How to Reach Jaipur

How to Reach Jaipur by Air

Sanganer Airport of Jaipur serves both domestic as well as international flights and is the only international airport in Rajasthan. Its domestic terminal has flights coming in from many major cities of the country such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Goa, Guwahati, Kolkata, Udaipur, Jodhpur, etc. The airport also operates international flights, although they are only a select few.

Terminal 1 serves domestic as well as international flights whereas Terminal 2 serves only domestic flights. The airport is located 13 km away from the city centre. It is equipped with the basic amenities which eases the pain of a traveller. It takes 40 minutes to 1 hour approx from Delhi to Jaipur by air.

There are many hotels in Jaipur which are located in the close proximity of the airport; one such is the hotel Clark’s Amer. It is situated just 2.5 km away from the Jaipur airport. You can hire an auto rickshaw or a taxi which are available outside the airport and reach the city centre, which is 13 km away. It is advisable to bargain hard and you will be able to get a taxi for Rs. 200 or an auto rickshaw for about Rs 150. Alternatively, you can also book a car in advance or arrange for a pickup service with your hotel to meet you on arrival.

Sanganer Airport numbers: 91- 141- 721149, 91- 141 550623.

How to Reach Jaipur by Rail

Jaipur is well connected on broad gauge rail to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Secunderabad, Agra and Lucknow. A number of superfast, express and mail trains connect it to many destinations within and outside the state. The Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express provides excellent connection from Delhi –air-conditioned, quick and convenient. It takes approx 5 hours from Delhi to Jaipur by train.

Jaipur Junction Railway Station: It is the main railway station in Jaipur and is served by the Western Railways. Located in the heart of the city, it is an important railway station for the entire state. The station is linked to other parts of the country by meter gauge and broad gauge lines. National capital Delhi is linked with Jaipur by the railways through this station. Super fast train Shatabdi Express and the luxury train ‘Palace on Wheels’ runs through this station. The Jaipur Junction Railway Station connects almost the entire nation with a mammoth list of trains. There is a separate reservation counter (Counter No: 769), set for the foreign travellers. Also available at the station is an information bureau run by the Rajasthan Tourist Development Corporation (RTDC).

The station offers a lot of other facilities to travellers which include, a waiting room, a tourist information centre, refreshment room, computerised reservation centre, etc. Most of the tourists prefer travelling by train as they find its location convenient.

Reservation timings: Monday to Saturday - 8:00 to 14:00 hrs and 14:15 to 20:00 hrs Sunday- 8:00 to 14:00 hrs.

How to Reach Jaipur by Bus

This is definitely the most convenient way to travel to Jaipur from Delhi, Agra and most destinations within Rajasthan. The national and state highways are well maintained with planned stops and halts for refreshments and gas/service stations. Private bus companies and the Rajasthan State Roadways operate a number of deluxe and air-conditioned buses. Tourists can hire coaches, cars, private or tourist taxis and vans in Delhi/Agra too. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and other tour operators have a number of conducted tours that cover the Delhi/Agra/Jaipur triangle. Jaipur is located 258 kms from Delhi, 232 kms from Agra, 350 kms from Gwalior and 405 kms from Udaipur.

The Jaipur Central Bus Station: The station is located at Sindhi camp, a walking distance from the Jaipur Junction railway station and connects the National Highway 8. From here many deluxe, air-conditioned and non ac buses runs to Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Kota, etc. The buses are run by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) at a regular interval.

RSRTC operates around 35 kiosks across the city which allows a traveller to book their ticket online at ease. Most of the students from the neighbouring states and cities prefer travelling by the buses run by RSRTC as they can also claim a concession of 50 %. Apart from the students, concessions are granted to specially-abled people, senior citizens, journalists, freedom fighters, cancer patients, etc. Visit the official website of RSRTC, i.e, www.rsrtc.gov.in for more details on concession.

Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Head Office: Parivahan Marg, Chomu House, Jaipur (Rajasthan) - 302 001 Phone No: (0141) 2373044, 2374670 (Open 24 hrs.)

There are also a lot of options available for those who wish to travel by private buses and hired cabs. However, before you start your voyage do not forget to bargain as the private cab drivers may ask for double the actual rate.

Getting Around Jaipur

Once in the city, you can travel to your desired destination either by hiring a private taxi, or taking an auto rickshaw, which are easily available just outside the railway station, airport and the bus station. If you take an auto rickshaw insist on the use of the meter or fix a price before boarding. Otherwise it can burn a hole in your pockets. If the destination is nearby, a much cheaper though far slower mode of travel is available in the city, i.e, the cycle rickshaw.

Do not look for travelling by local buses as they are not always the most comfortable or reliable of transports within the city. Plenty of hired transport is also easily available, be it cars, jeeps, minibuses or MUVs, and this usually is by far the best option. Almost all vehicles include a chauffeur as self-drive cars are not available on hire.

To match the requirement of each traveller, car service providers in Jaipur offer every possible solution of travelling within the city and the nearby places. One can hire a car for full day local sightseeing for 8 hours and pay between Rs 1200 – Rs 6500, depending on the type of car they pick. And for half day sightseeing for 5 hours, it costs between Rs 700 - Rs 3500. Cars can also be hired according to one’s budget, for day trips to the nearby places as well as for intercity droppings. Bargaining and settling the price is a must before starting the trip.