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2-week India itinerary 2026: the grand Rajasthan tour

14 days in Rajasthan: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, the sacred lake of Pushkar, the blue city of Jodhpur, the Thar Desert at Jaisalmer and Udaipur. Budget, trains and stages.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Stops

7 places

Average budget

€1,500-2,400

Total distance

~1,600 km

Profile

Versatile

Season

Nov-Feb

Delhi 2d · Agra 1d · Jaipur 2d · Pushkar 1d · Jodhpur 2d · Jaisalmer 3d · Udaipur 3d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

India 2-week itinerary map: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

14 days, day by day

1

~€70/pers

Delhi · Arrival and old city

  • Morning Arrival at Indira Gandhi. Metro to Connaught Place.
  • Afternoon Rest, then Old Delhi: Jama Masjid and a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk.
  • Evening Street food on Paranthe Wali Gali, first contact with India.
🛌 🛌 Delhi, Connaught Place · e.g. The Imperial (2 nights)·🚇 Delhi metro·India guide →
2

~€50

Delhi · Mughal monuments

  • 9am Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar (UNESCO).
  • 2pm Red Fort, India Gate, Bangla Sahib Sikh temple.
  • Evening Dinner in Connaught Place.
3

~€80

Delhi → Agra · The Taj Mahal

  • 6am Gatimaan express train to Agra (1h40, €12).
  • 10am Taj Mahal in the morning, then the red-sandstone Agra Fort.
  • 4pm Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Baby Taj, on the banks of the Yamuna.
🛌 🛌 Agra, Taj Ganj · e.g. Hotel Taj Resorts (1 night)·🚄 Delhi-Agra express train, 1h40
4

~€75

Agra → Jaipur · The Pink City

  • 8am Drive to Jaipur (240 km, 4.5 h) with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri.
  • 3pm Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, and old-city bazaars.
  • 6pm Sunset from Nahargarh Fort.
🛌 🛌 Jaipur, old city · e.g. Samode Haveli (2 nights)·🚗 Agra-Jaipur road, 4.5 h
5

~€60

Jaipur · Amber Fort and palaces

  • 8am Amber Fort and its hall of mirrors (Sheesh Mahal).
  • 1pm City Palace and Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory (UNESCO).
  • Evening Block-print workshop or a puppet show.
6

~€55

Jaipur → Pushkar · Sacred lake

  • 8am Drive to Pushkar (3 h), a holy town around its lake.
  • 1pm Brahma Temple, one of the few in the world, and the sacred lake ghats.
  • 6pm Sunset over the lake, camel safari in the nearby dunes.
🛌 🛌 Pushkar · e.g. Pushkar Resorts (1 night)·🚗 Jaipur-Pushkar road, 3 h
7

~€65

Pushkar → Jodhpur · The Blue City

  • 8am Drive to Jodhpur (4.5 h), at the foot of Mehrangarh Fort.
  • 3pm Clock Tower market (Sardar Market), spices and textiles of the old blue city.
  • 6pm Sunset over the blue houses from a rooftop café.
🛌 🛌 Jodhpur, old city · e.g. RAAS Jodhpur (2 nights)·🚗 Pushkar-Jodhpur road, 4.5 h
8

~€55

Jodhpur · Mehrangarh Fort

  • 9am Mehrangarh Fort, one of India's most impressive, perched on its cliff (superb audioguide).
  • 2pm Jaswant Thada, a white-marble cenotaph, and the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
  • Evening Rooftop dinner overlooking the floodlit fort.
9

~€70

Jodhpur → Jaisalmer · The Golden City

  • 8am Drive to Jaisalmer (285 km, 5 h), at the gates of the Thar Desert.
  • 3pm Jaisalmer Fort, a golden-sandstone citadel still inhabited, lanes and carved havelis.
  • Evening Sunset over the golden ramparts.
🛌 🛌 Jaisalmer, in the fort · e.g. Suryagarh (3 nights)·🚗 Jodhpur-Jaisalmer road, 5 h
10

~€80

Jaisalmer · Thar Desert

  • Morning Patwon Ki and Salim Singh havelis, masterpieces of carved stone.
  • 4pm Camel safari to the Sam dunes, sunset over the desert.
  • Evening Night camping under the stars, Rajasthani folk music around the fire.
11

~€50

Jaisalmer · Villages and Gadisar lake

  • Morning Abandoned villages of Kuldhara, the Paliwal legend.
  • Afternoon Gadisar lake and its temples, rest before the long leg to Udaipur.
12

