From forts to palaces, many historical landmarks in Jaipur mark the glorious past of India. Further, the sense of culture and unfiltered beauty of its outskirts makes it the most interesting place to discover.

So if you want to take a short trip for refreshment and exploration, here is a list of the top 18 places to visit for one day trip from Jaipur. Keep reading to get further information!

Below are the places that are not far away from Jaipur and provide the required entertainment to tourists. Read to know about their attractions, entry fees and other details.

1. Amer Fort | 12.9 km from Jaipur

Only 12.9 km from Jaipur railway station, Amer is one of the nearest places you can visit in a day. It is a town founded in 967 AD by the Meenas, who dedicated the city to 'Amba', the mother goddess. A beautiful thing about this majestic fort is it has maze-like passages and serpentine staircases. Moreover, the fort is a part of an extensive complex cladded with yellow-pink sandstone.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and March.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 25 per person (For Indians); ₹ 200 per person (For Foreigners).
  • Student: ₹ 10 per person.
  • *Extra cost for elephant ride.*
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via Amer Road.
• Things to do: Trekking, Riding an Elephant, Shopping Artwork and Handicrafts, Attending Light Show.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Turban Museum.

2. Sanganer | 13.5 km from Jaipur

Sanganer is a small village near Jaipur famous for its textile printing industry and handmade paper industry. Another thing that attracts tourists to this place is its Jain pilgrimage services. Further, you will encounter ancient temples and medieval ruins while touring this place. It depicts the heritage and culture of the settlement. Shri Digambar Jain Temple is one such temple.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and February.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via Shipra Path.
• Things to do: Offering Prayer at Digambar Jain Temple, Visiting the Textile Industry, Learn How to Make Pot, etc.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Jain Temple Sanghi Ji, Hawa Temple, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar.

3. Khatu Shyam Temple | 80.7 km from Jaipur

Khatu Temple, located on Sikar Road, is another top place to include in your one day package from Jaipur. The site is dedicated to Mahabharata and its characters, specifically Barbarik, a lesser-known character of the epic. He was the grandson of the second Pandava Bhim. Moreover, it is also close to Samode Palace, a great hotel to live in if you want to experience royal living.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and March.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM in Winter; 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM in Summer.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via Jaipur Road/ Sikar Road and NH52.
• Things to do: Offer Prayer, Attend Aarti, Stroll Around.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Shyam Darbar, Shree Shyam Kund, Devgarh, Jeen Mata Mandir, Laxmangarh Fort.

4. Sambhar Lake | 82.5 km from Jaipur

Sambhar Lake, also called Shakambhari Lake, is the largest saltwater lake in India that sources the salt requirement in Rajasthan. Further, it also serves as the home for different birds and insects. What more? If you visit the place in monsoon, you can also spot flamingos. Another highlight is that the epic Mahabharata mentions this place in its writings. Lastly, it sprawls over an area of 5700 sq. km.

• Best Time to Visit: Between November and March.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: Open 24x7.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48.
• Things to do: Bird-watching, Camping, Photography, Riding Trolley, Visiting Mandir.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Laxmi Narayanji Temple, Albert Hall Museum, The Sambhar Wildlife Sanctuary, Shakambhari Mata Ka Mela.

5. Bhangarh Fort | 84.1 km from Jaipur

Famous for its ghost stories and historical importance, Bhangarh Fort can be one of the places to visit in Jaipur in one day. The location falls in the way when travelling from Delhi to Jaipur. Further, as you enter this tourist spot, you will find a ruined city fort known as Bhoot Bangla. Besides this, there are four more gates to enter, i.e., the Ajmeri gate, the Lahori Gate, the Delhi Gate and the Fulbari Gate.

• Best Time to Visit: Between December and March.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adult: ₹ 25 per person (For Indians);₹ 200 per person (For Foreigners).
  • *Extra cost for camera.*
• Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH21.
• Things to do: Explore the Fort, Visit Nearby Palace, Seek Blessings in Temples, Click Photos.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Siliserh Lake Palace, Sariska Palace, Moti Dungri, Sariska National Park, City Palace.

6. Bairat Temple | 89.7 km from Jaipur

Bairat Temple is a free-standing Buddhist Temple and one of the best places to visit on a one day trip near Jaipur. It perches on a hill locally called 'Bijak-ki-Pahari' and has a round structure. In other words, it has a circular colonnade surrounding the central stupa with enclosing walls. It is an attraction of the 3rd Century, i.e., of the reign of Ashoka. Near it, there are two Minor Rock Edicts of Ashoka.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and March.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48.
• Things to do: Go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride, Seek Blessing, Watch Sunrise, Click Photos.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Bhangarh Fort, Yogi Bhagirathi Nath Temple, Buddhist Monastery.

