Take a morning train from New Delhi Railway Station to Jaipur Junction; the journey is usually around 4–5 hours, depending on the service. Book through IRCTC and allow extra time at the busy Delhi station. After arriving, use a taxi or app cab to reach your hotel, leave your bags and freshen up. The ride into town is generally about 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Head to Hawa Mahal first; you can appreciate its pink façade from across the road, and go inside if your arrival time leaves enough room. Continue to City Palace and nearby Jantar Mantar. These sights are close together, so you can walk between them, but leave time for queues and check the current entry and last-entry times before setting out. Entry fees vary by ticket and visitor category.
For a more affordable meal, choose a busy local vegetarian eatery in the Old City and order a thali or a couple of shared dishes; budget roughly ₹120–250 per person. That’s usually an easier fit for a family than a higher-priced restaurant. The Old City gets congested, so walk between nearby sights and take an auto-rickshaw or cab back to your hotel. If the train is delayed, enjoy the Hawa Mahal exterior and prioritize whichever monument still has time for entry.
Leave around 7:30–8:00 am by cab or app taxi for Amber Fort, about 11 km from central Jaipur. Allow roughly 30–45 minutes each way, depending on traffic. Arriving near opening time helps you explore the courtyards and palaces in cooler weather and with fewer crowds. Give the fort about 2½ hours; expect steps and uneven surfaces, so bring comfortable shoes and water for the children.
Visit Panna Meena ka Kund nearby for around 30 minutes, enjoying the stepwell from its viewing area and following any barriers or site rules. Then head to the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing for about an hour if it is open. It is usually closed on Mondays, so check before setting out; if it is shut, skip the museum rather than count on entry.
For lunch, choose a simple local dhaba or casual Indian restaurant around Amer instead of the expensive fort dining option. Look for familiar, freshly cooked dishes such as dal, roti, rice or thali; a modest meal might run about ₹150–₹400 per person, depending on what you order. Ask to see a menu before sitting down, especially with a group of six.
Take a cab toward Jal Mahal on Man Sagar Lake, roughly 20–30 minutes from Amer. Spend about half an hour at the public lakeside viewpoint: the palace is viewed from shore, not entered. If everyone feels like stretching their legs, stroll along the waterfront before arranging a cab back to your Jaipur hotel.
Start at Albert Hall Museum in Ram Niwas Garden; allow about 1½ hours for the galleries. Then take a cab around 15–20 minutes to Birla Mandir in Tilak Nagar for a short visit. Check the museum’s current entry fee at the ticket desk, and remember to leave shoes outside the temple.
Take a cab to Galta Ji, allowing roughly 25–35 minutes depending on traffic. Give yourselves 1–1½ hours for the complex; paths and steps can be uneven, so comfortable shoes will help. Keep food tucked away around the monkeys. From there, it’s about 30–40 minutes by cab to Patrika Gate at Jawahar Circle—a relaxed half-hour stop for photos.
For an affordable meal, head to Rawat Mishtan Bhandar near Sindhi Camp rather than booking a costly restaurant. Share pyaaz kachoris and a few snacks or sweets; a light meal is roughly ₹150–350 per person, depending on what you order. From Patrika Gate, allow around 25–35 minutes by cab in traffic. For the children, ask for freshly fried kachoris and let them cool before eating.
Take a direct train from Jaipur Junction to Jodhpur Junction; the journey is about 5–6 hours, with fares varying by class. Check the latest timetable and book through IRCTC. After arriving, take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to your hotel, drop your bags and have a simple lunch nearby.
If you reach Jodhpur early enough, head straight to Mehrangarh Fort; allow about two hours, and check current closing times before setting out. Admission is roughly ₹200–400 for adults, with possible extra charges for audio guides or cameras. The ramps are steep, so comfortable shoes and water will help. Visit Jaswant Thada afterwards only if there’s enough daylight and it is still open; it’s close to the fort and takes around 45 minutes.
Take an auto or taxi down to Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi and enjoy an unhurried walk around the stepwell and Old City lanes. For dinner, skip pricier view restaurants and choose a modest local restaurant or dhaba serving thalis, dal, roti and other filling staples; budget about ₹150–350 per person, depending on what you order. If the train arrives too late for the forts, save them for another day rather than rushing—tomorrow is already planned for Jodhpur sightseeing.
Start around 8 am at Clock Tower and Sardar Market. Give yourselves 1–1½ hours to browse; keep the children close in the busy lanes and carry small notes for purchases. For breakfast or a snack, choose a busy local stall or simple café nearby—kachori, poha or chai are usually much cheaper than a sit-down restaurant.
