2 Day Jaipur Itinerary (The Best Places To Visit In Jaipur, India)
Last Updated: November 17 2020
Jaipur city is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state and is located approximately 170 miles from New Delhi. Jaipur is known as the ‘Pink City’ due to the beautiful coloured sandstone of the buildings. There are so many Jaipur tourist attractions to choose from when putting together your Jaipur itinerary.
This city is a popular tourist destination thanks to the beautiful buildings and architecture. It forms a part of the famous tourist circuit the ‘Golden Triangle’ which includes other cities such as Agra and Delhi.
This blog post will outline what you need to include in your Jaipur travel itinerary, along with other useful information such as accommodation options and travelling around the city. Sightseeing in Jaipur should be on any India itinerary, and we couldn’t recommend it enough! In our opinion, Jaipur is one of the best cities to visit in India.
The Ultimate 2 Day Jaipur itinerary
We have included some of the best places to visit in Jaipur on this itinerary and we hope you enjoy them too! We only spent 2 days in Jaipur and would have loved to have seen more. However, that is just an excuse to go back!
Jaipur itinerary map
This is a map of all the sights we have included in this Jaipur 2 day itinerary.
Day 1 – Jaipur itinerary
Within day 1 of this Jaipur itinerary, we have included the spots that are located close together within the Pink City. They are easily accessible by using GRAB or some are within walking distance.
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- Patrika Gate
- City Palace
- Hawa Mahal
- Albert Hall Museum
Patrika Gate
Out of all the destinations we visited on this Jaipur trip itinerary, Patrika Gate was probably our favourite! It is a gate that acts as an entrance to Jawahar Circle Garden. Patrika gate is made up of several colourful walkways that show the Rajasthani culture, and it is beautiful!
Make sure you come prepared with your camera here as it is a total photography hotspot! The earlier you get there the better as it can get pretty busy! We arrived at about 10 am but it is probably best to go even earlier. You will probably want to spend at least 30 minutes here as the gate is incredible.
Make sure you check out the intricate detail in the amazing artwork and stay there long enough to appreciate all of the different colours! Patrika Gate is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Jaipur!
Entrance Fee: Free
City Palace, Jaipur
The City Palace of Jaipur is a UNESCO world heritage site and a residence of the royal family. It was built by Sawai Jai Singh; the founder of the city of Jaipur. There are multiple gates, gardens and buildings located throughout the complex so there is plenty to explore!
In all honesty, we didn’t visit the City Palace as we had heard plenty of mixed reviews about it being regarded as a tourist trap. We were heading to Ranthambore National Park after Jaipur and decided to put our entrance fee towards another chance to see a wild tiger.
However, upon seeing the extraordinary photographs of this place, we wish that we had added it to Jaipur trip itinerary! The architecture looks incredibly beautiful, and it will be on our list for our next visit to Jaipur!
Entrance Fee: 500 INR (about £5.50) for foreign tourists, 130 INR for locals (about £1.40)
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 from red and pink sandstone. It is a beautiful palace that sits on the edge of the city palace of Jaipur. The architecture of the building is incredible, with it almost looking like Pink honeycomb.
There are five floors to the front of Hawa Mahal with a total of 953 small windows. Make sure you head to the bottom of the palace first to get a great close up view. We took some photo’s there first before it got too busy.
It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Jaipur so you will want to head there quite early. However, we suggest you head to Patrika Gate first. This is because the surrounding area has some amazing rooftop cafe’s where you can get great views of the Hawa Mahal but they don’t tend to open until around 8-8:30ish.
We chose to have breakfast in one of the cafe’s across the road and had the most incredible view. One thing we will say is to beware of the scams. People will offer you money to have a ‘good view’ of the palace. However the views they will give you won’t be nearly as good as the rooftop gardens so save your money.
Entrance Fee: To enter inside the Hawa Mahal it costs 200 INR (about £2.20) for foreign tourists, 50 INR for locals (about £0.50).
Albert Hall Museum
If you are interested in history and culture, then you should pay a visit to the Albert Hall Museum. It is known as the state museum of Rajasthan and has so many antiques and artefacts.
The museum is named after the Prince of Wales who visited in 1876 and laid the foundation stone.
Entrance Fee: 300 INR (about £3.25) for foreign tourists, 40 INR for locals (about £0.40)
Day 2 – Jaipur itinerary
In day 2 of this itinerary for Jaipur, we have included the destinations that are just outside the city centre. They aren’t located that far from each other, but it may be best to hire a tuk-tuk driver for the day or use GRAB to get around.
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- Amber Palace
- Amber Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Jaipur Stepwell
- Nahargarh Fort
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Amber Palace
If you are looking for beautiful architecture, colourful gates and plenty of culture then Amber Palace is your place. It is open daily from 8 a.m. until 5.30 p.m, but it is best to get there early due to the crowds.
Make sure you give yourself enough time to explore the courtyards and gardens that make this place beautiful.
One sad part of this attraction is that they run elephant rides up to the palace. The weather was extremely hot whilst we visited and it is so unfair to these animals. Please don’t partake in this activity as it is animal cruelty!
Entrance Fee: 500 INR (about £5.50) for foreign tourists, 100 INR for locals (about £1.10)
Amber Fort Viewpoint (also known as Amer Fort)
Amber Fort is about 7 miles away from Jaipur in a small area called Amer. The Fort is a UNESCO world heritage site and its construction began in the 16th century.
