Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan, is often called “The pink City” of India. Although there are a lot of places to explore, this 2 days trip under 6000 covers the 10 best places to visit in Jaipur. The city of the Rajput rulers turned itself pink to welcome the Queen of England in 1876. For more than 1000 years, Jaipur has retained the royal elegance and grandeur that it now offers tourists. Once home to Rajput Kings yet has preserved its rich lifestyle, food, culture and heritage with a pinch of courage and warmth.
Best Budget-friendly Locations to Stay in Jaipur
You can easily find budget hotels in Jaipur within a range of 1000rs/night. There are some mixed dorms in the city which offer stays starting from 600rs/night. Here are the locations to find budget Hotels in Jaipur.
1. Station Road
2. Sansarchandra
3. Old City
Majestic monuments, colourful bazaars, busy streets, family-run restaurants, palaces, hotels, temples and historical places bring thousands of tourists to Jaipur. One of the best places to explore all of this is Station Roads and Sansarchandra. It has many budget and quality hotels to accommodate you and is not more than 10kms from these locations.
There are around 10 best places to visit in Jaipur, including Hawa Mahal, Patrika Gate, and a few forts. These 10 best places to visit in Jaipur can be covered within 2 days and within a budget of 6000rs.
Places you must visit in 2 days trip to Jaipur even under 6000
Top 10 best places to visit in Jaipur on a 2 days trip
—— 1st Day in Jaipur ——
1. Hawa Mahal
The first place to visit in Jaipur that we recommend is the Hawa Mahal so you don’t miss this masterpiece for any reason. It generally takes 2-3 hours to take a tour of this marvel of art which has no stairs at all.
Best time to visit: Daytime
Time required to explore: 2-3hrs
Entry Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. on all days of the week
Entry Fees: ₹50 for Indians and ₹200 for foreign tourists
2. Jantar Mantar
It is an observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh || in 1734. This is next to Hawa Mahal so you should not postpone it for later. Also, it is a historical place which you can explore within 1 hour.
Entry Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. on all days of the week.
Best Time to visit: Daytime
Time required to explore: 30mins-1hr
Entry Fees: ₹50 for Indian tourists and ₹15 for Indian students. ₹200 for foreign tourists and ₹100 for foreign students.
3. The City palace
It is just beside the Hawa Mahal and has a lot to offer to a tourist. It has the Govind Dev Ji temple, Chandra Mahal, Diwan-e-aam, Diwan-E-Khas, Pritam Niwas Chowk, Mubarak Mahal, Clock Tower, Maharani Mahal and Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.
Best time to visit: Daytime
Time required to explore: 3-4hrs
Entry Timings: 09:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. and 07:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on all days of the week
Entry Fees:
Museum | Composite | Museum at night | Royal Grandeur | Royal Splendor | |
Adult | ₹200 | ₹300 | ₹500 | ₹1500 | ₹3000 |
Children (5-12 years) | ₹100 | ₹200 | ₹250 | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
Senior citizen/Defence personnel | ₹100 | ₹200 | ₹380 | _ | _ |
Composite | Museum at night | Royal Grandeur | Royal Splendor | |
Adult | ₹700 | ₹1000 | ₹2000 | ₹3500 |
Children | ₹400 | ₹500 | ₹1500 | ₹2000 |
Disabled | ₹430 | ₹780 | _ | _ |
4. Chokhi Dhani
It is located a little far from the Hawa Mahal or the city palace in Jaipur but the best time to visit Chokhi Dhani is in the evening. It is a resort and a village representing the cultural heritage of Rajasthan primarily famous for delicious foods, authentic shops and cultural programs.
Best Time to visit: Evening
Time required to explore: 2-3hrs
Entry Timings: 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on all days of the week
Total entry fees cost: 1535rs
After visiting you can end your first day in Jaipur enjoying the cultural programs and tasting the delicacies of Rajasthan. You should start your 2nd day in Jaipur by visiting Patrika Gate.
