This Indian city ranks sixth in world's happiest cities 2026 list

One heritage city from India has secured a place on Time Out's world's happiest cities 2026 list and no, it's probably not the one you're thinking about.One Indian city made it to Time Out World Happiest Cities 2026 list (Photo: Pexels)Your city could be a a party animal's ultimate paradise, home to some of the best food stories, and probably have some of the best landmarks for capturing those aesthetic memories. But does the city make you happy?The latest world's happiest cities 2026 ranking by Time Out, has featured 20 such cities. For its annual global survey, around 24,000 locals were asked to rate their cities not just for nightlife and food, but also respond to questions about the sense of community, how easy it is to find love, and whether their city makes them happy.The answers have now shaped the list of the world's happiest cities for 2026. And one heritage city from India ranks in the top 10.Indian city ranks in World's Happiest CitiesThis city is famous for its rich desi food, iconic landmarks, and is often one of the most sought-after weekend getaways for people in North India. It's the Pink City! Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has been ranked sixth on the Time Out world's happiest cities 2026 list. As the Gen Z lingo goes, "This was not on anyone's bingo card!" Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is one of the popular landmarks amongst tourists and locals alike (Photo: Unsplash) Well, the Pink City has always been easy to love. Anyone who has visited Jaipur knows how it offers an unusual balance. It has those green parks, walkable neighbourhoods, and a hustle that isn't overwhelmingly chaotic. It also has a slow-living charm. You can spend the morning exploring a palace, the afternoon shopping in colourful bazaars, and the evening over pyaaz kachoris, laal maas or pasta, if that's your thing.So, in a way, this royal city definitely has something for everyone. From johari bazaar to baapu bazaar, from bandhani textiles to the colourful juttis, lanes of Jaipur never disappoint (Photo: Pexels) As far as specific parameters are concerned, to compile the list of the world's happiest cities in 2026, researchers asked locals to respond to the following statements:My city makes me happyI feel happier in my city than in other places I’ve lived or visitedThe people in my city seem positiveI find joy in the everyday experiences my city offersThe sense of happiness in my city has grown a lot recentlyThe rankings were then based on the share of positive responses, with only the highest-ranked city from each country making it to the final top 20. Topping the list this year is Bath in the United Kingdom, followed by Panama City in Panama, Guadalajara in Mexico, Medelln in Colombia, and Kraków in Poland.- EndsPublished By: Jigyasa SahayPublished On: Jul 21, 2026 13:06 IST