Jaipur Travel Guide: Where To Stay, Eat And Things To Do

Leela Palace

Address: Jaipur-Delhi Highway, NH 11, Kukas, Rajasthan 302028, India
Phone: +91 1426 350 000
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This gorgeous five-star hotel is a feast for the senses set against the backdrop of the Aravalli mountain range. Spread over eight acres, this hotel is a palatial respite that’s home to some of the city’s top restaurants.

Rambagh Palace

Address: Bhawani Singh Rd, Rambagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India
Phone: +91 141 238 5700
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This sprawling luxury hotel offers just 78 luxury rooms and suites set around a picturesque Mughal garden. The former palace of the Maharajas is home to some of the finest restaurants in Jaipur and has hosted guests including Prince Charles and Jackie Kennedy.

The Oberoi Rajvilas

Address: Babaji Ka Modh, Goner Rd, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302031, India
Phone: +91 141 268 0101
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This luxury hotel pays homage to the heart of the Pink City, borrowing the colour throughout the property. If you’re looking for lots of privacy, a dreamy pool to lay beside, and a personal experience to make you feel like royalty, you can find it here.

The Raj Palace

Address: Jorawar Singh Gate, Amer Rd, Chokdi Gangapol, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
Phone: +91 141 263 4077
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Walking into this heritage hotel is like entering another era. This is a place to revel in Jaipur’s intricate design work and to lounge in luxury — or the gorgeous hotel pool. Don’t miss the afternoon tea.

Jai Mahal Palace

Address: Jacob Rd, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India
Phone: +91 141 222 3636
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This epic hotel is set within 18 acres of gorgeous Mughal gardens. The five-star property has 100 rooms and suites in the heart of the Pink City, the historic inner core of Jaipur. It also boasts a spa, cigar bar, and private dining, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Mohan Mahal

Address: Jaipur-Delhi Highway, NH 11, Kukas, Rajasthan 302028, India (Inside the Leela Palace)
Phone+91 1426 666 000
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This gorgeous restaurant takes the traditional Indian thali dinner to a whole new level. Just decide between vegetarian and non-vegetarian, and let the chef take you on a flavourful journey through several local specialities.

Preet Mahal

Address: Jaipur-Delhi Highway, NH 11, Kukas, Rajasthan 302028, India (Inside the Leela Palace)
Phone:  +34 913 66 42 17
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This all-day restaurant offers poolside dining as well as an indoor dining room. It’s more casual than Mohan Mahal and serves up a variety of traditional Indian dishes as well as pizzas and pastas.

Suvarna Mahal

Address: Bhawani Singh Rd, Rambagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India (Inside the Rambagh Palace)
Phone: +91-141-2385700
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This upscale Indian restaurant is housed in what was once a palace banquet hall. This is an opulent space filled with gilded mirrors and ornate frescoes and a place to feast on the favourite dishes of pre-Colonial Indian royals. Don’t miss the Rajasthani spicy lamb curry or the chicken with mango and saffron.

House of Han

Address: Crowne Plaza, Sitapura Industrial Area, Tonk Road, Jaipur
Phone: +34 914 77 34 38
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Located inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel, this restaurant is the place to go for Dim Sum in Jaipur. Beyond Dim Sum, you’ll find a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Don’t miss the signature olive fried rice.

Steam

Address: Bhawani Singh Rd, Rambagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India (Inside the Rambagh Palace)
Phone: +91-141-2385700
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If you like trains, you’re going to love this lounge-style restaurant inside the Rambagh Palace hotel. The restaurant is set inside a restored steam engine and the recreated Victorian train station it’s pulled into. On the menu, you’ll find a variety of global cuisines including Indian, Mediterranean, Asian, and Mexican items. There’s also a selection of pizzas.

Hawa Mahal

Address: Hawa Mahal Road

This is the heart of the Pink City. The five-storey architectural icon is made of red and pink sandstone and sits at the edge of the City Palace in Jaipur’s historic core. Hawa Mahal’s exterior looks like a honeycomb and boasts 953 small windows whose latticework has become famous around the world.

Amber Palace, also known as Amer Fort

Address: Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
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This palace is about a half-hour drive outside of Jaipur, but it too has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This palace traces its history to 1592 and Sheesh Mahal, the hall of mirrors, is one of its can’t-miss spots. Amber Fort is also a popular spot for elephant rides.

City Palace

Address: Tulsi Marg, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City

Next to Hawa Mahal, this is one of Jaipur’s top attractions. Until 1949, this was the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. It hosted religious and cultural events in a collection of buildings surrounding open courtyards.

Jal Mahal

Address: Man Sagar Lake, viewable from Nahargarh Fort

Jal Mahal is a majestic palace rising from the centre of Man Sagar Lake. This palace seems to float on top of the glassy water, but a close look shows it’s partially submerged. Just one of its five stories is now visible. The building isn’t accessible, but you can catch a glimpse of its former glory from Nahargarh Fort.

Jantar Mantar

Address: Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

This is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site you won’t want to miss, especially if you’re fascinated by astronomy. The Jantar Mahal is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built in the early 1700s. It is home to the world’s largest stone sundial.

Nahargarh Fort

Address: Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

This magnificent force was once a key point in the city’s defence. It’s connected to the Jaigarh Fort and offers sweeping views of the city of Jaipur as well as the Jal Mahal, which is no longer accessible to tourists.

Jaigarh Fort

Address: Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028, India

Jaigarh Fort is located 500 feet above sea level, in the Aravalli mountain range. It was built in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort palace complex and overlooks the Amer Fort and Maota Lake.

Johari Bazar

Address: Johari Bazaar Road

This is one of the best-known shopping spots in Jaipur. Johari translates to a jeweller, and jewellery is a market speciality. Shoppers can expect to find traditional Rajasthani jewellery made from gold and precious stones as well as a variety of traditional Indian clothing.

Bapu Bazar

Address: Bapu Bazaar Road

Bapu Bazar is the place to buy Mojari, a popular local shoe made of camel skin. Shoppers can also expect to find a variety of Rajasthani textiles, crafts, and traditional Indian clothing including lehengas and sarees.

Tripolia Bazar

Address: Kanwar Nagar

Tripolia Bazar is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Jaipur. This is the place to shop for bangles and colourful fabrics. You can also expect to find a variety of fine carpets and rugs.

Chandpole Bazar

Address: Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302007

If you’ve got a dream home to furnish, you’ll want to pay this 300-year-old market in the heart of the Pink City a visit. This market is home to hundreds of vendors and is best known for its intricately carved marble statues.

Nehru Bazar

Address: Film Colony, Modikhana

You’ll find a variety of gorgeous clothing items and textiles here, but the big draw is the juttis, a traditional North Indian style of shoe. Juttis are a Jaipur speciality, and you’ll find the best of them at Nehru Bazar.