Best Routes from Delhi to Rajasthan

Delhi – Jaipur route

• Directions: Delhi Jaipur Expressway (NH48)
• Route Path: Delhi – Gurgaon – Manesar – Neemrana – Behror - Jaipur
• Distance: 280 km
• Duration: 6-7 hours
• Highlights: Highway dhabas, fuel stations, food restaurants, toll plazas, safest and popular route, smooth roads, and a few diversions
• Tourist attractions: Neemrana Fort Palace, Shahpura stepwells, Chand Baori Stepwell (Abhaneri Stepwell), Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Birla Temple

Delhi – Pushkar route

• Directions: NH 48 (Delhi to Jaipur) and then NH 58 to Ajmer, and a short drive to Pushkar
• Route Path: Delhi – Gurugram - Alwar – Jaipur – Kishangarh - Ajmer - Pushkar
• Distance: 485 km
• Duration: 7-8 hours
• Highlights: Highway dhabas, fuel stations, food restaurants, toll plazas
• Tourist attractions: Neemrana Fort, Samode Palace, Jaipur Hawa Mahal, Phool Mahal Palace (Kishangarh), Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple

Delhi – Jodhpur route

• Directions: Delhi to Jaipur through NH48 and then NH62 towards Jodhpur
• Route Path: Delhi – Gurugram – Neemrana - Alwar – Jaipur - Jodhpur
• Distance: 590 km
• Duration: 11-12 hours
• Highlights: Highway restaurants and dhabas, fuel stations, well-marked highway route, scenic route
• Tourist attractions: Abhaneri Stepwell, Bhangarh Fort, Jaipur Hawa Mahal, Nareli Jain Temple, Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Pushkar Lake, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell

Delhi – Udaipur route

• Directions: NH48 (Delhi to Jaipur) and then NH58 to Udaipur
• Route Path: Delhi – Gurugram – Alwar – Jaipur – Pushkar – Bhilwara – Nathdwara - Udaipur
• Distance: 740 km
• Duration: 11-12 hours
• Highlights: Highway dhabas and rest stops, fuel stations, Aravalli Hill views
• Tourist attractions: Bala Qila (Alwar), Chand Baori Stepwell, Bhangarh Fort, Jaipur Hawa Mahal, Nareli Jain Temple, Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Rajsamand Lake, Shrinathji Temple (Nathdwara), Statue of Belief, Eklingji Temple, Lake Pichola, Udaipur City Palace

Delhi – Ranthambore route

• Directions: NH44 (Delhi to Sawai Madhopur)
• Route Path: Delhi – Gurgaon – Alwar – Dausa – Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore
• Distance: 390 km
• Duration: 6-7 hours
• Highlights: Highway toll booths, dhabas and restaurants, rest stops, smooth highway route
• Tourist attractions: Bhangarh Fort, Chand Baori Stepwell, Mehandipur Balaji Temple, Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History, Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore Fort

Delhi – Bikaner route

• Directions: Delhi to Jaipur NH48 route, then NH11 onwards to Bikaner
• Route Path: Delhi – Rohtak – Bhiwani – Sadulpur – Churu – Shri Dungargarh - Bikaner
• Distance: 470 km
• Duration: 8-9 hours
• Highlights: scenic route with a mix of urban and rural landscapes, highway dhabas and restaurants, toll stops
• Tourist attractions: Asirgarh Fort, Agroha Dham, Churu Fort, Nathji ki Chhatri, Sethani ka Johara, Junagarh Fort, National Research Centre on Camels, Bhandasar Jain Temple, Gajner Lake, Lalgarh Palace

Popular Rajasthan Travel Routes & Distances from Delhi

Modes of Travel from Delhi to Rajasthan Travel Guide

Delhi to Rajasthan by flight

You can book flights to Jaipur International Airport, which is the major international airport in Rajasthan. Normally, a non-stop aeroplane flight from Delhi to Jaipur takes around 1 hour.

Delhi to Rajasthan by bus

A bus journey from Delhi to Rajasthan generally takes around 5 hours. There are regular buses from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, which is the major bus terminal in Delhi. Other bus stops in Delhi are Anand Vihar ISBT, Majnu ka Tila, and Dhaula Kuan.

Delhi to Rajasthan by cab

Delhi to Jaipur cab journey takes around 5 hours, and Delhi to Udaipur is approximately 12 12-hour cab journey. The best highway route from Delhi is the Delhi Jaipur Expressway, NH8 and NH48.

Delhi to Rajasthan by train

Jaipur Junction Railway Station is the major railway station to reach Rajasthan from Delhi. There are around 21 direct trains from Delhi to Jaipur. Important trains are Vande Bharat Express, Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express, Ajmer Shatabdi Express, and Jaipur Double Decker Express. You can also board express trains from Delhi to other cities in Rajasthan, such as Udaipur, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Bikaner, etc. Palace on Wheels is a luxury heritage train for luxury travellers to Rajasthan.

