Jaipur
Jaipur7days
7
Days
58
Activities
1
Location
~1.5 km
Between stops
08:00
Earliest start

Jaipur Budget Heritage and Craft Explorer

A seven-day independent itinerary through Jaipur designed for budget travellers. Explore historic forts, busy bazaars, royal palaces, and traditional craft workshops across the Pink City.

  • 19Food stops
  • 17Markets & shops
  • 6Heritage
  • 5Landmarks
  • 5Sights
  • 3Stays
  • budget travellers
  • culture enthusiasts
  • solo travellers
  • friends
  • jaipur
  • budget
  • crafts

Day by day

Day 1

Old City Walking and Central Bazaars9 Activities

Start in the heart of Jaipur with walking tours through historic lanes, tea tasting, and traditional bazaar exploration.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat traditional onion kachoris and sweet jalebis at a classic old city eatery.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Sightseeing

    Heritage Walking Tour in Jaipur

    09:15 – 10:45

    Walk through old city residential neighborhoods, temples, and artisan lanes with a local guide.

    • entryINR 995
  3. 11:0012:30
    Food

    Tea Tasting Session at Indias oldest tea boutique : Sancha Tea Boutique

    11:00 – 12:30

    Sample aromatic Indian teas and learn about regional brew varieties in a guided session.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar (LMB)

    12:45 – 13:45

    Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani thali in Johari Bazaar.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    Jaipur Heritage Walk

    14:00 – 15:30

    Explore architectural details, old havelis, and historic gateways on foot.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:4517:15
    Sightseeing

    Explore Bapu Bazaar

    15:45 – 17:15

    Browse market stalls selling Mojari leather shoes, textiles, and local handicrafts.

    • entryINR 1500
  7. 17:3019:00
    Shopping

    Shopping in Johari Bazaar

    17:30 – 19:00

    Walk past gemstone shops and jewelry stalls in Jaipur's famous historic market.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Peacock Rooftop Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Dine on vegetarian Rajasthani curries with views over the city roofs.

  9. Sightseeing

    Last Minute Souvenir Shopping

    • entryINR 1000

Day 2

Fortress Hill and Blue Pottery Workshops9 Activities

Visit Amer's historic hill fort, explore royal palaces, and take part in a local craft and cooking experience.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Tapri Central

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have masala chai, poha, and maska bun overlooking Central Park.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Sightseeing

    Visit to Amber Fort

    09:15 – 10:45

    Tour the courtyard complexes, Sheesh Mahal, and defensive ramparts of Amer Fort.

    • entryINR 500
  3. 11:0012:30
    Sightseeing

    Historic Fort Tour

    11:00 – 12:30

    Examine the fort walls, water storage structures, and surrounding hillsides.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at The Grand Peacock Restaurant

    12:45 – 13:45

    Stop for North Indian dishes and fresh roti near Amer.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    City Palace Tour

    14:00 – 15:30

    Walk through museum galleries, royal courtyards, and the Peacock Gate inside City Palace.

    • entryINR 500
  6. 15:4517:15
    Shopping

    Jaipurs Famous Blue Pottery - A Workshop

    15:45 – 17:15

    Learn the traditional quartz-clay molding and painting methods of blue pottery.

  7. 17:3019:00
    Food

    Cooking class & meal (Indian Food) with local family in Jaipur.

    17:30 – 19:00

    Prepare local dishes with a Jaipur family and eat together.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Handi Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Try traditional clay-pot cooked curries and tandoori breads.

  9. Sightseeing

    Last Minute Souvenir Shopping

    • entryINR 1000

Day 3

Wildlife Safari and Textile Printing8 Activities

Experience nature at Jhalana Reserve alongside textile printing techniques and astronomical instruments.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Indian Coffee House

    08:00 – 09:00

    Classic South Indian breakfast of dosa and filter coffee.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Outdoor

    Jhalana Guided Leopard Safari - Jaipur

    09:15 – 10:45

    Drive through Jhalana Reserve in an open vehicle with a park naturalist.

  3. 11:0012:30
    Shopping

    Learn Hand Block Printing Techniques & Print Your Own Fabric

    11:00 – 12:30

    Stamp cotton fabric using carved wooden blocks and natural pigment dyes.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Surya Mahal

    12:45 – 13:45

    Eat North Indian specialties in a casual setting.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit Jantar Mantar

    14:00 – 15:30

    Inspect the stone astronomical instruments and sundials constructed by Sawai Jai Singh II.

    • entryINR 200
  6. 15:4517:15
    Sightseeing

    Explore Bapu Bazaar

    15:45 – 17:15

    Shop for block-printed cotton garments and brassware.

    • entryINR 1500
  7. 17:3019:00
    Shopping

    Shopping in Johari Bazaar

    17:30 – 19:00

    Browse silver jewelry and lacquer bangles in the central market lanes.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Cafe Jaipur

    19:30 – 20:30

    Relax with fresh parathas and thalis in a courtyard cafe.

