Know before you go

• Johari Bazaar and the walled city markets are lit up for weeks before the festival.

Airport to Bazaars of the Pink City

Jaipur airport (JAI) is 30 minutes from the old city; Delhi is 4 to 5 hours by road or 1 hour by air.

Autos and walking; streets are packed in the evenings.

Public transport directions to Bazaars of the Pink City

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Zostel Jaipur
• Mid-range: ITC Rajputana
• Splurge: Rambagh Palace

Links search the nights from 5 November to 11 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 6 to 10 November 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Jantar Mantar observatory.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Nahargarh Fort sunset.

4 tours worth booking for Diwali in Jaipur

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lassiwala Lassi in clay cups
• Rawat Mishthan Bhandar Pyaaz kachori
• Chokhi Dhani Rajasthani village dinner

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Albert Hall Museum.

Getting around on event days

• Uber, Ola and auto-rickshaws; agree fares first for autos.

Day trips from Jaipur

• Agra: 4 hours
• Pushkar: 3 hours

Questions people ask

When is Diwali in Jaipur 2026?

The next edition is 6 to 10 November 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Bazaars of the Pink City?

Jaipur airport (JAI) is 30 minutes from the old city; Delhi is 4 to 5 hours by road or 1 hour by air. Autos and walking; streets are packed in the evenings.

Where should I stay for Diwali in Jaipur?

For most visitors the best base is C-Scheme: Central hotels.

What else can we do around Diwali in Jaipur?

Good short outings in Jaipur include Block printing workshop. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Diwali in Jaipur?

Family-friendly picks: Amber Fort and city tour, Block printing workshop. Jantar Mantar observatory.

How far is Bazaars of the Pink City from Jaipur centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Autos and walking; streets are packed in the evenings.

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