4-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Rajasthan, August 2023

  1. Day 1: Jaipur
    22 minutes (11 km) from Jaipur International Airport

    Begin your journey in Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan. Start with a visit to the Hawa Mahal also known as the Palace of Winds, a fabulous five-story palace with beautiful pink windows, and intricate lattice work. After that, head to the Amer Fort, which was once the home of Rajput kings. This grand fort is an excellent example of ancient Indian architecture and history. In the evening, visit the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the early 1700s.

  2. Day 2: Jodhpur
    5hr 20mins (339 km) from Jaipur

    After breakfast, check out and head towards Jodhpur, the cultural city of India. First, visit the grand Mehrangarh Fort. This famous historical fort stands as a shield to the city and the palace within it is a work of art. Next stop is the Jaswant Thada, which is a royal cenotaph made of white marble and sits next to a beautiful lake. In the evening, visit the Ghanta Ghar, a popular landmark and market in Old Jodhpur.

  3. Day 3: Udaipur
    4hr 40mins (259 km) from Jodhpur

    Today, you'll head to the romantic city of Udaipur. Start your day with a visit to the City Palace Museum, which houses antique paintings, artifacts, and beautiful tapestries. Next, visit the famous Lake Pichola and take a boat ride to see the spectacular view of Jag Mandir Palace and the City Palace Complex. Finally, visit Saheliyon Ki Bari, a beautiful garden and palace adorned with marble fountains, pools, and colorful flowers.

  4. Day 4: Pushkar
    3hr 30mins (186 km) from Udaipur

    End your journey in Pushkar, a holy city known for its famous Pushkar Fair. Start the day with a visit to Brahma Temple, one of the few Brahma temples in the world and a sacred pilgrimage site. Next, visit the beautiful Pushkar Lake, where you may witness the pilgrims taking a dip in the holy waters. In the afternoon, visit the famous Pap Mochani Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to cure sins.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hawa Mahal (1 hour, $2)
  • Amer Fort (2 hours, $8)
  • Jantar Mantar (1 hour, $4)
  • Mehrangarh Fort (3 hours, $15)
  • Jaswant Thada (1 hour, $5)
  • Ghanta Ghar (2 hours, $6)
  • City Palace Museum (2 hours, $10)
  • Lake Pichola Boat Ride (1 hour, $20)
  • Saheliyon Ki Bari (1 hour, $5)
  • Brahma Temple (1 hour, $2)
  • Pushkar Lake (1 hour, Free)
  • Pap Mochani Temple (1 hour, $3)
  • Total Estimated Costs (13 hours, $80)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the famous Umaid Bhawan Palace or the Sardar Samand Lake and Palace. For travelers with kids, spend a day exploring the Jaipur Zoo or the Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum. If you have less time, you can skip some of the less significant landmarks and focus on the main attractions.

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