Things To Do in Rajasthan in Summers

Now a days tourists actually want to do or experience something offbeat, adventurous or even remotely different than the typical city tours. In the beautiful state of Rajasthan, there are many places of attraction that you can visit.

There is a lot that Rajasthan as a state offers, even in the summer season that is considered to be the hottest climate in Rajasthan. Talking about India, summers have been the most appreciated holiday season, the reason being it is the time when the schools in India have their long summer break.

So, if you are looking for a place to spend this holiday season at, then leave your worries aside. This list is going to help you fix your problem and will look at some of the must do things in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is a tourist hub that houses many forts, palaces and even temples. It also has a number of lakes and wildlife/bird sanctuaries that are renowned all over the globe. Tourists from not only India but from around the world come to visit Rajasthan to simply revel in the magnificence of this state.

Here is a list that will give you some more depth into the things do in Rajasthan in summer.

1CHOKI DHANI – JAIPUR

A visit to Choki Dhani is an exemplary thing to do in Rajasthan in June. It gives you an insight into the rich culture of Rajasthan. It’s a replicate of a Rajasthani village styled as a luxury hotel for the tourists. The village allows you to experience all sorts of cultural elements of the state. It includes cuisines, architecture, entertainment performance and much more.

Here is a list of things that you must try at Choki Dhani:

– Choki Dhani Village Resort experience
– Dance performances
– Acrobatic Shows
– Camel Rides
– Head Massage
– Bioscope View
– Visual Representation of Haldi Ghati War
– Museum Visit
– Cuisine
– Shopping
– Astrology

With this amazing line-up of things to do at Choki Dhani, you are surely going to have an experience of a lifetime.

The best time to visit this luxury resort is during the summers. The summer season in Rajasthan is considered to be the hottest season of the year, but if we speak of Choki Dhani, this resort will keep you indoors and will keep you cool. So if you do want to visit the place, summers is a good time when most of the tourists avoid being in Rajasthan, you can enjoy all these activities without a hustle bustle of many guests at the place.

2JEEP SAFARI – RANTHAMBORE

Till date, one of the wildest things to do in the massive state of Rajasthan is to take a jeep safari tour of the renowned Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary.

The home to tigers and elephants and a lot of other wildlife species, this wildlife reserve is famous throughout the world. Tourists from all over the world come to this reserve to sight the majestic tiger.

The open grasslands and forested areas of the reserve provide many opportunities for wildlife viewing. In fact, sometimes tigers can be seen hunting deer, their primary prey. But all in all, a glimpse of the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger is a sight that cannot be forgotten for a long-long time.

The best season to take a jeep safari is the summers. It is said that the best thing to do in Rajasthan in April is to take a jeep safari. We say this because, although the temperature is very hot, it works as an advantage for us. During this time, the wildlife comes near the lake very often to drink water and that’s when you are sure to sight the tiger.

3JOHRI BAZAAR – JAIPUR

Take a dip into the old times when you are at the Johri Bazaar in Jaipur. Jaipur is known for its historical monuments and also as the capital city of Rajasthan. But not many people know that Jaipur also houses a very well-known bazaar, called the Johri Bazaar.

This is a renowned market for its authentic gold and silver jewellery. You can get your hands on some of the most antique and exquisite jewellery that you will not find anywhere in the world. Tourists from all over the globe come to this bazaar to try out jewellery that suits them.

The best season to visit this market is in the summers. Selecting jewellery is a peaceful job and if you visit the market during the summer season, the market is not crowded and that will benefit you. The shop owners will be able to show you some of their best collection, without having much work on their plate.

4TREKKING – MOUNT ABU

It is not always about the amazing landscapes, verdant spaces with gushing rivers and glaciers; it is also about pushing yourself hard and beyond your normal limits. If you are someone who would like to move out of their comfort zone then you must go on a trekking tour in Mount Abu.

This is an experience that is totally different from other sorts of travels. Trekking is something that can be executed by anyone with reasonable physical conditions and the best trekking tours in Mount Abu will offer you an unforgettable memory. The city is the only hill station in the lap of Rajasthan that is surrounded by mountains and hence the trekking experience is one of its kinds.

