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Jaipur

India · JAI

Pink city of palaces, forts, and relentless colour.

About

Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Located 268 km from the national capital New Delhi, Jaipur is also known as the Pink City due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings in the old city.

Source: Wikipedia — Jaipur (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • affordability · world class
  • architecture · world class
  • historical · world class
  • shopping · world class
  • sightseeing · world class
  • dining · excellent

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan70°F2d wet
  • Feb79°F1d wet
  • Mar88°F3d wet
  • Apr99°F1d wet
  • May103°F3d wet
  • Jun100°F8d wet
  • Jul91°F22d wet
  • Aug88°F20d wet
  • Sep89°F12d wet
  • Oct89°F2d wet
  • Nov81°F1d wet
  • Dec73°F1d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 6.8 mi away.

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