9‑Day College Adventure: Jaisalmer → Agra → Shimla → Rishikesh

Day 1: Departure & Transit to Jaisalmer

Morning: Catch an early flight from Trivandrum to Delhi (≈ 3 hrs) and enjoy a light breakfast at the airport (≈ ₹150). Transfer to the overnight train to Jaisalmer (≈ 10 hrs, ₹1,200).

Afternoon: Relax on the train, savor the scenic Rajasthan countryside, and have a packed lunch (₹200).

Evening: Arrive at Jaisalmer Railway Station, take a prepaid taxi to the hostel (≈ ₹300), settle in and have dinner at a local dhaba (₹250).

Day 2: Jaisalmer – Arrival Night

Morning: Sleep in and enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hostel (₹180).

Afternoon: Light stroll around the old city, sip tea at a rooftop café (₹100).

Evening: Attend a welcome dinner with traditional Rajasthani thali (₹350) and early rest for the next day’s exploration.

Day 3: Jaisalmer Exploration

Morning: Visit the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort (entry ₹100, 2 hrs).

Afternoon: Explore Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli (combined entry ₹150, 2 hrs) followed by lunch at a local eatery (₹200).

Evening: Enjoy a camel safari to the Sam Sand Dunes with cultural show (₹800, 3 hrs) and dinner by the dunes (₹300).

Day 4: Travel to Agra

Morning: Breakfast at the hostel (₹180) and board a morning bus to Agra (≈ 9 hrs, ₹900).

Afternoon: Arrive in Agra, check into the budget hotel (₹1,200/night) and have a quick lunch (₹200).

Evening: Stroll along the **Yamuna Riverfront**, enjoy street snacks (₹150) and rest.

Day 5: Agra Highlights

Morning: Sunrise visit to the iconic Taj Mahal (entry ₹1,100, 2 hrs).

Afternoon: Tour the historic Agra Fort (entry ₹650, 2 hrs) and have lunch at a local restaurant (₹250).

Evening: Optional side‑trip to Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj (entry ₹50, 1 hr) and dinner (₹300).

Day 6: Travel to Shimla

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel (₹180) and take an early train from Agra to New Delhi (≈ 2 hrs, ₹400).

Afternoon: Fly from Delhi to Shimla (≈ 1.5 hrs, ₹3,500) and check into a hostel (₹1,000/night). Light lunch on the go (₹200).

Evening: Walk along the **Mall Road**, sip tea at a café (₹120) and rest.

Day 7: Shimla Exploration

Morning: Ride the historic **Shimla‑Kalka Railway** to **Kalka** for scenic views (₹150, 2 hrs).

Afternoon: Visit **Jakhu Temple** (free, 1 hr) and enjoy a lunch of Himachali thali (₹300).

Evening: Head to **Kufri** for a short trek or pony ride (₹400, 2 hrs) and dinner at a local dhaba (₹250).

Day 8: Travel to Rishikesh

Morning: Breakfast at the hostel (₹180) and board a bus to Rishikesh (≈ 7 hrs, ₹800).

Afternoon: Arrive, check into a yoga‑retreat guesthouse (₹1,200/night), and have lunch (₹200).

Evening: Explore the iconic **Laxman Jhula** and **Ram Jhula** (free, 1 hr) and enjoy a simple dinner (₹250).

Day 9: Rishikesh Adventure

Morning: Participate in a beginner **river rafting** session on the Ganges (₹900, 3 hrs).

Afternoon: Visit **Triveni Ghat** for a cultural ceremony and have a vegetarian lunch (₹250).

Evening: Attend an evening **yoga session** at the ashram (₹300) and a communal dinner (₹300).

Day 10: Return to Trivandrum

Morning: Breakfast at the guesthouse (₹180) and travel to Dehradun airport by taxi (₹400).

Afternoon: Fly from Dehradun to Trivandrum (≈ 3 hrs, ₹4,000) and have a light airport lunch (₹200).

Evening: Arrive home, concluding the adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Jaisalmer Fort – 2 hrs – ₹100
• Patwon Ki Haveli & Salim Singh Ki Haveli – 2 hrs – ₹150
• Sam Sand Dunes Camel Safari – 3 hrs – ₹800
• Taj Mahal – 2 hrs – ₹1,100
• Agra Fort – 2 hrs – ₹650
• Mehtab Bagh – 1 hr – ₹50
• Shimla‑Kalka Railway – 2 hrs – ₹150
• Jakhu Temple – 1 hr – Free
• Kufri Pony Ride – 2 hrs – ₹400
• River Rafting (Rishikesh) – 3 hrs – ₹900
• Yoga Session (Rishikesh) – 1 hr – ₹300
• Inter‑city travel (bus/train/flight) – – ₹10,350
• Accommodation (9 nights) – – ₹10,200
• Food (average ₹300 per meal × 3 meals × 10 days) – – ₹9,000
• Total Estimated Cost – ₹23,000

Tips

To stretch the trip, add an extra day in Agra to explore **Fatehpur Sikri** or spend a night in **Haridwar** for sunrise Ganga Aarti. If you need to cut costs, replace one night of paid accommodation with a dormitory hostel, skip the camel safari, or use overnight trains instead of flights; this can bring the total down by up to ₹3,000 while still covering the main sights.