Best Places To Visit In Jaipur With Family In Summer

Places To Visit In Jaipur With Family In Summer is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. The opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex stands at the center of its stately street grid (notable in India). With gardens, courtyards, and museums, part of it is still a royal residence. 

If you are looking to experience the city at its best, we bring to you an eclectic list of the best places to visit in Jaipur to have ever-lasting memories with your dear ones. Listed below are some of the popular places to visit in Jaipur with family. 

1. Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur

Named after the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, the great Albert Hall is the oldest museum in Rajasthan. It is home to an extensive collection of artifacts brought from different regions of the world, which makes it a great knowledge hub. The building glows brightly with yellow lights at night, a stunning view which you can enjoy from the gardens. While you are here, you can also gorge on some ice-creams and chaats with your family from the nearby vendors. Albert Hall Museum is a great place to let your kids witness history in the form of ancient coins, marble art, pottery, carpets, and even Egyptian mummies.

• Location: Kailash Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur
• Timings: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm and 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm; every day
• Entry Fee: General Ticket – ₹ 40    Night Ticket – ₹ 100 

2. Jaipur Zoo

Don’t miss out on visiting the Jaipur Zoo as it is one of the most loved tourist spots among kids and adults alike. It houses 50 different species of animals, including Bengal tigers and panthers; more than 19 kinds of birds can also be seen here apart from gharial (a rare species of crocodile). Remember to carry your water bottle and a pair of sunglasses and put on a fine pair of sneakers as you may have to walk a lot.

Location: Museum Road, Kailash Puri, Ram Niwas Bagh, Jaipur

Timings:

08:30 am to 05:30 pm (summer)

09:00 am to 05:00 pm (winter)

Closed on Tuesdays

Entry Fee:  ₹ 15

3. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

If you or your kids are an astronomy buff or an avid fan of Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy, take them to Jantar Mantar for a fascinating day out. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh between 1728 and 1738, this observatory has a collection of 19 geometric devices, aiding in the study of the exact time of the day and position of various celestial bodies. It also has the world’s biggest stone sundial, Samrat Yantra. Jantar Mantar today stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, giving you one more reason to add it to your must-visit list.

Location: Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur

Timings: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm; every day

Entry Fee: ₹ 50 (adults); ₹ 15 (students)

4. Amer Fort, Jaipur

Founded by Raja Man Singh and completed by Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Amer Fort is a marvel you shouldn’t miss out on while in Jaipur. The high and strong walls of the fort protected its residents from enemy attacks while the main building showered people various luxuries and amenities. The fort is incomparable as far as the artistic skills of the artists and designers of the Rajput era are concerned. Ornamented pillars, elegant frescoes, and spellbinding glasswork are some of the brilliant architectural and aesthetic elements you will find here. The elephant ride to the fortress is going to thoroughly amuse your little ones. You can also attend the light and sound show conducted here in the evenings.

Location: Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur

Timings: 08:00 am to 06:30 am; every day

Entry Fee: ₹ 25

5. Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of Breeze”, was built in 1799 as an extension to the Royal City Palace of Jaipur. Situated at Badi Choupad, Pink City of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb-shaped and beautifully carved windows allow the breeze to blow through the palace and make it a perfect summer palace. It was built as an extension to the City Palace nearby. See below for more information about Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal Jaipur Address:

 Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 

Opening Time: 

 Every day

9:00 am. – 4:30 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

 50 per person for Indians

 200 per person for Foreign Tourists