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Reviewed by Mirza Shadab Beg, Founder, Travelage India, Agra · Last updated 24 October 2026
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Short answer: this is the desert route. Two nights in Jaipur, one in Jodhpur and two in Jaisalmer, with a camel ride at the Sam dunes at sunset. The longest drives are Jaipur to Jodhpur (about 340 km (210 miles)) and Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (about 285 km (175 miles)), and the best season is October to March.
This route trades the lakes of Udaipur for the desert. You see the Pink City of Jaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur under its great fort, and Jaisalmer, the golden city that rises out of the sand.
Jaisalmer is the reward for the long drives. Two nights there give you the living fort, the carved havelis and a camel ride across the Sam dunes at sunset. If you want to sleep under the stars, ask for a night in a desert camp.
Distances are long, so each leg is planned with breaks, and the final day is built around your onward flight or train from Jodhpur or Jaisalmer.
Met on arrival (from Delhi by road, about 280 km (175 miles) and five to six hours, or after a short flight). Check in, then an easy evening around Hawa Mahal and the old bazaars.
Amber Fort (by jeep or on foot), the City Palace and Jantar Mantar with a licensed guide, with free time in the afternoon.
Drive about 340 km (five and a half to six hours) with breaks on the way. Arrive in Jodhpur by late afternoon for an evening below the fort.
Morning at Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, then drive about 285 km (175 miles) to Jaisalmer (four and a half to five hours), arriving in the late afternoon.
Jaisalmer Fort, a living fort with homes, shops and temples inside its walls, and Patwon Ki Haveli. In the late afternoon, the Sam sand dunes for a camel ride and sunset. Optional night in a desert camp.
Depart from Jaisalmer, or drive back to Jodhpur (about four and a half to five hours) for your onward flight or train. Tell us your plans and we will time the day.
The desert is far, so we plan the road carefully. These are the details we handle.
Arriving in the afternoon, you get a full day in Jaisalmer rather than a rushed stop.
A short camel ride at the Sam dunes at sunset is included. An overnight desert camp is available on request.
Desert nights are cold from December to January. We tell you what to bring and choose hotels with heating where possible.
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 (if arriving by road) | about 280 km (175 miles) | 5 to 6 hours | Optional; not needed if you fly |
| Jaipur to Jodhpur | about 340 km (210 miles) | 5.5 to 6 hours | Break on the way |
| Jodhpur to Jaisalmer | about 285 km (175 miles) | 4.5 to 5 hours | Arrive in the late afternoon |
| Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (final day, if needed) | about 285 km (175 miles) | 4.5 to 5 hours | For onward flight or train |
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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 |
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Yes, for many travellers it is the highlight. The golden fort is a living town, the havelis are intricately carved, and the dunes at sunset are memorable. Two nights there make the drive worthwhile.
October to March. The desert is extremely hot from April to June, and nights are cold in December and January.
Jaipur to Jodhpur is about 340 km (five and a half to six hours), and Jodhpur to Jaisalmer about 285 km (four and a half to five hours). The table on this page lists every leg.
Yes, a short camel ride at the Sam sand dunes at sunset is included. An overnight stay in a desert camp is optional and available on request.
In Jaisalmer, or by driving back to Jodhpur for your onward flight or train. Tell us your plans and we will time the last day.
Yes. You have your own luxury car, driver and licensed guides. Nothing is shared with other travellers.
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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.
Yes, with the right pace. Forts involve steps and walking, so tell us about young children or mobility needs and we will adjust the stops, timing and vehicle.
Light cotton in the warmer months and layers from November to February, when mornings and desert nights are cold. Comfortable shoes for the forts, and shoulders and knees covered at temples.
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Your driver meets you at Jaipur airport, station or hotel. Share your arrival details and we confirm everything the day before.
6 days / 5 nights. Starts in Jaipur and ends in Jaisalmer or Jodhpur, with a private luxury car and licensed guides.
From December to January nights in the desert are cold. Pack warm layers, and tell us if you would like a night in a desert camp.
October to March is the most comfortable. April to June is extremely hot in the desert, so we do not recommend this route then. July to September is monsoon, quieter and greener.
The Jaipur to Jodhpur and Jodhpur to Jaisalmer days are each four to six hours. We build in breaks, and you can ask for a shorter day.
