Jaipur: Amber Fort & Hawa Mahal 3-Day Private Tour with Hotel

Three Days in Jaipur: From Amber Fort to the Pink City's Hidden Palace

You arrive with a driver waiting, spend two nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast included, and visit five major landmarks (Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar) in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. Lunch and all monument entry fees are covered, which means no surprises at ticket windows or restaurants. The optional Birla Temple visit on arrival evening gives you a soft landing into the city if you're not too tired.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and optional temple visit

• Pickup from airport or railway station
• Transfer to hotel and check in
• Optional evening visit to Birla Temple
• Witness Arti ceremony at Birla Temple

Day 2: Full day Jaipur sightseeing

• Photo tour of Hawa Mahal
• Visit Amber Fort
• Photo stop at Jal Mahal
• Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar
• Shopping at hand-woven carpets and textiles cottage industry

Day 3: Departure from Jaipur

• Morning or afternoon drop at airport or railway station

The experience

Our driver was waiting at the arrivals gate with a handwritten sign before we'd even cleared customs, and that small thing (the fact that someone knew exactly when we'd land) set the tone for the whole trip. He drove us straight to the hotel, no detours, no sales pitch, just the kind of quiet efficiency that lets you actually rest after a flight. That first evening, the Birla Temple visit is optional, but it's worth the short drive if you have energy left: the marble catches the last light in a way that makes the city feel less chaotic than it did from the car window, and you catch the evening Arti ceremony if the timing works out. The temple sits just below Moti Dungri Fort, and from there you get a sense of how Jaipur spreads out in all directions.

Day two starts at 8am at the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh), and it's smaller than photographs suggest, which somehow makes it more striking. The pink sandstone is the real thing, not a filter, and the five-story honeycomb of 953 tiny windows was designed so royal women could watch the street life below without being seen. After the photo stop, you head to Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until the city moved down the hill in 1727. The fort is built in white marble and red sandstone, and the drive up takes about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Then there's a photo stop at Jal Mahal, the Lake Palace floating in the middle of Man Sagar Lake: another 1799 commission, and it looks almost unreal from the shore. Lunch happens after that, and then the afternoon is split between City Palace, where the ruling family still lives in part of the building while the rest functions as a museum, and Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century stone observatory that's oddly hypnotic if your guide knows how to explain the geometry. The day ends with a stop at a cottage industry workshop where you can watch silk carpets being hand-woven, which is less touristy than it sounds if you actually ask questions instead of just taking photos.

The whole thing moves at a pace that doesn't feel rushed, and that's because the private vehicle and guide mean you're not waiting for a group to gather or a bus to fill up. You get water bottles throughout, lunch is included as a buffet, and the hotel, a 4-star property like the Ramada, comes with breakfast both mornings. The transfers are approximate depending on traffic and time of day, so if you're the kind of traveler who needs exact timings, ask your guide to confirm the morning before. On the third day, you get a morning or afternoon drop at the airport or railway station, depending on your flight or train time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at Jaipur airport or railway station.
• 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast.
• professional private tour guide.
• air-conditioned private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing.
• monument entrance fees for Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
• buffet lunch on day two.
• water bottles throughout the tour.
• visit to a hand-woven carpet workshop.
• optional Birla Temple visit with Arti ceremony on arrival evening.
• toll, tax, parking and driver night charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 6 languages12:00

Guide in 6 languages12:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (under 6)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Jaipur”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nikita Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Jaipur landmarks in three days without arranging transport, tickets and timing yourself: the private vehicle and fixed itinerary handle all three, leaving you to actually look at what you came to see.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 6).

What time does the tour start on day two?

The full-day sightseeing begins at 8am with the Hawa Mahal photo tour.

Is lunch included, and are vegetarian options available?

Yes, buffet lunch is included. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at booking.

How long is the drive from the hotel to Amber Fort?

Approximately 20 minutes, though exact duration depends on traffic and time of day.

What is included in the accommodation?

Two nights in a 4-star hotel on twin sharing basis with breakfast both mornings.

Are monument entry fees included?

Yes, all monument entrance fees are included in the tour price.

Can I visit Birla Temple on the first evening?

Yes, it's an optional evening visit on arrival day. You'll catch the Arti ceremony if you go.

What happens on the third day?

Morning or afternoon drop-off at Jaipur airport or railway station, depending on your departure time.

Is there a dress code?

Smart casual dress is recommended for the tour.