City Palace
Jaipur's Royal Residence & Living Heritage
Best Time to Visit
Open 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Ideal For
Tourists, History Lovers
Time to Explore
1.5-2 Hours
Entry Fee
₹200 (Indians) / ₹700 (Foreigners)
Best Food Near City Palace
PopularClosedShreenath Ji Dabeli Wala
Street Food 5.0
OpenNand Chaat Bhandar
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ClosedLala ji Gol Gappe
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ClosedKalkatta Chaat Bhandar
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ClosedKanahiya Nankeen Bhandar
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ClosedBombay Fast Food Corner
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ClosedBusiya Halwai
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OpenU & Me Soya Chaap
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OpenSanskriti Chaat
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About City Palace
Built between 1729 and 1732 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, City Palace was designed as a royal residence and administrative seat rather than a defensive fort. Successive rulers expanded it over the centuries, adding courtyards, gateways and museums where Rajput symmetry meets Mughal-era ornamentation - part of the complex remains home to the royal family today.
1729–1732 BuiltSawai Jai Singh II FounderRajput–Mughal StyleRoyal Residence Type
Best Time to Visit
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Cooler & quieter
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Good afternoon light
Tips for Visitors
- ✓ Look for the Peacock Gate in Pitam Niwas Chowk - it's the famous one, but the other three seasonal gates are easy to miss
- ✓ Buy the photography ticket at the entry counter - you can't add it on halfway through
- ✓ Jantar Mantar is right next door, so do both on the same walk
- ✓ Part of it is a working royal residence, so cover shoulders and knees - no strict dress code, just common sense
Frequently Asked Questions
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Location
Open in MapsNearby Landmarks
- Hawa Mahal0.5 km
- Jantar Mantar0.2 km
- Johari Bazaar0.8 km
- Albert Hall Museum2.5 km
