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Samode Haveli
Old City· Heritage hotel
A 19th-century haveli with painted rooms and a pool, walkable to the old city.
India · Ready-made itinerary
2 Day Jaipur Itinerary: Amer Fort, City Palace & Bazaars
Two days is enough to see Jaipur's highlights if you get the order right: the hill forts on day one while you're fresh, then the walled Pink City on foot on day two.
- Length
- 2 days
- Budget for two
- $400 incl. stays
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Pace
- Balanced
Who it suits: First-time visitors, weekend trips from Delhi, and couples who want history plus great shopping.
Day 1: Forts on the ridge
- 8:00 AM · Amer Fort, Amer
- 12:30 PM · Jal Mahal and lunch on Amer Road, Man Sagar Lake
- 5:00 PM · Nahargarh Fort sunset, Aravalli ridge
Day 2: Inside the Pink City
- 9:30 AM · City Palace and Jantar Mantar, Old City
- 1:00 PM · Johari and Bapu Bazaar, Old City
- 5:30 PM · Hawa Mahal and a rooftop dinner, Badi Chaupar
2 days · GoRoam travel package · Couple
Jaipur
A tight, well-paced 48 hours in the Pink City: the hill fort of Amer at opening time, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, old-city bazaars, and a rooftop dinner facing Hawa Mahal.
From
Anywhere
to Jaipur
Travellers
2 travellers
2 adults
Pace
Balanced
Comfort spending
Staying in
Boutique
1 night
Into
Iconic sights, History
+2 more
Don't miss
The big moments.
4 highlights · tap one to see its day
Where to stay
Pick your base.
Hand-picked for a boutique stay · Nov 19 Nov 20
The plan
Day by day.
Day 01 · Thu, Nov 19
Forts on the ridge
Amer Fort early, Jal Mahal on the way back, and the city lights from Nahargarh.
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- 1Morning· 8:00 AM - 11:30 AMEst.$128:00 AM - 11:30 AM 3.5 hours
Amer Fort
Sight AmerA honey-coloured fort-palace above Maota Lake, with the mirror-work Sheesh Mahal and courtyards that light up in the early sun. Arriving at 8 means you see it before the tour buses.
Local tip · Walk or take a jeep up; skip the elephant rides. The composite ticket also covers Nahargarh, Albert Hall and Jantar Mantar.
- 4.7 km~15 min by taxiDirections
- 2Afternoon· 12:30 PM - 3:00 PMEst.$1512:30 PM - 3:00 PM 2.5 hours
Jal Mahal and lunch on Amer Road
Food & drink Man Sagar LakeA photo stop at the palace that seems to float on Man Sagar Lake, then lunch nearby on dal baati churma, Rajasthan's signature baked wheat balls with lentils.
Local tip · The palace itself is closed to visitors; the promenade is the view.
- 4.6 km~15 min by taxiDirections
- 3Evening· 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMEst.$205:00 PM - 8:00 PM 3 hours
Nahargarh Fort sunset
Sight Aravalli ridgeThe ridge-top fort looks straight down on the whole city. Stay for sunset as Jaipur's lights come on, then eat at the fort's terrace café.
Local tip · Book a cab both ways; the road up is steep and winding.
Day 01 · Thu, Nov 19
Forts on the ridge
Amer Fort early, Jal Mahal on the way back, and the city lights from Nahargarh.
1
2
3
- 1Morning· 8:00 AM - 11:30 AMEst.$128:00 AM - 11:30 AM 3.5 hours
Amer Fort
Sight AmerA honey-coloured fort-palace above Maota Lake, with the mirror-work Sheesh Mahal and courtyards that light up in the early sun. Arriving at 8 means you see it before the tour buses.
Local tip · Walk or take a jeep up; skip the elephant rides. The composite ticket also covers Nahargarh, Albert Hall and Jantar Mantar.
- 4.7 km~15 min by taxiDirections
- 2Afternoon· 12:30 PM - 3:00 PMEst.$1512:30 PM - 3:00 PM 2.5 hours
Jal Mahal and lunch on Amer Road
Food & drink Man Sagar LakeA photo stop at the palace that seems to float on Man Sagar Lake, then lunch nearby on dal baati churma, Rajasthan's signature baked wheat balls with lentils.
Local tip · The palace itself is closed to visitors; the promenade is the view.
- 4.6 km~15 min by taxiDirections
- 3Evening· 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMEst.$205:00 PM - 8:00 PM 3 hours
Nahargarh Fort sunset
Sight Aravalli ridgeThe ridge-top fort looks straight down on the whole city. Stay for sunset as Jaipur's lights come on, then eat at the fort's terrace café.
Local tip · Book a cab both ways; the road up is steep and winding.
Day 02 · Fri, Nov 20
Inside the Pink City
The royal city centre, bazaars and a rooftop view of Hawa Mahal.
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- 1Morning· 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMEst.$209:30 AM - 12:30 PM 3 hours
City Palace and Jantar Mantar
Culture Old CityThe royal family still lives in part of the City Palace; the museum rooms and the four seasonal gates of Pritam Niwas Chowk are open to visitors. Next door, Jantar Mantar's 18th-century instruments include the world's largest stone sundial.
Local tip · Hire a licensed guide at Jantar Mantar; the instruments make much more sense explained.
- 950 m10 min walkDirections
- 2Afternoon· 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMEst.$251:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3 hours
Johari and Bapu Bazaar
Shopping Old CityBlock-printed textiles, mojari slippers and silver along the pink arcades. Stop at Lassiwala on MI Road for a clay cup of thick lassi and at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar for pyaaz kachori.
Local tip · Prices are open to bargaining; start at around half of the first quote.
- 600 m8 min walkDirections
- 3Evening· 5:30 PM - 8:30 PMEst.$305:30 PM - 8:30 PM 3 hours
Hawa Mahal and a rooftop dinner
Food & drink Badi ChauparSee the 953-window 'Palace of Winds' from the front, then climb to one of the cafés opposite for a rooftop dinner looking straight at its façade.
Local tip · The best view is from the cafés across the road, not from inside the palace.
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Good to know
The essentials.
Weather
Oct-Mar is pleasant (8-28°C); Apr-Jun is fierce heat above 40°C.
Money
Indian Rupee (INR). UPI and cards work in towns; carry cash for small temples, coracles and rural stalls.
Language
Hindi and Rajasthani; English widely understood
Khamma ghani: a warm Rajasthani hello
Plugs
Type C/D, 230V
Tipping
5–10%
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5-10% in sit-down restaurants
Getting around
Uber, Ola and autos are cheap; agree the auto fare first.
Make it yours.
Change the dates, budget, pace or who's coming, and GoRoam re-plans every day around you.
Questions about this trip
Is 2 days enough for Jaipur?
Two full days covers Amer, Nahargarh, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and the bazaars. Add a day for Albert Hall Museum, Galta Ji and a cooking class.
What is the Jaipur composite ticket?
A single ticket covering Amer Fort, Nahargarh, Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and more, valid for two days. It costs much less than buying each entry separately.
When is the best time to visit Jaipur?
October to March. April to June regularly passes 40°C, and July to September is humid with monsoon showers.
What should I eat in Jaipur?
Dal baati churma, pyaaz kachori from Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, lassi in clay cups from Lassiwala on MI Road, and ghewar in winter.