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.
- Food stops
- Markets & shops
- Heritage
- Landmarks
- Sights
- Stays
- budget travellers
- culture enthusiasts
- solo travellers
- friends
- jaipur
- budget
- crafts
Day by day
Day 1
Old City Walking and Central Bazaars9 ActivitiesStart in the heart of Jaipur with walking tours through historic lanes, tea tasting, and traditional bazaar exploration.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at Rawat Mishthan Bhandar
08:00 – 09:00Eat traditional onion kachoris and sweet jalebis at a classic old city eatery.
- 09:1510:45
SightseeingHeritage Walking Tour in Jaipur
09:15 – 10:45Walk through old city residential neighborhoods, temples, and artisan lanes with a local guide.
- entryINR 995
- 11:0012:30
FoodTea Tasting Session at Indias oldest tea boutique : Sancha Tea Boutique
11:00 – 12:30Sample aromatic Indian teas and learn about regional brew varieties in a guided session.
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar (LMB)
12:45 – 13:45Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani thali in Johari Bazaar.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingJaipur Heritage Walk
14:00 – 15:30Explore architectural details, old havelis, and historic gateways on foot.
- entryFree
- 15:4517:15
SightseeingExplore Bapu Bazaar
15:45 – 17:15Browse market stalls selling Mojari leather shoes, textiles, and local handicrafts.
- entryINR 1500
- 17:3019:00
ShoppingShopping in Johari Bazaar
17:30 – 19:00Walk past gemstone shops and jewelry stalls in Jaipur's famous historic market.
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Peacock Rooftop Restaurant
19:30 – 20:30Dine on vegetarian Rajasthani curries with views over the city roofs.
- —
SightseeingLast Minute Souvenir Shopping
- entryINR 1000
Day 2
Fortress Hill and Blue Pottery Workshops9 ActivitiesVisit Amer's historic hill fort, explore royal palaces, and take part in a local craft and cooking experience.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at Tapri Central
08:00 – 09:00Have masala chai, poha, and maska bun overlooking Central Park.
- 09:1510:45
SightseeingVisit to Amber Fort
09:15 – 10:45Tour the courtyard complexes, Sheesh Mahal, and defensive ramparts of Amer Fort.
- entryINR 500
- 11:0012:30
SightseeingHistoric Fort Tour
11:00 – 12:30Examine the fort walls, water storage structures, and surrounding hillsides.
- entryFree
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at The Grand Peacock Restaurant
12:45 – 13:45Stop for North Indian dishes and fresh roti near Amer.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingCity Palace Tour
14:00 – 15:30Walk through museum galleries, royal courtyards, and the Peacock Gate inside City Palace.
- entryINR 500
- 15:4517:15
ShoppingJaipurs Famous Blue Pottery - A Workshop
15:45 – 17:15Learn the traditional quartz-clay molding and painting methods of blue pottery.
- 17:3019:00
FoodCooking class & meal (Indian Food) with local family in Jaipur.
17:30 – 19:00Prepare local dishes with a Jaipur family and eat together.
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Handi Restaurant
19:30 – 20:30Try traditional clay-pot cooked curries and tandoori breads.
- —
SightseeingLast Minute Souvenir Shopping
- entryINR 1000
Day 3
Wildlife Safari and Textile Printing8 ActivitiesExperience nature at Jhalana Reserve alongside textile printing techniques and astronomical instruments.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at Indian Coffee House
08:00 – 09:00Classic South Indian breakfast of dosa and filter coffee.
- 09:1510:45
OutdoorJhalana Guided Leopard Safari - Jaipur
09:15 – 10:45Drive through Jhalana Reserve in an open vehicle with a park naturalist.
- 11:0012:30
ShoppingLearn Hand Block Printing Techniques & Print Your Own Fabric
11:00 – 12:30Stamp cotton fabric using carved wooden blocks and natural pigment dyes.
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at Surya Mahal
12:45 – 13:45Eat North Indian specialties in a casual setting.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingVisit Jantar Mantar
14:00 – 15:30Inspect the stone astronomical instruments and sundials constructed by Sawai Jai Singh II.
- entryINR 200
- 15:4517:15
SightseeingExplore Bapu Bazaar
15:45 – 17:15Shop for block-printed cotton garments and brassware.
- entryINR 1500
- 17:3019:00
ShoppingShopping in Johari Bazaar
17:30 – 19:00Browse silver jewelry and lacquer bangles in the central market lanes.
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Cafe Jaipur
19:30 – 20:30Relax with fresh parathas and thalis in a courtyard cafe.
Day 4
Traditional Lac Crafts and City Foot Walking8 ActivitiesDiscover traditional lacquer craft methods and stroll through historic monument quarters.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at Anokhi Cafe
08:00 – 09:00Organic coffee, fresh juice, and baked breakfast items.
