Top 5 Places to Visit in Jaipur

Jaipur has plenty to see, and a good plan starts with a short list. Here are five places most visitors and locals recommend.

1. Amber Fort is a hill fort-palace above Maota Lake, reached by road or on foot.

2. Hawa Mahal is the five-storey "Palace of Winds" with its honeycomb of small windows.

3. City Palace is the royal complex in the old city with museums and courtyards.

4. Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century observatory of large stone instruments.

5. Nahargarh Fort is a ridge-top fort that gives a wide view of the city, popular at sunset.

Opening hours, entry fees and the best season change from place to place, so check them before you go. When you need a local taxi, a good restaurant or a place to stay nearby, you can find businesses with real reviews on Jaipur Connect.