Things to Do in Jaipur

Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India, has been attracting tourists from all over the world and has been the thriving tourist hub in the north-western part of India. There are various activities on offer across the city which caters to tourists of different age and class. These activities give you a flavor of the city and create memories which you cherish forever. Some of the most popular activities to do in Jaipur are –

•    Enjoy the sunset from the famous JalMahal
•    Enjoy a stroll on a cycle at Nahargarh Fort
•    Elephant ride at Amer Fort
•    Explore the wildlife at the renowned Ranthambhore National Park

Irrespective of the fact that whether you are out to have an energizing adventure outing or whether you want to have a calm and peaceful vacation, Jaipur is just the city for you. For the adventure lovers, there are various options available all across the city which would make your visit to the city much for energizing and fun. Some of those activities are –
• Elephant ride at Amer Fort
• Jeep Safari from Amer Fort
• The Flying fox activity in Neemrana on the zip line
• Hot Air Balloon safari from Jamnalal Bajaj Road
• Quad Bike riding
• Paintball at the Tao Experiences

Surrounded by deserts on all sides, the pink city of India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. In Jaipur, there are several places where one can go for a jeep safari. These jeep safaris are one of the prime methods where you can get accustomed to the local culture and learn about the intricacies of Rajasthani way of life. Some of the primary jeep safaris across Jaipur are-

•    Offbeat Jeep Safari and Horse Riding in the Countryside
•    Village Jeep Safari in Jaipur
•    Jeep City Tour at Night in Jaipur
•    Jeep Safari to Nahargarh Sanctuary

One of the most attracting aspects of a holiday is a venture into the wild in search of various animals. Jaipur is home to one of the most renowned wildlife sanctuaries in India which is the Ranthambhore National Park. Other than this national park there are also various other wildlife hotspots in the region. Some of which are –

•    Ranthambore Wildlife Safari
•    Jeep Safari in Tiger Machan
•    Deeg Excursion with Bird watching at Bharatpur

Jaipur is renowned across the world for the spectacular forts as well as magnificent palaces which are located across it. These architectural wonders reflect the great art and skill of the Indian architects of the past and also at the same time depict the glory of Rajputs. Some of the popular forts located in Jaipur are –

•    Amer Fort
•    Jaigarh Fort
•    Nahargarh Fort

Equipped with a rich culture, heritage as well as history, the pink city of India is one of the most visited cities in India. Along with rich culture, the city also offers various safaris across the city for its tourists. Some of the famous horse safaris which can be taken by tourists to unearth various desert stories are –

•    Pushkar Fair Horse Safari
•    Nagaur Fair Horse Safari
•    Castle Horse Safari
•    Rural Rajasthan Horse Safari

In order to get the bird's eye view of the city of Jaipur, one of the best tools would be the hot air balloon ride. You can drift along with the wind to see various waterside manors as well as and stone carved temples located all across the city. One of the main sites where hot air balloon rides are conducted is at Jamnalal Bajaj Road.

Jaipur is surrounded by the great Thar Desert. This desert environment along with the huge biodiversity makes it one of the most popular and sought-after regions when it comes to cycling. Starting from sand dunes, mysterious mountains, forts, and forests, Jaipur is full of various nature trails where one can go cycling. Some of the most popular cycling trails across the region of Jaipur are –

•    Pink Royal
•    Pink Inside
•    Pink Sensations

The elephant village of Amer, which is located few kilometers from the city center of Jaipur, is one of the most renowned and well-established elephant homes in entire Rajasthan. Here you can ride these majestic animals and get a tour of the popular Amer fort. Other than riding the elephants you can also feed the elephants with bananas and sugarcane. After riding you can even go for a bath with the elephants where you can scrub them and clean them.  

