Places Near Jaipur: Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
Tourist places near Jaipur within 50, 100 and 200 km, plus 2 day trips: Samode, Bhangarh, Chand Baori, Sambhar, Pushkar and Ranthambore, with drive times.
Zovii Team · · 13 min read · Updated
At a glance
- Area
- Day trips
- Best time
- October to February
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As of November 2026. Check before you go.
In this article
- Places near Jaipur at a glance
- Tourist places near Jaipur within 50 km
- Tourist places near Jaipur within 100 km
- Places near Jaipur within 200 km
- Weekend getaways from Jaipur (200 km and more)
- 2 day trip near Jaipur: three easy plans
- Places near Jaipur in monsoon
- Going with a date or a group
- Road safety before you leave Jaipur
- FAQ
The best places near Jaipur to see in a day are Samode and Bagru (under 50 km), the Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri, Bhangarh and Sambhar Lake (50–100 km), and Ajmer–Pushkar (about 140 km). With a weekend, add Ranthambore, Bundi or Shekhawati, and if you want a hill station, Mount Abu is the only real one in Rajasthan, about 490 km away.
Below, every place is grouped by how far it is from Jaipur, with an approximate road distance and drive time, what to actually do there, the best season, and a tip for going as a couple or with friends. Distances are from central Jaipur and are rounded; traffic, the route and where in the city you start change them, so check a map app on the day.
Places near Jaipur at a glance
| Place | About how far | About how long by car | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanota Dam | 15–20 km | 30–45 min | Monsoon, winter |
| Bagru | 30–35 km | 1 hour | October–March |
| Samode | 40 km | 1 hour | October–March |
| Bhangarh | 80–90 km | 2 hours | October–March |
| Sambhar Lake | 80–95 km | 2 hours | November–February |
| Abhaneri (Chand Baori) | 90–95 km | 2 hours | October–March |
| Sariska | 110 km | 2.5 hours | October–March |
| Ajmer and Pushkar | 135–150 km | 2.5–3 hours | October–March |
| Shekhawati (Mandawa) | 170 km | 3–3.5 hours | November–February |
| Ranthambore | 160–180 km | 3–3.5 hours | October–April |
| Bharatpur (Keoladeo) | 180 km | 3.5–4 hours | November–February |
| Bundi | 220 km | 3.5–4 hours | October–March |
| Chittorgarh | 310 km | 5–6 hours | October–March |
| Mount Abu (hill station) | 490 km | 7–8 hours | November–February |
Tourist places near Jaipur within 50 km
Close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner, or even to do in an afternoon.
Bagru
About 30–35 km on Ajmer Road, about an hour. Bagru is a village of hand block printers, and the families there still print fabric with carved wooden blocks and natural dyes. Walk the lanes where cloth dries in the sun, watch a printer at work, and buy straight from the workshops. Some artisans run short hands-on sessions; book a day or two ahead.
Best season: October to March, in the morning, when the printers are working. Tip: printing your own dupatta or a pair of cushion covers is a nice thing to make together, and it's a calmer outing for friends who have done every cafe in the city.
Samode
About 40 km north, past Chomu, about an hour. Samode is a small village under the Aravalli hills, known for its palace, which is now a heritage hotel. The palace has its own rules and fee for visitors who aren't staying, so check before you go. The village itself is free to wander, and a stone path of a few hundred steps climbs to an old fort ruin above it, with a wide view over the fields. The fort is private, and its gate isn't always open.
Best season: October to March. Climb early; between late morning and mid-afternoon the path is hot even in winter. Tip: carry water and proper shoes, not chappals, for the steps.
Kanota Dam and other dams near Jaipur
Kanota Dam is about 15–20 km east on the Agra Road, under an hour. It's the dam near Jaipur most people mean: a reservoir on the Banganga river with low hills around it, at its best after a good monsoon and on winter mornings for the sunrise and birds. The access road is rough in places.
A serious monsoon warning: when the dam overflows, the current is strong. In August 2024, young men on a picnic were swept away at Kanota after going into the overflowing water. Stay well back from the spillway and the edge, and never go into the water.
Jaipur's older Ramgarh Dam (built in 1904) has held little water for many years, so it isn't worth planning a trip around it right now.
Tourist places near Jaipur within 100 km
These are proper day trips: leave by 7, and you'll be home by evening.
Abhaneri: Chand Baori stepwell
About 90–95 km towards Agra (Dausa district), about 2 hours. Chand Baori is one of the deepest stepwells in India: about 3,500 narrow steps on 13 levels, going roughly 30 m down to a tank, built in the 8th–9th century. You look at it from the galleries around the top; it's one of those places that's bigger than any photo of it. Next door is the Harshat Mata temple, damaged centuries ago, with carved pillars lying around the site.
