Is there an entry fee for City Palace?

Yes - around ₹200 for Indian visitors and ₹700 for foreign visitors, with photography and videography tickets sold separately.

What is the best time to visit City Palace?

Morning soon after it opens (9:30 AM) or late afternoon - it's open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

How far is City Palace from Hawa Mahal?

It's about 0.5 km away - an easy 5-10 minute walk through the old city.

How much time do I need for City Palace?

Most visitors spend around 1.5-2 hours exploring the courtyards and museums.

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)

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About City Palace

City Palace - Jaipur's Royal Residence & Living Heritage, about view

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