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Jaipur

Rajasthan, North India

The Pink City — Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, and bazaars, best explored in Rajasthan's cool winter months.

  • Hawa Mahal
  • Amber Fort
  • Jaipur Literature Festival (Jan)
Altitude
~431 m
Worth staying
2 days
Go between
November – February

The year

When Jaipur is worth it

Known for forts, palaces, and the pink city's bazaars.

Conditions through the year in Jaipur.

Dec – FebBest time to visit
Cool, comfortable days — the most pleasant weather for sightseeing forts and bazaars
Mar – JunHarsh weather
Extreme heat past 40°C makes daytime sightseeing difficult
Jul – SepGood conditions
Monsoon brings welcome relief from the heat and greener surroundings
Oct – NovBest time to visit
Pleasant temperatures return as the heat breaks