Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi: Hawa Mahal, City Palace & Train Option

Six Monuments in One Day: Delhi to Jaipur by Car or Train

You get picked up from your Delhi hotel or airport, travel to Jaipur by private car or express train with a local guide, and visit six major monuments (Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal, and Jantar Mantar) with skip-the-line entry and lunch included. The return transfer gets you back to Delhi the same evening, so you don't lose a full day of your trip to travel time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taj Mahal2h · entry included
2. Agra Fort1h · entry included
3. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah1h · entry included

Full day Jaipur sightseeing tour

• Pick up from Delhi location
• Drive or train to Jaipur
• Meet local guide in Jaipur
• Visit Jaigarh Fort and see cannon
• Explore Hawa Mahal Palace of Winds
• Lunch at local Jaipur restaurant
• Tour City Palace museum and gardens
• Stop at Jal Mahal Water Palace
• Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
• Drive or train back to Delhi

The experience

The sun's already climbing when your driver arrives at your Delhi hotel or airport. You step into an air-conditioned sedan or SUV depending on your group size, and the 4-hour drive to Jaipur begins, or if you chose the train option, you're picked up at 5:00 AM for the express service that gets you there by 10:00 AM. Either way, the route is yours to settle into. Your guide meets you in Jaipur and doesn't waste time. Jaigarh Fort comes first, a hilltop fortress built in 1726 to guard Amber Fort, and inside it sits the Jaivana Cannon: the world's largest cannon on wheels. It's the kind of detail that sticks with you.

After that, the pace doesn't slow. Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, rises in front of you in red and pink sandstone: built in 1799 so royal women could watch the street below without being seen. Your guide explains the architecture while you're standing there, and then you move on. Lunch happens at a local restaurant your guide knows, with options for every preference, and then it's the City Palace, where you walk through courtyards and gardens that still belong partly to the Maharaja of Jaipur. The museum section holds royal collections and artifacts that give you a sense of what the palace actually was, not just what it looks like from outside. By afternoon you're at Jal Mahal, the Water Palace floating in Man Sagar Lake, built in the 17th century in Rajput style. It's a good spot to breathe and take photos before the final stop.

Jantar Mantar closes out the day. It's an 18th-century astronomical observatory with the largest and best-preserved set of ancient instruments for measuring time and tracking stars. You're done sightseeing by late afternoon, and then the return journey starts. If you drove, it's a 4-hour ride back to Delhi. If you took the train, your driver drops you at Jaipur Station by 6:00 PM, and another driver meets you at Delhi Station around 11:00 PM to take you home. The whole thing is customizable. If you want to skip a stop or add something, you can arrange it after booking.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or airport pickup and drop-off anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, or Ghaziabad.
• private transportation in an air-conditioned car sized to your group.
• all monument entrance tickets with skip-the-line access.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• a private local guide for all sightseeing.
• bottled mineral water.
• and all taxes, tolls, and fuel charges. If you choose the train option, round-trip express train tickets (2nd or 1st AC) and transfers between your hotel and the train stations in both cities are included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tickets Not IncludedGuide in 9 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 10:00This option covers a private air-conditioned car, a driver and a guide. Monument entry tickets and meals are not part of it. Pickup is included.

Tickets IncludedGuide in 9 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 10:00This option covers a private air-conditioned car, a driver, a guide and monument entry tickets. Meals are not part of it. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Amin Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Jaipur's main landmarks in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself: the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all three, and the choice between car and train lets you decide how much time you want to spend traveling versus sightseeing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Jaipur?

Around 4 hours by private car. If you choose the train option, pickup is at 5:00 AM and you arrive in Jaipur by 10:00 AM.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, private car or train tickets (2nd or 1st AC), all monument entrance fees, lunch, local guide, bottled water, and all taxes and tolls.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes. The tour is customizable. Contact the operator after booking if you want to skip a stop or add something.

What do I need to bring to enter the monuments?

A valid photo ID such as a passport or driver's license. A photo on your phone is also acceptable.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas, surfaces, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and specialized infant seats are also available.

What time do I return to Delhi?

By car, you return in the evening after the last stop. By train, your driver drops you at Jaipur Station by 6:00 PM, and another driver meets you at Delhi Station around 11:00 PM.

What size vehicle will I travel in?

Sedan for 1–2 people, 6-seater SUV for 3–5 people, 9-seater van for 6–9 people, or 12-seater van for 10–12 people.

Do I need to provide flight details?

Yes, if you're booking an airport pickup, provide your flight details at the time of booking so the driver can track your arrival.