India · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Jaipur Heritage Walk with Hawa Mahal and City Palace

2 Hours Round trip from Jaipur Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the five-story pink sandstone facade and 953 carved windows of Hawa Mahal
02 Explore Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 18th-century astronomical instruments
03 See the Samrat Yantra, one of the largest sundials in the world
04 Visit the City Palace and discover its Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles
05 Explore royal costumes, artifacts, and elegant courtyards including Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal

Discover the essence of Jaipur on a 2-hour guided walking tour through three of the city's most iconic landmarks. Admire the five-story pink sandstone facade of Hawa Mahal, explore the 18th-century astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the grand City Palace with its royal museums and stunning courtyards. This short yet enriching experience offers a glimpse into Jaipur's architectural brilliance, scientific heritage, and royal legacy.

Admire the five-story pink sandstone facade of Hawa Mahal, explore the 18th-century astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the grand City Palace with its royal museums and stunning courtyards.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jaipur Heritage Walk through Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace

Start Time: 9:00 AM or flexible based on your schedule.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Begin your tour at the Hawa Mahal. Admire its five-story pink sandstone facade and 953 intricately carved windows. Learn about its architectural significance and how it allowed royal women to observe street life in privacy during the purdah system.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Walk to the nearby Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the collection of 18th-century astronomical instruments built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Discover how these structures tracked celestial events and calculated time with precision, and see the Samrat Yantra, one of the largest sundials in the world.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Continue to the City Palace. Admire the blend of Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles. Visit the museum galleries, admire royal costumes and artifacts, and explore stunning courtyards, including Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal.

Tour ends: 11:00 AM.