Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 mi2) or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is on India's northwestern side, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its geographical location is 23°3' to 30°12' North latitude and 69°30' to 78°17' East longitude, with the Tropic of Cancer passing through its southernmost tip. Rajasthan sits at an elevation of 431 m and is typically explored in about 7-9 days. The most favourable months to visit are January, December, November, and February, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Jaisalmer Fort, Hawa Mahal, and Amber Fort. Other notable highlights include jaipur’s Amber Fort and pink-hued old city, udaipur’s romantic lakes and City Palace, and the golden sandstone fort and desert dunes of Jaisalmer. It falls within Mundwa Tehsil district.
State: Rajasthan
Ideal Duration: 7-9 Days
January, December, November, February
October to March offers pleasant, dry weather across the state, avoiding the extreme summer heat of April-June.
Its hilltop forts and palaces, the Thar Desert, colourful markets and textiles, and a rich Rajput royal heritage.
Yes, its cities are among India’s most set up for organised group and heritage tourism, though forts often involve steps and walking on uneven stone.
Jaipur (JAI) is the main gateway; Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer all have their own airports for a multi-city itinerary.
A week to ten days lets you comfortably cover Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer; shorter trips can focus on the ‘Golden Triangle’ cities.