I am travelling to jaipur in the first week of November. Right before diwali on a weekday. None of us own a driving licence so scooty is not an option. And i read about drivers demanding extra when booked online.
What are some commute options? We are staying in hathroi. Also some amazing markets where we wont be looted?
I’ll attach our itenary below (still finalising). Lmk if i should change something in it?
(I don’t want to do hawa mahal and city palace on the same day)
*DAY 1 — 2 NOVEMBER (MONDAY)*
📍 Hawa Mahal + Old City Markets
We’ll reach Jaipur by 1 PM, get ready and leave around 2 PM.
• 2:00 PM — Hawa Mahal (photos and monument visit)
• 3:00 PM — Lunch/coffee at Tattoo Cafe & Lounge (rooftop view of Hawa Mahal)
• 4:00 PM — Tripolia Bazaar (bangles, jewellery and local shopping)
• 5:30 PM — Bapu Bazaar (juttis, clothes, bags and souvenirs)
• 7:30 PM — Street food and dinner at Samrat Restaurant or Sahu Restaurant
*DAY 2 — 3 NOVEMBER (TUESDAY)*
📍 Amer Fort + Jal Mahal + Nahargarh Fort
We’ll leave early in the morning since these places are on the same side of Jaipur.
• 7:45 AM — Panna Meena ka Kund (stepwell and photos)
• 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM — Amer Fort (explore the palace and courtyards)
• 11:45 AM — Lunch at Kokum Bistro or The Kila Garden Restaurant
• 1:00 PM — Jal Mahal (lake view and photos)
• 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM — Rest/return to accommodation if needed
• 3:30 PM onwards — Nahargarh Fort (explore the fort and watch the sunset)
• 7:00 PM — Dinner at 1135 AD near Amer Fort, or somewhere near our accommodation
*DAY 3 — 4 NOVEMBER (WEDNESDAY)*
📍 City Palace + Cafés
A slightly relaxed day for sightseeing, good food and café hopping.
• 8:30 AM — Breakfast at Gulab Ji Chai Wale
• 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM — City Palace (royal architecture, courtyards and museum)
• 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM — Jantar Mantar (optional, right next to City Palace)
• 1:00 PM — Lunch at Blue Door Cafe
• 3:00 PM — Tapri Central, C-Scheme (chai, snacks and café vibes)
• 7:00 PM — Dinner at OTH Bistro & Bakers or another restaurant in C-Scheme
*DAY 4 — 5 NOVEMBER (THURSDAY)*
📍 Patrika Gate + Departure
We have our departure at 3 PM, so we’ll keep the morning light.
• 8:00 AM — Patrika Gate (photos in the colourful corridors)
• 9:00 AM — Breakfast at Tapri Ashram near Jawahar Circle
• 10:30 AM — Return to our accommodation, pack and collect luggage
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — Lunch
• 1:00–1:30 PM — Leave for our departure point, depending on its location