BY Jaipur By Car
Jaipur has many famous places in a small area: Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh and busy bazaars. They look close on a map, but they are not always easy to reach on foot or by public transport, especially in the heat. A Jaipur sightseeing taxi solves this problem. You get a private car and a driver who knows the roads and the timings.
This guide explains how a sightseeing taxi works, what a normal Jaipur sightseeing package includes, and how to choose between Jaipur tour packages and longer Rajasthan tour packages.
A sightseeing taxi is a car with a driver hired for a fixed time. For a full day this is usually 8 to 10 hours, and for a half day it is 4 to 5 hours. There is also a limit on kilometres inside the city. You decide the order of the places, and the driver waits while you explore.
You can see the available options on our Jaipur sightseeing tour page and on the Jaipur sightseeing cab page.
Entry fees and opening times change from time to time, so check the latest details before you go.
Our Jaipur Darshan taxi follows a similar plan. The Jaipur same day tour is made for visitors who have only one day in the city.
One day
This is good if you are passing through Jaipur. You will see the main places, but you will not have much time to relax.
Two days
This is the best choice for most visitors. The 2 days Jaipur tour lets you split the forts and city sights across two days, with time for shopping and a good dinner.
Three days or more
With more time, you can add day trips to Ajmer and Pushkar, Ranthambore, Sariska or the painted havelis of Shekhawati. See the list of same day tours from Jaipur.
If you want something different from the usual forts and palaces, try one of these.
You can see all our city options under Jaipur tour packages.
Many visitors add nearby places to their Jaipur stay. Common choices are Ajmer and Pushkar, Ranthambore for wildlife, and the Shekhawati towns. Longer Rajasthan tour packages can join Jaipur with Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer, or form a part of the Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra.
See our Jaipur to Rajasthan tour taxi page, or browse the wider tour packages list. If you want to know more about longer trips by road, read our guide on outstation taxi service from Jaipur.
October to March is the most comfortable time, with cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. Summers are very hot, so start early and keep the middle of the day for indoor sights or rest. The monsoon makes the Aravalli hills green, but it can bring heavy rain.
Two days cover the main forts, palaces and markets comfortably. One day is possible if you start early and choose only a few places.
For many stops, yes. A private driver waits at each place, knows the parking, and saves you from booking and waiting again and again.
Usually not. Tickets are paid at each monument. Confirm this with the company before you book.
Yes. Many visitors add a day trip. Please check our Ajmer Pushkar same day tour and the Ranthambore same day tour.
Yes, because a private car reduces walking and waiting. Tell the company about any special needs so the plan can be made easy for everyone.
A private taxi is the easiest way to enjoy Jaipur. You save time, avoid the heat and see more. Plan your trip with us by sending your dates through the contact page, or read how to choose a taxi service in Jaipur.
Banner photo: Jaipur 03-2016 02 Amber Fort.jpg by A.Savin, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons.
