Things to do in  Jaipur

Yes, two days is enough time to see the highlights of Jaipur. A good way to organize your itinerary is to spend your first day at historic sites in the Pink City, including the Palace of Winds, and your second day visiting the many forts in the surrounding hills.

Most of Jaipur’s famous sights are located inside its historic Pink City. These include the regal City Palace (still partially occupied by the royal family), the honeycomb-shaped Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), and the large-scale outdoor astronomical instruments constructed in the 18th century and known as the Jantar Mantar.

A good way to spend a day in Jaipur is by getting up early and going to the nearby Amber Fort before the temperatures get too hot. Then, head to the historic Pink City to visit the City Palace, the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), and the Jantar Mantar.

The best month to visit Jaipur is January, when the temperatures are cool and the annual Jaipur Literature Festival is held. However, the entire winter season (October­–March) usually offers pleasant weather for exploring outdoor attractions in relative comfort. Avoid May and June, when temperatures often soar beyond most people’s comforts.

Jaipur is famous for pyaaz kachori and dal kachori, deep-fried round pastries stuffed with onions or lentils, respectively. The most famous sweet is ghewar, a ring-shaped dessert made of refined flour, ghee, and sugar. The city also is known for its tasty yogurt drinks called lassis, served in terra-cotta cups.

Tourists buy all sorts of handicrafts in Jaipur, from cloth parasols to jootis, a type of traditional leather shoes. Meenakari, a type of jewelry that fuses colorful enamel with metal, is another popular buy. If you want to buy precious stones, you’ll find showrooms selling jewelry along Mirza Ismail Road.