Why visit
Jaipur is the Pink City. Hawa Mahal's facade, Amber Fort on the hill, City Palace, and Rajasthani textile bazaars that anchor Golden Triangle trips.
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Jaipur at a glance
City population
3.0 million
Elevation
435 m
1,427 ft
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Asia/Kolkata
Airport
JAI
Jaipur International Airport
India at a glance
Country center
20.0°, 77.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
3,287,590 km²
1,269,345 mi²
Country population
1.44 billion
437/km²
Subregion
Southern Asia
Currency
Indian rupee (₹)
INR
Dial
+91
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Demonym
Indian
Internet
.in
UN
Member state
ISO code
IN / IND
Where in the world
20.0° - 77.0°
India
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Did you know
- Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" because all buildings in the old city were painted terracotta pink to welcome Prince Albert in 1876.
- The Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds") has 953 jharokha windows designed so royal women could watch the street unseen.
- Jantar Mantar, Jaipur's 18th-century astronomical observatory, contains the world's largest sundial (27 m) and is a UNESCO site.
- India has 22 official languages, and over 1,600 languages are spoken.
- The world's largest postal network is in India: over 155,000 post offices.
Bordering India
Traveler notes
- Amber Fort elephant/jeep ride up
- Jantar Mantar astronomical instruments (UNESCO)
- Block-printing workshop in Sanganer
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Jaipur
What currency is used in Jaipur?
Jaipur uses the Indian rupee (₹), ISO code INR.
What languages are spoken in India?
The primary languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
What is the international calling code for India?
The calling code is +91.
What airport serves Jaipur?
Jaipur International Airport (IATA: JAI).
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