~€90

Jaisalmer → Udaipur · The City of Lakes

  • 7am Long drive to Udaipur (490 km, 8 h) or a domestic flight via Jodhpur.
  • 4pm Check in by Lake Pichola, the most romantic of Rajasthan's cities.
  • Evening Rooftop dinner facing the floodlit City Palace and floating Lake Palace.
🛌 🛌 Udaipur, Lake Pichola · e.g. Taj Lake Palace (3 nights)·🚗 Road or ✈️ flight via Jodhpur
13

~€60

Udaipur · Palaces and Lake Pichola

  • 9am City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, and the Crystal Gallery.
  • 2pm Boat ride on Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir and reflections of the ghats.
  • 6pm Sunset from the Sajjangarh garden (Monsoon Palace).
14

Flight

Udaipur → Return

  • Morning Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens, last shopping for miniatures and silver.
  • 2pm Domestic flight Udaipur → Delhi (1h30), then flight home to Paris.

How much

Budget for this itinerary (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€1,500

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €600
  • 🏨 Guesthouse: €15/night
  • 🍛 Thali and street food: €8/day
  • 🚄 Trains + bus + 1 domestic flight: €180
  • 🎫 Forts + desert safari: €220
Recommended

Comfort

€2,000

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €700
  • 🏨 Boutique havelis: €65/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed dining: €20/day
  • 🚗 Private driver 14 days: €450
  • 🎫 Forts + safari + guides: €250

Premium

€4,200

per person

  • ✈️ Premium flight: €1,400
  • 🏨 5★ palaces (Lake Palace): €280/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €45/day
  • 🚖 Private driver-guide
  • 🎫 Luxury desert camp + private tours: €500

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

1 week

1 week

The Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur.

You're here

2 weeks

2 weeks

The grand Rajasthan loop, to the Thar Desert.

1 month

1 month

From the Mughal North to the Kerala South, the grand axis.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

Rajasthan is best covered with a private driver (~€32/day all-in) over 14 days, given the distances between cities. Night trains also link the main stops (Jodhpur-Jaisalmer). For the long final leg Jaisalmer-Udaipur, a domestic flight via Jodhpur saves half a day.

🚄

Express train Delhi → Agra

€12 · 1h40 · Gatimaan

🚗

Private driver over 14 days

~€32/day all-in · air-conditioned car

🚂

Night train Jodhpur → Jaisalmer

€8-15 · 6 h · AC berth, budget option

🐪

Camel safari, Sam dunes

€30-40 · sunset + camping

Adapt by season

The desert prefers winter

This circuit crosses the Thar Desert (Jaisalmer), at its best from November to February: cool nights, days of 22-26 °C, ideal for camping under the stars. From April to June Rajasthan turns scorching (45 °C), so avoid the desert. From July to September a light monsoon greens the south (Udaipur) but stays low-key in Rajasthan. December-January: pack a fleece for the desert nights.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In December 2023 I camped in the Sam dunes near Jaisalmer: a dry cold at night, a total starry sky and Rajasthani folk music around the fire, the memory that marked the whole trip.
  • • Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort with the audioguide: one of the best-narrated in India, you spend hours there.
  • • Sleeping in the inhabited fort of Jaisalmer rather than in town: waking up inside a golden-sandstone citadel.
  • • Sunset over Jodhpur's blue houses from a rooftop café, masala chai in hand.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Take the domestic flight for Jaisalmer-Udaipur (8 h by road otherwise) if the budget allows.
  • • One night at Pushkar is enough, except during the November camel fair.
  • • Book AC night trains well ahead on IRCTC, they sell out fast in high season.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Two weeks in India, should I stay in Rajasthan? +
Yes, it's the most coherent choice. Rajasthan offers forts, palaces, desert and lakes on a logical circuit. Adding the South or Varanasi over 14 days would lose the trip to trains and planes.
Do I need a private driver for Rajasthan? +
It's the most comfortable given the distances between cities (~€32/day all-in). Night trains are a good budget alternative on some legs (Jodhpur-Jaisalmer). Book AC classes ahead.
Is camping in the desert worth it? +
Yes, it's a highlight. The Sam dunes near Jaisalmer offer camel safari, sunset and a night under the stars. Choose a camp with a limited number of tents to avoid the factory feel.
Is this itinerary family-friendly? +
Yes with a private driver. Forts, camels and lake boats delight children. The long roads are manageable by breaking up the stages. Watch food hygiene and the daytime heat.
When is the best time to go? +
November to February: mild days (22-26 °C), cool desert nights (pack a fleece). April-June is scorching (45 °C). The monsoon stays low-key in Rajasthan.
How much do two weeks in India cost all-in? +
Budget about €1,500 backpacking, €2,000 in comfort and €4,200 premium, flight from Paris included, per person.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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