A Delhi to Jaipur road trip with a dog usually covers approximately 270–300 kilometres, depending on your starting point, destination, and chosen highway. The traditional route through Gurugram, Neemrana and Shahpura generally takes around five to six hours under favourable conditions.
Travelling from Delhi to Jaipur with a dog is relatively easy by car, but the route you choose affects where you can stop and how comfortably your dog can complete the journey. The established NH48 route has numerous roadside facilities, while the newer expressway route offers an alternative with fewer opportunities for spontaneous breaks. This guide covers both routes, suitable stopping areas, and overnight accommodation planning in Jaipur.
Delhi to Jaipur With a Dog: Which Route Should You Take?
There are two main routes between Delhi and Jaipur.
Route 1: Delhi → Gurugram → Manesar → Dharuhera → Neemrana → Behror → Kotputli → Shahpura → Jaipur
Route2: Delhi → Sohna → Delhi–Mumbai Expressway → Bandikui–Jaipur Expressway connection → Jaipur
Route 1: Via NH48, Neemrana and Shahpura
Route: Delhi → Gurugram → Manesar → Dharuhera → Neemrana → Behror → Kotputli → Shahpura → Jaipur
Distance: Approximately 280 km.
Driving time: Around 5–6 hours under favourable conditions.
Suggested total journey time with a dog: Approximately 6–8 hours, including breaks.
NH48, formerly NH8, is the established Delhi–Jaipur highway. It passes through several towns and commercial stretches with restaurants, fuel stations, and other roadside facilities. This route offers greater flexibility when planning breaks because you will find several stopping points around Dharuhera, Neemrana, Behror, and Kotputli.
However, traffic can be heavy around Gurugram and Manesar, particularly during commuting hours. The highway also carries substantial commercial-vehicle traffic.
Where to Stop Between Delhi and Jaipur With a Dog
For a journey of this length, plan approximately two breaks, adjusting their timing to your dog’s needs. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends stopping approximately every two hours on long car journeys to let dogs exercise and relieve themselves.
The following stopping areas are located along the traditional NH48 route. They are useful planning locations, not confirmed pet-friendly establishments.
1. First Stop: Dharuhera–Neemrana Stretch
Suggested timing: Around 1.5–2 hours after departure, depending on where you start in Delhi.
The Dharuhera–Neemrana stretch has established highway restaurants and fuel stations. It is a practical area to consider for breakfast, refreshments, and your dog’s first proper break.
- Look for a facility with designated parking, space away from moving vehicles, and an outdoor area where dogs are explicitly permitted.
- Keep your dog leashed and check the ground for broken glass, litter and food waste before allowing it to walk.
Neemrana Fort-Palace is a well-known landmark on this route. However, its official rules state that pets are not allowed within the fort premises, so don’t treat it as a pet-friendly sightseeing, dining, or overnight stop.
2. Second Stop: Behror–Kotputli Stretch
Suggested timing: Approximately two hours after your previous break.
Behror and Kotputli are established highway towns with roadside restaurants and fuel stations. This stretch is useful for another water and toilet break before continuing to Jaipur.
- If you stop at a restaurant, confirm whether your dog can accompany you outdoors. Do not assume that an open-air restaurant automatically allows pets.
- Choose a location away from heavy truck movement and busy service roads.
- A short, safe walk may be sufficient if your dog has been sleeping comfortably during the journey.
- Dogs showing restlessness, panting, nausea, or other signs of discomfort may need attention sooner.
3. Optional Stop: Shahpura Area
Shahpura is another possible stopping area before reaching Jaipur. You may find an additional break useful if traffic has delayed the journey, your dog needs another toilet stop, or your accommodation is located farther inside the city.
However, there is no need to add an unnecessary stop if your dog is comfortable and you are approaching your destination.
Avoid stopping on highway shoulders, near tolling lanes or beside fast-moving traffic.
