The West

Rajasthan

Fort cities, the Thar, and a festival almost every month.

State41 districts2 listed events

Rajasthan is built around the Aravalli range and the Thar desert beyond it, with a string of former princely capitals — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer — each with its own fort and palette. It runs one of the densest festival calendars in the country.

Known for

Amber and Mehrangarh forts
Udaipur’s lakes
Thar desert and camel fairs
Blue and pink cities

Capital: Jaipur
Best season: October to March
Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari, English

Districts of Rajasthan

2 with listed events

Ajmer
Alwar
Balotra
Banswara
Baran
Barmer
Beawar
Bharatpur
Bhilwara
Bikaner
Bundi
Chittorgarh
Churu
Dausa
Deeg
Dholpur
Didwana-Kuchaman
Dungarpur
Hanumangarh
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jalore
Jhalawar
Jhunjhunu
Jodhpur
Karauli
Khairthal-Tijara
Kota
Kotputli-Behror
Nagaur
Pali
Phalodi
Pratapgarh
Rajsamand
Salumbar
Sawai Madhopur
Sikar
Sirohi
Sri Ganganagar
Tonk
Udaipur

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What’s on in Rajasthan

LiteratureAnnual
Jaipur Literature Festival
A free-to-attend literary festival in Rajasthan's capital, running multiple stages across several days.
When
Usually January
Where
Jaipur, Rajasthan
FestivalAnnual
Pushkar Camel Fair
A livestock fair beside a Rajasthani pilgrimage lake that grew into one of India's largest annual gatherings.
When
Around Kartik Purnima, usually in November
Where
Ajmer, Rajasthan

Known for

Districts of Rajasthan

What’s on in Rajasthan

Jaipur Literature Festival

Pushkar Camel Fair