Planning A Jaipur Trip? These DIY Photo Spots Will Blow Up Your Instagram!

 Jaipur is lauded as the ‘Pink City’ in India and is a hub for photographers. The juxtaposition of grand forts and colorful markets, paired with lakes, creates endless possibilities for stunning pictures. If you’re up for a DIY photo tour of Jaipur, here is a compiled list of seven places that should be on your list and the best time to visit for optimal photographic opportunities.

1. Amer Fort at Sunrise

Amer Fort is a delightful paradise for any landscape photographer. While Amer fort is resting, the glow of the sunrise paints it in golden hues along with the mountains around it. The lighting would be perfect for wide-angle shots of Amer’s sophisticated architecture. The reflection of the fort on Maota lake makes it a delightful blend for landscape and architectural photography enthusiasts.

  • Tip: Be an early bird. You would beat the crowd and enjoy the serenity Amer fort has to offer.
  • Location: Amer, Jaipur
  • Best time: 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM

2. Hawa Mahal in the morning

The Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ is one of Jaipur’s most prominent monuments. This five-story proudly displays 953 intricate pink stone carvings and is perfect for capturing patterns and mirrors. Morning would be the optimal time to shoot the Mahal as Gold rays along with clouds cover the structure belting forth warm hues.

  • Tip: Take a shot of the palace with a fully captured frame from the other side of the street. For some interesting perspectives, go to one of the rooftop cafés around the area.
  • Where: Badi Chaupar, Jaipur
  • Timing: Between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM

3. Jal Mahal during Golden Hour

Jal Mahal is a palace settlement in the center of Man Sagar Lake and is ideal for camera enthusiasts to explore. In golden hour Jal Mahal glows, and its beauty is multiplied in Man Sagar lake under ‘golden hour’ making this an amazing place for silhouette and reflection photography.

  • Tip: If you have a zoom lens, it will be great to capture details of the palace. 
  • Where: Amer Road, Jaipur
  • Best Time: Between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM

4. City Palace for Midday Shots

City Palace is a delightful blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture.The City Palace is marked with colorful courtyards, and enormous gateways and is well-known for the intricately crafted ”Peacock Gate.” Photographers are guaranteed to be well received during mid-day with an abundance of natural light.

  • Tip: To eliminate glare and enhance colors use a polarizer.
  • Place: Jaleb Chowk, Jaipur
  • Perfect Hour: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

5. Patrika Gate at the Dusk  

Patrika Gate is ideal for Instagrammers as it has aesthetically crafted arches and colorful murals. The sunset gives the photos rich textures because of the golden light.  

  • Pro Tip: It is necessary to use a lens with a lower aperture and is wider to be able to see the gate in its totality.  
  • Place: Jawahar Circle Garden, Jaipur
  • Perfect Hour: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

6. Nahargarh Fort for the City View at Dawn Time  

Nahargarh Fort has panoramic views of Jaipur which makes it a Bali photography spot. The city looks its best from day to night and during twilight is when twinkling lights provide a hint of magic and that special touch.  

  • Pro Tip: If you want a long exposure shot of the traffic trails through the city, then you will have to stay longer in Nahargarh Fort.  
  • Place: Nahargarh, Jaipur
  • Perfect Hour: 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM

 

7. Chandpole Market for Cityscape Photography when the Sun Sets  

Chandpole Market is the perfect place to try street and low light photography. The vibrant lights and local shops combined with night provide a glimpse of the ‘bustle’ after sunset.

  • Pro Tip: Incorporate a tripod on stable shots and a fast lens on your motion blurred shots.
  • Location: Chandpole, Jaipur
  • Best Time: 8:00 PM-to 10:00 PM

 

Conclusion

It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, the beauty of Jaipur is bound to inspire you. If you strategize your tour around the best shooting times, Pink City can be captured in its pristine beauty. So get your stuff ready, read this guide, and Jaipur’s bliss will be waiting to be captured through your lens.

 

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