Jaipur
About 4 hr 30 min by train from Delhi
The Pink City of forts, palaces and bazaars, with the Amber Fort on the hill.
Why locals go
The royal Rajasthan weekend, by Shatabdi train or the expressway.
Visiting Delhi?
At 4 hr 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Delhi for your flight home.
What to book
- Amber Fort
- City Palace and Hawa Mahal
- Bazaar shopping for textiles and jewelry
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Heritage haveli hotel
- Sunset at Nahargarh Fort
With friends
- Hot-air balloon over the countryside
- Bar at a palace hotel
When to go
October to March.