Day Trip to Jaipur from Mumbai: Flights, Amber Fort & Hawa Mahal

The Sheesh Mahal's mirrors catch every shaft of light inside Amber Fort.

A same-day round trip from Mumbai to Jaipur by commercial flight, with hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide and all monument entry fees included. You fly out at 6am, spend the day visiting Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and City Palace, then return to Mumbai by 8pm. Lunch is on your own at a local restaurant; passport photo copies are required at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jaipur sightseeing and flights

• Early morning hotel pickup in Mumbai
• Depart to Mumbai airport
• Fly to Jaipur
• Arrival at Jaipur airport
• Photo stop at Hawa Mahal
• Visit Amber Fort and Jai Mandir temple
• Photo tour of Jal Mahal and lunch break
• Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar
• Visit hand-woven carpet cottage industry
• Depart Jaipur airport for Mumbai flight
• Arrival at Mumbai airport and hotel drop-off

The Experience

The day starts with a 4am pickup from your Mumbai hotel and a drive to the airport for a 6am flight to Jaipur. You land and head straight to Hawa Mahal, the five-story pink sandstone structure built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, for a photo stop before moving into the main sightseeing. A private air-conditioned vehicle and guide stay with you throughout the day, handling all the navigation and entry logistics.

Amber Fort sits on a ridge outside the city and overlooks a lake below. Inside, the Sheesh Mahal—the hall of mirrors—has walls and ceilings entirely covered in small mirrors that reflect light across the room, turning any beam into a full illumination. After the fort, you stop at Jal Mahal, the Water Palace, for photos, then break for lunch at a local restaurant (your own cost). The afternoon takes you to City Palace, the current residence of Jaipur's ruling family, and Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century stone observatory. Time permitting, you visit a cottage industry workshop to watch silk carpets being hand-woven.

By evening, you're back at Jaipur airport for the 6pm flight to Mumbai, arriving around 8pm and getting dropped at your hotel. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, so commentary is available in multiple languages. Both flights, all monument entry, the vehicle, the guide and hotel transfers are included; you only pay for lunch and any tips.

What’s included

• Both commercial flights (Mumbai to Jaipur and return).
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Mumbai.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for all sightseeing.
• professional private guide.
• entry fees to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
• photo stop at Jal Mahal.

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Mumbai and want to see Jaipur's three main monuments in one day with private vehicle transfers and a guide who speaks your language.

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Top questions

What is the Sheesh Mahal and where do I see it?

The Sheesh Mahal is a hall of mirrors inside Amber Fort, with walls and ceilings entirely covered in small mirrors that reflect light throughout the room. You visit it as part of the Amber Fort stop during the day's sightseeing.

Do I need a passport to book this trip?

You need a valid passport and must provide a photo copy at the time of booking, since the tour includes commercial flights between Mumbai and Jaipur.

What time do I need to be ready for pickup?

Hotel pickup happens at 4am so you can reach Mumbai airport in time for the 6am flight to Jaipur.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included; you'll eat at a local restaurant during a break in the afternoon, and the cost is your own expense.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is live and multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages, so you can request commentary in your preferred language at booking.

When do I get back to my hotel in Mumbai?

You arrive at Mumbai airport around 8pm after the return flight and are dropped at your hotel the same evening.