7-Day Rajasthan Itinerary on a Shoestring Budget

1. Day 1: Jaipur City Palace
   From Jaipur International Airport, 20 minutes (8.7 km)

   Marvel at the architecture of the City Palace, including the extensive collection of artifacts and artworks.

2. Day 2: Amber Fort
   30 minutes (12 km) from Jaipur City Palace

   Visit the stunning Amber Fort, browse the artisan markets and snap photos of the scenic views.

3. Day 3: Hawa Mahal
   20 minutes (6 km) from Amber Fort

   Explore the mesmerizing Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, a five-story building built for royal women

4. Day 4: Jodhpur - Mehrangarh Fort
   From Hawa Mahal, take a train to Jodhpur, 5 hours (330 km)

   Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, one of Rajasthan's most impressive monuments, enjoy the scenic views from the top.

5. Day 5: Jodhpur - Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace
   Jaswant Thada (20 minutes by walk), Umaid Bhawan Palace (4 km)

   Take a stroll to the serene Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph in Jodhpur, and visit the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace, now a spectacular hotel.

6. Day 6: Udaipur - City Palace
   From Jodhpur, take a train to Udaipur, 8 hours (260 km)

   Stroll around the breath-taking City Palace complex, admiring the courtyards, gardens, and museums inside.

7. Day 7: Udaipur - Fateh Sagar Lake, Jagdish Temple
   Fateh Sagar Lake (6 km), Jagdish Temple (0.7 km)

   End your itinerary by relaxing by the Fateh Sagar Lake, and admiring the unique architecture of the Jagdish Temple.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Jaipur City Palace (2 hours, ₹500)
• Amber Fort (2 hours, ₹550)
• Hawa Mahal (1 hour, ₹200)
• Mehrangarh Fort (2-3 hours, ₹600-800)
• Jaswant Thada (<1 hour, ₹50), Umaid Bhawan Palace (2 hours, ₹300)
• City Palace (2-3 hours, ₹350-500)
• Fateh Sagar Lake (1-2 hours, free), Jagdish Temple (<1 hour, ₹50)
• Total Estimated Costs: ₹2,300-2,950

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Pushkar Camel Fair, or exploring the markets of Jodhpur for souvenirs. If you have less time, consider skipping either Udaipur or Jodhpur and extending your stay in Jaipur instead.