7. Chand Baori | 90.7 km from Jaipur

A prominent tourist spot Chand Baori is a monument of the 10th Century. It showcases the expertise and talents of Rajasthani architecture. The site contains three sides leading to the water reserve. These step-wells include more than 3500 steps sectioned into 13 storeys. Furthermore, though it is 1000 years old, the Archaeological Survey of India has well-maintained it.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and March.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH21.
• Things to do: Attend Abhaneri Festival, Go to Art and Craft Exhibitions, Watch Folk Performances.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Harshat Mata Temple, Monkey Temple, Naldeshwar Temple, kalakand Market.

8. Sariska National Park | 107 km from Jaipur

Snuggled amidst the Aravalli Hills, Sariska National Park sprawls over 800 sq km. The place showcases the sight of cliffs, deciduous forests, grasslands, and more. It is also called the Sariska Tiger Reserve and was once a hunting preserve of The Maharaja of Alwar. However, in 1982 it was declared a national park, and now you can also find Royal Bengal Tigers.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and February, March and September.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 75 per person (For Indians); ₹ 500 per person (For Foreigners).
  • *Extra cost for vehicle parking.*
• Timings: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH21.
• Things to do: Go on a Safari, Discover Fort, Visit Sights, Take Photos, Seek Blessings at the Temple.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Siliserh Lake, Bala Quila, Naldeshwar Shrine, Moti Doongri, Garbhaji Falls.

9. Pandupol Hanuman Mandir | 132.5 km from Jaipur

Pandupol Hanuman Mandir, situated inside the Sariska Jungles, is another suggestion on the list of places near Jaipur for one day trip. Maharajadhiraja Mathanadeva built it between the 6th and 9th Centuries. Moreover, it holds great importance in Hindu culture as Hindus believe that Pandavas spent their time in exile here. The path to the temple will lead you to a cascading waterfall that stands tall at 35 feet. 

What more? The place has abundant flora and fauna.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and March.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48 and NH248A.
• Things to do: Seek Blessings in the Temples, Stroll through the Lake, Visit Sights.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Alwar City Palace, Bhangarh Fort, Naraini Mata, Vijay Mandir Palace.

10. Taragarh Fort | 145.5 km from Jaipur

Taragarh Fort is the most impressive structure in Bundi, built in 1354. Roa Deva founded it, and now people also call it by the name 'Star Fort.' Moreover, since it is at a height on a steep hill, it offers a panoramic view of Bundi city. Further, its entrance contains three gateways followed by battlements and tunnels. Another interesting thing that attracts tourists is the exhibits of the Grand Canyon or Garbha Gunjan. 

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and February.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 25 per person.
• Timings: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48.
• Things to do: Explore the Fort, Go on a City Walk, Camp, Try Camel Safari, Take Pictures.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Adai Din Ka Jhopra.

11. Brahma Temple | 147.5 km from Jaipur

Brahma temple, also called Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, is an important Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to the creator of this world. Lakhs of pilgrims come here from different parts of the world to experience the holy presence of this temple built 2000 years ago. The structure contains enormous stone slabs and marble. 

Further inside the temple, it houses the image of Lord Brahma with its two wives, Savitri and Gayatri.

• Best Time to Visit: Between December and March.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48.
• Things to do: Attend Pushkar Camel Fair, Visit Textile Industry, Seek Blessing in the Temple, Take Pictures of Sight.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Varah Temple, Rangji Temple, Ana Sagar Lake, Nasiyar Jain Temple, Foy Sagar Lake.

12. Pushkar Lake | 148.1 km from Jaipur

Pushkar Lake, located 148.1 km from Jaipur, is surrounded by 52 Bathing Ghats and 500 temples. It holds great importance among Hindu devotees who believe that taking a dip in the lake on the holiest day of Kartik Poornima is equal to performing yajnas for several centuries. Besides this, it hosts one of the biggest camel fairs in India and houses the only Brahma temple in the world.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and November.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48. 
• Things to do: Attend the Aarti, Hike to the Temple, Ride in a Hot Air Balloon, Try Local Food, Shop for Oxidised Silver.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Brahma Temple, Savitri Mata Temple, Rangji Temple, Varaha Temple.

13. Neemrana Fort | 149.4 km from Jaipur

Built in the 15th Century, Neemrana Fort comes among the magnificent structures of Rajasthan and is the perfect place to explore in a one day tour package from Jaipur. Tourists are allowed to try zip-lining here, which gives a bird-eye view of the fort with an aerial distance of 400 metres. There are five zip lines or Flying Fox options that span for 3 to 4 hours.

