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Sunset

Golden Hour at Chokhi Dhani

A simple plan to catch the Rajasthani sunset with a traditional meal.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:40

    Chokhi Dhani

    Head to Chokhi Dhani on the Jaipur-Tonk highway. Arrive early to secure a table at Lalten Restaurant, the more popular of their two dining venues.

  2. 16:55

    Chokhi Dhani

    Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner. The restaurants are open from 5-11PM, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  3. 17:55

    Chokhi Dhani

    Stay seated or move to the open areas to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The evening fun-fairs and atmosphere of this virtual village come alive as the light fades.

  4. 18:40

    Chokhi Dhani

    End your evening with a nightcap or dessert while enjoying the resort's lighting and entertainment before the 11PM closing time.

Local tip

Chokhi Dhani is about 18 km from Central Jaipur. Check the route for travel time from your starting point.

Check before you go

  • Reserve a table at Lalten Restaurant in advance as it is the more popular venue.
  • The restaurants are open from 5-11PM.
  • Traditional Rajasthani dining is ₹700 for adults.

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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