Route 2: Via the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
Route: Delhi → Sohna → Delhi–Mumbai Expressway → Bandikui–Jaipur Expressway connection → Jaipur
Distance: Approximately 270–290 km, depending on the starting point and route connection.
Driving time: Approximately 3.5–4.5 hours under favourable conditions.
Suggested total journey time with a dog: Allow additional time for breaks, traffic and the final approach to your accommodation.
The Delhi–Dausa–Lalsot section of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway opened in February 2023. The Bandikui–Jaipur greenfield expressway provides a connection towards Jaipur. The expressway can reduce uninterrupted driving time compared with the traditional NH48 route.
However, it is access-controlled, so you cannot leave the highway wherever you wish. This makes advance stop planning particularly important when travelling with a dog.
If your dog needs frequent breaks or becomes restless during long periods inside the car, check available facilities and exits before choosing this route.
Note: We have not independently verified the availability of pet-friendly rest stops and other wayside facilities along this expressway. Check current facilities and suitable exits before choosing this route with your dog.
Which Route Is Better With a Dog?
NH48 is a practical choice if you want more established opportunities for food, fuel, and planned rest stops.
The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway may suit a dog that travels comfortably for longer periods, provided you can identify suitable break locations in advance.
Compare both routes using live navigation before leaving. The fastest option from South Delhi may not be the fastest from East or North Delhi.
Suggested Delhi to Jaipur Travel Schedule With a Dog
The following is an illustrative schedule for the traditional NH48 route, assuming a 6:00 AM departure from Delhi.
| Time | Travel plan |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Leave Delhi after your dog’s morning toilet break. |
| 8:00–8:30 AM | Take the first break around the Dharuhera–Neemrana section, depending on traffic. |
| 10:15–10:45 AM | Plan another water and toilet break around Behror–Kotputli or farther along NH48. |
| 12:00–1:30 PM | Target arrival in Jaipur, allowing for traffic and your hotel’s location. |
- These timings are approximate. Your starting point in Delhi, actual driving speed, highway conditions, and stopping locations will affect the schedule.
- If you are travelling during winter, check visibility and fog conditions before deciding to leave early.
- For dogs with motion sickness, anxiety, or specific medical needs, adapt the schedule rather than following fixed timings.
Reaching Jaipur and Checking Into Your Hotel
After reaching Jaipur, your accommodation may require additional travel through busy city roads, particularly if it is located near the railway station, central markets, or popular tourist areas.
- Keep your hotel’s exact address and parking instructions available offline.
- If your dog has been travelling for several hours, arrange a short toilet break before check-in where necessary.
- Keep your dog leashed while unloading luggage and entering the property.
- Once inside the room, provide water and let your dog settle before taking it outside again.
- If you plan to eat at the hotel, check whether your dog may accompany you to a designated dining area. Many pet-friendly hotels restrict access to restaurants and other shared facilities.
How to Choose Your Overnight Location
The most convenient area depends on your itinerary.
- If you want to explore central Jaipur, look for accommodation with parking and reasonable access to the places you plan to visit.
- If you prefer a quieter stay, a property outside the busiest parts of the city may offer more suitable surroundings for dog walks.
- Do not assume that a resort or farmhouse accepts pets simply because it has lawns or open space.
- When booking, ask whether dogs can use the outdoor grounds, whether they must remain leashed, and whether they can be left unattended in the room.
- Also confirm any breed restrictions, refundable deposits, and cleaning charges.
Where to Stay Overnight in Jaipur With a Dog
Choose accommodation that explicitly accepts dogs and provides clear information about pet charges, permitted areas, restrictions and parking.
The following hotels have published pet-friendly policies or are listed by their hotel group as pet-friendly.
ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jaipur
Location: Palace Road, Jaipur
Pet fee: ₹2,500 plus taxes per room, per night, listed as non-refundable.
Maximum pet weight: 25 kg.
Maximum pets: Two per room.
Parking: Complimentary on-site and valet parking.