Take a cab or auto-rickshaw to Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum; allow roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Spend about 1–1½ hours inside, and check current opening hours and entry fees before setting out. For lunch, pick a straightforward vegetarian restaurant or thali place near your route. Budget roughly ₹150–350 per person for a filling meal; children can often share a thali.
Head to Mandore Gardens, around 9 km north of central Jodhpur, by cab or auto. Allow about 1½ hours to see the cenotaphs and gardens; some paths are uneven, so take it slowly with the children. A packed water bottle and a simple snack from a local shop will keep costs down.
Return toward the city for Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. Choose a shorter marked walk and check the park’s current closing time before you go; wear sturdy shoes and bring water. If everyone is tired after the gardens, shorten this stop rather than rushing through it.
Have dinner at a modest local eatery around the Clock Tower, choosing familiar options such as dal, roti, rice or a thali. Expect roughly ₹150–350 per person at a simple place, with the final bill depending on what you order; ask about portion sizes so the adults can share a couple of dishes with the children. Autos and app cabs are convenient for returning to your hotel.
After arriving in Jaisalmer, check in, have a simple lunch and rest before heading out. Wander Jaisalmer Fort at an easy pace; it’s a lived-in neighbourhood, so be considerate around homes and shops. The lanes are uneven, so comfortable shoes will help the whole family.
Walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to Patwon Ki Haveli, then continue by auto or taxi to Gadisar Lake. If you’re running late, enjoy the fort and haveli area without rushing and leave the lake for another visit. Check locally whether boats are operating, and keep children close near the water.
For affordable meals, look for a simple local dhaba or casual eatery and choose familiar dishes such as dal, roti, rice or thali; budget roughly ₹100–300 per person for a basic meal, with prices varying by place. Agree on an auto fare before setting off. Keep dinner near your accommodation and get an early night before tomorrow’s trip to Sam Sand Dunes.
After your separate journey from Jaisalmer, stop at Kuldhara Ghost Village before continuing to Sam. Allow around 45–60 minutes to explore the ruins. It’s exposed, so bring water, hats and sun protection. From Kuldhara, Sam is roughly 25–30 km away, usually 45–60 minutes by car; agree the stop and fare with your driver in advance.
Check in at your Sam Sand Dunes camp in the afternoon and take time to rest. For a lower-cost outing, ask the camp about a short camel ride or shared jeep safari rather than booking a private vehicle; compare what’s included before paying, especially transfers and ride duration. Keep the children close around animals and vehicles, and bring a warm layer for after sunset.
Avoid assuming dinner or entertainment is included: confirm this when booking the camp, along with the family room, private bathroom and bedding. If meals are extra, ask about a simple vegetarian thali or other basic camp meal; budget roughly ₹150–₹350 per person, depending on the camp. Stay overnight, and pack essentials in a small bag so you don’t have to unpack all your luggage.
Keep the afternoon flexible for your arrival from Sam Sand Dunes, then check in and rest. If there’s enough time, visit Bagore Ki Haveli at Gangaur Ghat; check its opening hours before setting out, as a late arrival may leave too little time.
Afterwards, stroll along Gangaur Ghat and enjoy the Lake Pichola waterfront. For dinner, look for a local vegetarian thali place or casual café in the old-town lanes rather than a pricier lake-view restaurant. Expect roughly ₹150–350 per person for a basic meal, though prices vary. The ghat and nearby lanes are easiest to explore on foot; take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to get close if needed, and keep the evening unhurried after the desert stay.
Start at Saheliyon Ki Bari and give yourselves about an hour to explore at an easy pace. Entry is generally inexpensive; check the current rate locally. Take an auto-rickshaw or cab north to Fateh Sagar Lake (roughly 10–15 minutes in light traffic) for a short walk along the shore, then pause at the public lakeside Udaipur Solar Observatory viewpoint. The observatory itself may not be open to visitors, so plan on enjoying the view from the lakefront.
For lunch, skip a formal restaurant and look for a simple local thali eatery or vegetarian canteen around Udaipur City railway station. A basic meal may be around ₹100–250 per person; check the menu before ordering, especially for the children. From Fateh Sagar, allow roughly 20–30 minutes by cab to reach the station, with extra time for traffic and luggage.
Your train trip to Jalandhar is long and may require a connection. Confirm the full route and departure time on IRCTC, and allow at least 45–60 minutes at the station before departure. Carry water and snacks for the journey; don’t count on reaching Jalandhar the same day.
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