Delhi to Jaipur

• Delhi to Jaipur by flight: 45 minutes. IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Rs 2000 to Rs 5000 for economy, with a lower price through online portals.
• Delhi to Jaipur by bus: 5-6 hours, Volvo and State-owned buses, the lowest fare is Rs 270.
• Delhi to Jaipur by cab: 5-6 hours, traffic in Delhi and Gurugram can affect travel time and duration. The best route is the Delhi Jaipur Expressway, which is a 270-280 km journey. Standard SUV fare is Rs 2500
• to Rs 5000 (one-way trip), and larger models' rate is Rs 3500 to Rs 5400.
• Delhi to Jaipur by train: Vande Bharat Express 3.5-4 hours, others 4.5-6 hours. The lowest fare is Rs 190. Rs 240 (sleeper), AC Chair Car (Rs 500-Rs.900), 3A (Rs 500-Rs.520), 2A (Rs 720-Rs.800+), 1A (Rs 1185-Rs.1320+)

Delhi to Jodhpur

• Delhi to Jodhpur by flight: 1 hour 25 minutes, IndiGo and Air India direct flights. Fare between. Rs 4000 – Rs 13000 (economy)
• Delhi to Jodhpur by bus: 13-14 hours, Rs 750-Rs.2500, Sleeper, AC, Non-AC, Seater coaches
• Delhi to Jodhpur by cab: Rs 4000 to Rs 6500+, depending on car model, but can be Rs 8000 to Rs 12000.
• Delhi to Jodhpur by train: Mandore Express, RAJ S KRNTI EXP, Malani Express, DEE JU SF EXP, 3A Rs 900, 2A Rs 1275, AC Chair Car Rs 1610.

Delhi to Udaipur

• IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Akasa Air. Fare starts from Rs. 3800 to Rs. 6000.
• Delhi to Udaipur by bus: Fares start at Rs 500 to Rs 8000, depending on the bus model.
• Delhi to Udaipur by cab: One-way cab price. Rs 9200
• Delhi to Udaipur by train: Chetak Express, Mewar SF Express, Sleeper (400-460), AC Economy (Rs 1000-Rs.1200), 3AC (Rs 1500-Rs.1600), 1A (Rs 2500-Rs.2700)

Delhi to Jaisalmer

• Delhi to Jaisalmer by flight: 1.5 hours duration, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Price range for budget connecting flights from. Rs 3500 to Rs 5000 budget, but the direct flight fares are up to Rs 10000+
• Delhi to Jaisalmer by bus: 757 km, 17 hours 45 minutes, fare ranges from Rs 2000 to Rs 2200
• Delhi to Jaisalmer by cab: 13 to 16 hours, 770-830 km, one-way trip Rs 10000 to. Rs 12000
• Delhi to Jaisalmer by train: Ranikhet Express, Runicha Express, Corbet Prk Link, fares are sleeper Rs 440, 3AC Rs 1185, 2AC Rs 1690+, 1AC Rs 2835+

Delhi to Pushkar

• Delhi to Pushkar by flight: 2-3 hours, flights from Delhi to Jaipur or Kishangarh, as Pushkar does not have an airport. Non-stop flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Rs 2800 to Rs 5725 for non-stop flights to Jaipur.
• Delhi to Pushkar by bus: Direct bus, 10-12 hours duration. Delhi to Ajmer and then drive to Pushkar. Prices range from Rs 750 to Rs 3000.
• Delhi to Pushkar by cab: 7-9 hours, depending on traffic, one-way cab Rs 8000-Rs.12000
• Delhi to Pushkar by train: No direct trains to Pushkar. Board the Delhi to Ajmer Shatabdi train and get down at Ajmer Junction Railway Station. Then 30-minute drive to Pushkar.

Delhi to Ranthambore

• Delhi to Ranthambore by flight: No direct flights. Board Delhi to Jaipur flights and then drive to Ranthambhore, which is 3-4 hours by road.
• Delhi to Ranthambore by bus: No direct bus. Board a Delhi to Sawai Madhopur or Jaipur bus, and fares start at Rs 550 and then take a bus or cab to Ranthambore.
• Delhi to Ranthambore by cab: 9 hours drive duration, Rs 5400 to Rs 7000+.
• Delhi to Ranthambore by train: Delhi to Sawai Madhopur by train, and then 30-minute drive to Ranthambore.