——- 2nd Day in Jaipur ——-
5. Patrika Gate
Patrika gate should either be visited in the morning or in the evening. It is the most photo-centric location in Jaipur. There is a huge line in the daytime for photo shoots so to avoid that you can visit in the early morning. The light and sound show is the main reason to visit Patrika gate in the evening.
Entry timing: No exact timings
Best Times to visit: Morning and Evening
Time required to explore: 30mins-1hr
Entry Fee: Free
6. Amber Fort
Amber Fort is the most amazing fort in Jaipur that you must visit on this trip. It is a huge fort hence, it may take, more than 2 to 3 hours to cover it completely. Inside the fort, there is the Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir and Sukh Niwas.
Entry Timings: 08:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and 06:30 p.m. – 09:15 p.m. on all days of the week
Best Time to visit: Morning
Time required to explore: 2-3hrs
Entry Fee: ₹550 for Foreign tourists. ₹100 for foreign students. ₹50 for Indian tourists. ₹10 for Indian students.
7. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal looks very appealing but the worst thing about it is that visitors are not allowed inside it anymore. However, you can take a boat round around it if you wish otherwise there is nothing much about it.
Best Time to visit: Daytime
Time required to explore: 30mins
8. Panna Meena Ka Kund
It is one of the best places to visit for tourists looking for an offbeat location in the city of Jaipur. This Kund is a historical stepwell built in the 16h century to conserve rainwater.
Entry Timing: 07:00 a.m to 06:00 p.m on all days of the week
Entry Fee: Free
9. Jaigarh Fort
It is situated on a hilltop of the Aravalli range along with the Amer Fort and the Nahargarh fort. It generally takes 2 hours to explore this fort completely.
Entry Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 04:45 p.m. on all days of the week
Best Time to visit: Daytime
Time required to explore: 2hrs
Entry Fees: ₹35 for Indians and ₹85 for Foreign Tourists
Camera Fees: ₹50 for a Still Camera and ₹200 for Video Camera
10. Nahargarh Fort
This fort is surrounded by a very dense forest which is also a part of Nahargarh Biological park. It is also known as the “Abode of Tigers”. This fort also has a lot to explore therefore, one may need to spend around 2-3 hours in the fort.
Entry Timings: 10:00 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. on all days of the week
Best Time to visit: Daytime
Time required to explore: 2-3 hours
Entry Fees: ₹50 for Indian tourists and ₹5 for Indian students. ₹200 for foreign tourists and ₹25for foreign students
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How to get around in Jaipur?
You can rent a bike/scooty or use the Metro or even take a share-taxi to get around in Jaipur. As we need to finish our Jaipur trip in 2 days for under 6000, it is best to rent a bike for the 2nd day and use share-taxi for the first day.
Renting a Scooty in Jaipur for 8hrs: 300-600rs
Renting a Bike in Jaipur for 8hrs: 600-1200rs
Best foods to Try in Jaipur:
Some of the famous dishes to try here are Pyaaz ki Kachori, Gatte ki Sabzi, Lassi, Kadhi, Bajra Roti, Khichdi, Dal Bati Churma and Lal Maans.
Before moving ahead, take a look at these FAQs about this trip to Jaipur.
FAQs
1. What is the best time to visit Jaipur?
Ans – November to March is the Ideal time to visit “The pink City”, Jaipur.
2. How to book tickets for the monuments in Jaipur?
Ans – You can book tickets offline as well as online. There is also a composite ticket which covers 7 destinations including Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amer fort, Nahargarh fort, Albert Hall, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh and Vidyadhar Garden. Also, when you want a 2 days trip to Jaipur for under 6000 then this composite ticket is a better choice. This ticket is valid for up to 2 days.
3. How much does the Composite Ticket cost?
Ans – For Indian tourists the ticket costs ₹100 and for students ₹40. For foreign tourists the ticket costs ₹400 and for students it costs ₹200.
Now as you are equipped with all the information you need to go on this 2 days trip to Jaipur for under 6000. We wish you a very happy Journey. Let us know in the comments what else you would like to know about Jaipur.