Flights to Kishangarh

  About Kishangarh

Kishangarh is part of the Ajmer district in the desert state of Rajasthan, India. The small city was originally called Kishanpur. However, during a film's shooting, a temporary fort was built in the area as part of the production. With the movie wrapping up, the locals found the setting so beautiful that they refused to let anyone destroy the fort. This eventually led to the name of the city changing from Kishanpur to Kishangarh. The city's airport plays as the perfect connection for people who wish to visit Ajmer. Since the city of Ajmer does not have a dedicated airport, Kishangarh airport is considered to be the way to reach Ajmer by flight. The flight connectivity of Kishangarh is limited as only a few flights from big cities fly in and out of the city.

The city is known for its enigmatic style of painting which is popularly known as Bani Thani. These designs and depictions have global recognition as people from around the globe visit the city to purchase Bani Thani works. Kishangarh's fame also comes from its production of marble.

Best time to visit Kishangarh

Kishangarh's climate, in general, is tropical. This means the summers are often hot, and the winters are soothing. Since it is from a desert state, it is not surprising that Kishangarh too witnesses the same climate as the rest of Rajasthan. The summers are extremely hot and challenging to handle. The temperatures in Kishangarh during summers rises to 38 degree Celsius, which is quite a lot. Since the place is hot and humid, it becomes unfavourable and inconvenient to stay or travel within the city. Perhaps the only reason why you would want to visit Kishangarh during summers is to celebrate Holi in Pushkar, which is close to the city. As Holi falls on February or March, many travellers opt to visit Kishangarh at this time. There is no place better than Pushkar to celebrate Holi as the vibe is extremely intoxicating. Plus, the enthusiasm the locals have during the festival adds to the reasons why you should make an off-season visit to Kishangarh. Flight tickets to Kishangarh is also cheap during summers so all the more reason to visit the city.

For Kishangarh's tourism, winter is the best time to visit the city. Thanks to the temperatures dropping in the desert to a comfortable 23 degree Celsius, tourists would have a good time. Often the temperatures further drop to 6 degree Celsius too. Hence, it is advised to carry proper clothing that takes care of you during the cold temperatures. The city sparks to life come winter as it is accompanied by many Hindu festivals such as Diwali and New Year's too. The sky is also clearer so you can take up camel safaris and camp out in the desert to stargaze. The experience would be quite soul-stirring as the dreamy weather with the romantic atmosphere would leave you in a happy daze.

Monsoon is mediocre and can be ignored to visit Kishangarh. However, many do visit Kishangarh during monsoon because it comes with Vinayak Chaturthi. As the festival falls in August or September, the energy to welcome the elephant-headed Lord is in the air. No amount of humidity can take away the excitement that the festival brings to the locals. The rains aren't heavy and extreme but barely some drizzles. Flight tickets to Kishangarh also see a drop. It might be ideal for you to use this time to search for deal flight deals to Kishangarh as there might be plenty online. Even hotel bookings in Kishangarh are easier during monsoon and even summer. Off-season makes the locals drop their prices on the lower bar, making it easy for budget travellers to book hotels in Kishangarh.

Places to visit in Kishangarh

Kishangarh has a handful of places that are worth visiting. The quaint town has a mighty grey Kishangarh Fort, which is a must-visit. It was constructed by then Rajput Maharaja Swaroop Singh. The fort falls on the route that connects India and Pakistan and is hence, under constant surveillance. Phool Mahal is one such place that you can explore as it is closely located to Kishangarh fort. For some pilgrimage, visit the Khoda Ganesh temple, known to be one of the most spiritual places in the city of Kishangarh. The temple witnesses many newlyweds and is particularly in high spirits during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Since Pushkar is just 79 km away from the city, you can take a bus and head to the temple town as well. Since the Ajmer Sharif Dargah is also close to the city, located at 28 km from Kishangarh, you should definitely visit this beautiful shrine too.

