About Rajasthan
Rajasthan is India at its most theatrical. Pink Jaipur, blue Jodhpur, golden Jaisalmer, white Udaipur. Ride camels across Thar dunes. Stay in palace hotels. Watch peacocks dance in monsoon.
Best time to visit
October to March
How to reach
Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Udaipur (UDR), Jodhpur (JDH), Jaisalmer (JSA). Well-connected by rail.
Famous places in Rajasthan
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Jaipur
The Pink City — forts, palaces and royal heritage.
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Udaipur
City of lakes — romantic palaces on Lake Pichola.
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Jodhpur
Blue city — Mehrangarh Fort and Thar edge.
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Jaisalmer
Golden city — Thar desert, camel safaris and live fort.
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Pushkar
Sacred lake town with the only Brahma temple.
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Ranthambore
Tiger safari and ancient fort in the forest.
