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Jaipur Ranks Fifth in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Cities List

This ranking underscores the Pink City’s success in combining UNESCO heritage conservation with modern visitor amenities.

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Overview

  • Travel + Leisure’s annual reader survey awarded Jaipur a score of 91.33 across landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value, placing it fifth globally.
  • Jaipur is the only Indian city in the top five, trailing Bangkok but outpacing long-established destinations such as Florence, which ranked 11th with 90.08.
  • The city hosts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its limits: the Walled City of Jaipur, Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari credited Prime Minister Modi’s vision and Rajasthan government initiatives for enhancing tourism infrastructure and preserving heritage.
  • International visitors praised Jaipur’s luxury hotels, vibrant markets and rich cultural offerings as key factors in its rise on the global tourism stage.