Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Udaipur Atop the languid blue waters of Lake Pichola sits the grandiose Lake Palace. One of the main historical sights of Udaipur, this palace has entertained the likes of Queen Elizabeth, First lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and was even the setting for Octopussy, a James Bond movie. That is just [...]

Best Time to Visit Ranthambore National Park The sleepy, railway town of Sawai Modhpur is home to the Ranthambore National Park (RNP), thickly forested land straight out of The Jungle Book. Spread over 1334 sq. km. this wildlife park has it all- steep cliffs, wild jungle, and watering holes teeming with animals. [...]

Best Time to Visit Rajasthan Rajasthan is a whirlwind experience that will see you explore exquisite palaces, gargantuan forts, tranquil lakes, quaint hamlets and lush jungles. The desert state’s appeal is majorly historical, but your memories will be tinged with much more than just royal attractions. A desert safari in Jaisalmer or [...]

Best Time to Visit Pushkar Pushkar is a major Hindu pilgrimage town as well as hippie central of Rajasthan. There are nearly 400 temples in this sleepy town, and many travellers simply land up here to enjoy its laid-back vibe. The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the main reasons to land [...]

Best Time to Visit Mount Abu Mt Abu holds the distinction of being the only hill station in Rajasthan. This makes it the ideal destination for travellers with a love for bucolic settings. Anyone who has visited this idyllic location will tell you the best time to visit Mt Abu is throughout [...]

Best Time to Visit Kota A long, long time ago Kota was a small part of the mighty kingdom of Bundi. In the 1600s, when Kota was formed, the city was mercilessly attacked by Jaipur kings, Marathi warlords and Mughal emperors. Koteya, a Bhil chieftain, was beheaded where today stands the Kota [...]

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 [...]