- 09:1510:45
ShoppingLac Works Workshop in Jaipur
09:15 – 10:45Watch artisans melt and shape lac resin into decorative bangles and craft items.
- 11:0012:30
SightseeingJaipur By Foot
11:00 – 12:30Walk through lesser-known quarters of the walled city with a guide.
- entryINR 1706
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at Sharma Dhaba
12:45 – 13:45Dine on simple highway-style Punjabi and Rajasthani curries.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingJaipur Heritage Walk
14:00 – 15:30Observe traditional market activity and street life in the heritage precinct.
- entryFree
- 15:4517:15
SightseeingCity Palace Tour
15:45 – 17:15Visit the textiles and arms galleries in the City Palace museum.
- entryINR 500
- 17:3019:00
SightseeingVisit Jantar Mantar
17:30 – 19:00View the World Heritage observatory complex late in the afternoon.
- entryINR 200
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Dragon House
19:30 – 20:30Enjoy Chinese and Pan-Asian dishes in central Jaipur.
Day 5
Phad Painting and Gemstone Carving8 ActivitiesFocus on Jaipur's fine arts with hands-on folk painting and gemstone carving sessions.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at Curious Life Coffee Roasters
08:00 – 09:00Specialty espresso coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
- 09:1510:45
ShoppingMake my own Rajasthani Phad Painting
09:15 – 10:45Paint a scroll artwork using natural colors under traditional artist guidance.
- 11:0012:30
ShoppingPrivate Gemstone Carving Experience in Jaipur
11:00 – 12:30Learn how raw precious and semi-precious stones are cut and polished by local lapidaries.
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at Spice Court
12:45 – 13:45Eat spicy Rajasthani curries in an open garden setting.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingVisit to Amber Fort
14:00 – 15:30Explore the lower courtyards and Sun Gate area of Amer.
- entryINR 500
- 15:4517:15
SightseeingHistoric Fort Tour
15:45 – 17:15Walk the scenic perimeter paths near the fort walls.
- entryFree
- 17:3019:00
ShoppingShopping in Johari Bazaar
17:30 – 19:00Browse traditional enamelwork and gemstone trinkets.
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Niros Restaurant
19:30 – 20:30Classic city center dining featuring North Indian and Mughlai dishes.
Day 6
Ballooning Heights and Meenakari Enameling8 ActivitiesTake to the air on a morning balloon flight and study gold enamel craft work in the afternoon.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at On The House Cafe
08:00 – 09:00Freshly baked bread, eggs, and fruit smoothie options.
- 09:1510:45
OutdoorHot Air Balloon Safari
09:15 – 10:45Float over fort structures, rural villages, and desert landscape near Jaipur.
- 11:0012:30
ShoppingMeenakari Worskshop with Jaswant Kumar Meenakar in Jaipur
11:00 – 12:30Observe delicate enamel work applied to metal jewelry in a master workshop.
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at Cafe Bae
12:45 – 13:45Casual continental and Indian light meals.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingWalking tour
14:00 – 15:30Guided street walk through historic neighborhoods and artisan quarters.
- entryINR 12492
- 15:4517:15
SightseeingExplore Bapu Bazaar
15:45 – 17:15Pick up printed cotton textiles and local souvenirs.
- entryINR 1500
- 17:3019:00
SightseeingJaipur Heritage Walk
17:30 – 19:00Conclude the afternoon strolling through historic city gates.
- entryFree
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Taruveda Bistro
19:30 – 20:30Relaxed dinner in a garden setting with wood-fired dishes.
Day 7
Photoshoot, Pichwai Art, and Souvenir Shopping8 ActivitiesCapture final memories with a photo session, learn Pichwai art, and complete souvenir shopping.
- 08:0009:00
FoodBreakfast at Suitcase Cafe
08:00 – 09:00Enjoy tea, toast, and eggs before the day's activities.
- 09:1510:45
SightseeingJaipur Instagram Photoshoot By Local Professionals
09:15 – 10:45Pose in front of famous city facades and pink sandstone walls with a photographer.
- entryINR 9378
- 11:0012:30
ShoppingLearn to make a Pichwai Painting
11:00 – 12:30Practice painting intricate religious cloth motifs in a traditional art studio.
- 12:4513:45
FoodLunch at Saffron Restaurant
12:45 – 13:45Savor authentic Rajasthani dal baati churma.
- 14:0015:30
SightseeingCity Palace Tour
14:00 – 15:30Revisit central palace courtyards for final views.
- entryINR 500
- 15:4517:15
SightseeingVisit Jantar Mantar
15:45 – 17:15Walk through the instrument grounds one last time.
- entryINR 200
- 17:3019:00
SightseeingLast Minute Souvenir Shopping
17:30 – 19:00Pick up final souvenirs and gifts in the city market stalls.
- entryINR 1000
- 19:3020:30
FoodDinner at Chokhi Dhani Village
19:30 – 20:30Enjoy a festive Rajasthani cultural meal with folk music.
