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Best Jaipur and Jodhpur Tour

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The best Jaipur and Jodhpur tour is our Jaipur and Jodhpur in Four Days: a full day at Amber Fort and the old city, one long road day west, then Mehrangarh Fort and the blue city, from $270 per person, two travellers sharing. If you want Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal first, Golden Triangle with Jodhpur runs seven days.

Jaipur and Jodhpur are two of Rajasthan's best known cities, and they sit a long way apart. The road between them takes most of a day, so the real question is how much time you want on either side of that drive: a short run between the two, or the Golden Triangle first and Jodhpur at the end.

We weighed the number of days, whether the route starts in Delhi, how many hours you spend in the car, and what each city gets. Every pick has your own air-conditioned car and driver and a licensed guide in each city, with hotels arranged by category. Flights and trains between cities are not included.

1. Best overall

Jaipur and Jodhpur in four days

Jaipur and Jodhpur in four days
From $270 per person
  • 4 days / 3 nights
  • Jaipur · Jodhpur
  • Own car and driver, licensed guide

Four days with no Delhi leg. Day one is Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the old bazaars of Jaipur. Day two is the long road day to Jodhpur, roughly five to six hours across the plains toward Ajmer and into Marwar, with tea and lunch stops. Day three is Mehrangarh Fort, the blue-washed old town and the clock tower market, and day four is the transfer to the Jodhpur airport or station.

It is the most direct way to see both cities, and the long drive is the only one in the journey, so it is honest to call day two a travel day with a late afternoon arrival. You have your own car and driver and a licensed guide in each city. It is from $270 per person, two travellers sharing. The journey starts and ends in Rajasthan, so it suits guests flying into Jaipur and out of Jodhpur.

Best for: Travellers already in Rajasthan, or flying into Jaipur and out of Jodhpur, who want just these two cities.

Worth knowing: Jaipur to Jodhpur is a five to six hour drive, there is no Taj Mahal or Delhi in it, and flights and trains are not included.

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2. Best with Delhi and the Taj Mahal

Golden Triangle with Jodhpur

Golden Triangle with Jodhpur
From $410 per person
  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Jodhpur
  • Own car and driver, licensed guide

Seven days run the classic loop first. Delhi comes with Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw, Agra with Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal soon after opening, then Jaipur with a full day at Amber Fort and the City Palace. Day five is the road to Jodhpur, roughly five to six hours and the longest drive of the trip, followed by Mehrangarh Fort and a morning departure.

It suits travellers who want Jaipur and Jodhpur but have not seen the Taj Mahal, and who would rather have one journey than two. You travel with your own car and driver and a licensed guide in each city, and hotels are arranged by category. It is from $410 per person, two sharing. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we plan Agra around your dates.

Best for: First-time visitors who want the Taj Mahal, Jaipur and Jodhpur in seven days.

Worth knowing: The Jaipur to Jodhpur day is long, and you finish in Jodhpur, so your onward flight home or to the next city is not included.

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3. Best with Udaipur added

Golden Triangle, Jodhpur and Udaipur

Golden Triangle, Jodhpur and Udaipur
From $505 per person
  • 9 days / 8 nights
  • Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Jodhpur · Udaipur
  • Own car and driver, licensed guide

Nine days take the Golden Triangle west through Jodhpur and on to Udaipur. After Delhi, Agra and Jaipur you drive to Jodhpur for Mehrangarh Fort, then head south-east through the Aravalli hills with a stop at the Ranakpur Jain temple, roughly three to four hours from Jodhpur, before the lakes of Udaipur and a City Palace morning.

It is for travellers who see Jodhpur as one stop among several and want the lake city as a calmer ending. You have your own car and driver and a licensed guide in each city, with hotels by category. It is from $505 per person, two sharing. Two of the nine days are long drives, and Jodhpur and Udaipur are very hot in summer.

Best for: Travellers with nine days who want Jaipur and Jodhpur plus Udaipur and the Taj Mahal.

