City Palace, Jaipur is in Jaipur. Entry is ₹200 for Indian visitors. It opens about 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Open all week. The best time is Late morning. Paired with the neighbouring Jantar Mantar.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built | 1729–1732 |
| Built by | Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II |
| Style | Rajput–Mughal |
| Feature | Chandra Mahal, still a royal home |
| Location | Old city, Jaipur |
The City Palace was laid out by Jaipur's founder. Sawai Jai Singh II, from 1729. It is a walled complex of courtyards, gardens, gateways. Palaces at the centre of his new pink city.
Part of it houses museums of royal costumes. Arms and art; part. The Chandra Mahal, is still the royal residence. The seasonal Peacock. Rose gates are among Jaipur's most photographed corners.
Sources: Rajasthan Tourism · City Palace, Jaipur — Wikipedia.
What makes it special, and what to look for.
Key facts and figures — every data point links to its source.
| Detail | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Capital moved | 1727, to Jaipur | Wikipedia |
| Palace completed | 1732 | Wikipedia |
| Architect | Vidyadhar Bhattacharya | Wikipedia |
| Chandra Mahal | Seven storeys | Wikipedia |
| Silver Gangajali urns | 1.6 m tall, 340 kg each | Wikipedia |
| Urn record | Largest sterling-silver vessels | Wikipedia |
| Museum paintings | about 3,000 | Wikipedia |
| Mubarak Mahal | Built 1900 | Wikipedia |
| Urn silver | melted from 14,000 coins | Wikipedia |
| Photo prints | ~6,050 in the archive | Wikipedia |
| State merged | 1949, into India | Wikipedia |
| Still home to | the royal family | Wikipedia |
| Seasonal gates | four, richly painted | Wikipedia |
| Armoury | Kachhwaha weapons | Wikipedia |
| Temple | Govind Dev Ji within | Wikipedia |
| Blends | Rajput, Mughal & European | Wikipedia |
| Complex of | courtyards and palaces | Wikipedia |
| Heart of | the walled Pink City | Wikipedia |
Jai Singh II moved his capital here in 1727. The palace was completed by 1732. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya planned it.
The Chandra Mahal rises seven storeys. The royal family still lives there. It anchors the whole complex.
Two silver urns stand in the halls. Each is 1.6 metres tall. Each weighs about 340 kilograms.
They hold a Guinness record. They are the largest silver vessels. The museum shows around 3,000 paintings.
The silver urns are record-holders. Each was cast from 14,000 coins. They carried holy Ganges water.
The palace museum is vast. It holds thousands of paintings. Arms and textiles fill its halls.
Four gates mark the four seasons. Each is painted with care. The Peacock Gate is the most loved.
The palace sits at Jaipur's centre. It blends three great styles. Rajput, Mughal and European mix.
The royal family still lives here. Part of the palace stays private. The rest is a rich museum.
Its courts reward slow wandering. Painted gates mark the seasons. Silver, arms and art fill the halls.
Sources: Rajasthan Tourism · City Palace, Jaipur — Wikipedia.
Room by room, and detail by detail.
Sources: Rajasthan Tourism · City Palace, Jaipur — Wikipedia.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1727 | Jai Singh II founds Jaipur. |
| 1729–1732 | The palace is built. |
| 1900 | The Mubarak Mahal is added. |
| 1949 | Jaipur State joins the Indian Union. |
| 1744 | Jai Singh II dies. |
Sources: Rajasthan Tourism · City Palace, Jaipur — Wikipedia.
Fees and timings change from time to time. Confirm on the official site before you go.
| Visitor | Ticket |
|---|---|
| Indian | ₹200 |
| Indian student | ₹100 |
| Foreign tourist | ₹700 |
| Chandra Mahal museum | ₹500 / ₹1,500 |
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | About 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Weekly closing | Open all week. |
| Best time to visit | Late morning, paired with the neighbouring Jantar Mantar. |
| How long to allow | One to two hours suits most visits. |
Sources: Rajasthan Tourism · City Palace, Jaipur — Wikipedia.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Location | Central old city, near Hawa Mahal |
| Metro | Pink Line to Badi Chaupar, then a short walk |
| Mode | Best for | Book / source |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Air | Reaching Jaipur from afar | IndiGo |
| 🚆 Rail | Trains across India | IRCTC |
| 🚕 Taxi / app cab | Door-to-door comfort | Uber / Ola |
| 🛺 Auto-rickshaw | Short local hops | meter / app |
Plan around India's seasons. Late morning, paired with the neighbouring Jantar Mantar.
| Season | Weather | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 🍂 Oct–Mar | Cool, dry, pleasant | Best time to visit |
| ☀️ Apr–Jun | Hot on the plains | Go early; carry water |
| 🌧️ Jul–Sep | Warm, monsoon showers | Fewer crowds, green views |
Base yourself in Jaipur to visit with ease. It has stays for every budget. Book ahead in the cool season. Compare hotels on Booking.com. Find homes on Airbnb. See our Jaipur guide for the best areas.
Do Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal the same morning.
A ₹1,000 city ticket covers several monuments.
Arrive at opening time. You beat crowds, and heat.
A good guide brings the history alive.
Shade can be limited here.
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 🎫 Entry (Indian) | ₹200 |
| 🎫 Entry (foreign) | ₹500 / ₹1,500 |
| 🧑🏫 Local guide | ₹300–800 for a tour |
| 📷 Camera / video | Often a small extra fee |
| 🚕 Transport | ₹100–500 by auto or cab |
Costs are indicative. Confirm official rates on site.
Pair City Palace, Jaipur with sights close by. Together they make a full, rewarding day. Start early to beat the crowds and heat.
Indian visitors pay ₹200 and foreign visitors ₹700. The Chandra Mahal museum costs extra.
It is open daily from about 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
Yes. The Chandra Mahal section remains the royal family's residence.
An ornately painted gate in the Pritam Niwas Chowk courtyard. A favourite photo spot.
About one and a half to two hours.
Location: Central old city. Near Hawa Mahal; Metro: Pink Line to Badi Chaupar. Then a short walk.
Late morning, paired with the neighbouring Jantar Mantar.
Yes. The living royal complex at the heart of the Pink City. With museums and painted gates.
You can also visit Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jaipur guide.
Stay in Jaipur. See our Jaipur guide.
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