Quick answer
Six days in Jordan covers Amman and its citadel, Jerash, the King's Highway via Madaba and Kerak, a full day at Petra, Little Petra and a night in a Wadi Rum camp, and a final float in the Dead Sea before your flight. Mid-range land cost starts at about ₹72,000 per person with a private car and driver, excluding flights.
The route
- Amman
- Jerash
- Madaba
- Kerak
- Petra
- Wadi Rum
- Dead Sea
- Amman airport
Day-by-day plan
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Day 1
Arrive in Amman
Morning: Land at Queen Alia International Airport; Amman is about 40 minutes away. Most Gulf connections from India arrive early.
Afternoon: Rest, then the Amman Citadel around 4 pm for the view over the city at sunset.
Evening: Downtown Amman and Rainbow Street: falafel, hummus and knafeh.
Stay: Amman (Jabal Amman)
Buy your Jordan Pass online before you fly; it covers most entry fees.
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Day 2
Jerash and the Roman Theatre
Morning: Drive about 50 minutes north to Jerash and explore the Roman city from 8 am.
Afternoon: Ajloun Castle, then back to Amman for the Roman Theatre.
Evening: Free evening; dinner in Jabal Amman or Abdoun.
Stay: Amman (Jabal Amman)
Jerash has little shade, so carry water and a hat.
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Day 3
King's Highway to Petra
Morning: Madaba's mosaic map in St George's Church, then the view from Mount Nebo.
Afternoon: Kerak Castle on the King's Highway; reach Wadi Musa by about 5 pm.
Evening: Petra by Night on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday; otherwise rest for an early start.
Stay: Wadi Musa (Petra)
The King's Highway is slower but far more scenic than the Desert Highway.
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Day 4
Petra full day
Morning: Enter at 6 am: the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs.
Afternoon: Climb about 800 steps to the Monastery, or take the High Place of Sacrifice trail.
Evening: Rest your legs; dinner in Wadi Musa.
Stay: Wadi Musa (Petra)
Expect to walk 15–20 km. Carry snacks; food inside the site is limited and expensive.
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Day 5
Little Petra and Wadi Rum
Morning: Little Petra, then drive about 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum.
Afternoon: Four-hour jeep tour through canyons, rock bridges and dunes.
Evening: Sunset over the desert, Bedouin dinner and stargazing.
Stay: Wadi Rum desert camp
Desert nights are cold from November to March; pack a warm layer.
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Day 6
Dead Sea and departure
Morning: Sunrise in the desert, then about 4 hours' drive to the Dead Sea.
Afternoon: Float and mud at a resort day pass with showers and lunch.
Evening: About an hour to Queen Alia airport for a late-night flight.
If your flight leaves earlier in the day, stay the fifth night at the Dead Sea instead of Wadi Rum.
Who this Jordan itinerary suits
This plan suits couples, friends and families with older children who can manage long walks at Petra. It covers the classic sights at a moderate pace with a private car and driver, which is how most Indian travellers see Jordan. For more ideas, see things to do in Jordan.
Why the route runs north to south
Jerash is north of Amman, and Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba are in the south. Doing Jerash first, then driving the King's Highway south, avoids backtracking. The Dead Sea is close to the airport, which makes it the ideal last stop before an overnight flight.
What this plan costs
Mid-range land cost starts at about ₹72,000 per person, twin sharing, for four nights in 4★ hotels and one night in a Wadi Rum camp, a private car and driver throughout, the Jordan Pass, a jeep tour and a Dead Sea day pass. With return flights, expect about ₹1,15,000 per person; see Jordan trip cost.
Adding days
With two extra days, add Aqaba for snorkelling after Wadi Rum, or a second Petra day for the quieter trails.
April, May and October are the best months and the busiest. Book Petra hotels and Wadi Rum camps early; see best time to visit Jordan.
Check the visa route for Indian passports on our Jordan visa guide.
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