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Best Time to Visit Jodhpur In the Ramayana, Lord Rama was angered by the sea god and was about to punish him by aiming a destructive arrow. At the last moment he changed his mind and sent his arrow towards present day western Rajasthan. This basic paraphrasing of a mythological incident will [...]

Best Time to Visit Jaisalmer Founded in 1156, the city of Jaisalmer has a rich cultural history intertwined with tales of fierce battles and bloodshed. In the 13th and 14th centuries, Jaisalmer was under siege from a number of invaders that included the emperor of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji. Jaisalmer’s fortunes took an [...]

Best Time To Visit Jaipur Jaipur, the glittering point of the Golden Triangle itinerary, is a heady mix of old and new. Travellers descending on the Pink City for the first time will be taken in by the colourful, chaotic order of the streets. Swanky malls and age-old street bazaars, air-conditioned luxury [...]

Best Time to Visit Chittorgarh Chittorgarh (Chittor) used to be the capital of the Mewar kingdom. Today, this city is off-the-beaten-track, one of Rajasthan’s lesser known attractions. Just 70kms from Udaipur, Chittor epitomizes the valour of the Rajputs. A short history lesson will help you understand why Chittor, and Rajputana pride, is [...]

Best Time to Visit Bundi It comes as no surprise that Rudyard Kipling spent quite some time holed up at the Sukh Mahal in Bundi working on one of his most popular novels. Bundi is a town that helps you break away from the hustle-and-bustle of the tourist commotion. The tranquillity you [...]

Best Time to Visit Bikaner Bikaner’s crowning jewel is the Junagarh Fort with is extremely well-conserved interiors. Besides the exquisite fort, this western Rajasthan city is home to intricately-designed havelis and glorious Jain temples. The camel safari scene of Bikaner is at par with Jaisalmer, and offers a much more peaceful desert [...]

Best Time to Visit Bharatpur Bharatpur is the eastern gateway of Rajasthan, and back in the day, it held a vital position among the princely desert states. Today, it is not a popular tourist destination and that’s what makes it all the more unique within Rajasthan. If you’re after a laidback Rajasthan [...]

Best Time to Visit Alwar If one had to choose the most popular destination in eastern Rajasthan, Jaipur would win hands down. The city’s place in history and tourist attractions make it one of the most-visited holiday cities for Indians and foreigners. However, eastern Rajasthan also includes Alwar. A dusty, yet charming, [...]

Best Time to Visit Ajmer Ajmer is set on the banks of the tranquil, and religiously significant, Ana Sagar Lake. The lush Aravalli Hills stand tall over this Muslim pilgrimage town, adding to its natural splendour. A number of travellers land up here from Jaipur which is around 130kms away. Besides the [...]