Rajasthan strings Jaipur's Hawa Mahal pink palace, Jodhpur's blue old city below Mehrangarh Fort, Udaipur's Lake Pichola palace hotels, and Jaisalmer's golden sandstone fort at the Thar Desert's edge.
Highlights
Jaipur
Udaipur
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
When to Visit
Oct-Mar
Cool dry season with Pushkar Camel Fair in early November, Jaipur Literature Festival in late January, and Udaipur Lake Pichola at peak with the City Palace reflections.
Mar
Holi colour festival brings the country's biggest celebrations to Mathura and Vrindavan, with Rajasthani versions across Jaipur and Udaipur the day before.
Apr-Jun
Hot dry season with Rajasthan hitting 45°C, Jaisalmer desert punishing, but Mount Abu hill station at 1,220m stays 12°C cooler with cooler nights for desert camping.
Jul-Sep
Monsoon with afternoon storms greening up the desert, Teej festival across Rajasthan with women in green, and Mewar Festival in Udaipur.
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