Worth knowing: Two long drives, Jaipur to Jodhpur and Jodhpur to Udaipur, and a departure from Udaipur that is not included in the rate.

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4. Best for the desert

Rajasthan and the Thar desert

Rajasthan and the Thar desert
From $740 per person
  • 14 days / 13 nights
  • Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Jodhpur · Jaisalmer · Udaipur
  • Own car and driver, licensed guide

Fourteen days include Jaipur and Jodhpur and then push on to Jaisalmer, roughly five to six hours across plain and scrub from Jodhpur. There is a day at the sandstone fort and the havelis, a day at Kuldhara and the dunes near Sam or Khuri, and a return to Jodhpur before the drive via Ranakpur to Udaipur.

It suits travellers who want landscape as much as architecture and who can spare two weeks. You travel with your own car and driver and a licensed guide in each city, with hotels by category. It is from $740 per person, two sharing. The limit is distance: the Jodhpur and Jaisalmer drives are each five to six hours, and the dunes are very hot in summer and cold at night in winter.

Best for: Travellers with two weeks who want Jaipur and Jodhpur as part of a longer circuit that includes the desert.

Worth knowing: It is the longest route here, with several long drives, and the desert evening is simple and informal.

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How to choose

How to choose between these

  • Choose Jaipur and Jodhpur in Four Days if you only want these two cities and can fly into one and out of the other.
  • Choose Golden Triangle with Jodhpur if you have seven days and want Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal before the long road west.
  • Choose Golden Triangle, Jodhpur and Udaipur if you have nine days and want the lake city after Jodhpur.
  • Choose Rajasthan and the Thar desert if you have two weeks and want Jaisalmer and the dunes as well.
  • Travel between October and March if you can, since Jodhpur is very hot in summer, and check the Taj Mahal against its Friday closure if Agra is on your route.
Questions

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What is the best Jaipur and Jodhpur tour?
Our pick is Jaipur and Jodhpur in Four Days, from $270 per person for two travellers sharing. It gives Jaipur a full day, spends one day on the road, and gives Jodhpur a full day at Mehrangarh Fort and the old town. You have your own car and driver and a licensed guide in each city.
How far is Jodhpur from Jaipur by road?
The drive takes roughly five to six hours, depending on traffic and how often you stop. The road runs west across the plains toward Ajmer and then into Marwar, where the land turns drier. We leave after an early breakfast and plan tea and lunch stops, so most guests arrive by mid or late afternoon.
How many days do I need for Jaipur and Jodhpur?
Four days is a workable minimum: one for Jaipur, one for the road, one for Jodhpur and one for departure. With Delhi and Agra first, seven days is more comfortable. Fewer than four days leaves too little time in either city once the long drive is counted.
Is the Jaipur to Jodhpur drive worth doing by car?
Yes, if you want to see the country between the cities rather than fly or take a train. A private car lets you stop for tea, a roadside lunch or a pause near Ajmer. The honest downside is that it is a long day, so we plan nothing demanding for the afternoon you arrive.
Is this tour private?
Yes. You travel with your own air-conditioned car and driver, and a licensed guide meets you in each city. Nobody else joins your group, so you can start later, stay longer at a fort or change a lunch stop. Hotels are arranged by category, five-star or heritage, rather than by name.
Can I add the Taj Mahal to a Jaipur and Jodhpur trip?
Yes, through Golden Triangle with Jodhpur, a seven day route from $410 per person, two sharing. It starts in Delhi, includes Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal, and then runs through Jaipur to Jodhpur. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we place Agra on another day.
What is the best time to visit Jaipur and Jodhpur?
October to March is the most comfortable season, with clear days for forts and palaces. Summers are very hot in both cities, so we start early and keep afternoons for rest. Winter nights can be cool, and fog in December and January can slow the road from Delhi if your trip starts there.
Are flights or trains included?
No. Flights and train tickets are not included in any of these journeys, including the onward leg from Jodhpur. We plan the days around your arrival and departure times, and your driver takes you to the airport or station. Tell us your onward time when we plan so we leave a comfortable margin.
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