5-Day Rajasthan Itinerary

1. Day 1: Jaipur City Palace
   30 minutes (11 km) from Jaipur International Airport

   Explore the vast complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings at the City Palace, which was once the home of Jaipur Maharaja.

2. Day 2: Amer Fort
   30 minutes (10 km) from Jaipur City Palace

   Visit the Amer Fort, an expansive hilltop palace complex with stunning views of the city below and intricate Rajasthani architecture.

3. Day 3: Jaisalmer Fort
   6 hours (469 km) from Amer Fort

   Explore the incredible Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the "Golden Fort," and discover its winding alleyways, intricate carvings, and stunning views of the Thar Desert.

4. Day 4: Pushkar Lake
   4 hours (286 km) from Jaisalmer Fort

   Visit the sacred Pushkar Lake, one of the oldest and most important pilgrimage sites in India, and admire its tranquil waters and stunning Ghats (steps leading down to the lake).

5. Day 5: Hawa Mahal
   6 hours (394 km) from Pushkar Lake

   End your trip with a visit to the Hawa Mahal, an iconic five-storey palace with a stunning façade of latticed windows and ornate cupolas.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Jaipur City Palace: 2-3 hours, INR 1300 for entry fee and audio guide.
• Amer Fort: 3-4 hours. INR 550 for entry fee and audio guide.
• Jaisalmer Fort: 2-3 hours, INR 250 for entry fee.
• Pushkar Lake: 2-3 hours, INr 200 for temple entry fee.
• Hawa Mahal: 1-2 hours, INR 50 for entry fee.
Total Estimated Costs: INR 2350

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you could visit the Jaigarh Fort, take a hot air balloon ride over Jaipur, or go on a camel safari in the sand dunes near Jaisalmer. If you have less time, you could skip Pushkar and head straight to Jaipur or spend more time exploring Jaisalmer's famous Havelis (mansions).