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Seven one day trips from Jaipur you can do by cab

Ajmer, Pushkar, Bhangarh, Abhaneri and more — every one of these is close enough to leave after breakfast and be home for dinner, with a driver who waits at each stop.

By Pankaj Laxkar, Megha Tour And Travels 6 min read

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Rajasthan fort on a one day trip from Jaipur

A private cab turns a day off into a proper trip. These seven routes all work as a single day out of Jaipur, and each one is priced as a round trip so the same car and driver stay with you.

1. Ajmer and Pushkar — 135 km

The classic pairing. Ajmer Sharif Dargah in the morning, then the twenty-minute hop over the hill to Pushkar for the lake, the Brahma temple and the bazaar. Allow ten hours door to door.

2. Abhaneri and Bhandarej — 95 km

Chand Baori, the thousand-year-old stepwell with more than three thousand steps, is one of the most photographed structures in Rajasthan and takes about ninety minutes to reach. Pair it with Bhandarej for lunch.

3. Bhangarh Fort — 85 km

The famous ruined fort near Sariska. Go early: the site closes before sunset and the last stretch of road is slow. A half-day is enough.

4. Samode — 45 km

The closest option on this list. A palace, a haveli and a village of block printers, all inside an hour of the city. Good for a lazy start.

5. Sariska Tiger Reserve — 110 km

Safari slots are morning and afternoon, and they book out. Reach the gate by 6 am for the first slot; the drive from Jaipur takes just over two hours.

6. Tonk — 100 km

Quiet, under-visited, and full of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The Sunehri Kothi is worth the trip on its own.

7. Chaksu and Bagru — 40 km

Bagru is where a lot of Jaipur block printing actually happens. Workshops welcome visitors, and you will be home well before dark.

How the day is priced

One day trips are booked as round trips: the same vehicle and driver stay with you from pickup to drop, billed per kilometre with a minimum daily distance stated upfront. Driver allowance is included, tolls and monument entry are paid at actuals.

Tell us which stops you want and we will sequence them around opening times and traffic.

Frequently asked

What is the best one day trip from Jaipur?+

Ajmer and Pushkar together is the most popular, about 135 km each way and roughly ten hours door to door. Abhaneri is the best short option at 95 km.

How is a one day trip cab priced?+

As a round trip: the same car and driver stay with you all day, billed per kilometre with a stated minimum daily distance. Driver allowance is included; tolls and entry tickets are paid at actuals.

Can the driver wait at each stop?+

Yes. On a round trip the vehicle stays with you, so there is no re-booking between stops and your luggage can stay in the car.