7-Day Rajasthan Road Trip from Delhi (28 Dec 2025 – 3 Jan 2026) via Maa Manasa Ghos, Neem Ka Thana — Shekhawati → Bikaner → Jaipur → Ajmer/Pushkar Loop
Night drive to Neem Ka Thana to be ready for an early temple visit next morning; travel time depends on traffic—leave Delhi as soon as possible. Road journey is scenic once you pass the urban outskirts.
Check in to a local hotel or guesthouse; simple Rajasthani dinner at the hotel or nearby dhaba. Most hotels serve late arrivals but confirm 24-hour reception when booking.
Early morning visit to the main purpose of your trip: Maa Manasa Ghos temple. Temples in the region typically open early (around 5:00–6:00am) for morning aarti; confirm local timings on arrival.
Simple North Indian breakfast (poha / aloo parantha / tea) near the temple — good to fuel up before the day’s driving; small shops typically open from 7:00am.
Travel east into the Shekhawati region where frescoed havelis await; drive is 1.5–3 hours depending on route. Mandawa is famed for its painted havelis.
Walk the Mandawa Fort and nearby painted havelis (open roughly 9:00–17:00). The frescoes and courtyards reveal merchant-class art from 18th–19th centuries.
Short drive (~30–40 min) to Deshnok to see the famous Rat Temple; open early morning and into the evening (typical 6:00–9:00 and later), and the experience is unique—go early to avoid crowds.
Long scenic drive southeast to Jaipur (approx 6–7 hours). Depart mid-afternoon to reach Jaipur late evening for New Year’s night—carry snacks and water.
Arrive and check into your Jaipur hotel; choose a hotel restaurant or a recommended place that takes reservations for New Year’s Eve (confirm timings well in advance).
Quick photo stop at Jal Mahal from the road, then lunch at a city restaurant offering Rajasthani or North Indian cuisine—restaurants open through midday.
View Hawa Mahal from the street and stroll nearby bazaars (Johari Bazaar) for jewelry, textiles and handicrafts; shops typically open until 8:00–9:00pm.
For a special evening, choose 1135 AD inside Amber Fort (check prior reservation) or enjoy a traditional Rajasthani thali in the city—check opening times for holidays.
Walk the ghats of Pushkar Lake and visit Brahma Temple (Brahma Temple timings usually include early morning and late afternoon/evening slots—confirm locally). The lakeside walk is peaceful and photogenic.
Begin the longer drive back to Delhi (approx 6–7 hours). Leaving by mid-afternoon helps you reach Delhi late evening for a relaxed final night before the flight.
Check into a Delhi hotel near the airport or city centre depending on preference; enjoy dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurant—aim to rest before departure day.
Short morning walk to India Gate or a quick browse in Khan Market if you have spare energy; most public outdoor sites are open anytime but shops open by 10:00.
Check out of hotel and start transfer to IGI Airport allowing 3–3.5 hours before your 17:00 international/domestic flight—Delhi traffic can be unpredictable; leave by 13:00 for safety.