Best Time to Visit Rajasthan

Winter in Rajasthan - October to March

Winter is the best time to visit Rajasthan, offer an excellent view of Rajasthan, though the temperatures during this period are known to touch minimum lows of around 0 degrees Celsius. Arrival of winter heralds the peak season of tourism in Rajasthan with destinations such as Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jaipur becoming the hot favorite among tourist.

Tourist from overseas looking for cultural experiences head for offbeat destinations such as Bundi, Mandawa, Ranakpur and Rohet etc. One of the major cultural festival in India, the Pushkar Mela is also held every year in November in Pushkar. The period, which can be said to stretch between the months of November till February, is considered to be the best time to visit Rajasthan.

Monsoon in Rajasthan - July till September

When the monsoons moisturize the dry and sandy landscape and make Rajasthan one of the prettiest lands in the world. Peacocks dance to the music of the rain as the entirety of this desert paradise is touched by what appears like a magic wand in the hands of an invisible, omnipotent magician. One of the best places to visit in Rajasthan during monsoon is Udaipur.

Fondly referred to as the Venice of East, Udaipur dons intoxicating hues as the monsoon fills up several lakes of this royal city. Voted most romantic city in India, Udaipur is also home to the Taj Lake Palace voted one of the most romantic hotels in the world. Monsoon is a great time to experience the romance in this heritage hotel. If you are interested in monsoon holidays in India.

Summer in Rajasthan- April till June

The summers in Rajasthan are hot and humid with the average temperatures rising up to as high as 45 degrees Celsius at times. This phenomenal rise of the mercury, which takes place between the months of April to June sees the golden sands of the Thar Desert glistening under the scorching rays of the mid day sun.

Summer should be avoided if you are planning a trip to Rajasthan. Keep in mind that Rajasthan is not one of the popular Summer Holiday Destinations in India except for the lone hill station Mount Abu.