One Week in Rajasthan: A Perfect 1-Day Itinerary

  1. 9:00 AM: Amer Fort
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from Jaipur

    Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 16th century. This magnificent fort is a perfect blend of Hindu and Rajput architectural styles. It has beautiful palaces, halls, gardens, and temples inside its complex. You can also enjoy an elephant ride to reach the fort's entrance.

  2. 11:00 AM: Jaigarh Fort
    20 minutes (8.5 km) from Amer Fort

    Jaigarh Fort is another magnificent fort located on a hilltop near Amer Fort. This fort was built to protect Amer Fort and its people from enemies. It has the largest cannon of the world called Jaivana Cannon. This fort offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Aravalli hills and the Jaipur city.

  3. 1:00 PM: Lunch at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar
    25 minutes (9.5 km) from Jaigarh Fort

    Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar is a famous restaurant in Jaipur that serves authentic Rajasthani food. It is a vegetarian restaurant that offers a variety of dishes like Rajasthani thali, dal bati churma, and sweets like ghewar and ras malai. The food is prepared in a traditional way and is served with great hospitality.

  4. 2:30 PM: City Palace
    10 minutes (2 km) from Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar

    City Palace is a beautiful palace that was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It is a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. This palace has beautiful gardens, courtyards, and museums that showcase the rich history and culture of Rajasthan. You can also see the famous Peacock Gate and the Chandra Mahal inside the palace.

  5. 4:00 PM: Hawa Mahal
    5 minutes (1 km) from City Palace

    Hawa Mahal is a famous landmark of Jaipur that is known for its unique honeycomb-shaped structure. This palace was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. It was used by the royal ladies to watch the daily life and processions of the city without being seen by anyone. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the top of the palace.

  6. 5:00 PM: Jantar Mantar
    5 minutes (1 km) from Hawa Mahal

    Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory that was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century. It has a collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments that were used to observe the movements of the sun, moon, and planets. This observatory is a perfect example of the scientific and architectural skills of the people of Rajasthan.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Amer Fort (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Jaigarh Fort (1 hour, INR 85)
  • Lunch at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar (1 hour, INR 300)
  • City Palace (1.5 hours, INR 500)
  • Hawa Mahal (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Jantar Mantar (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1335
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