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Rajasthan

Discover Rajasthan

Royal palaces, hilltop forts, colourful bazaars and nights under desert stars — Rajasthan is India's grand storybook.

Best timeOctober – March
Ideal trip6 – 10 days
Great forHeritage · Families
Overview

Why travellers love Rajasthan

Royal palaces, hilltop forts, colourful bazaars and nights under desert stars — Rajasthan is India's grand storybook. Plan around October – March for the best weather, and allow 6 – 10 days to see it properly.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India, famous for its royal heritage, majestic forts, colorful culture, and vast desert landscapes. Known as the “Land of Kings”, Rajasthan showcases the rich history of Rajput rulers through grand palaces, historic forts, and vibrant traditions.

 Basic Information

  • Capital: Jaipur

  • Largest city: Jaipur

  • Famous desert: Thar Desert

  • Languages: Hindi and Rajasthani

 Popular Tourist Destinations

  • Jaipur – The Pink City, famous for Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.

  • Udaipur – Known as the City of Lakes and home to City Palace, Udaipur.

  • Jaisalmer – The Golden City famous for Jaisalmer Fort and desert safaris.

  • Jodhpur – The Blue City known for Mehrangarh Fort.

  • Pushkar – A sacred town with the famous Brahma Temple, Pushkar.

 Popular Experiences

  • Camel safari in the Thar Desert

  • Cultural shows and folk dance

  • Exploring royal palaces and forts

  • Shopping for handicrafts, textiles, and jewelry

 Festivals

Rajasthan hosts colorful festivals such as:

  • Pushkar Camel Fair

  • Desert Festival, Jaisalmer

  • Teej Festival

 Best Time to Visit

  • October – March: Best weather for sightseeing and desert activities.

 Famous Food

Popular Rajasthani dishes include:

  • Dal Baati Churma

  • Gatte Ki Sabzi

  • Laal Maas

Don't miss

Highlights of Rajasthan

The experiences we build most Rajasthan trips around — your expert will fit them to your pace.

Jaipur

Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and the bazaars of the Pink City.

Udaipur

Lake Pichola and the City Palace — the City of Lakes.

Jaisalmer

The golden fort and a camp night in the Thar Desert.

Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort above the Blue City.

Holiday packages

Rajasthan packages

9 ready-made itineraries — each one can be tailored to your dates and budget.