5 reasons Rajasthan is the ideal winter vacation destination

Rajasthan, otherwise too hot, becomes nice and pleasant during winter. Winter is the best time to visit Rajasthan, explore the city in all its glory, and escape the scorching summer heat. Layer up your winter wear, and you're set for sightseeing and indulging in Rajasthan desert safari and other outdoor activities in winter.

A Rajasthan desert safari in winter is a magical experience and the Thar Desert offers unique experiences like camel rides, dune bashing and camping under a canopy of stars. Most Rajasthan winter festivals have a desert safari as the hero venue with additional experiences like a music festival or a campfire.

Rajasthan travel packages are a hit as they offer a perfect mix of vibrant cities and lowkey towns to make your experience a varied one. Several iconic cities have lots of offer in winter such as Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner however there are smaller places like Pushkar, Mount Abu and Ranthambore that offer rich cultural experiences.

While Jaipur winter tourism takes you to coveted restaurants, clubs and palaces and the Jaipur literature festival, Udaipur winter holidays consist of lake-side dining, a walk through the tiny lanes and museum visits. The Pushkar camel fair in winter 2024 is also a globally renowned event that travellers from around the world visit to attend, just like the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer. There are a lot of Rajasthan winter food festivals also observed around this time where local delicacies are gorged upon.

Rajasthan winter heritage tour is one of the best winter cultural experiences you can sign up for on your visit to this state. You can explore the royal legacy with the Rajasthan Heritage Sites winter tour that will take you from the majestic Amber Fort in Jaipur to the grand Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. These iconic historic landmarks shine bright in the winter sun and offer picture-perfect views.

One of the best ways to enjoy luxury winter getaways in Rajasthan is to sign up for a wildlife safari in a national park. Winter is the ideal season for wildlife spotting and is the best time to explore Ranthambore National Park winter tourism and Keoladeo Ghana National Park winter tourism. Spot tigers, witness migratory birds and enjoy the crisp winter sunlight in this family-friendly winter vacation in Rajasthan.

If there's one place you should visit to experience true royalty in India, it's Rajasthan. This year, sign up for Rajasthan royal experiences in winter by staying in luxurious heritage hotels, dining at centuries-old regal dining places and indulging in Rajasthan winter shopping experiences where you can get designer jewellery, textiles and other traditional crafts. Luxury winter getaways in Rajasthan are easy to plan with a stay at one of the many heritage hotels available on InterMiles.