Jaipur is one of the few cities in India offering many places to explore and things to do. It is not uncommon for people to revisit Jaipur. For first-time travelers, places to visit in Jaipur are quite sorted with Amer Fort, Jaipur City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Nahargarh Fort, to name a few. Check out this Jaipur travel guide for first-time visitors – Jaipur One Day Itinerary. Travelers revisiting Jaipur after a decade or more don’t mind revisiting all these above popular tourist places. However, for frequent travelers, the pink city offers so much more; this travel blog will help you with offbeat and unique things to do in Jaipur. People often ask if there are hidden places in Jaipur? Here is my answer. In the age of social media, nothing is hidden. However, the places and activities listed below are not popular among tourists in Jaipur; these are offbeat and unique things in Jaipur. Off the beaten path in Jaipur! Therefore, it might help those seeking hidden places in Jaipur. The places I’m sharing can be covered by way of creating a Jaipur itinerary for 2 days.

Offbeat & Unique Things To Do In Jaipur

Here is a Jaipur travel guide with offbeat places & unique things to do. This is a 2-day Jaipur itinerary. The below offbeat places or activities can be undertaken in an order based on suitability.

Jawahar Kala Kendra

Jawahar Kala Kendra remains a well-recognized hub for art, craft & theatre in Jaipur. It is popularly called JKK. It was designed by the famous architect Charles Corea. He was inspired by the 9-square layout concept of the walled city of Jaipur. It is a unique building constructed with red sandstone.

JKK is always buzzing with the creative souls of the city. If you are an art, craft, photography, or theatre lover, you must visit JKK. Events like art exhibitions, photography exhibitions, and workshops are hosted regularly. Check with the Jawahar Kala Kendra website for updated information.

One of the unique spaces in JKK is Shilpgram. It recreates the Indian village set-up and is an exhibition site. Read an in-depth guide on Jawahar Kala Kendra |The Artists’ Station

Jaipur Walking Tour

The Jaipur walking tour offers a whole new possibility of gaining a more thorough look at the history & culture of the city. While forts and palaces feature high on the list of travelers, many are choosing to replace a few of these with walking tours; after a point, one would want to gain a new perspective rather than add a similar place to the Jaipur itinerary. Walking tours are extremely popular in Europe, and lately, interest in this part of the world is also rising at a rapid pace. Since it is a personal experience, it is imperative to be picky in selecting the Jaipur walking tour or the walk leader. Before you enroll for any walking tour in Jaipur, ideally, have a brief interaction with the walk leader rather than the front-end person. Good communication skills and knowledge of the walk leader are vital for a great Jaipur walking tour experience. A walking tour in Jaipur might turn out to be a good way to explore the “hidden places in Jaipur.” The heritage walking tours in Jaipur take place in the UNESCO World Heritage site area- the walled city. There is a lot to see and experience in the walled city.

Read more about what to expect & how to undertake the Heritage walking tours in Jaipur

Jhalana Leopard Safari

It surprises how Jhalana Leopard Safari has become enormously popular in less than 5 years. It is rated as a leading place to sight leopards in India. While Jhalana has always been home to numerous leopards, it was closed to the public a few years ago. The area is accessible only by booking a safari tour. Jhalana is located not far from the heart of the city; very close to Jaipur airport. It is safer to book the tour in advance as the tickets get sold out very fast. Even though leopards are the top attraction in the Jhalana forest, there are many more things to witness. There are a variety of birds like Rufous Treepie, peacocks, and swallows. One of the most notable trees in the Jhalana forest is the Anogeissus Pendula tree. Read Hunting Lodge in Jhalana

Gaitore

Gaitore has been gaining prominence due to Instagrammers. It has still not become popular among most tourists. Gaitore contains magnificent tombs of the erstwhile rulers of Jaipur. Some of the structures built in white marble are incredibly beautiful. A few date back more than 275 years.

Gaitore attracts many solo female travelers. It is however considered a secret place since it is tucked away from popular tourist attractions. Read an in-depth guide on Royal Gaitore

Central Park

Despite being in the heart of the city, Central Park in Jaipur is not well-known among travelers. It is a vast green space in the C-Scheme area encompassing a polo and a golf club. Central Park is situated north of Rambagh, an iconic hotel in Jaipur.

If you love jogging or running, this is the best place to be. Central Park remains an excellent place to unwind in an open green space after a hectic exploration in the pink city. Grab a coffee from Curious Life Coffee Roaster located close by before you head to the park. Read an in-depth Central Park Guide

Nahargarh Zoological Park

Nahargarh Zoological Park took shape a couple of years ago as the plan to shift the old Jaipur zoo to the present-day location. The old zoo in Ramniwas Garden near Albert Hall did not have enough space to accommodate new species. There is a big focus on spacious, large enclosures; something lacking in the old layout of the zoo. The new zoo is situated in Amer Kukas. If you are visiting Jaipur with kids, they will definitely enjoy a visit to Nahargarh Zoological. Read Nahargarh Zoological Park Travel Guide

Bagru Hand Block Printing

Until a few years ago, both Bagru and Sanganer represented a small village or settlement situated around 20-30 km from the heart of Jaipur city. At present, Sanganer is part of Jaipur city, located close to the airport while Bagru is at the edge of the Jaipur city limit. Both these are big handblock printing and textile centers in Jaipur.

