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Reviewed by Mirza Shadab Beg, Founder, Travelage India, Agra · Last updated 24 October 2026
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Short answer: twelve days covers all of Rajasthan. Drive Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur as a loop with no backtracking, adding Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur near Udaipur. The longest legs are about five to six hours.
This is Rajasthan with nothing left out: pink Jaipur, holy Pushkar, the red fort of Bikaner, golden Jaisalmer on the edge of the Thar desert, blue Jodhpur and the lake city of Udaipur. Twelve days is long enough to include Bikaner and a full two nights in Jaisalmer, which shorter routes skip.
The distances are large, so the route is built as a loop with no backtracking: Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur. The longest drives are about six hours, each broken with stops.
Met at the airport and taken to your hotel to rest.
Drive about 280 km (175 miles) to Jaipur (five to six hours), with a comfort stop on the way. Arrive by late afternoon.
Amber Fort (by jeep or on foot), the City Palace and Jantar Mantar with a licensed guide, then a photo stop at Hawa Mahal.
Drive about 145 km (90 miles) to Pushkar (two and a half to three hours). Visit the lake, ghats and Brahma temple, then the bazaar at sunset.
Drive about 270 km (170 miles) to Bikaner (five hours). Visit Junagarh Fort in the late afternoon.
Drive about 330 km (205 miles) to Jaisalmer (five to six hours), arriving in the late afternoon for the golden light on the fort walls.
Visit Jaisalmer Fort and the havelis in the morning. In the afternoon, drive about 40 km (25 miles) to the dunes for a camel ride at sunset, then return to the hotel.
Drive about 285 km (175 miles) to Jodhpur (four and a half to five hours). Visit Mehrangarh Fort in the late afternoon.
Drive about 160 km (100 miles) to Ranakpur (three hours) for the Jain temples, open to visitors from about midday, then about 90 km (55 miles) to Udaipur (two hours).
The City Palace, Jagdish Temple and old city with your guide, then a boat on Lake Pichola at sunset, subject to the day’s schedule.
Drive about 85 km (55 miles) to Kumbhalgarh (about two hours) and walk the fort and its long wall, then return to Udaipur by evening.
Transfer to Udaipur airport or station. A flight to Delhi takes about an hour and a half and is not included.
Rajasthan rewards good planning. These are the details we handle so the distances never feel like work.
Every leg is broken with stops worth making, so the road becomes part of the trip.
Amber is visited early, the desert at sunset, Ranakpur from midday and the Udaipur lake at dusk.
The same driver stays with you throughout, and a licensed local guide joins you in each city.
Your guide is chosen for the language you prefer and the things you love. Ask for Japanese or Russian and we will arrange it where we can.
Rajasthan is big, so here is every leg with its distance and likely drive time. Times vary with traffic and stops.
| Leg | Distance | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Jaipur | about 280 km (175 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | Comfort stop |
| Jaipur to Pushkar | about 145 km (90 miles) | 2.5 to 3 hours | Lake and bazaar |
| Pushkar to Bikaner | about 270 km (170 miles) | 5 hours | Long day, broken with a stop |
| Bikaner to Jaisalmer | about 330 km (205 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | Arrive for the late light |
| Jaisalmer to Jodhpur | about 285 km (175 miles) | 4.5 to 5 hours | Mehrangarh in the afternoon |
| Jodhpur to Ranakpur | about 160 km (100 miles) | 3 hours | Jain temples open from midday |
| Ranakpur to Udaipur | about 90 km (55 miles) | 2 hours | Arrive by early evening |
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The right route depends on your time and what you want to see. The highlighted row is the journey on this page.
| Journey | Time needed | How you travel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Rajasthan Tour | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car, flight from Udaipur | Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| 5 Days Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur | 5 days / 4 nights | Private luxury car | The classic three cities, quickly |
| 6 Days Jaipur Jodhpur Jaisalmer | 6 days / 5 nights | Private luxury car | Forts and the Thar desert |
| Golden Triangle in 4 Days | 4 days / 3 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | Delhi, Agra and Jaipur |
| 4 Days Jaipur Udaipur | 4 days / 3 nights | Private luxury car, or a flight | Two great cities, quickly |
| Jaipur & Pushkar | 3 days / 2 nights | Private luxury car | Pink City and a holy lake |
| 10 Days Rajasthan Heritage | 10 days / 9 nights | Private luxury car | Forts, desert, palaces and lakes |
| Luxury Rajasthan Palace Tour | 8 days / 7 nights | Private chauffeur | Palace hotels and private guides |
| Udaipur Romantic Heritage Tour | 4 days / 3 nights | Private luxury car and guide | Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur |
| 8 Days Royal Rajasthan Tour | 8 days / 7 nights | Private luxury car | A slower Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Jaisalmer Desert Safari Tour | 3 days / 2 nights | Private luxury car, camel and jeep | Dunes, fort and a desert camp |
| Rajasthan Family Tour | 8 days / 7 nights | Private luxury car, family rooms | Shorter drives, kid-friendly days |
| 12 Days Grand Rajasthan Tour | 12 days / 11 nights | Private luxury car and guides | Bikaner, Jaisalmer and the desert |
| 14 Days Rajasthan Forts & Palaces | 14 days / 13 nights | Private luxury car and guides | Forts, palaces and a tiger park |
| Rajasthan Village Culture Tour | 7 days / 6 nights | Private luxury car and village hosts | Craft, farm and village life |
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Yes, for the main circuit, including Bikaner and Jaisalmer. Shorter routes usually skip one or both.
A loop that avoids backtracking works best: Jaipur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur, which is the order here.
The longest are Bikaner to Jaisalmer (about five to six hours) and Pushkar to Bikaner (about five hours). The table on this page lists every leg.
Yes, if you have the days. The golden fort is still lived in, and a camel ride at sunset on the dunes is a highlight for many travellers.
October to March is the most comfortable. April to June is very hot, and July to September is monsoon, green and quiet.
Yes. Our 8 Days Royal Rajasthan or 10 Days Rajasthan Heritage tours cover fewer places.
Rajasthan is big, so some days involve four to six hours on the road. We keep the longest legs to one a day, build in stops at places worth stopping, and use a luxury air-conditioned car with a driver who knows the roads. The route table on this page shows every leg.
No. We do not include elephant rides. You go up to Amber Fort by jeep or on foot, and your guide takes you through the palace at a calm pace.
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Your driver meets you at Delhi airport arrivals or your hotel. Share your flight details and we confirm everything the day before.
12 days / 11 nights. Starts in Delhi and ends in Udaipur, with a private luxury car and licensed local guides.
Ranakpur’s Jain temples are open to visitors from about midday, and temple rules may change. Your guide confirms timings on the day.
October to March is the most comfortable. April to June is very hot, so days start early. July to September is monsoon: green and quiet. Mornings and desert nights are cold from December to January.
Desert nights are cold from December to February and the heat is severe in May and June. We choose Jaisalmer hotels with good beds and air-conditioning and tell you what to expect.