The viewpoint gives incredible views of Amber Palace and is known as one of the best sunset spots in Jaipur. A short hike will take you to the fort walkway and here you can see the amazing views for yourself. There are plenty of watchtowers, where you can take amazing photographs too!
Entrance Fee: To head to the viewpoint of Amber Fort is free
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort is world-renowned for holding the largest cannon in the world. It even has a name; Jaiban! It’s about 15km away from the city of Jaipur and was constructed in the 18th century.
Jaigarh Fort is connected to Amber Fort through passageways and is of similar architecture. It is worth a visit and another of the places of interest in Jaipur. It is even rumoured that there is lots of treasure buried underneath the fort!
Entrance Fee: 85 INR (about £0.90) for foreign tourists, 35 INR for locals (about £0.40)
Stepwell
Whilst in Amer it is well worth checking out the famous Jaipur Stepwell. These types of step-wells can be found throughout India but the one in Amer is extremely popular. If you are spending a couple of days in Jaipur it is worth a visit!
A stepwell is a uniquely designed piece of architecture; an interesting arrangement of steps that leads down to a well. The well is only a 10-minute walk away from Amber Fort and worth adding to your Jaipur sightseeing itinerary.
You used to be able to go down the steps and take photographs however, somebody recently fell and died as a result. Due to this security now watch to make sure nobody goes down the steps.
We have heard some security guards are willing to look the other way for a small fee. We wouldn’t recommend doing this though because the rules are in place for a reason.
Entrance Fee: Free
Nahargarh fort
Nahargarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India and is a popular tourist destination of Rajasthan. It is found on top of the Aravalli Ranges, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. From the top, you can see incredible views of Jaipur city and the surrounding area!
Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort run around the city of Jaipur, so they were a really strong form of defence back in the day. They are all located fairly close together so can easily be visited within the same day.
Entrance Fee: 200 INR (about £2.15) for foreign tourists, 50 INR for locals (about £0.50)
Getting To Jaipur
We travelled to Jaipur from Jaisalmer by bus. The journey took about 12 hours, but we had a cabin on the bus which came with a small double bed sized cushioned seat with a door you can shut. The cabin also had plug sockets for the journey!
The journey cost us around 1700 INR (about £18) for the two of us and was worth it! You can also travel to Jaipur from other destinations in India such as Agra, New Deli and Jodphur.
Getting around Jaipur
There are different ways to get around Jaipur, but be aware of scammers. The easiest way and probably cheapest is by scooter but we weren’t brave enough to do that haha!
Tuk-tuks are a popular choice but beware of scammers who overcharge tourists, as this is a very common scenario. You can also use public transport in Jaipur.
We used the Grab taxi app the majority of the time because it was cheap and reliable. There were never any issues either which was great! We would recommend this way of getting around if you don’t want to hire a scooter!
Jaipur accommodation options – Where to stay
We stayed in a place called Nahar Singh Haveli which cost us £9 a night for a budget double room with air conditioning. They also had a rooftop restaurant which was ideal for getting breakfast or a quick bite to eat.
If you fancy looking for somewhere else, there are plenty of other cheap hotels in Jaipur. We will list some other options below.
Budget accommodation
Moustache Hostel- £9 a night for a budget double room with private bathroom
Nahargarh Palace Hotel- £8 a night for a standard double room.
Backpackers Villa- £8 a night for a deluxe double room.
Medium cost accommodation
The Hosteller Jaipur- £21 a night for a deluxe double room.
Laxmi Palace Heritage Boutique Hotel- £17 a night for a deluxe double room and pool access.
Pearl Palace Heritage- The Boutique Guesthouse- £17 a night for a deluxe double room in a very cool hotel.
High budget accommodation
Trident Jaipur- £46 a night for a deluxe garden view room with a balcony and pool access.
Dera Rawatsar- Heritage Hotel- £26 a night for a deluxe double room, free breakfast and a complimentary airport pick up.
Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre- £42 a night for a superior twin room with a rooftop pool and free breakfast.
Travel tips for your Jaipur trip
Here are some tips to make the most out of your time in Jaipur:
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- Be aware of Scams: There are plenty of common scams in India, and Jaipur is no different. There are plenty of pickpocketers in the area so be wary of where you put your valuables. People will also try to scam you out of money for transport, entrance tickets to tourist attractions and in other circumstances so keep your wits about you!
- Be mindful of the weather in Jaipur: The weather can get extremely hot in India. When we travelled through Rajasthan we encountered temperatures of 38C to 40C which was new territory for us! It is best to head out early and spend mid-afternoon inside.
- Be prepared to Haggle: Haggling is an important factor in travelling through Asia and it’s no different here. If you want to look through the Bazaar’s be prepared to haggle for prices.
- Dress Code: It is important to dress appropriately in India, and respect their culture. For women, the recommendation is to cover your shoulders and legs from the knee upwards. For males, the recommendation is not to wear revealing tops such as tank tops.
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Onward travel from Jaipur
From Jaipur, we headed to Sawai Madhopur to visit Ranthambore National Park. Seeing wild tigers had been on our bucket list for so long which is why Ranthambore was our next destination. Other places you can travel to from Jaipur include Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, New Delhi and Agra.
We hope this Jaipur itinerary has given you an idea of the best tourist places in Jaipur to visit. This city is full of amazing culture, and experiences so make the most out of it!
Thanks for reading,
Happy Travelling,
Jack & Abbie
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