Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and the Pink City of India's Golden Triangle, a planned 1727 walled city of terracotta bazaars, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, ringed by the Aravalli hill forts of Amber, Jaigarh and Nahargarh and known for block-print textiles, gemstones, blue pottery and Rajasthani food.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Block-printed cotton
Hand-printed cottons from Sanganer and Bagru in fine patterns.
Price: INR 200-3,000 (approx $2-31 USD)
Where: Anokhi, Sanganer, Kishanpole
Bandhej and lehariya
Tie-dye sarees, dupattas and turbans.
Price: INR 400-6,000 (approx $4-63 USD)
Where: Kishanpole, Bapu Bazaar
Kundan, polki and meenakari
Traditional gold and enamel pieces with gemstones.
Price: INR 5,000-500,000 (approx $52-5,200 USD)
Where: Johari Bazaar, Gem Palace
Silver jewellery
Tribal and contemporary silver.
Price: INR 500-8,000 (approx $5-83 USD)
Where: Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar
Loose coloured gems
Emeralds, rubies, garnets and semi-precious stones.
Price: INR 500 upward (approx $5 USD and above)
Where: Johari Bazaar
Mojari and jutti
Embroidered leather shoes.
Price: INR 400-2,000 (approx $4-21 USD)
Where: Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar
Blue pottery
Quartz-glazed ceramics in cobalt blue.
Price: INR 150-5,000 (approx $2-52 USD)
Where: Kripal Kumbh, Rajasthali
Marble and stone sculptures
Figures carved from Makrana marble.
Price: INR 500-20,000 (approx $5-208 USD)
Where: Chandpole Bazaar
Lac bangles
Colourful lacquer bangles.
Price: INR 100-800 (approx $1-8 USD)
Where: Tripolia Bazaar
Miniature paintings
Hand-painted miniatures on paper or silk.
Price: INR 500-15,000 (approx $5-156 USD)
Where: Rajasthali, bazaar studios
Sweets and namkeen
Ghewar, kachori mixes and savoury snacks to take home.
Price: INR 200-1,000 (approx $2-10 USD)
Where: LMB, Rawat
Rajasthani quilts (razai)
Lightweight cotton quilts.
Price: INR 800-4,000 (approx $8-42 USD)
Where: Bapu Bazaar
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Johari Bazaar
Jaipur's jewellery bazaar, lined with gem dealers, goldsmiths and sweet shops under pink arcaded facades.
Where: Pink City
Hours: Daily approx 10AM-9PM; many shops close on Sundays
Bapu Bazaar
A crowded bazaar of textiles, juttis, lac bangles and block-printed fabrics, popular with local shoppers.
Where: Pink City, near Sanganeri Gate
Hours: Daily approx 10:30AM-8PM; some shops closed on Tuesdays
Tripolia Bazaar
The Pink City market for lac bangles, brass utensils and traditional household goods.
Where: Pink City, near City Palace
Hours: Daily approx 10:30AM-8PM; confirm before visiting
Chandpole Bazaar
The western Pink City market famed for marble figures, stone carvings and handicraft shops.
Where: Pink City, west side
Hours: Daily approx 10AM-8PM; many shops closed Sundays
Kishanpole Bazaar
A traditional textile market known for bandhej (tie-dye) and lehariya fabrics.
Where: Pink City, south of Chandpole
Hours: Daily approx 10:30AM-8PM; confirm before visiting
Nehru Bazaar
A bargain market for traditional mojari and jutti shoes, sarees and leather goods.
Where: Pink City, Sanganeri Gate end
Hours: Daily approx 10:30AM-8PM; confirm before visiting
Sanganer block-printing workshops
Workshops in Sanganer where visitors watch hand block-printing and buy fabric at near-factory prices.
Where: Sanganer, southern outskirts
Hours: Daily approx 10AM-6PM; confirm before visiting
Gem Palace
A family-run jeweller on MI Road known for polki, kundan and coloured gemstones.
Where: MI Road
Hours: Daily approx 10AM-7PM; confirm before visiting
Rajasthali Government Emporium
The Rajasthan government's fixed-price handicraft emporium.
Where: MI Road
Hours: Daily approx 10AM-7PM; closed some Sundays
Anokhi
A Jaipur label for hand block-printed cotton clothing and home textiles, with a cafe.
Where: C-Scheme
Hours: Daily approx 10AM-8PM
Kripal Kumbh
A well-known blue pottery studio and shop in Bani Park, selling Jaipur's signature glazed ceramics.
Where: Bani Park
Hours: Monday to Saturday approx 9AM-6PM; confirm before visiting
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Pink City bazaars (Johari, Bapu, Tripolia, Chandpole, Kishanpole)
The walled Pink City holds Jaipur's traditional bazaars, each with a specialty from gems to textiles to marble.
Best for: Jewellery, textiles, juttis, bangles, marble
MI Road
Shops, Rajasthali Emporium, Gem Palace and long-running restaurants.
Best for: Fixed-price crafts, jewellery
C-Scheme
A modern district with Anokhi, brand stores and malls.
Best for: Boutique clothing, cafes
Malviya Nagar
Mall district including World Trade Park and Gaurav Tower.
Best for: Malls and dining
Sanganer
A craft town for block-printing and handmade paper.
Best for: Block-printed textiles
Bani Park
Residential area with boutique studios including blue pottery.
Best for: Blue pottery
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
World Trade Park (WTP)
A large mall on JLN Marg with national brands, a food court, cinema and entertainment.
Hours: Daily approx 11AM-10PM; confirm before visiting
Pink Square Mall
A central mall with brand stores, a food court and a multiplex near MI Road.
Hours: Daily approx 11AM-10PM; confirm before visiting
Gaurav Tower
A compact retail tower on JLN Marg with clothing stores, a cinema and dining.
Hours: Daily approx 10:30AM-9PM; confirm before visiting
Crystal Palm Mall
A C-Scheme mall with brand stores and dining.
Hours: Daily approx 11AM-9PM; confirm before visiting
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Bargain in the bazaars and start at about 50 percent of the first price; do not bargain at Anokhi, Rajasthali or malls
Compare prices at Rajasthali before buying handicrafts
Insist on certificates for gemstones and hallmarked gold
Ignore touts and drivers who steer visitors to commission shops
Bazaars are shut on Sundays or Tuesdays in many lanes; confirm hours
Carry small notes and UPI
Ask for shipping quotes for large pieces
Keep bills for customs
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Payment: Cash and UPI are accepted in bazaars; cards at malls, Anokhi, Gem Palace and Rajasthali. ATMs are common on MI Road and in C-Scheme.
Opening Days: Many Pink City lanes close on Sunday, some on Tuesday. Malls open daily.
Haggling Etiquette: Bargain with a smile; do not counter-offer unless prepared to buy. Fixed-price signs are honoured.
Touts And Commissions: Rickshaw drivers and guides may steer visitors to shops that pay commissions; go directly to the intended market.
Taxes And Refunds: GST is included in the tagged price. India has no general tourist tax-refund scheme; keep invoices.
Shipping: Larger shops and Rajasthali can arrange courier shipping; packaging fees apply.
Export Restrictions: Antiques over 100 years old need Archaeological Survey of India clearance. Ivory and protected wildlife products cannot be exported.
Footwear And Dress: Modest dress is advisable in the Pink City; remove shoes at temples.