Hawa Mahal and pink city architecture in Jaipur

Jaipur

Jaipur Travel Guide: Forts, Bazaars, Food and a Perfect 3 Day Plan

A complete Jaipur guide for Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, old bazaars, food stops and a practical 3 day itinerary.

Jaipur rewards travellers who start early. Begin with Amber Fort before the crowds, then move through Panna Meena ka Kund, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Save Hawa Mahal for a quick photo stop from the street-facing cafes, then walk into the old bazaars for block prints, jewellery, mojari footwear and blue pottery. Food is a serious part of Jaipur travel: try kachori in the morning, a proper Rajasthani thali for lunch and kulfi or lassi in the evening. Jaipur is not only a fort city; it is a living old city where architecture, craft, food and color sit close together.