4-Day Family-Friendly Rajasthan Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Amer Fort
    20 minutes (10km) from Jaipur

    Start your journey in the Pink City of Jaipur by visiting the magnificent Amer Fort. Explore the beautiful palace complex of red sandstone and marble, built in the 16th century. Don't miss the chance to take an elephant ride up to the fort, which will be a fun and memorable experience for both adults and kids. Enjoy the light and sound show in the evening, which narrates the history of the fort.

  2. Day 2: Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal
    15 minutes (6km) from Amer Fort

    Start your day by visiting the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the early 18th century. It features a set of 19 architectural astronomical instruments that provide accurate readings of time, date, and other celestial phenomena. Next, visit the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is an iconic landmark of Jaipur. It was built in 1799 for royal women to watch street festivities without being seen by the public.

  3. Day 3: Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada
    6 hours (337km) drive from Jaipur

    Take a day trip to Jodhpur and visit the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest and most magnificent forts in Rajasthan. The fort complex features beautiful palaces, courtyards, and galleries. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Blue City from the top of the fort. Next, visit the Jaswant Thada, a white marble memorial built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The intricate carvings and architecture of the memorial are impressive and worth seeing.

  4. Day 4: City Palace and Lake Pichola
    5 hours 30 minutes (400km) drive from Jodhpur

    Take a day trip to Udaipur and visit the beautiful City Palace, a sprawling palace complex that blends Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. The palace features many courtyards, gardens, and galleries, including the famous crystal gallery. Next, relax on a boat ride on the picturesque Lake Pichola and enjoy the scenic views of the lake and its surroundings. You can also visit the famous Jag Mandir Palace, situated in the middle of the lake, which is a perfect spot for photography.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Amer Fort (3 hours, INR 550/adults, INR 100/children)
  • Jantar Mantar (1 hour, INR 200/adults, INR 100/children)
  • Hawa Mahal (1 hour, INR 50/adults, INR 20/children)
  • Mehrangarh Fort (4 hours, INR 400/adults, INR 200/children)
  • Jaswant Thada (1 hour, INR 30/adults, INR 15/children)
  • City Palace (4 hours, INR 330/adults, INR 100/children)
  • Lake Pichola (2 hours, INR 400/adults, INR 200/children)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,855/adults, INR 745/children

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the beautiful Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, which is now a luxury hotel but still houses the royal family. In Jaipur, you can also visit the City Palace and the Albert Hall Museum. If you have less time, you can skip the boat ride in Udaipur and visit the Saheliyon Ki Bari garden instead.

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