Rajasthan Travel Blog

Plan Your Trip

Timing, routes and how to get around. See all →

• Rajasthan Travel Tips: 20 Things to Know Before You Go
  Twenty practical tips on planning, getting around, dress, money, safety and monument timings.
• How to Hire a Private Taxi in Rajasthan Safely
  Yellow plates, permits, what a fair quote includes, driver allowance and the scams to avoid.
• Rajasthan Road Trip from Delhi: 7-Day Itinerary by Car
  Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Ranakpur and Udaipur by car, with distances, drive times and where to stay.
• Best Time to Visit Rajasthan: A Month-by-Month Guide
  The best time to visit Rajasthan is October to March. See a month-by-month guide to weather, festivals, crowds and prices, plus the best season for Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore and more.
• Jodhpur to Jaisalmer Road Trip: Route, Stops & Tips
  Jodhpur to Jaisalmer is about 285 km (5–5.5 hours). Compare the Pokaran and Osian routes, the best stops, road conditions, train and bus options, and tips for the desert drive.
• Delhi to Udaipur Distance: Road, Train or Flight?
  Delhi to Udaipur is about 660 km by road (10–11 hours). Compare road, train, flight and bus: travel time, best routes, stops worth making, and which option suits you.

Udaipur Guides

Lakes, palaces, gardens and evening shows in our home city. See all →

Wildlife & Desert Safaris

Tigers, leopards and a night on the dunes. See all →

• Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan: A Complete List
  Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo, Jawai, Jhalana, the Desert National Park and more, with the best season for each.
• Places to Visit in Jaisalmer: The Best Sights + a 2-Day Plan
  The fort, havelis, Gadisar Lake, Bada Bagh, Kuldhara and the dunes, with a two-day itinerary.
• Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer: The Complete Desert Safari Guide
  Plan a trip to the Sam Sand Dunes near Jaisalmer: camel and jeep safari prices, how to pick a desert camp, Sam vs Khuri, best time to go, what to pack and how to reach.
• Jawai Leopard Safari: The Complete Guide
  Plan a Jawai leopard safari in Rajasthan: how the safaris work, sighting chances, best season, Jawai Dam birds and crocodiles, the Rabari herders, where to stay and how to reach.
• Ranthambore Safari Booking Guide: Zones, Timings & How to Book
  How to book a Ranthambore safari: official portal, Gypsy vs Canter, zone guide, timings by season, approximate prices, ID rules and tips to see a tiger. Updated for 2026.

Forts & History

Rajput strongholds and the stories behind them. See all →

• Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur: History, Timings & Visitor Guide
  Mehrangarh Fort guide: Rao Jodha’s 1459 fortress, the seven gates, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal, the museum, ticket prices, timings, Jaswant Thada, zipline and tips for your visit.
• Kumbhalgarh Fort: The Great Wall of India
  Kumbhalgarh Fort guide: the 36 km wall, Rana Kumbha’s history, Maharana Pratap’s birthplace, Badal Mahal, 360 temples, timings, light and sound show, and tips for your visit.
• Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila): History, Timings & Visitor Guide
  Jaisalmer Fort guide: the ‘Golden Fort’ built in 1156, why people still live inside, the Fort Palace museum, Jain temples, timings, tickets, best viewpoints and visiting tips.
• Haldighati: The Battlefield of Maharana Pratap
  Visit Haldighati, site of the 1576 battle between Maharana Pratap and Akbar’s army. The story, Chetak’s memorial, Rakt Talai, the museum, rose gulkand, timings and travel tips.

Temples & Holy Towns

Marble, pilgrims and sacred lakes. See all →

• Pushkar Travel Guide: Temples, Ghats & the Camel Fair
  Plan your Pushkar trip: the sacred lake and ghats, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple ropeway, Pushkar Camel Fair 2026 dates, where to eat, local rules, scams to avoid and how to reach.
• Ranakpur Jain Temple: Timings, History & Visitor Guide
  Ranakpur Jain Temple guide: visiting hours for tourists (noon–5 PM), entry and camera fees, dress code, the 1,444 pillars, history, what to see and how to reach from Udaipur.

Food & Culture

What to eat, and the art and traditions behind it. See all →

• Mandawa & Shekhawati: The Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan
  The painted havelis of Mandawa, Nawalgarh and Fatehpur, how to reach Shekhawati and how long to stay.
• Rajasthani Food: 20 Dishes to Try and Where to Eat Them
  Dal baati churma, laal maas, ker sangri, kachori and ghevar, and what to eat in each city.