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Plan Your Trip to Jaipur

A starting checklist for planning a Jaipur trip.

Overview

The most comfortable months for Jaipur are January, February, March and October. A stay of 2 days covers the main sights.

Planning Categories

When to Visit

Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.

Comfortable months

January, February, March, October and November stay at or below 32°C with low rainfall.

•Hottest: May (40°C average high).
•Coolest: January (9°C average low).

Getting Around

How to reach and move around.

Reaching the town

Nearest airport Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 10 km away.

•Bais Godam railway station, about 3 km
•Jaipur Junction railway station, about 3 km

Budget & Practical Tips

Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.

Safety and permits

Beyond the standard dangers of travelling in India (thieves, hustlers, touts, questionable drinking water), Jaipur has developed its own set of unique scams. You may be approached by a local, sometimes youths on motorbikes, who claim that Westerners are unwilling to engage with the Indian people.

•Beyond the standard dangers of travelling in India (thieves, hustlers, touts, questionable drinking water), Jaipur has developed its own set of unique scams.
•You may be approached by a local, sometimes youths on motorbikes, who claim that Westerners are unwilling to engage with the Indian people.
•"Why don't tourists want to talk to me?" or "I am a student, I want to learn about your culture" is a common opener.