Sanganer Hand Block Printing

Sanganer has been a significant center for block-cutting and printing units; some estimates suggest there are more than 5000-6000 block printers or more than 200-300 units. Vibrant floral and geometric patterns imprinted on the white & off-white cotton fabric is a distinct Sanganer style block printing. It is fascinating to witness this process and buy this fabric, furnishing, and clothes in Sanganer.

Bagru Hand Block Printing

Bagru Hand Block printing and textiles complement the hand block printing industry in Jaipur. This is because, unlike Sanganer, Bagru manufactures hand-printed textiles on non-white backgrounds. You can read an in-depth blog on Bagru Hand Block printing processes and techniques – Bagru Village Walking Tour

Kishan Bagh Sand Dunes

Kishan Bagh is an interesting eco-restoration project spearheaded by Pradip Krishen in association with the Jaipur Development Authority. It is one of its kinds of places in Jaipur.

The only other similar project is Rao Jodha Desert Park in Jodhpur. The ticket cost includes charges for naturalists. There are so many fascinating aspects of nature unknown to us revealed in this guided tour. A great place for nature lovers and inquisitive minds. Here is an in-depth guide for Kishan Bagh Sand Dune

Hot Air Balloon ride

Hot air balloon rides in Jaipur have been operational for a couple of years. Operated by Sky Waltz company, these balloon rides in Jaipur operate in the vicinity of the city. These are popular among international travelers. However, due to the steep prices, it has yet to become popular among Indian travelers. It is one of the few adventure activities in Jaipur. Read- Hot Air balloon ride in Jaipur

Visit Quaint Places & Villages Near Jaipur

There are many less explored and quaint places. I have written about a few in my blog. Places like Naila Village are great for explorers who love the small-town experience. It is merely 18-20 km from Jaipur.

Read Naila Village tucked in time

Similarly, the Taj Ramgarh Lodge in Jamwa Ramgarh is an outstanding weekend getaway in Jaipur. The serene rustic landscape in this boutique property is highly recommended during the monsoon and winter seasons.

If you enjoy driving, Sambhar Salt Lake is a good day trip from Jaipur during the winter season. Check out an in-depth post Sambhar Salt Lake | A great day trip from Jaipur?

Volunteering With NGOs

Not so popular among Indian travelers until now, the concept has found a home in the minds of slow travelers. There are many NGOs in Jaipur requiring volunteers. I have written about one such in one of my posts on the blog – The Resilient Childhood

Watch A Sunrise In Jaipur

Witnessing a sunrise is one of the most spiritual experiences. There are many places to experience a sunrise in Jaipur. Read Local’s guide to the best sunrise places in Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort is one of the most popular places for sunrise in Jaipur. A good alternative is to watch the sunrise over Jal Mahal in Mansagar Lake, Jaipur.

This is not an exhaustive list; there can be many more places to visit and things to do in Jaipur. If you are a first-time visitor to the pink city, check out How to Explore the Best of Jaipur in 2 Days, an in-depth Jaipur travel guide. If you don’t have two days to explore the pink city, check out Jaipur in one day. You might also enjoy reading a blog on 3 days Jaipur itinerary – Perfect 3 days Jaipur Itinerary

Bird watching Near Jaipur

While Jaipur is certainly not a top bird-watching place in India, the city has many birding groups and communities. Many of these groups go on birding trips near Jaipur. There are a variety of birds one can spot in and around Jaipur. Many migratory birds from Siberia, Mongolia, and China can be spotted near Jaipur. There are many water bodies & forests in and around Jaipur that are suitable for bird-watching. Some of these are Mansagar Lake, Chandlai, Barkheda, Kanota, and Nevta, to name a few.

Among the forests, Jhalana Hills and Nahargarh Hills are popular. One of the most popular birding spots in Jaipur is Smriti Van.

Smriti Van is located in the city and the best time to visit is in the morning. It is a rustic forest land with a few walking paths. Read the complete post – Smriti Van | Popular among couples

One of the sections of Smriti Van has been beautifully landscaped. The last one that I would like to mention is Dravyawati Bird Park. Depending on the time of the day and the season, you can spot many local birds in Dravyawati Bird Park. Also worth mentioning is the World Forest Arboretum in Jaipur. There are entry restrictions but if you do manage to get an entry permit from the forest department, it is a beautiful rustic forest land. Read my post World Forest Arboretum

Unexplored places in Jaipur

Are there hidden & unexplored places in Jaipur? Yes and no. In my opinion, there is nothing hidden in the age of social media. There are certainly lesser explored places. Most blogs and websites with headings like unexplored places in Jaipur or hidden places in Jaipur are clickbaits. If you were to run through the places mentioned in those posts it would be evident.

I hope this Jaipur itinerary of 2 days with Jaipur’s offbeat places and unique things to do will help you explore the city differently.