Best season: October to March, in the morning, when the light falls into the well. Tip: many people do Abhaneri and Bhangarh in one day; start early so you aren't rushing at either.
Bhangarh Fort
About 80–90 km (Alwar district, on the edge of Sariska), about 2 hours. Bhangarh is a ruined 16th-century town: a bazaar street, temples, havelis and the palace, climbing up a hillside. It's famous as "India's most haunted place", but the real reason to go is the walk through the ruins with the Aravallis behind them.
Entry rules: the Archaeological Survey of India does not allow anyone inside after sunset or before sunrise, and the board at the gate says so. As of October 2026, Incredible India's Bhangarh page also says entry is prohibited after sunset; check opening times and any ticket at the gate. Plan to be out well before dark, which in winter is around 5:30 pm.
Best season: October to March. Tip: the ghost stories are fun in the car; going in at night is not. The rule exists, and the area borders a tiger reserve.
Sambhar Lake
About 80–95 km west, past Phulera, about 2 hours. Sambhar is India's largest inland salt lake: flat, white salt pans that go on to the horizon, with old salt works and railway lines across them. In winter thousands of flamingos come here, and the sunsets are some of the best near Jaipur.
Best season: November to February for flamingos; October to March for everything else. Go for sunrise or sunset; midday is harsh and the glare is strong. Tip: don't drive onto the lake bed, especially after rain, as cars get stuck in the soft mud. Bring sunglasses and water.
Places near Jaipur within 200 km
Doable in a long day, better as an overnight weekend getaway from Jaipur.
Ajmer and Pushkar
Ajmer is about 135 km on the Ajmer highway (about 2.5 hours); Pushkar is about 15 km beyond it. In Ajmer, visit the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and walk along Ana Sagar lake in the evening. In Pushkar, sit on the ghats around the lake, visit the Brahma temple, and take the ropeway up to the Savitri temple for the view at sunset.
Best season: October to March. The Pushkar fair is around Kartik Purnima (expected around 17–24 November in 2026; dates are set locally each year), which is spectacular and very crowded. Tip: Pushkar is a holy town, so no meat, eggs or alcohol, and dress and behave as you would at a temple, especially on the ghats.
Ranthambore
About 160–180 km towards Sawai Madhopur, about 3–3.5 hours. Ranthambore National Park is the best chance of seeing a tiger near Jaipur, and the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort inside it is worth a visit even if you don't.
Season and bookings: the park's main safari zones close for the monsoon (usually 1 July to 30 September) and reopen in October. Book safaris only on the Rajasthan Forest Department's official portal (its address ends in gov.in); several lookalike sites belong to agents who charge more. Weekend slots from October to March sell out fast. Tip: an early-morning safari is colder than you'd think in winter, so carry a jacket and a cap.
Sariska and Alwar
Sariska is about 110 km, roughly 2.5 hours. A quieter tiger reserve than Ranthambore, with Siliserh Lake near Alwar on the way. It pairs well with Bhangarh, which is on the edge of the reserve. Best season: October to March; check the forest department portal for safari dates.
Shekhawati: Mandawa and Nawalgarh
Mandawa is about 170 km north (about 3–3.5 hours); Nawalgarh is about 140 km. The Shekhawati towns are full of old merchant havelis covered in painted murals, some faded, some restored. Walk the lanes slowly; it's like an open-air gallery.
Best season: November to February. Tip: some havelis are lived in or privately owned, so ask before you go in or take photos, and keep small change for entry.
Bharatpur: Keoladeo National Park
About 180 km towards Agra, about 3.5–4 hours. A wetland bird sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No private cars inside: you cycle, walk or take one of the authorised cycle-rickshaws, whose drivers often know the birds well.
Best season: November to February for the migratory birds. Tip: go early, bring binoculars, and keep voices low.
Weekend getaways from Jaipur (200 km and more)
For these, plan two days, or three for Mount Abu.
Bundi
About 220 km south, about 3.5–4 hours. Bundi is a small, unhurried town under the Taragarh fort, with blue-washed lanes, the painted rooms of the Garh Palace and the carved Raniji ki Baori stepwell. Far fewer crowds than the big cities. Best season: October to March. Tip: a good pick for a 2-day trip near Jaipur for couples who like walking more than shopping.
Chittorgarh
About 310 km, about 5–6 hours. One of India's largest forts, with the Vijay Stambh tower and the Padmini palace inside. You'll want a full day just for the fort, so stay the night. Best season: October to March.
