Eastern Rajasthan
Jaipur
The Pink City
Rajasthan's capital, with a UNESCO-listed walled city founded in 1727, the Amber Fort in the hills above it, and the Jantar Mantar observatory.
- Amber Fort
- Hawa Mahal
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
Suggested itinerary
Royal Rajasthan
Customisable trip idea
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
- Udaipur
- Suggested length
- 7–8 days
- Format
- 3 cities
- Best for
- First-time visitors with about a week
This route links three of Rajasthan's best-known cities: Jaipur, the capital; Jodhpur, the Blue City beneath the walls of Mehrangarh Fort; and Udaipur, the city of lakes. It suits a first visit of about a week and keeps two or three nights in each city, so you spend your time sightseeing rather than packing and unpacking.
This is a suggested itinerary, not a confirmed package. Prices, hotels, transport and what's included are not fixed: they are discussed with you directly, in reply to your enquiry.
Day by day
Days 1–3
Jaipur: forts, palaces and bazaars
Base: Jaipur
Spend one day at Amber Fort and the hill forts above the city, and another in the walled old city for the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal. Keep the third morning for the bazaars before moving on.
- Amber Fort
- Hawa Mahal
Days 4–5
Jodhpur: Mehrangarh and the blue city
Base: Jodhpur
Travel west to Jodhpur. Give your full day to Mehrangarh Fort, which dominates a rocky ridge above the city, then walk down through the blue-painted old town to the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) and the market beside it. Jaswant Thada, a royal memorial looked after by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, is also open to visitors and has a gallery of portraits of Marwar's rulers.
- Mehrangarh Fort
Days 6–8
Udaipur: lakes and palaces
Base: Udaipur
Continue south to Udaipur and slow down. Visit the City Palace on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola, take a boat on the lake — a ride around sunset gives the best view of the palace — and see Bagore ki Haveli at Gangaur Ghat.
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
How the route works
Travelling west from Jaipur to Jodhpur and then south to Udaipur avoids doubling back. The cities are far apart and each transfer is a long journey, which is why the plan keeps at least two nights in every city — enough for one full day of sightseeing between journeys.
Getting between the cities
Each leg can be travelled by road, and rail is an option on some of them. Services and journey times change, so check current trains on the official National Train Enquiry System (opens in a new tab) before you fix each travel day. Jaipur's airport has domestic flights to both Jodhpur and Udaipur, which makes it straightforward to start or finish the route by air.
When to go
October to March is the most comfortable time for the long days of fort and palace sightseeing this route involves. In the hot months, plan visits for early morning and late afternoon. See when to visit Rajasthan for what each season brings.
What this route leaves out
A week can't cover everything. This route skips the desert towns of Jaisalmer and Bikaner, the pilgrimage town of Pushkar, the wildlife of Ranthambore and the hill station of Mount Abu. If any of those matter more to you than one of the three cities here, swap it in, or plan a second trip around a different region of Rajasthan's destinations.
Ways to adapt it
- Add two or three days for Jaisalmer and the Thar Desert after Jodhpur, then travel back east to Udaipur.
- Start in Udaipur and travel the route in reverse, finishing in Jaipur, which links easily with Delhi and Agra on the 'Golden Triangle'.
- Short on time? Two nights in each city still works, but expect full days.
- Prefer a slower pace? Add a night in Udaipur at the end — a quiet day by the lakes is a good way to finish.
Tips for this trip
- Book trains as early as you can between October and March, the busiest travel season.
- If you hire a car with a driver, agree the full route, the number of days and what the price includes before you set off.
About this page
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Sources
- Jaipur — Rajasthan Tourism (Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan) (accessed 9 October 2026)
- Jodhpur — Rajasthan Tourism (accessed 9 October 2026)
- Udaipur — Rajasthan Tourism (accessed 9 October 2026)
Timings, fees and transport details change. Always confirm with official sources before you travel.
On this route
The destinations
Western Rajasthan (Marwar)
Jodhpur
The Blue City
Dominated by the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort, with a blue-washed old city spread out below and Umaid Bhawan Palace on a facing hill.
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Jaswant Thada
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Clock Tower market
Southern Rajasthan (Mewar)
Udaipur
The City of Lakes
A former capital of the Mewar kingdom, built around Lake Pichola, with the City Palace rising from the lake's eastern shore.
- City Palace
- Lake Pichola
- Jag Mandir
- Bagore ki Haveli
Helpful guides for this trip
Seasons
When to visit Rajasthan: a season-by-season guide
Rajasthan's seasons shape everything from sightseeing comfort to festival dates. What to expect in winter, the hot months and the monsoon.
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