What to do in Jaipur when it rains

Rain in Jaipur? Duck into its museums and galleries, find a covered market for a wander, and warm up with a coffee while it passes.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

  • The City Palace Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
  • Albert Hall Museum Ram Niwas Garden, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004, India
  • JAWAHAR KALA KENDRA 2, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, opp. Commerce College, Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004, India
  • Science Park behind T.B Hospital, Shastri Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016, India
  • Regional Science Centre And Science Park Balaji Marg, Behind T.B Hospital, Shastri Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016, India
  • Mouj Mahal Mouj Mahal, The Paradise Of Fun, Amer Rd, opposite Baharampuri Thana, Agrasen Nagar, Govind Nagar East, Govind Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

  • Nahargarh Fort Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • The City Palace Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
  • Galta Gate Shop No 44 Goverdhanpuri galta Gate Jaipur Rajsthan Goverdhanpuri, Galta Gate, Raghunathgarh, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302003, India
  • Shaheed Smarak WR82+XM3, 184, Mirza Ismail Rd, Gopalbari, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Rambag Circle VRV5+WFR, Bapu Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302015, India
  • Tripolia Gate Tripolia Bazar, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

  • Bapu Bazar 415 Choura Rasta, Nehru Bazar Rd, Film Colony, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302003, India
  • Khajane walon ka rasta WRC7+V57, Khanjane Walon ka Rasta, Chandpole Bazar, Chandpole, Chandpol, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Market Jaipur D-13, Sansar Chandra Rd, Chandpol Bazar, Jalupura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Johri Bazar WRCG+GGQ, Johri Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Biseswarji, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302003, India
  • Jayanti Market Jayanti Market, New Colony, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Indra Bazar Vyapar Mandal Karyalay 438/1, Indira Bazar Rd, Jayanti Market, New Colony, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Tapri Central Rooftop B4-E, पृथ्वीराज मार्ग, opposite Surana Jewelers, opposite Central Park Gate, सी स्कीम, अशोक नगर, जयपुर, राजस्थान 302001, India
  • Gulab Ji Chai Wale GANPATI PLAZA, Mirza Ismail Rd, Nangal Jaisabohra, Sindhi Camp, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Savanna Sky Lounge & Bar 4, lal nivas, near, Narayan Singh Rd, Heerabagh, Rambagh, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Stepout Cafe P - 14, Sahdev Marg, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India
  • Town Coffee Plot no. 4, Durgadas Colony, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Nouba Restaurant & Rooftop Lounge Rooftop, 3rd and 4th floor, C54-A, Sarojini Marg, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

  • Pink Square Mall Plot No. 1, 2, Govind Marg, Saket Colony, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004, India
  • Orbit Mall, Jaipur Elevated Ajmer Rd, Jai Ambey Colony, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India
  • Westside - GT galleria, Jaipur J-47, Malviya Marg, Panch Batti, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
  • Apex Mall, Lal Kothi Satya Vihar, Greater Kailash Colony, Vidhayak Nagar, Lalkothi, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302015, India
  • Saraogi Mansion Mirza Ismail Rd, Bapu Bazar, Biseswarji, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302003, India
  • Zudio - GT Down Town, Jaipur GF 7 & 8 Ground floor FF 7 & 8 First Floor GT Downtown, Malviya Marg, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India

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