Things to do: a wilder side of the Pink City

Things to do

From morning safari to palaces in the afternoon

On the quiet, zero-pollution green edge of the city beside the Jhalana Leopard Reserve, about 8 km from Jaipur International Airport.

A leopard at the Jhalana Leopard Reserve near Hotel Aarna Premier, Jaipur

Jhalana Leopard Safari

Jeep safaris into one of India’s first urban leopard reserves, minutes from the hotel.

An Indian peafowl seen on a birdwatching morning in Jaipur

Birdwatching & sunrise

Quiet mornings on our terrace, with binoculars and the sun rising over the trees.

The ramparts of Amer Fort in Jaipur

Amer Fort

The hilltop fort and palace, with its mirror halls and ramparts.

A courtyard at the City Palace in Jaipur

City Palace & old city

Courtyards, museums and bazaars in the heart of the Pink City.

The honeycomb façade of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

Hawa Mahal & Jantar Mantar

The honeycomb palace and the royal observatory, an easy half-day out.

Jal Mahal water palace on the lake in Jaipur

Jal Mahal

The water palace on Man Sagar Lake, lovely at golden hour.