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Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Forts, palaces, desert dunes and lake cities. Rajasthan is India at its most royal, from the pink walls of Jaipur to the golden ramparts of Jaisalmer and the still lakes of Udaipur.
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Why Udaipur Refuses to Become a Museum
There is a distinct, quiet tragedy that often befalls ancient cities. When a civilization has…
Day Trips to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Temple
To fully comprehend the historical weight of Udaipur, one must eventually leave it. The delicate…
Witnessing the Living Heritage of Rajasthani Folk Dance
To navigate Udaipur is to be surrounded by the monumental permanence of stone. The City…
Chasing the Golden Hour Across the Ghats and Palaces
Udaipur was engineered as a stage for light. The architects of Mewar understood not only…
Nature and Solitude in the Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The Aravalli mountain range is one of the oldest geological features on Earth, a folded…
The Enduring Legacy of the Rajasthani Silversmiths and Painters
The visual legacy of Udaipur is most obviously written in its monumental architecture, the massive…
When to go
When to visit Rajasthan
The best time to visit Rajasthan is October to March. July to September (Udaipur and Mount Abu are lovely in the monsoon) are also good. Try to avoid April to June (extreme heat). The Pushkar Camel Fair is held in October or November; the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in February.
- Best for high Himalayan treks
- Good for winter and lower treks
- Monsoon: most high treks closed
A general guide. Always check local conditions and official dates before you travel.
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