Jaipur Travel Guide: Rajasthan's Pink City

Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital and its main airport (JAI), and forms the third point of the Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra, so many trips enter Rajasthan straight from here. It is known for its forts, palaces and bazaars, and its pink-washed old city gives it its name.

As the itinerary most first-time visitors follow shows, Jaipur is typically the opening stop on a Rajasthan loop, ahead of Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.

Two to three nights suits Jaipur as the first stop on a loop, enough time for Amber Fort, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the bazaars without rushing.

October to March, with warm days and cool nights. April to June is intensely hot, which is the biggest factor shaping when to visit anywhere in Rajasthan's desert cities.

Jaipur has Rajasthan's main airport (JAI) and is the classic entry point from Delhi and Agra as the third leg of the Golden Triangle. Within the city and onward across Rajasthan, a private car with a driver is the standard way to travel, given how far apart the state's cities are.

Jaipur's accommodation ranges from heritage havelis in the old city to the grander palace-hotels the state is known for, depending on season and travel style. Experience My India can match the tier to your dates and budget rather than publishing a single figure that dates quickly.