Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is packed with palaces, forts and colourful bazaars. With a private car you can comfortably cover the highlights in one or two days.
- Amber Fort — a magnificent hilltop fort-palace with mirror-work halls. Go early in the morning.
- Hawa Mahal — the iconic “Palace of Winds” with 953 small windows. The best photos are from the cafés opposite.
- City Palace — still home to the royal family, with museums, courtyards and the famous peacock gate.
- Jantar Mantar — a UNESCO-listed collection of giant astronomical instruments built in the 1700s.
- Nahargarh Fort — perched on the Aravalli hills; come for sunset views over the city.
- Jaigarh Fort — home to Jaivana, one of the largest cannons on wheels in the world.
- Jal Mahal — the “Water Palace” floating in Man Sagar Lake, a lovely quick photo stop.
- Albert Hall Museum — Indo-Saracenic architecture that looks spectacular when lit up at night.
- Panna Meena ka Kund — a geometric stepwell close to Amber Fort, great for photography.
- Johari & Bapu Bazaar — shop for gems, block-printed textiles and mojari shoes.
How to plan your day
Start with Amber Fort and Panna Meena ka Kund in the morning, stop at Jal Mahal on the way back, then cover the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal in the old city. Finish at Nahargarh for sunset or Albert Hall after dark.
Getting around
The sights are spread across the city and the hills, so a private car with driver saves a lot of time. Ask us about a full-day Jaipur sightseeing car.
