Jaipur — the Pink City — is just 280 km from Delhi on the NH-48. With stunning forts, palaces, bazaars and Rajasthani cuisine, it makes for a perfect 2-day cab getaway from North India.
Jaipur is the jewel of Rajasthan and the third corner of India's famous Golden Triangle (Delhi–Agra–Jaipur). The drive from Delhi on NH-48 is smooth, fast, and increasingly scenic once you cross the Aravalli foothills.
The Drive: Delhi to Jaipur
280 km via NH-48. Approximately 5 hours. The Shahpura stretch around km 175 is particularly scenic — scrub forests and rocky outcrops of the Aravallis.
Top Places in Jaipur
Amer Fort: The grandest fort in Rajasthan. Elephant rides up the ramp (controversial — many prefer to walk). Allow 2–3 hours.
City Palace & Jantar Mantar: Maharaja's palace complex in the heart of the old city, next to the world's largest stone observatory (UNESCO-listed).
Hawa Mahal: The Palace of Winds. Best photographed from the street opposite at sunrise.
Nahargarh Fort: Perched on the Aravalli ridge above the city. Best sunset in Jaipur and a popular spot for a sundowner.
The Golden Triangle
Book a 3-day cab package: Day 1 Delhi → Jaipur. Day 2 Jaipur sightseeing. Day 3 Jaipur → Agra → back to Delhi. All three corners covered efficiently.