The hotel’s official Marriott listing confirms that pets are welcome, subject to restrictions. This may be a suitable option if you want to stay within Jaipur rather than at a property outside the city. Confirm the final charges and permitted areas before booking.
Fairfield by Marriott Jaipur Tonk Road
Location: Tonk Road, Jaipur
Marriott lists this hotel among its pet-friendly properties in Jaipur.
Request written confirmation of the pet policy before reserving a room.
Planning a One-Night or Two-Night Jaipur Trip
One-Night Stay
For a one-night visit, leave Delhi early enough to reach your hotel around midday or early afternoon.
After check-in, give your dog water, an opportunity to relieve itself, and time to settle.
Plan only a limited amount of sightseeing, preferably at locations where your dog’s presence is explicitly permitted.
Avoid making the entire afternoon a sequence of crowded attractions and long periods inside the car.
On the following day, check out after your dog’s morning walk and begin the return journey with suitable breaks.
Two-Night Stay
A two-night stay gives you more flexibility.
You can use the first day for travel and settling into the accommodation, reserve the second day for outings, and return to Delhi on the third day.
This is particularly useful for dogs that become tired after long drives or need a familiar feeding and resting routine.
Before visiting forts, gardens, monuments, or other attractions, check their current pet-entry policies.
Weather and Seasonal Considerations
Summer: April to June
Daytime temperatures in Jaipur can become extremely high.
Start early, keep your vehicle comfortably cooled, and avoid walking your dog on hot paving.
Schedule outdoor activities for cooler hours and keep fresh water available.
Never leave your dog in a parked car.
Monsoon: July to September
Rain can reduce visibility and create waterlogging in some urban areas.
Check weather forecasts before travelling and avoid stopping in poorly drained roadside locations.
Dry your dog’s paws and coat after wet walks, particularly before returning to an air-conditioned vehicle.
Winter: December to February
Winter is generally more suitable for daytime outdoor activities, but fog may affect the Delhi–Gurugram highway and surrounding areas.
Avoid departing before sunrise when dense fog is forecast.
Carry bedding if your dog is sensitive to cold and allow extra journey time when visibility is poor.
Find season-specific pet accessories for your dog: Pet Travel Accessories for Indian Weather: A Season-by-Season Buying Guide.
Preparing Your Dog for the Journey
- Before leaving, make sure your dog is comfortable with car travel and has an appropriate restraint.
- Use a properly secured travel crate or a suitable car safety harness. Do not allow your dog to move freely between seats or sit on the driver’s lap.
- Carry drinking water, a bowl, leash, waste bags, cleaning wipes, towels, and your dog’s regular food.
- Avoid giving your dog a large meal immediately before departure. If your dog suffers from motion sickness, ask your veterinarian about feeding arrangements and suitable medication.
- During breaks, offer water and allow your dog to relieve itself. Keep the leash attached before opening the car door.
- Never leave your dog unattended inside a parked vehicle, even for a short restaurant visit.
Worried about your dog getting sick on the way? Read our guide on Dog Motion Sickness During Car Travel: Prevention, Feeding and Warning Signs.
Delhi to Jaipur Dog Road-Trip Checklist
Before leaving Delhi, confirm that:
- Your route and planned stops are suitable for your dog.
- Your FASTag is active and has sufficient balance.
- Your dog has a secure harness or travel crate.
- You have packed water, regular food, a bowl, waste bags, and cleaning supplies.
- Your dog has identification, and you have its vaccination records.
- Your overnight accommodation has confirmed its pet policy and charges.
- You have checked the weather, expected traffic, and hotel parking arrangements.
- You have allowed extra time for breaks and the final drive into Jaipur.
For a free pet travel packing checklist, see our Pet Travel Packing Checklist
Image Disclaimer: Images used in this article are for illustrative purposes only. They may not depict the actual roads, stopping locations, accommodation, or travel conditions mentioned in the guide.