Delhi to Mount Abu

• Delhi to Mount Abu by flight: No direct flights, as no airport in Mount Abu. The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur, and then drive to Mount Abu, which is about 176 km distance and takes 3-4 hours.
• Delhi to Mount Abu by bus: Fares starting at Rs. 1000 and 12-15 hours. Fares starting from Rs. 1050 to Rs. 3400.
• Delhi to Mount Abu by cab: 749 km distance and 10-12 hours drive duration. Scenic drive with Aravalli Mountain views. One-way cab Rs. 11000 to Rs. 18000.
• Delhi to Mount Abu by train: Delhi to Abu Road Railway Station and trains like Swaraj Express, Yoga Express and Ashram Express, 9-12 hours.

Delhi to Bikaner

• Delhi to Bikaner by flight: Non-stop flight takes 1 hr 25 minutes. Direct flights like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet. Fare from Rs 2900.
• Delhi to Bikaner by bus: 10-12 hours, fares starting from Rs 825 to Rs 2000.
• Delhi to Bikaner by cab: 450-540 km, 8.5 to 10 hours. The starting fare is Rs 6800 to Rs 7400.
• Delhi to Bikaner by train: Daily trains like Bikaner SF Express, Intercity Express, DEE BKN Express, with durations of 6 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 20 minutes.

Rajasthan Festivals

• Pushkar Camel Fair in Pushkar in November
• Mewar Festival in Udaipur in March
• Desert Festival in Jaisalmer in February
• Winter Festival in Mount Abu in December
• International Kite Festival in Jaipur and Jodhpur in January
• Elephant Festival in Jaipur in March
• Kumbhalgarh Festival in Kumbhalgarh in December

Delhi to Rajasthan Travel Duration

• If you want to do the ideal Rajasthan tour circuit (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur), then it may take 7-10 days.
• You can make a quick trip from Delhi to Rajasthan by visiting Jaipur, Ajmer and Pushkar (3-4 days)
• A longer Delhi to Rajasthan trip of Jaisalmer would take you 12-14 days, and it would cover Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ranthambore, Bundi and Jaisalmer..
• Golden Triangle Tour circuit (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra) with Udaipur would take 7-10 days.
• Ideally, you should reserve at least 2 days for major cities like Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Udaipur. You can visit Jodhpur in just one day, though.
• You can reserve 2-3 days for Udaipur and Mount Abu, and visit Ranakpur Temples and Kumbhalgarh Fort.
• You can go for a short evening desert safari in Jaisalmer to an overnight stay in Jaisalmer desert camp for 1-2 days. It includes a luxury desert camp stay, sightseeing, cultural shows, and safari rides.
• Ranthambore Tiger Safari is about 3 to 3.5 hours, with morning (6-7 am, 9.30 to 10.30 am) and evening safari timings (2-3 pm, 5.30 to 7 pm)
• Popular weekend getaway places from Delhi to Rajasthan (2-day trip) are Neemrana, Alwar, Ranthambore, Sariska, Jaipur, and Pushkar.
• For more information about the Delhi to Rajasthan travel duration, you can contact Here4Trip.

Rajasthan Tour Packages

You can make a Delhi to Rajasthan trip by booking any of the Rajasthan Tour Packages by Here4Trip. You can consider some packages like the ones shown below.

• Golden Triangle Tour Package – 7 Nights 8 Days - Places covered: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
• Rajasthan Tour Package for Family – 7 Nights 8 Days - Places covered: Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur
• Rajasthan Tour Package from Delhi – 6 Nights 7 Days – Places covered: Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Sam, Bikaner, Jaipur
• Rajasthan Honeymoon Packages – 5 Nights 6 Days – Places covered: Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer
• Ranthambore Tiger Safari with Jaipur – 4 Nights 5 Days – Places covered: Jaipur, Ranthambore
• Classic Rajasthan Tour – 10 Nights 11 Days – Places covered: Jaipur, Ranthambore, Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner
• Rajasthan Heritage Tour with Shekhawati – 10 Nights 11 Days – Places covered: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nawalgarh

Sample tour itinerary for Delhi to Rajasthan trip

• Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur and sightseeing in Jaipur City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Birla Mandir, Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur city market
• Day 2: Jaipur sightseeing in Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Kanak Vrindavan Garden, Jal Mahal, Jaipur city market
• Day 3: Jaipur to Pushkar via Ajmer and sightseeing in Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Adhai din ka Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple.
• Day 4: Pushkar to Bikaner and sightseeing in Junagarh Fort, Rampuria Haveli, Karni Mata Temple, National Research Centre on Camel
• Day 5: Bikaner to Jaisalmer and sightseeing in Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake
• Day 6: Jaisalmer to Sam sand dunes and luxury camp stay with camel ride and cultural folk performances
• Day 7: Morning visit to Kuldhara and Jaisalmer War Museum, and drive to Jodhpur with overnight stay
• Day 8: Jodhpur sightseeing in Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Clock Tower Market
• Day 9: Jodhpur to Udaipur and sightseeing in Udaipur City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon ki Bari, Maharana Pratap Smarak, Jagdish Temple
• Day 10: Udaipur to Chittorgarh and sightseeing in Chittor Fort and departure from Chittorgarh.