The reason you must go for a trek during the summers is because that in the winters it is too cold to be on a mountain and in the monsoons, it becomes very slippery. Hence the best thing to do in Rajasthan in May is to go for a trek in Mount Abu.

5MUSIC OF KALBELIA TRIBE

Kalbelia dance is a folk dance of Rajasthan. There are also other local names given to this dance form; ‘Sapera Dance’ and ‘Snake Charmer Dance’. This dance is performed by the ‘Kalbelia’ tribe in particular. It is popular throughout the world and is in the UNESCO’s representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from the year 2010.

In this dance, the males play various traditional musical instruments and the females perform the dance for the audience. It is said to be one of the most sensuous dances among all Rajasthani dances.

This dance can also be witnessed at Choki Dhani in Jaipur. The best time to witness the dance form at Choki Dhani would be in the summer season, which is also the best time to visit the luxury resort.

6MOTOR BOATING AT FATEH SAGAR LAKE – UDAIPUR

Another exciting and thrilling thing to do in Rajasthan is to go motor boating. Udaipur’s Fateh Sagar Lake offers you a fun experience with a beautiful view of the lake. This vast lake is an artificial lake situated in the heat of the city. With the sun hiding behind the mountains, if you are there during the sunset, you will instantly fall in love with the place.

There are different boating options that you can choose from. There is a motor boat, a jet boat, a speed boat that will take you right in the middle of the lake from where the view is an unforgettable sight.

You must try motor boating during the summer season. The reason being, the temperature on land is very hot but when you are in the boat and the water splashes on your face, that’s the moment you will enjoy.

7PRAYERS AT AJMER SHARIFF DARGAH – AJMER

Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the shrine of Moin-ud-din Chishti. People of all religions have their belief in the shrine and each year, several thousand pilgrims make their way to the shrine to offer their prayers and seek blessings.

You can visit the Dargah at any point of time during the year but one of the holiest times to visit the shrine is during the time of Urs festival. This is a 6 day festival where prayers offered at the Dargah Sharif do not go unanswered.

This festival witnesses over five lakh devotees from every caste and religion. It is said that jasmine and rose flowers are offered at the Dargah to seek blessings. It is believed that after praying for six-days in seclusion, the saint left for heaven. This is the reason why every year the prayers offered at this time of the year are considered more powerful.

So, the best thing to do in Rajasthan in March is to visit Ajmer and seek blessings at the Dargah.

8ENCOUNTER WITH GHOSTS – BHANGARH

Bhangarh is an ancient city of Rajasthan that has many stories behind its devastation. For the same reason, the ruins of the city are now believed to be haunted. In addition to that, it is said and believed that anyone who visits the ruins of the Bhangarh Palace after sunset does not ever return. In fact, the city is off limits after dark, and despite being an ancient city, the Archaeological Survey of India does not have an office in the city. You must take a tour of Bhangarh during the day (of course) and hear the locals tell you spooky stories about the place.

The reason you must visit the city during the summers because the day’s in summers are longer than that of winters. It will give you some extra time to explore the place and hear some more haunted stories and choose the best one for yourself.

9HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE – PUSHKAR / RANTHAMBORE / JAIPUR

Have you ever been in the air? If not, this is possible in the state of Rajasthan and not even by being in an airplane. Yes, we are talking about a hot air balloon ride. This popular activity that has been renowned worldwide is not available as a thing to do in Rajasthan. The experience is one of a kind which will be a keepsake for you.

The ride is available at three cities in the state; Ranthambore, Jaipur and Pushkar. So just pick the city of your choice and be ready to be thrilled.

Make sure you pick the summer season because, during the monsoons the activity is shut and sometimes during the winters if there is lots of fog, it is difficult to arrange the rides.

10BIRD WATCHING AT BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY – BHARATPUR

The best time for bird watching is the summer season. During this time the birds come to the lake to drink water and spend most of their time around the lake. Hence you can take advantage and keep your eyes out to sight some of the most beautiful birds.

You can have one such experience at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. To spot birds you can take a boat ride across the lake, early in the morning or during the evening. In addition to that, you can also hire a rickshaw to bird watch in the park. Rickshaw drivers are well trained by the management and that is helpful in your bird spotting adventure.

Here is your list of some of the most amazing things to do in Rajasthan and we hope that you explore each of these places and have a wonderful holiday.