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If you are fond of travelling, but your pocket budget is a little low, then there is no need to worry. There is one state in India where you can enjoy royal palaces, colorful markets, desert camel safari and tasty food in just Rs 20,000 and that state is Rajasthan. This state is such a unique combination of history, culture and beauty, which touches the heart of every kind of traveller. The good thing is that you do not need to break your pocket too much to enjoy all this. With a little wisdom and proper planning, you can have a great 5 to 6 day trip to Rajasthan in just Rs 20,000. So let us now know how you can plan the best trip to Rajasthan in this budget, where to stay, where to visit, how to go and what to eat.
How to travel to Rajasthan in Rs 20,000?
1. If you are coming from Delhi or nearby states, the cheapest and easiest way is by train or Volvo bus. The fare from Delhi to Jaipur is available for just Rs 400-600.
2. To travel between cities you can take night trains or state transport buses. The fare for bus or sleeper class train from Jaipur to Jodhpur and then from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer ranges between Rs 500-800.
3. Auto, shared taxi, or rented scooter is a good and economical option for traveling within cities. In cities like Jaipur and Jodhpur, you can also use apps like Uber and Rapido.
Where to stay in Rajasthan under Rs 20,000?
There are many great and cheap options for budget travelers in Rajasthan. Hostels, guest houses, and homestays are all good, clean and safe. For example, you will get a homestay in Jaipur for Rs 800 to 1000 for one night. Whereas in Jodhpur you will get a room for Rs 700 to Rs 900 for one night. Apart from this, spend a night in the desert camp of Jaisalmer. Where breakfast, dinner and cultural programs are also included. Here you will get everything between Rs 1500 to Rs 2000, that is, the total cost of staying for 5 nights can be around Rs 5000 to Rs 6000. If you want to stay in a hotel then you can also get good heritage guest houses for Rs 1200 to 1500 where in some places breakfast is also available for free.
Places to visit in Rajasthan under Rs 20,000
If you are planning a trip to Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in a budget of Rs 20,000, then there are some special places in these cities. Which should not be missed at all. First of all let’s talk about the capital Jaipur, which is called the Pink City. Here you can see Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, shopping in Bapu Bazaar, sunset from Nahargarh Fort. Entry tickets at all these places are not very expensive, most of the places can be visited for Rs 50 to Rs 200.
After this Jodhpur, which is called the blue city. The biggest attraction here is Mehrangarh Fort, which is situated on a high hill and is counted among the strongest and beautiful forts of Rajasthan. Shop at Clock Tower Market. Jaisalmer, which is called the golden city. Here you can visit Jaisalmer Fort, Patvon Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, camel ride in Sam Sand Dunes and one night in Desert Camp. The total entry fee and activities, the total cost of all these activities in Jaisalmer is around Rs 1000 to 1500.
What to eat in Rajasthan under Rs 20,000?
The food of Rajasthan is its identity. Which is spicy, tasty and filling. If you try local restaurants, dhabas or street food, you can get good food at very cheap prices. The most famous food here is Dal Baati Churma, which you can easily eat for anywhere between Rs 150 to Rs 200. Onion Kachori and Mirchi Bada are excellent and cheap options to satisfy morning or evening hunger. You can also eat this easily for anywhere between 30 to 50 rupees. If you want to eat complete Rajasthani food together, then you can order a Rajasthani thali, which has many types of vegetables, rotis, rice, chutneys and sweets, and its cost ranges from 250 to 300 rupees. Generally, with a food budget of Rs 400 to Rs 500 a day, you can eat tasty, filling food all three times.
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