City in Rajasthan, India
Jaipur
The Pink City is Rajasthan's easiest base, with forts, palaces, bazaars and craft shopping on the Golden Triangle. Touts, heat, haggling and traffic are constant; two or three days is enough for most.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$571–986Comfortable, one person · ₹55,000–95,000Details
- Value for money74/100Better value than 73% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goOct–MarWarmest: May, 41°CDetails
- Air quality58 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · Severely pollutedDetails
- Internet64 MbpsFixed broadband, India medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or RO-filtered water.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$5.2–12.5Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundUberYou'll need transportDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashUPI and cards work in hotels, malls and many cafés; cash is needed for autos, bazaars, temples and monument ticket counters.Details
Where to stay in Jaipur
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| C-Scheme and Bani Park | Quiet guesthouses and cafés; central but less touty |
| Pink City (Old City) | Bazaars and haveli stays; crowded and noisy |
| MI Road | Hotels, restaurants and the main shopping street |
| Vaishali Nagar | Longer stays: apartments, malls and local food |
Apps that work in Jaipur
Ride-hailing
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- IRCTC Rail Connect: Booking Indian Railways train tickets
- CheqUPI: UPI payments without an Indian bank
- Where is my Train: Live train running status
- Taxis: Autos quote high prices to foreigners; use an app or agree the fare before getting in.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in India.
- Mixed: cards and cash UPI and cards work in hotels, malls and many cafés; cash is needed for autos, bazaars, temples and monument ticket counters.
- Currency: Rupee (INR). US$1 ≈ ₹96.37 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Per-withdrawal limits are often ₹10,000–20,000 and some banks add a fee. Decline the ATM's own currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not obligatory. Leave about 10% in sit-down restaurants without a service charge, ₹50–100 for porters and hotel staff, and tip drivers and guides.
- Paying by phone: UPI One World wallets (e.g. CheqUPI) let visitors pay UPI QR codes with passport, visa and an Indian number.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Most visitors need an e-Visa from indianvisaonline.gov.in; apply at least four days before arrival and avoid look-alike agent sites.
- Since April 2026 foreigners must file the free e-Arrival Card online or in the Su-Swagatam app within 72 hours before landing.
- Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and parts of Ladakh need Protected or Restricted Area Permits, arranged locally or through registered agencies.
Emergency numbers
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, D, M · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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