Four days across Rajasthan, from the Pink City of Jaipur to the blue-washed old town of Jodhpur, with one long day on the road between them. It suits travellers who are already in Rajasthan or flying in and out of its cities. You travel with your own car, driver and a licensed guide in each city.
Highlights
What stays with you
Amber Fort in the quieter morning hours
The City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the old bazaars of Jaipur
A day on the road through the Aravalli hills to Marwar
Mehrangarh Fort high above the blue houses of Jodhpur
A slow walk through the clock tower market
Day by day
How the days go
Day1
Jaipur: Amber Fort and the old city
Your driver meets you at the airport, the station or your hotel, and your guide joins you for the day.
Begin with Amber Fort while the courtyards are still cool.
You can walk up the ramp or go by vehicle, then pass through the mirrored hall and the palace rooms with your guide explaining who built what and why.
On the way back, the car stops for a view of the Hawa Mahal from the street.
After lunch the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory fill the afternoon, and the huge stone instruments are easiest to read when the sun is high.
Later, the old bazaars are yours for a slow hour or two, with block-printed cloth, silver and leather shoes.
Wear comfortable shoes and carry water.
Day2
Jaipur to Jodhpur
Drive: roughly five to six hours
This is a long travel day.
The drive is roughly five to six hours, depending on traffic and how often you stop, so we leave after an early breakfast.
The road runs west across the plains toward Ajmer and then on into Marwar, the old Jodhpur region, with the land turning drier and more open.
Your driver stops wherever you like for tea, and a lunch stop is planned at a roadside restaurant with decent facilities.
You reach Jodhpur by mid or late afternoon, with time to check in and rest.
If you still have energy, an easy walk near the hotel or a first look at the fort lit up at dusk is enough.
Onward flights or trains are not included in this journey.
Day3
Jodhpur: the fort and the blue city
Your guide takes you to Mehrangarh Fort in the morning, when the light on the red sandstone walls is gentle and the ramparts are not yet hot.
The fort stands on a cliff above the city, and the museum rooms inside hold palanquins, painted ceilings and weapons.
From the walls you can see the old town below, where many houses are washed in shades of blue.
After lunch, walk down into the lanes with your guide, then on to the clock tower market, a busy square of spice sellers, textile stalls and sweet shops.
A stepwell near the old town is a quiet stop if you like.
The evening is free, and your guide can suggest a rooftop for dinner.
Day4
Departure from Jodhpur
A slow morning, with breakfast at the hotel and time for last purchases from the market if you wish.
Your driver then takes you to the Jodhpur airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Flights and train tickets are not included in this journey, so please book them once we confirm your dates, and leave a comfortable margin for the transfer.
If you are travelling back toward Jaipur or Delhi by road, we can plan that as a separate leg, and the drive is long, so it is best discussed when we plan.
Your driver helps with your bags and waits until you are checked in, if you would like that.
Keep a copy of your hotel confirmation and our WhatsApp contact with you until you leave.
Note. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so the order of days may shift. December and January fog can flatten a sunrise.
Practical
Good to know
The drive from Jaipur to Jodhpur is long, roughly five to six hours with stops, so the middle day is mostly travel.
Flights and train tickets after Jodhpur are not included; we can help you choose a sensible departure time.
Fort visits involve ramps and some steps, so comfortable shoes and a hat help, especially from spring to early autumn.
Winter mornings in Rajasthan can be cool, and summer afternoons are very hot, so plan sightseeing early in the day.
The details
Included, and not
Included
Private air-conditioned car and driver throughout
Licensed local guide in each city
Hotels in your chosen category, breakfast daily
Airport or hotel pickup and drop
Bottled water in the car
WhatsApp support from our Agra team
Not included
International and domestic flights
Monument entry tickets (we arrange them at cost)
Lunches and dinners
Tips for guides and driver
Travel insurance and visas
Questions
Good to know
How long is the drive from Jaipur to Jodhpur?
It takes roughly five to six hours with breaks, depending on traffic and stops. We start after an early breakfast so that you arrive in Jodhpur with the afternoon to rest.
Are onward flights or trains from Jodhpur included?
No, onward flights and train tickets are not included. Your driver takes you to the airport or station on the last day, and we can help you pick a timing that suits the transfer.
Is four days enough for Jaipur and Jodhpur?
Yes, for a first look at both. You have one full day of sightseeing in each city, with a long road day between them, so it is a compact plan rather than a slow one.
Can we start in Jodhpur and finish in Jaipur instead?
Usually yes. The plan can run in either direction, and we will confirm what works for your arrival and departure points when we plan your dates.