To know the detailed day-wise plan below to understand how this journey covers Rajasthan’s top destinations, making it the Best Rajasthan tour itinerary for travelers seeking a perfect mix of heritage, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Experiences in Rajasthan

• Jaisalmer Desert Safari with jeep ride and camel ride
• Lake Pichola sunset boating with Mansapurna Karni Mata Ropeway ride
• Ranthambore Tiger Safari in a canter/ jeep
• Mehrangarh Fort ziplining activity
• Bharatpur bird watching
• Pushkar or Jaipur hot air ballooning
• Bishnoi village safari/ walk near Jodhpur
• Amer Fort elephant ride
• Nakki Lake boating in Mount Abu
• Rajasthani cuisine and dishes
• Shopping for Rajasthani handicrafts
• Explore the Rajasthan forts like Amer Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Junagarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Chittor Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, etc.
• Explore the Rajasthani palaces and royal places
• Feel the spiritual vibes in places like Pushkar and Ajmer
• Marvel at the temple architecture and carvings in famous temples like Ranakpur Temple, Dilwara Temple, Eklingji Temple, Osian Mata Temple and others.

Rest Stops/ Sightseeing on the Delhi Rajasthan route

• Neemrana Fort Palace
• Gurugram Manesar stretch
• Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
• Heritage Transport Museum
• Mannat / Basant Dhaba
• Sariska National Park
• Abhaneri Stepwell
• Bagru Village
• Ajmer-Pushkar
• Jodhpur

Restaurants/ Best Places to Eat on the Delhi Rajasthan route

Delhi to Jaipur route

• Old Rao Dhaba, Dharuhera
• Mannat Dhaba, Dharuhera
• Hotel Highway King, Behror
• Foji Raj Dhaba, Near Alwar
• Rajwada – The Food Court, Dharuhera
• Hotel Highway Xpress, Behror
• Haldiram’s, Kherki Dhaula (Gurgaon Side)
• Bikanervala, Panchgaon
• Jhilmil Restaurant, Behror
• Mahavir Dhaba near Alwar
• Gangaur Midway near Neemrana Fort
• Forestra & Citrus Café, Alwar

Delhi to Jodhpur route

• Khandelwal Dhaba
• Mohan Dhaba
• Shree Kalyan Tadka Dhaba
• Saini Pavitra Bhojnalaya & Sharma Dhaba

Delhi to Udaipur route

• Sharma Dhaba
• Maa Dhaba Express
• Khandelwal Dhaba
• T2 Dhaba
• Tadka Dhaba

Delhi to Jaisalmer route

• Dhabas near cities like
• Jaipur
• Ajmer
• Bhilwara
• Nagaur
• Jodhpur
• Osian
• Pokhran

Best time to visit Rajasthan from Delhi

You can make travel plans from October onwards until March if you want to visit Rajasthan tour from Delhi. The best months for travel would be November, December and February. You must remember that there will be a huge tourist rush during this period. So, planning and booking hotels and flights at least 1-2 months in advance. September to November are shoulder seasons, and rates could be lower.

Delhi to Rajasthan Package cost

• By flight: The one-way flight from Delhi to Jaipur would cost you Rs 2000 to Rs 5000. But it could be as low as Rs 2500 in the off-season, like May to October.
• By Private Car: One-way trip from Delhi to Jaipur for a standard sedan is Rs 2000 to Rs 4000, Rs 2500 to Rs 4000+ for SUV vehicles.
• Tempo Traveller: Typically, the fare is 20 Rs per km, i.e., Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 one-way for a Delhi to Jaipur trip.
• By Bus: Rs 600 to Rs 1200 for Delhi to Jaipur, Rs 1200 for Delhi to Kota, Rs 2000 for Delhi to Udaipur. It varies according to destination.
• By Train: Varies with class, for example, Delhi to Jaipur Sleeper class is Rs 200-Rs.300, AC Chair Car is Rs. 500-Rs.900, AC 2-3 Class is Rs 800-Rs 2000, Vande Bharat is Rs 1250+.

Conclusion

There are many ways to go from Delhi to Rajasthan – flights, trains, cabs, and buses. Road trips are a particularly scenic way to reach Rajasthan from Delhi. You can book rental cabs from Here4Trip or a Rajasthan Tour Package. This Delhi to Rajasthan travel guide will show you all the important points you should make note of when planning your trip to Rajasthan from Delhi. You should make a note of the flight fare or train tickets and make a booking at hotels. If you are making a trip in the off-season, then you can get lower fares for flights and hotels. Rajasthan is easily one of the best travel destinations from Delhi.

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