Jaipur Itinerary: 2-Day Trip Plan, Best Time & Budget

Best time to visit Jaipur

October to March

Winter (November-February) is perfect — cool, dry, great for fort walks. October and March are still pleasant. April-June is dry and hot (40°C+). July-September has light monsoon and fewer crowds.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Old City: Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar

Morning.Start at Hawa Mahal at 9 am for the perfect light. Coffee at Tattoo Cafe across the street for the rooftop view.

Afternoon.City Palace + Jantar Mantar (combined ticket). City Palace has the famous silver urns. Jantar Mantar is a 300-year-old observatory — Unesco listed.

Evening.Walk Johari Bazaar for silver jewelry and Bapu Bazaar for textiles. Dinner at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar (LMB) — pure veg Rajasthani thali.

Day 2 — Forts and the Jal Mahal evening

Morning.Amer Fort by 9 am — beat the sun and the tour buses. Take the jeep up. Don’t miss the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) inside.

Afternoon.Lunch at Spice Court or 1135 AD (inside Amer). Drive past Jal Mahal (palace in a lake) — best photo from the road.

Evening.Nahargarh Fort for sunset. The city looks pink-orange under you. Dinner at Padao restaurant inside the fort if you book a table.

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Top things to do in Jaipur

Amer Fort. The biggest highlight. Mirror palace, big walls, mountain views.
City Palace. Working royal palace; museums and the famous silver water urns.
Hawa Mahal facade. India’s most photographed sandstone facade.
Nahargarh Fort sunset. Free entry into the city-view section; great wrap to day 2.
Johari + Bapu Bazaar. Block-print fabrics, silver jewelry, juttis — and good bhajia stalls.
Chokhi Dhani (evening). Family-style cultural village with folk dance + thali dinner.

Food in Jaipur

Jaipur food is rich, ghee-heavy, and mostly vegetarian. Try dal-baati-churma at least once. Sweet shops are everywhere.

For vegetarians

Almost the entire city is veg-friendly. Famous: LMB, Rawat Mishthan Bhandar (kachori), Niros, Spice Court.

For Jain travelers

Excellent for Jain travelers — Jaipur has many Jain-only restaurants. Ask for "Jain Thali" at LMB, Rawat, and Mohan Sweets.

Must-try dishes

Dal-Baati-Churma (Rajasthani classic)
Pyaaz Kachori with hot tea at Rawat
Ghewar (a flaky sweet, special in monsoon)
Lassi at Lassiwala on MI Road

Budget estimate (INR)

~₹6,000 to ₹12,000 per person for 2 days (excluding flights; trains/bus from Delhi are cheap)

Train/bus from Delhi (return, AC)

₹1,200 – ₹2,500

Stay (1 night, mid-range hotel near Bani Park)

₹2,000 – ₹4,500

Food (2 days)

₹1,000 – ₹2,000

Entry tickets (Amer, City Palace, Jantar Mantar)

₹600 – ₹1,200

Local cabs / auto

₹1,000 – ₹2,000

Estimates. Costs vary by season, group size, and booking choices.

Practical tips

Buy the composite ticket at City Palace — covers many monuments and saves time.
Carry water and a hat for Amer; the climb is hot even in winter mid-day.
Auto-rickshaw drivers will push you to "shop tours" — politely refuse and ask for the meter.
Stay near Bani Park or MI Road for the easiest access to the old city.
Markets shut on Sundays for Bapu Bazaar; Tripolia is open. Check before going.

FAQs about Jaipur

How many days are enough for Jaipur?

Two days is enough to cover Amer, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and markets. Add a third day if you want Sambhar lake or a relaxed shopping day.

Is Jaipur expensive?

No. A 2-day Jaipur trip from Delhi by train is ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 per person, including a mid-range hotel, food, and entry tickets.

How do I reach Jaipur from Delhi?

The fastest is Vande Bharat train (4 hours, ~₹1,000 one-way). Cheap option: Volvo bus from Dhaula Kuan. By road: 5 hours on the expressway.

Is Jaipur good for veg and Jain food?

Yes. Jaipur is one of the most veg-friendly cities in India. Many places have a clear "Jain" menu — LMB, Rawat, and most sweet shops.

Jaipur or Udaipur — which is better for first-timers?

Jaipur for grand forts, busy bazaars, and big city energy. Udaipur for lakes, palaces, and calm. Many people combine both — Jaipur first, Udaipur second.

Jaipur Itinerary: The Pink City in 2 Days