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Jaipur
Rajasthan's Pink City of palaces, forts and bazaars, founded in 1727 and one corner of India's Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra.
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About Jaipur
In short
- Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds
- Amber Fort
- The City Palace
- Jantar Mantar observatory
- Johari and Bapu bazaars
At a glance
- Country
- India
- Region
- South Asia
- Local time
- GMT+5:30
- Time difference
- 0.5 hours behind Dhaka
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English
- Main airport
- JAIJaipur International Airport
- Best time to visit
- February to March and October to November
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727, and its old walled city is painted a soft pink. The walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds with its many small windows, is its best known building.
See and do
- Amber Fort, on the hill above the city
- The City Palace
- The Jantar Mantar observatory
- Textiles and jewellery in Johari and Bapu bazaars
The Golden Triangle
Jaipur is one corner of the Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra. Ask us to plan the route.
Before you go
Entry and visas
Check India's visa rules for your passport before you book. With a Bangladeshi passport, start with the High Commission of India in Bangladesh, linked below. On another passport, apply only through India's official visa portal.
Health
See your doctor or a travel clinic a few weeks before you go. Use sun protection, drink plenty of water, guard against mosquito bites and take care with food and water.
Money
India's currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Carry cash for bazaars, street food and auto rickshaws, and ask your bank what your card costs to use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
When to go
- January
- FebruaryBest
- MarchBest
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- OctoberBest
- NovemberBest
- December
