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Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the northwestern Indian state of forts, palaces and desert towns, and the usual route links Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer by train.
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Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India, and most of its famous sights are forts and palaces built by Rajput rulers. Jaipur, the capital, is called the Pink City for the rose-colored walls of its old quarter. Jodhpur's blue-painted houses cluster below a hilltop fort. Jaisalmer is built of honey-colored sandstone near the Thar Desert, and Udaipur sits beside lakes with palaces on the water.
The route suits a first visit to India that mixes sightseeing with markets, desert trips and long train rides. Winter, from October to March, is the usual season because the days are mild and the forts are comfortable to walk. Summer, from April to June, is very hot in the desert. Plan about a week for the four main cities at a steady pace. Jaipur and Jodhpur are about five to six hours apart by train.
Rajasthan in five
- Go between October and MarchBy May, Jaipur is over 40 °C. Winter mornings are cool enough for a jacket, and clear skies suit the forts.
- Take the Delhi to Jaipur trainThe fastest trains take about 4.5 hours. Book on IRCTC well ahead in winter.Jaipur
- Book overnight berths earlyJaipur to Jaisalmer is an overnight run, and the AC berths go first.
- Check Jaipur's combined sight ticketJaipur sells a combined ticket for several state-run sights. Check which sights it covers and how long it is valid before you buy single tickets.
- Choose three cities, not fiveJaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are far apart, and each deserves two nights. Pick by what you want: palaces, a blue old city or lakes.Jaipur, Jodhpur or Udaipur
Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Rajasthan, the full guide
Jaipur
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Udaipur
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Jodhpur
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Jaisalmer
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Things to do in Rajasthan
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Need to know
- Airport
- Jaipur (JAI), or fly into Delhi
- Getting around
- Trains between cities, a car and driver for the forts
- Best base
- Jaipur, then Jodhpur and Udaipur
- Season
- Oct–Mar
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Cool, clearJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low13°Warm, clearFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Holi, warmingMarchClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Holi, warming
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low24°HotAprilClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- MayClear3 rainy daysHigh41°Low28°Very hotMayClear
Poor
- High
- 41°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh39°Low29°Heat, then monsoonJuneClear
Poor
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 29°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Heat, then monsoon
- JulyRain21 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°MonsoonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 259 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- AugustRain20 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°MonsoonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 219 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh33°Low25°Rains easeSeptemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains ease
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Dry, warmOctoberClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low16°Cool, clearNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, clear
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low12°Cool, sunnyDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, sunny
Average daily high and low in Jaipur, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Rajasthan
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 57%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Rajasthan
04:07 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today31°20°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 31°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed31°19°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 31°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu31°20°0%Thursday: Clear. High 31°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri32°21°0%Friday: Clear. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat32°22°0%Saturday: Clear. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun32°21°0%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Mon33°19°0%Monday: Clear. High 33°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- Dec–JanUrs festival, AjmerPushkar, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Pushkarabout 2.5 to 3 hours by road from JaipurA lakeside town known for its temple to Brahma and its bazaars.Read the guide
- Ranthambhore National Parkabout 3 to 4 hours by road from JaipurA tiger reserve where safaris run in open vehicles on set routes.Read the guide
- Jodhpurabout 5 to 6 hours by train from JaipurA blue-walled old city under Mehrangarh Fort, a long train ride from Jaipur.Read the guide
Before you go to Rajasthan
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Rules for Rajasthan, checked
- Most foreign visitors need an e-Visa before arriving; apply only through the official Indian e-Visa portal and check your eligibility there.Source
- Remove your shoes and cover shoulders and knees when entering temples, including the Brahma temple in Pushkar.
- Alcohol and meat are not sold in Pushkar town, so bring what you need from outside it.
- Ranthambhore tiger safari permits are limited and sold by the forest department; check its official booking details before you travel.
- Dial 112 for police, fire and ambulance anywhere in India.
All Rajasthan guides
Where to stayWhere to stay in Udaipur: Old City, Ambrai Ghat, Fateh Sagar or the stationHead to headUdaipur vs Jaipur vs Jodhpur: which Rajasthan city to pickItineraryUdaipur in 2 days: City Palace, lake boat, ghats and a hilltop sunset
ItineraryJaipur in 2 or 3 days: Amer Fort, the Pink City and a day tripWhere to stayWhere to stay in Jaipur: Pink City, C-Scheme, Bani Park or AmerHead to headJaipur, Jodhpur or Udaipur: which Rajasthan city to pickPlan around Rajasthan
Regions, trains, e-Visa and money
Read the guideJaipurPink City, Amber Fort and the usual first stop
Read the guideUdaipurCity Palace and the lakes, in the south
Read the guideAgraTaj Mahal stop between Delhi and Jaipur
Read the guideIndia e-Visa guideWhich visa to pick, what it costs, how to apply
Read the guideGetting around IndiaTrains, flights and cabs between cities
Read the guideRajasthan FAQ
How many days do you need in Rajasthan?
Ten to twelve days covers Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur with two nights each and travel days between them. With a week, pick two cities and skip the rest.
Which Rajasthan city is best for a first visit?
Jaipur, for Amer Fort, the Pink City and easy trains from Delhi. Udaipur adds lakes and a calmer pace, and Jodhpur gives a blue old city under a big fort.
Is Rajasthan too hot to visit in summer?
Often, yes. Highs pass 40 °C in May and June, and the monsoon follows from about June to September. Winter, from October to March, is the comfortable season.
How do you get around Rajasthan?
Trains link the main cities, including overnight runs, and a car with a driver suits forts and villages between them. Book trains on IRCTC ahead in winter.
Should I add the Thar desert to a Rajasthan trip?
Only with eight or more days. Jaisalmer and a desert camp are a long overnight train or drive from Jaipur, so skip them on a shorter trip and spend the time in the main cities.