Day 4

Traditional Lac Crafts and City Foot Walking8 Activities

Discover traditional lacquer craft methods and stroll through historic monument quarters.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Anokhi Cafe

    08:00 – 09:00

    Organic coffee, fresh juice, and baked breakfast items.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Shopping

    Lac Works Workshop in Jaipur

    09:15 – 10:45

    Watch artisans melt and shape lac resin into decorative bangles and craft items.

  3. 11:0012:30
    Sightseeing

    Jaipur By Foot

    11:00 – 12:30

    Walk through lesser-known quarters of the walled city with a guide.

    • entryINR 1706
  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Sharma Dhaba

    12:45 – 13:45

    Dine on simple highway-style Punjabi and Rajasthani curries.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    Jaipur Heritage Walk

    14:00 – 15:30

    Observe traditional market activity and street life in the heritage precinct.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:4517:15
    Sightseeing

    City Palace Tour

    15:45 – 17:15

    Visit the textiles and arms galleries in the City Palace museum.

    • entryINR 500
  7. 17:3019:00
    Sightseeing

    Visit Jantar Mantar

    17:30 – 19:00

    View the World Heritage observatory complex late in the afternoon.

    • entryINR 200
  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Dragon House

    19:30 – 20:30

    Enjoy Chinese and Pan-Asian dishes in central Jaipur.

Day 5

Phad Painting and Gemstone Carving8 Activities

Focus on Jaipur's fine arts with hands-on folk painting and gemstone carving sessions.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Curious Life Coffee Roasters

    08:00 – 09:00

    Specialty espresso coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Shopping

    Make my own Rajasthani Phad Painting

    09:15 – 10:45

    Paint a scroll artwork using natural colors under traditional artist guidance.

  3. 11:0012:30
    Shopping

    Private Gemstone Carving Experience in Jaipur

    11:00 – 12:30

    Learn how raw precious and semi-precious stones are cut and polished by local lapidaries.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Spice Court

    12:45 – 13:45

    Eat spicy Rajasthani curries in an open garden setting.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit to Amber Fort

    14:00 – 15:30

    Explore the lower courtyards and Sun Gate area of Amer.

    • entryINR 500
  6. 15:4517:15
    Sightseeing

    Historic Fort Tour

    15:45 – 17:15

    Walk the scenic perimeter paths near the fort walls.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:3019:00
    Shopping

    Shopping in Johari Bazaar

    17:30 – 19:00

    Browse traditional enamelwork and gemstone trinkets.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Niros Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Classic city center dining featuring North Indian and Mughlai dishes.

Day 6

Ballooning Heights and Meenakari Enameling8 Activities

Take to the air on a morning balloon flight and study gold enamel craft work in the afternoon.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at On The House Cafe

    08:00 – 09:00

    Freshly baked bread, eggs, and fruit smoothie options.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Outdoor

    Hot Air Balloon Safari

    09:15 – 10:45

    Float over fort structures, rural villages, and desert landscape near Jaipur.

  3. 11:0012:30
    Shopping

    Meenakari Worskshop with Jaswant Kumar Meenakar in Jaipur

    11:00 – 12:30

    Observe delicate enamel work applied to metal jewelry in a master workshop.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Cafe Bae

    12:45 – 13:45

    Casual continental and Indian light meals.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    Walking tour

    14:00 – 15:30

    Guided street walk through historic neighborhoods and artisan quarters.

    • entryINR 12492
  6. 15:4517:15
    Sightseeing

    Explore Bapu Bazaar

    15:45 – 17:15

    Pick up printed cotton textiles and local souvenirs.

    • entryINR 1500
  7. 17:3019:00
    Sightseeing

    Jaipur Heritage Walk

    17:30 – 19:00

    Conclude the afternoon strolling through historic city gates.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Taruveda Bistro

    19:30 – 20:30

    Relaxed dinner in a garden setting with wood-fired dishes.

Day 7

Photoshoot, Pichwai Art, and Souvenir Shopping8 Activities

Capture final memories with a photo session, learn Pichwai art, and complete souvenir shopping.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Suitcase Cafe

    08:00 – 09:00

    Enjoy tea, toast, and eggs before the day's activities.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Sightseeing

    Jaipur Instagram Photoshoot By Local Professionals

    09:15 – 10:45

    Pose in front of famous city facades and pink sandstone walls with a photographer.

    • entryINR 9378
  3. 11:0012:30
    Shopping

    Learn to make a Pichwai Painting

    11:00 – 12:30

    Practice painting intricate religious cloth motifs in a traditional art studio.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Saffron Restaurant

    12:45 – 13:45

    Savor authentic Rajasthani dal baati churma.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Sightseeing

    City Palace Tour

    14:00 – 15:30

    Revisit central palace courtyards for final views.

    • entryINR 500
  6. 15:4517:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit Jantar Mantar

    15:45 – 17:15

    Walk through the instrument grounds one last time.

    • entryINR 200
  7. 17:3019:00
    Sightseeing

    Last Minute Souvenir Shopping

    17:30 – 19:00

    Pick up final souvenirs and gifts in the city market stalls.

    • entryINR 1000
  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Chokhi Dhani Village

    19:30 – 20:30

    Enjoy a festive Rajasthani cultural meal with folk music.

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