• Best Time to Visit: Between December and March.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 1700 per person (Weekday); ₹ 2000 per person (Weekend).
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Weekday); 12:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Weekend).
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48.
• Things to do: Attend Cultural Events, Ride a Camel, Try Spa, Ride a Vintage Car, Try Zip-lining.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Amer Fort, City Museum, Johari Market, Amar Palace, Chokhi Dhani.

14. Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri | 156.2 km From Jaipur

The double-storeyed building by Vinay Singh is a hallmark of Royal Rajasthani Architecture. One of the top cenotaphs in Alwar, it marks the memory of Rani Moosi, who committed 'Sati.' Moreover, it is just in front of the Alwar Palace. Speaking of the structure, it has an elephant structural design carved on the red sandstone pillar. 

Moreover, the upper store contains pieces of marble with arches and bends.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and March.
• Entry Fee: ₹ 20 per person.
• Timings: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH48 and NH248A.
• Things to do: Explore the Fort, Visit Sights, Stroll Through the City, Click Photos.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Bala Fort, Bala Qila, Biodiversity Park, Alwar Museum, Karni Mata Temple.

15. Salasar Dham | 170.4 km from Jaipur

Salasar Dham, also known by the name of Salasar Balaji Temple, is located in Rajasthan’s Churu District. Mohandas Maharaja constructed it into a mud-stone structure. Moreover, while visiting this place, you will also notice fine stone, mortar, cement, lime, and brick workmanship. 

Further, what attracts tourists are the festivals it hosts annually, in which authorities offer up to 50kg of food (weight of the deity) to people.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and April.
• Entry Fee: Free.
• Timings: 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Closed on Hanuman Jayanti).
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH52 and Salasar – Nani – Sikar Road.
• Things to do: Explore Fort, Offer Prayer at the Temple, Visit Sanctuary, Take Pictures.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Rani Sati Temple, Laxmangarh Fort, Tal Chappar Sanctuary, Havelis of Mandawa.

16. Bharatpur Government Museum | 184.8 km From Jaipur

Bharatpur Government Museum, situated in the centre of the Lohagarh Fort, holds a rich collection of archaeological wealth. It contains many essential artefacts, including wooden carvings, stone sculptures, terracotta products and inscriptions. Moreover, they also have a separate gallery to store paintings on litho paper, mica and peepal leaves.

• Best Time to Visit: Between December and March.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 5 per person (Indian); ₹ 50 per person (Foreigner).
  • Students: ₹ 2 per person (Indian); ₹ 25 per person (Foreigner).
  • *Extra cost for camera.*
• Timings: 9:45 AM to 5:15 PM (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays).
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH21.
• Things to do: Explore the Museum, Visit Mandir, Discover National Park, etc.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Bharatpur Palace, Keoladeo National Park, Deeg Fort, Ganga Mandir.

17. Ranthambore National Park | 189.9 km from Jaipur

Ranthambore National Park sprawling over an area of 1410.64 sq. km., is one of the largest national parks in Northern India. While visiting the place, you will notice dense tropical thorns and dry deciduous vegetation. 

What more? It houses several lakes like Raj Bagh Talab, Padam Talab, and Malik Talab. Speaking of fauna, you can spot tigers, 360 species of birds and other animals.

• Best Time to Visit: Between October and April.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 617 per person (Indian); ₹ 1357 per person (Foreigner).
• Timings: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• How to Reach: Bus or car via Kota Road and NH552.
• Things to do: Bird Watching, Canter Safari, Gypsy Safari, Animal Spotting, Photography.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Kachida Valley, Raj Bagh Ruins, Padam Talao.

18. Deeg Palace | 198.2 km From Jaipur

Blessed with greenery, arcades, attractive halls, canals, and more, Deeg Palace is a top spot to consider under places to visit near Jaipur in one day. Its layout is influenced by the structure of Mughal Char Bagh, containing four gardens with two reservoirs. Moreover, it also has multiple Bhavans, like Kishan Bhavan, Gopal Bhavan, Suraj Bhavan, Nand Bhavan, and Keshav Bhawan.

• Best Time to Visit: Between July and March.
• Entry Fee:
  • Adults: ₹ 15 per person (Indians); ₹ 200 per person (Foreigners).
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Except Friday).
• How to Reach: Bus or car via NH21.
• Things to do: Stroll Through the Garden, Catch a Glimpse of the Mughal Architecture, Click Photos.
• Nearby Places to Visit: Deeg Fort, Bharatpur Sanctuary, Havelis.