The Pink City of royal bazaars and hilltop forts
Rajasthan’s capital blends the honeycomb façade of Hawa Mahal, the mirrored halls of Amber Fort and buzzing bazaars into an unforgettable first chapter.
Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur was one of India’s earliest planned cities — its wide avenues and terracotta-pink walls still frame daily life today.
Spend a morning at Amber Fort, wander the courtyards of the City Palace, study the giant astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and end the day with sunset views from Nahargarh Fort. In the evenings, the bazaars of Johari and Bapu Bazaar glow with gemstones, block-printed textiles and blue pottery.
Jaipur is also the gateway to the Golden Triangle and the natural starting point for most Rajasthan circuits.
Jaipur International Airport has direct flights from major Indian cities. Jaipur Junction is well connected by rail, and Delhi is around 5 hours by road via the expressway.
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and colourful bazaars — the perfect Pink City introduction with a private car and driver.
The Pink City and the City of Lakes, linked by a scenic drive with a stop at holy Pushkar.
Delhi, the Taj Mahal at sunrise and royal Jaipur — extended with Ranthambore or Pushkar for a richer Rajasthan experience.
Jaipur’s palaces, Jodhpur’s mighty Mehrangarh and Udaipur’s lakes — the royal triangle of Rajasthan.
Forts, a tiger safari, lakes and camel rides at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace with spacious vehicles.
The complete Rajasthan experience: royal cities, the Thar Desert, Ranakpur temples and the lakes of Udaipur.
