Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal & Jal Mahal

Summary

Amber Fort sunrise colors, pink city bustle, palace windows & monkeys

You’ll feel Jaipur’s pulse on this private day trip from Delhi — from the echoing halls of Amber Fort to monkeys scrambling at Galtaji Temple. Take in pink city streets, lakeside palaces, and centuries-old stories with a local guide who brings it all to life. Expect early starts, honest laughter, hotel pickup, entry fees covered — and memories that linger longer than you’d think.

What’s the experience like?

We got picked up in Delhi when it was still dark out — I barely managed a coffee before climbing into the car. The road to Jaipur felt endless at first, but watching the sun come up over dusty fields made it less of a chore. By the time we rolled into Jaipur, our guide Raj was already waving at us with this huge grin. He handed me a bottle of water and asked if I’d ever seen a fort as old as Amber. (I hadn’t — and honestly, I didn’t expect to be that impressed.) But walking through those cool stone corridors, hearing the echo of our footsteps mix with distant temple bells… it felt like stepping into someone else’s memory.

The city itself is chaos in the best way. Pink walls everywhere — not just one shade but faded rose and salmon and even something close to orange in places. We stopped for photos outside Jal Mahal; you can’t go inside but the reflection on the lake was almost too perfect. It smelled faintly of wet earth and diesel from passing scooters. At City Palace, Raj told us stories about maharajas who apparently had more elephants than sense (his words). There’s so much detail in every archway that I kept lagging behind just staring up — probably annoyed a few people.

Hawa Mahal is wild — all those tiny windows looking down onto street vendors selling chai and bangles. I tried to pronounce its real name and Raj just laughed (I definitely butchered it). The last stop was Galtaji Temple — “Monkey Temple” for obvious reasons. Monkeys everywhere: some fighting over peanuts, some just watching us like they knew something we didn’t. The air smelled sweet from incense and there was this weird calm despite all the noise and movement. On the drive back to Delhi I kept replaying flashes of color and sound in my head; Jaipur gets under your skin a bit, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Jaipur sightseeing and travel

• Driver picks you up in Delhi at 5 AM
• Drive to Jaipur (4-5 hours)
• Meet guide in Jaipur
• Visit Amber Fort
• See Jal Mahal from outside
• Tour City Palace
• Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
• Explore Monkey Temple (Galta Ji)
• Drive back to Delhi (4-5 hours)
• Drop off at Delhi hotel or airport

Top questions

How long does the Jaipur day trip from Delhi take?

The round-trip takes about 12-14 hours including 4-5 hours each way by car.

Is hotel or airport pickup included for this tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or airport in Delhi are included.

Are entrance fees to monuments included?

If you book the option with tickets included, all monument entrance fees are covered.

What main attractions are visited on this Jaipur tour?

You’ll see Amber Fort, Jal Mahal (from outside), City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and Galtaji Monkey Temple.

Is lunch provided during the day trip?

You can upgrade your booking to include lunch; otherwise meals are not included by default.

Can infants or people using wheelchairs join this tour?

Yes, infants can ride in prams or infant seats; transportation is wheelchair accessible.

Do you enter Jal Mahal during the tour?

No, visitors view Jal Mahal from outside as entry is not allowed.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned car with driver for pickup and drop-off at your Delhi hotel or airport, live local guide service at every site in Jaipur, all tolls and parking fees covered along the way, bottled mineral water throughout the journey, plus monument entrance tickets if you select that option when booking—so you can just show up ready for an early start without worrying about logistics.