Rajasthan in 10 Days: The Complete Itinerary (Delhi to Jaisalmer)
Overview
| Days | City | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | 1 |
| 2 to 3 | Agra + drive Jaipur | 2 |
| 4 to 5 | Jaipur | 2 |
| 6 | Fly to Udaipur | - |
| 6 to 7 | Udaipur | 2 |
| 8 | Drive to Jodhpur | 1 |
| 9 | Jaisalmer | 1 |
| 10 | Fly back | - |
Day by day
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Chandni Chowk food walk (rickshaw + walking), Jama Masjid, Old Delhi rooftop dinner. Overnight Hauz Khas / Aerocity.
Day 2: Agra
Vande Bharat Delhi to Agra (2h). Taj Mahal sunset. Overnight Agra.
Day 3: Agra to Jaipur
Sunrise Taj visit + Agra Fort morning. Drive Agra to Jaipur (4h via Fatehpur Sikri). Overnight Jaipur.
Days 4 to 5: Jaipur
Amber Fort (early morning), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal photos, Bapu Bazaar shopping. Day 5 evening: Chokhi Dhani cultural dinner.
Day 6: Fly to Udaipur
Morning flight Jaipur to Udaipur (1h). Afternoon City Palace + Lake Pichola sunset boat. Rooftop dinner.
Day 7: Udaipur
Sajjangarh sunrise, Saheliyon ki Bari, Bagore ki Haveli, evening Dharohar folk show.
Day 8: Udaipur to Jodhpur
Drive via Ranakpur Jain Temple (5h total). Mehrangarh Fort at sunset. Blue city walk. Overnight Jodhpur.
Day 9: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
Train (6h) or drive (5h). Jaisalmer Fort walking tour, Patwon ki Haveli. Evening camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes with folk music dinner.
Day 10: Fly out
Jaisalmer to Delhi via Jodhpur or Jaipur (connecting flights). Fly home from Delhi.
Realistic cost per person (mid-range)
| Category | INR |
|---|---|
| Stays (9 nights, twin share) | 40,000 |
| Domestic flights + trains | 18,000 |
| Local transport (cabs, entries) | 12,000 |
| Food | 12,000 |
| Guides + shows | 6,000 |
| Total | 88,000 (USD 1,060) |
When to do this trip
October through March. February is the sweet spot for weather + value. Avoid April to September (35 to 45 Celsius).
Frequently asked questions
Is 10 days enough for Rajasthan?
Yes for the Big 5 (Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer + Delhi and Agra). 14 days adds Pushkar, Ranthambore, Bundi.
Best month for a Rajasthan 10-day trip?
October, November, February, March. December to January is peak (expensive but perfect weather).
How much for a Rajasthan 10-day trip?
Mid-range: INR 80,000 to 100,000 (USD 960 to 1,200) per person twin-share, ex-international flights. Backpacker: INR 30,000 to 45,000. Luxury: INR 250,000+.
Should I fly or train between Rajasthan cities?
Both work. Jaipur to Udaipur is fastest by flight (1h). Udaipur to Jodhpur is fine by car (5h with Ranakpur stop). Jodhpur to Jaisalmer: train (6h) is comfortable and scenic.
Can I add Pushkar to a 10-day Rajasthan trip?
Only if you skip either Jaisalmer or drop Delhi. Better to extend to 12 days and add 2 nights in Pushkar between Jaipur and Udaipur.
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