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Sunset

Golden Hour at Central Park

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from Jaipur’s greenest spot, starting with a drink nearby.

Best time: 17:21About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:21

    Dev Hotel

    Grab a coffee or snack at Dev Hotel. It is a short five-minute walk from Central Park and opens at 09:00, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.

  2. 16:51

    Central Park

    Walk to Central Park. This is the largest park in Jaipur, featuring a 4 km jogging track and a towering 269 ft flag. Arrive early to find a good spot on the grass or near the track where you can face west.

  3. 17:21

    Central Park

    Watch the golden light wash over the park. On 15 January, the sun sets toward the WSW around 17:54, but the warm glow begins at 17:21. The large flag and the open space provide an unobstructed view of the sky.

  4. 18:06

    Henry’s – The Pub

    End the evening with a drink at Henry’s – The Pub. Located just a six-minute walk from the park, this cozy basement pub stays open until 23:30, offering a relaxed place to unwind after the sunset.

Local tip

The park is open to the public, but check if any specific events or maintenance affect access to the central flag area. Dev Hotel and Henry’s are both open daily.

Check before you go

  • Dev Hotel opens at 09:00.
  • Henry’s – The Pub is open Mo-Su 12:00-23:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Jaipur (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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