Things to do in Kishangarh

Kishangarh's Gondulav lake is a major attraction. Being one of the fewer places with beautiful lakes and water bodies in Rajasthan puts this specific town in the most-recognised list. The lake is situated bang opposite the Phool Mahal Palace and adds more charm to the surrounding. You can immerse your feet in the water and just relax here. Close to the banks of the lake is Sukh Sagar which is basically a vast expanse of green grasses. What makes this place special is how you can walk around and embrace the breeze, especially during winters.

Food and Restaurants in Kishangarh

Even though Kishangarh is a small town, it does have some interesting choices in terms of restaurants and cuisine. Much of the Rajasthani cuisine is adopted by all cities and villages in the state. In fact, they don't really need to make other cuisines available as the authentic Rajasthani cuisine in itself, is a big seller in the market. People flock over from various parties of the country to taste tasty Rajasthani dishes. Be it their daal baati churma or their gatte ki sabzi, the delicacies tend to be on demand at all times, making it easier for the restaurant business to thrive. In Kishangarh too, you'll find amazing restaurants with lip-smacking delicacies.

The most famous restaurant in Kishangarh is Swad. Not only is the food worth all the money but even the vibe of the restaurant and the polite service is commendable. Aapni Ghumar Fast Food and Restaurant boasts quality dishes that will leave a mark. It is perfect for folks to drop by for a quick snack. Paharia Sweets and Namkeen's fame comes from the lovely savouries that the place has to offer. You'll also find chole bhatures here and makkhandhaba. Some other good restaurants include Jain Restaurant and Mayur hotel, which have decent food and services.

How to reach Kishangarh (Transportation)

By Air

Located on National Highway 8, Kishangarh Airport is ideal for tourists who plan to reach Ajmer. It is one of the convenient ways to reach the city of Ajmer, as opposed to the usual domestic route which involves switching transport from Jaipur. Although flight connectivity to Kishangarh is limited due to lack of demand, it still is considered as a viable option for Ajmer. You will find flights to Kishangarh from cities such as Ahmedabad, Indore, Hyderabad and Delhi. Only two airlines namely, SpiceJet and Star Air, have dedicated services of domestic flights flying to Kishangarh. The airport is relatively small with a capacity of 150 passengers every hour. Kishangarh Airport has been built in a very sustainable manner to ensure that it caters to the tourists while maintaining the environment of the site. There have been talks to facilitate a tour service from Kishangarh airport to all the pilgrim sites located in Kishangarh and around the city of Ajmer. These include the Dargah of Khwaja Garib Nawaz, the fort of Prithvi Raj Chauhan and Pushkar. There are accommodations to traverse from Kishangarh airport to Ajmer.

By Rail

Kishangarh's railway station is well-connected with some of the big cities in India. Unlike the airport, the railway station has better connectivity owing to the fact that Kishangarh lies on an important domestic route that connects various North and South-bound trains. Thanks to the excellent connection that trains passing and halting at Kishangarh have, they come from all parts of India. Besides, the city's station also has intercity train facilities that connect to Ajmer, a bigger and more recognised city in the district. There are a plethora of lines connecting Kishangarh to many cities and is also easy to reach. Since it is located in the city centre, travelling within Kishangarh becomes quite easy and convenient. There are buses and rickshaws that you can opt for to traverse within the city.

By Road

The city of Kishangarh falls on the National Highway 48 (renumbered from 8) which connects Mumbai and Delhi. The domestic route passes through Kishangarh, which means the possibility of reach the city from the two major cities is possible. In fact, the national highway further connects Jaipur and Baroda (Vadodara) to Kishangarh too as these two cities also lie on the same route. The road connectivity is decent but not favourable. Many don't choose to use this as a mode of transport and instead opt to go by flights or train to Kishangarh. Many even consider taking a rental or bus from Ajmer to Kishangarh as it is a more economically viable and less exhausting option.