Make this trip your own
Create your own free, personalized itinerary in seconds — then sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version
Viewed by 51 travelers

6-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Jaipur - The Pink City
    Start at Jaipur International Airport
    25 minutes (7.8 miles) from Amber Fort

    Start your day at the Amber Fort, a magnificent palace built from yellow and pink sandstone. In the afternoon, visit the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory, and the City Palace, a complex of gardens, courtyards, and buildings. In the evening, head to Chokhi Dhani for an authentic Rajasthani experience with traditional food, music, and dance.

  2. Day 2: Jaipur - The Pink City
    10 minutes (2.3 miles) from Hawa Mahal

    Start your day at the Hawa Mahal, a palace with 953 windows that allowed queens to observe street festivals without being seen. In the afternoon, visit the Albert Hall Museum, which showcases Indian art, artifacts, and textiles. In the evening, take a walk through the colourful bazaars of the Old City and enjoy street food like kachori, lassi, and chaat.

  3. Day 3: Udaipur - The City of Lakes
    Start at Jaipur Railway Station
    15 hours (428 miles) from Jaipur

    Take an early morning train to Udaipur, a romantic city of lakes, palaces, and gardens. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, a grand complex of marble buildings with stunning views of Lake Pichola. In the evening, watch a cultural show at Bagore Ki Haveli, a restored mansion that showcases Rajasthani music, dance, and puppetry.

  4. Day 4: Udaipur - The City of Lakes
    10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Saheliyon Ki Bari

    Start your day at Saheliyon Ki Bari, a beautiful garden that was built for the queen and her maids. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit Jagmandir Island, a palace with intricate marble work and a stunning view of the lake. In the evening, stroll through the narrow alleys of the Old City and shop for souvenirs like miniature paintings, silver jewelry, and spices.

  5. Day 5: Jaisalmer - The Golden City
    Start at Udaipur Railway Station
    11 hours (333 miles) from Udaipur

    Take an early morning train to Jaisalmer, a desert city of yellow sandstone buildings. In the afternoon, visit the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses palaces, temples, and havelis. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride to the Sam Sand Dunes and watch the sunset over the Thar Desert.

  6. Day 6: Jaisalmer - The Golden City
    15 minutes (3.5 miles) from Bada Bagh

    Start your day at Bada Bagh, a garden complex with cenotaphs of the royal family. In the afternoon, visit the Patwon Ki Haveli, a cluster of five mansions with intricate carvings and murals. In the evening, shop for souvenirs like handicrafts, textiles, and jewelry in the bazaars of Jaisalmer and enjoy a traditional Rajasthani meal.

Recommendations

You may also consider visiting the following places: Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Sajjangarh Palace, Lake Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jain Temples of Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Gadisar Lake, Kuldhara Abandoned Village, and Tanot Mata Temple. For day trips, you can explore Ranthambore National Park, Pushkar, Ajmer, Mount Abu, or Khuri Sand Dunes. To maximize your fun, hire a local guide, learn some basic Hindi phrases, and try different modes of transportation like tuk-tuks, rickshaws, and auto-rickshaws.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Amber Fort (2-3 hours, £3)
  • Jantar Mantar (1-2 hours, £2)
  • City Palace (2-3 hours, £4)
  • Chokhi Dhani (3-4 hours, £10)
  • Hawa Mahal (1-2 hours, £2)
  • Albert Hall Museum (1-2 hours, £3)
  • Bagore Ki Haveli (1-2 hours, £5)
  • Saheliyon Ki Bari (1-2 hours, £2)
  • Lake Pichola Boat Ride (1-2 hours, £8)
  • Jagmandir Island (1-2 hours, £5)
  • Jaisalmer Fort (2-3 hours, £4)
  • Sam Sand Dunes Camel Ride (2-3 hours, £10)
  • Patwon Ki Haveli (1-2 hours, £3)
  • Shopping (1-2 hours, varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £60
Check hotel and flight prices
0
Like this trip? Make your own version.
A free, personalized itinerary in seconds — sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version