ChatGPT (AI in general) - anyone use this for creating itineraries?

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I’ve tried putting rough prompts in:

“I’m looking for a 2 week stay where … *add rough things we like doing*” for suggestions then narrow down by adding more.

or do people say “show me the most interesting things about X country”, narrow down the interest and then work back on the itinerary?

Interested in hearing people’s approaches to how they think in deciding on travelling to a place. Then how they go about it. (Partly for my own travels but partly in how people approach AI).
 
I've never use it for this, but I did do a quick test :)

I'm looking at a solo trip to Rajasthan (India) for 14 days but want to skip the usual places. I've already done the Golden Triangle, plus Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Udaipur. My hotel budget is medium but I don't mind skimping on luxury at one place if I can splurge at another place. I would like to travel my train & private car+driver. Entry & Exit is New Delhi but I don't want to spend any time there.

The AI didn't give too bad a reply and I went off to read up on a few places it suggested, although I've been to most. Kinda hard to do new places in Rajasthan when you've already visited the area 14 times.

01 Train from Delhi → Bundi Stepwells, palaces, murals
02 Bundi Explore old town, Taragarh Fort
03 Drive to Kota (short), train to Chittorgarh Chittorgarh Fort by sunset
04 Chittorgarh → Bijaipur Castle stay, rural vibes
05 Bijaipur Cycling, village walk, relax
06 Drive to Kumbhalgarh Hilltop fort, less touristy than others
07 Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary, fort wall walk
08 Drive to Ranakpur → Jawai Jain temples, then leopard country
09 Jawai Safari (splurge here!)
10 Drive to Sirohi or Mount Abu Optional cooler break
11 Drive to Barmer or Bishnoi villages Tribal art, crafts, salt flats
12 Drive to Nagaur Offbeat fort town
13 Nagaur → Train to Delhi (overnight) Chill, slow day
14 Arrival Delhi Departure day

It also gave a few examples of what to do in each place and asked if I needed help with a realistic route map, train numbers, or driver contacts.

Bundi
A painter’s dream with narrow lanes, blue houses, stepwells, and palaces.
Stay: Haveli-style guesthouses like Dev Niwas (mid-range) or Ishwari Niwas (splurge).
Activities: Visit Taragarh Fort, walk by Nawal Sagar lake, explore hidden baoris (stepwells).

Can you tell me how many baoris (stepwells) are in Bundi please?

Bundi, often referred to as the "City of Stepwells," is home to approximately 50 to 60 baoris (stepwells) within the town itself. Historically, these structures were essential for water conservation and served as gathering places for the community.

Raniji ki Baori: Built in 1699 by Queen Nathavati Ji, this is the largest and most ornate stepwell in Bundi, featuring intricate carvings and a multi-tiered structure.

Nagar Sagar Kund: A pair of symmetrical stepwells located near the main market area, known for their decorative architecture.

Dabhai Kund (Jail Kund): One of the largest stepwells in Bundi, notable for its steep steps and historical significance.

You mentioned 3 out of 50, can you tell me about the other 47 :)

Bhoraji ka Kund
A historic stepwell that has served as a community gathering place over the centuries.

Abhay Nath ki Baori
Still functional, this stepwell collects rainwater and serves the local community through a series of water pipes.

Dadhi Manthan Baori
Known for its religious significance, this stepwell features sculptures of deities like Ganesh and Saraswati at its entrance.

Sadly, Chatgpt didn't do it's homework.

I've already visited the 6 you mentioned above. What's the best way to find the other 40-50 stepwells?

Hire a local guide, ask hotel staff... ask around for Maps made by INTACH, Look for publications by Victoria Lautman (got that book lol).

His best suggestion was
Use satellite view in Google Maps and look for square depressions or well-like structures in the older neighborhoods (e.g., near Talwas, Nahar ka Chauraha).

No. I wouldn't use it to plan a whole holiday, half the fun is doing it myself :)
 
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Yes have used it for a base for creating itineraries with certain specific scenarios. IE we're going to dolomites in a couple of weeks and was looking for hikes that won't involve getting ski lifts or expensive parking. Came up with some good suggestions, and as we're driving there, asking for suggestions of where to stop en route to have a look about to break up the day.
 
It’s good for making suggestions and you can ask follow up questions to further tailor your itinerary. Very useful if you’re time limited or want to fit specific things in.
 
I find it super useful for my trips away. One example, I popped over to Malmo for the day from Copenhagen a few months back and just asked, "Give me an itinerary for Malmo for around 6 hours of key sights all within walking distance." It then produced a custom route I could follow on Google Maps. Sport on .
 
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