Jaipur has been attracting tourists from all over the world and has been the entertaining tourists for centuries. There are various activities on offer across the city which tingles with the intellectual cells of the tourists. These art and culture hubs give you a flavor of the city and create memories which you cherish forever. Some of the main places to experience art and culture in Jaipur are –

•    Amber Fort and Palace
•    HawaMahal
•    JalMahal
•    Abhaneri Step Well

Jaipur is considered to be any shopper’s paradise. Various kinds of shopping goods which include a huge range of jewelry, handicrafts, textiles, beautiful stone, exotic blue pottery as well as sandalwood carvings, precious as well as semi-precious stones available, tie & dye fabrics. Shopping is one thing which is irresistible for tourists visiting Jaipur. When it comes to high-end shopping as well as bargain markets, Jaipur provides shopping options for each and every individual. Some of the most popular shopping destinations in the city of Jaipur are –

•    Johari Bazaar
•    Tripolia Bazaar
•    Gaurav Tower
•    Bapu Bazaar
•    Nehru Bazaar

Jaipur is one of the most renowned cities of India. The city is home to several world famous forts, palaces as well as other historical institutions which are some of the most well-known tourist magnets. There are several heritage resorts located in Jaipur, which is sought after by tourists from all over the world. These resorts stay full and packed through the year and provide a wonderful experience to people staying there. Some of the most famous royal and heritage places to stay in Jaipur are –

•    Umaid Bhawan Heritage House
•    The Oberoi Rajvilas
•    The Tree House Resort
•    Samode Haveli

One of the only states in India which have continued to be rich in culture as well as traditions for several years in India is the state of Rajasthan. One of the primary flag bearers for this state when it comes to pilgrimage is its capital city, the pink city of India, Jaipur. When a tourist walks on the local streets of Jaipur, the tourists are able to learn about various rich and varied ancient religious practices which are practiced nowhere else and only our ancestors are aware of those. Some of the most popular places for experiencing spiritual experience in Jaipur are –

•    Sri Mehandipur Balaji temple
•    GovindDevji Temple
•    Padampura Digamber Jain Atishay Kshetra
•    Birla Mandir

One of the places where one can enjoy a light and sound show in Jaipur is at Amer fort. Amer fort which is located on top of a hill is home to a well- organized Sound and Light Show which takes place every evening and attracts a large crowd every day. The rocky wall of the fort provides the perfect backdrop for the various light- effects of the show. Ancient stories of several Rajput kings are described to the audience with great details and using harmonious folk music.

There are several things which one can enjoy the Tao Experience in Jaipur. This tourist attraction is famous for its adventure sports and attracts the crowd from all over the region. The various activities which one can undertake in this region are –

•    Paint Ball
•    Quad Biking
•    Low Rope Course
•    Bungee Run
•    Land Zorbing
•    Zipline
•    Rock Climbing
•    Archery
•    Mini Golf
•    And several other adventure sports

The rates for various activities start from 600 for a basic pack to about 3500 for pro adventure pack.

The Jaipur Literature Festival is the best time to get the flavor of this city and experience the essence of artists, poets, and writers. It is a big event and continues for five days. It starts from 19th January till 23rd January.

Few things should you cannot afford to miss are:

•    Curious Life Coffee for coffee lovers
•    Shopping at Rajmal Bhuramal Surana
•    Falahaar for its breakfast
•    Amber Fort
•    HawaMahal

Along with these things, there are a lot of surprises that will be available in few restaurants and this festival has a number of different themes.

HawaMahal is one of the primary tourist attractions of the city and it attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year.

HawaMahal is open from 9 am in the morning to 4:30 in the evening every day and it takes about an hour to visit the place. The charges are 200 for foreigners whereas only 50 for Indians.

The nightlife in Jaipur is a bit mellow as compared to other metro cities in India such as Delhi or Mumbai. But there are some hidden gems all across the city which are a must visit for any travelers spending a night in Jaipur.

Some of the popular places to visit at night in Jaipur are –

•    JalMahal
•    Night city view from Nahargarh
•    ChokhiDhani village
•    Jawahar circle

Jaipur is not only famous for its Literature festival but it also has some exclusive spas which will refresh your mind and body. The spa is such a therapy which removes stress and pain. Some of the places that you can go in Jaipur are:

•    Lalit – Rejuve Spa
•    Zivaya Spa
•    The O Thai Spa
•    Marriott – O2 Spa
•    Kerala Ayurveda Kendra