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.