3-Day Itinerary for Jaipur, June 2023

  1. Day 1: Amer Fort
    20 minutes (7.6 km) from Jaipur city center

    Begin your trip by visiting Amer Fort, one of the finest forts in India. The fort is surrounded by the Aravalli Range and overlooks Maota Lake. Admire the beautiful architecture and intricate carvings inside the fort. Don't miss the Sheesh Mahal, also known as the Palace of Mirrors. Here, you can see walls covered in thousands of tiny mirrors that sparkle under the sunlight.

  2. Day 2: City Palace and Hawa Mahal
    15 minutes (5.3 km) from Amer Fort

    Start your day by exploring the grand City Palace. The palace complex comprises of beautiful gardens, courtyards, and several buildings that showcase the art and architecture of the Rajput dynasty. Next, visit the iconic Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, a five-story palace built from red and pink sandstone. The palace has over 900 small windows, which were used by the royal ladies to observe the street festivals without being seen.

  3. Day 3: Jantar Mantar and Albert Hall Museum
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Hawa Mahal

    On your last day, visit Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site that features a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. The observatory was built by Jai Singh II and can measure time, predict eclipses, and track stars. Next, head to the Albert Hall Museum, which has a vast collection of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures including an Egyptian mummy. The museum is housed in a beautiful building that was designed in Indo-Saracenic style.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Amer Fort (3 hours, INR 550)
  • City Palace (2 hours, INR 700)
  • Hawa Mahal (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Jantar Mantar (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Albert Hall Museum (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1950

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of Maan Sagar Lake, or the Nahargarh Fort, which offers beautiful views of the city. For food, try some of the local delicacies such as Pyaaz Kachori, Dal Baati Churma, and Ghewar. If you have less time, skip the Albert Hall Museum. It is a bit further away and the collection is not as impressive as the other locations.

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