Jaipur Travel Itinerary
Places to Visit in Jaipur in 3 Days
Check out our visit to Jaipur for further inspiration: Jaipur: Journey to the Pink City. This schedule mostly mirrors what we did.
Day 1 Schedule
Morning
Arrive in Jaipur, get settled in your hotel and familiarise yourself with the city layout.
Afternoon
Lunch and a cocktail or two at Townsend Bar & Kitchen
. Explore the Old Town
. We’d recommend a drive through the town, in an tuk tuk if you are comfortable with that, to soak up the atmosphere. It is also worth walking though Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar.Hawa Mahal
, the “Palace of Winds” is the most iconic building in Jaipur.
. We’d recommend a drive through the town, in an tuk tuk if you are comfortable with that, to soak up the atmosphere. It is also worth walking though Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar.
, the “Palace of Winds” is the most iconic building in Jaipur.
Evening
Dinner at Bar Palladio
.
Day 2 Schedule
Morning
Start early and have a big breakfast. There is a lot to see before a late lunch!
Panna Meena Ka Kund
. Photogenic stepwell on the way to Amber Fort.Amber Fort
. Plan to spend at least a couple of hours and make sure you visit the Sheesh Mahal, also known as The Palace of Mirrors.Nahargarh Fort
. Panoramic views of Jaipur.Jaigarh Fort
. As you are nearby it is worth a visit.Jal Mahal
. Stop to take the obligatory photo on your way back to Jaipur.
. Panoramic views of Jaipur.Afternoon
For lunch relax in luxury at The Verandah Cafe
at Rambagh Palace and explore the grounds. Book ahead to guarantee access if you are not staying at the Rambagh Palace or neighbouring Sawai Man Mahal.Monkey Temple
. A highlight of the trip for us, beautiful architecture and fascinating rituals from the “Ganges” spring.
. A highlight of the trip for us, beautiful architecture and fascinating rituals from the “Ganges” spring. Evening
Dinner at Steam
. Again, if you are not staying at the Rambagh Palace or Sawai Man Singh hotel then book ahead
Day 3 Schedule
Morning
City Palace
. Majestic complex with multiple sights including famous doorways in the Pritam Niwas Chowk Jantar Mantar
. Impressive UNESCO site with huge astronomical instruments.
Afternoon
Lunch at The Palace Cafe Restaurant
. Browsing at Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre
. The famous pottery is made around the corner, you can ask to see it if you are serious about making a purchase. Check out block print fabric and clothes at Ridhi Sidhi Textiles
. Gaitore
. Historic cremation ground of the Jaipur royalty.
Bonus – On way to airport
Stop for photos at Patrika Gate
. A beautiful photo opportunity located on the way from town back to the airport. Only built in 2016 it is a more modern architecture feature rather that the history in the centre of town.
If you only have 2 days prepare for long, but fun days and check out our Jaipur Travel Itinerary: 2 Days.
Recommended Hotels
Rambagh Palace
- One of the Taj Palace Hotels this retains the elegant splendour of a previous royal residence.
- The beautiful grounds are home to more peacocks than we’ve ever seen before. Watch where you step to avoid what they leave behind!
- During peak wedding season this is a popular statement venue so some of the grounds will be occupied.
- Extraordinary, but very expensive. The neighbouring Sawai Man Mahal is linked and provides a little better value.
Sawai Man Mahal
- Opened in 2022 this is a conversion of buildings and grounds within the Rambagh Palace estate. You can easily walk between the two hotels.
- This beautiful hotel pays tribute to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and the hotel is home to the original Golden Gate from Rambagh Palace and fascinating photos of the Maharaja’s time serving as Ambassador to Spain during Franco’s regime.
- Luxurious, elegant, well located – and a little more reasonably priced than the Rambagh Palace.
Narain Niwas Palace Hotel
- One of many palace hotels in Jaipur and a great option to get the essence of Jaipur and less expensive than the Taj hotel options.
- We stayed in one of the rooms in the main building. The rooms are a little “dated” rather than “heritage” in our opinion, but gives that palace feel.
- Located right next to Bar Palladio and a number of lovely boutique shops.
Trip Highlights
- Monkey Temple. A hidden gem. Our tour guide discouraged us, we think because some of the complex has been overrun by monkeys and left to decay. We are very glad we persevered and found the “Ganges” spring.
- Exploring the Old Town and Hawa Mahal with a bit of shopping for block print fabric and Jaipur Blue pottery. Check out our Blog before you spend lots on Jewellery!
