciting place to visit.
