Jaipur and its palaces just go together; you cannot really talk about one without the other. If you are traveling with a bigger group, a family reunion, a friends' trip, or whatever the occasion, these five mahals are the ones worth building your day around.

City Palace: This one is usually first on everyone's list and for good reason. The courtyards, the museum inside, the whole royal setup, it takes a good couple of hours to properly walk through if your group actually wants to soak it in rather than rush.

Hawa Mahal: Everyone knows this one from photos, but seeing it in person, especially with a group where someone has always got a camera out, is a different thing. Best visited early before the crowd builds up outside.

Jal Mahal: This is more of a quick stop, but groups love it because there's not much walking involved, just admire the palace sitting in the middle of the lake, grab some photos, and maybe sit by the water for a moment.

Jaigarh Palace: A lot of groups skip this one thinking it is just about the fort, but the palace section inside has some lovely old architecture and that giant cannon everyone ends up photographing anyway. Great views over the city too, worth the extra bit of walking.

Rambagh Palace: Even if you are not staying there, walking through parts of it or just admiring the architecture from outside is worth adding to the day, especially for groups who appreciate a slower, more scenic stop.