Jaipur

Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर Jaypur), also known as the Pink City, is the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, and its largest city. The city was built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city, and today it's a major tourist attraction for Indians and for international visitors. It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. It hosts several attractions including the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple and several massive Rajput forts. It also serves as a stepping stone for those heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

On 15 January sunrise is 07:17, golden light starts about 17:20 and sunset is 17:54 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:03, golden light starts about 18:19 and sunset is 18:50 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 05:41, golden light starts about 18:49 and sunset is 19:22 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 06:26, golden light starts about 17:27 and sunset is 17:58 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Seen from nice viewpoint forts (507 m away), the sun sets directly behind Amber Fort on 06 Apr to 12 Apr; 31 Aug to 06 Sep (computed; around 18:46 local time on 06 Apr). Line of sight not verified.

Amber Fort Sunset Alignment

Timeline

Local tip

Check before you go

Worth knowing