Mount Abu: the hill station question
About 490 km, about 7–8 hours by road; trains also run from Jaipur to Abu Road, about 25 km below the town. If you search for a hill station near Jaipur, the honest answer is that there isn't one within a day's drive. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan, so it's a three-day trip, not a weekend dash.
What to do: a boat on Nakki Lake, sunset from the viewpoints, the marble carving of the Dilwara Jain temples (no photography inside, and visiting hours for tourists are limited, so check at the gate), and the climb to Guru Shikhar, at about 1,722 m the highest point in the Aravallis.
Best season: November to February, when it's properly cold at night. The last stretch from Abu Road is a hill climb with hairpin bends; drive it in daylight. Tip: if you only have a weekend, Nahargarh and the Aravalli roads around Jaipur give you hills and a view without the 16 hours of driving. Our Nahargarh sunset point guide has the timings.
2 day trip near Jaipur: three easy plans
All three use places from the lists above, and all work for a couple or a group of friends. Leave early, drive in daylight, and book a stay before you go on weekends and holidays.
| Plan | Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer and Pushkar | Drive to Ajmer (about 2.5 hours), the Dargah, Ana Sagar in the evening | Pushkar lake and ghats in the morning, drive back |
| Stepwell and ruins | Abhaneri's Chand Baori, then on to Bhangarh before it closes | Sariska and Siliserh Lake near Alwar, drive back |
| Ranthambore | Drive to Sawai Madhopur (3–3.5 hours), Ranthambore Fort | An early safari (book ahead), drive back by afternoon |
With more time, Bundi (about 220 km) and the painted havelis of Shekhawati are both worth a night. Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, needs three days.
Places near Jaipur in monsoon
July to September changes the list. Kanota and the Aravallis around Samode and Bhangarh turn green, and short drives are at their prettiest. But Ranthambore's main zones are closed, Sambhar's lake bed is muddy, and every overflowing dam or nala is dangerous. In the rains, pick places you can see from the road or a path, and stay out of the water.
Going with a date or a group
A day trip is a great third or fourth date. It's not a first one. Two to four hours in a car with someone you've only chatted with leaves no easy way out if it isn't going well. For a first meeting, pick a busy cafe in the city instead (our places for couples in Jaipur guide has them by area), and save Pushkar for when you know each other.
When you do go:
- Tell a friend where you're going, with whom, and when you'll be back, and message them when you arrive and when you leave.
- Each person should be able to get home on their own: their own money, a charged phone, and a sense of the bus or train back.
- Going with friends? Split the fuel and tolls before you leave, not at the end.
On Zovii, you can turn on Right Now with "a drive this weekend" and see who nearby is up for it, and the Friends / New People option in Looking For works for finding people to travel with too, if you're new to the city (more on that here).
Road safety before you leave Jaipur
- Leave early, get back before dark. Rajasthan highways have trucks, stray cattle and slow tractors, and they're far harder to see at night. Winter mornings in December and January can be foggy too.
- Helmets and seatbelts, every seat, every time. A long highway ride on a scooty isn't a good idea; take a car, a bus or a train for anything over 50 km.
- Don't drink and drive, and don't let the driver be the tired one. Swap every two hours.
- Carry water and a little cash. Some stretches have few dhabas, and tolls and village parking often want cash or UPI with no signal.
- Summer is brutal. From April to June, start at dawn, avoid walking around ruins at midday, and keep the trip short.
- Respect the rules at each place: ASI timings at monuments, forest department rules in tiger reserves, and dress codes at temples and dargahs.
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FAQ
Which are the best places near Jaipur to see in one day?
The best one-day trips from Jaipur are Abhaneri's Chand Baori with Bhangarh, Sambhar Lake for sunset, Samode or Bagru for a short half-day, and Ajmer–Pushkar if you leave early. All are within about 150 km.
Which tourist places near Jaipur are within 100 km?
Bagru, Samode, Kanota Dam, Abhaneri (Chand Baori), Bhangarh and Sambhar Lake are all within about 100 km of Jaipur. Sariska is just past it, at about 110 km.
Is there a hill station near Jaipur?
No, there's no hill station within a day's drive of Jaipur. Mount Abu, about 490 km away, is the only hill station in Rajasthan, so plan three days for it.
Can you visit Bhangarh Fort at night?
No, entering Bhangarh after sunset or before sunrise is prohibited by the Archaeological Survey of India. Visit in the day and leave before dark.
What is a good 2 days trip near Jaipur for couples?
Pushkar (with an evening in Ajmer), Bundi, Ranthambore or the Shekhawati towns all make a good 2-day trip from Jaipur for couples. Go between October and March, drive in daylight, and tell a friend your plan.
Zovii Team
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