Pokaran itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Pokaran

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort, potters and Ramdevra

   Start at the fort in the morning, see the museum and walls, then visit the potters' quarter. After lunch, drive 12 km north to Ramdevra for the temple, Ram Sarovar and the stepwell, then return for sunset on the fort walls or on the road.

Plan 02

2 days in Pokaran

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort and town

   Arrive by late morning, visit the fort and museum, rest, then explore the old town doorways and potters in the late afternoon. Stay at the fort hotel if you can.

2. 02

   Day 2: Ramdevra

   Visit Ramdevra early to avoid queues, see Ram Sarovar and the stepwell, then continue to Jaisalmer or Jodhpur.

Plan 03

3 days in Pokaran

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort

   Spend the afternoon at the fort and museum, then an evening on the terrace.

2. 02

   Day 2: Potters and weavers

   Visit the potter families in town and ask about nearby weaving villages for a slow craft day.

3. 03

   Day 3: Ramdevra

   Go early to Ramdevra and return by midday for the onward drive.

Pacing

Pacing a Pokaran trip for parents and children

• Visit between November and February; summer heat is intense.
• The fort and town are flat; go in the morning and rest at midday.
• Avoid the Ramdevra fair days if you tire in crowds.
• Carry water, a hat and any medicines; services are limited.
• Break the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer drive here rather than doing it in one go.
• Heat: April to July is very hot; do outdoor stops in the morning.

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