Weekend Getaways from Delhi — Let the Sand Seduce You!

Going to the mountains for every long weekend is a thing from the past. For a mid-October break, the state of Rajasthan is the perfect place to be. Neither too hot, nor too cold, the place has the perfect tone and hue that’s not only going to give you great photographs, but also a trip you will cherish even years later.

The very first images you envisage would be those of the pure sand, the beautiful sunset, camels, people in their traditional attire, and the most significant of them all, the majestic forts and palaces. Delhites, you are so lucky, for every destination in Rajasthan is in close proximity and you can easily just bag-pack and reach there in no time.

Since time immemorial, the major cities of Rajasthan popular among the tourists are-

JAIPUR

Rajasthan’s capital, the very flamboyant “Pink City” as it is called has so much to offer.Just 5 hours by road and 1 hour by flight, Jaipur is a treasure trove for shoppers.

• Must Visit — Chokhi Dhani — A Rajasthani village-themed restaurant spread over 5 acres of beautifully landscaped area on the outskirts of Jaipur.
• For all you party freaks out there, who always thought Jaipur was dull and boring, you’re mistaken. Being the versatile city that it is, it houses a number of pubs like Dragon Bar, Hennry’s-The Pub, The Devil’s Club, and numerous others.
• One can visit the Johari Bazaar to buy exquisite jewellery, the Tripolia Bazaar for utensils, trinkets and textiles, the Bapu Bazaar to buy local perfumes and shoes made of camel skin. Exciting stuff right?
• One can also enjoy elephant and camel rides here.

Warning alert! — If you go there for a weekend, you might want to stay longer.

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JODHPUR

Set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert, the second ‘Metropolitan City’ of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, is one of the major tourist destinations of the state. Imagine getting photographed in backgrounds which were featured in famous films like The Dark Knight Rises, The Fall and the evergreen Hum Saath Saath Hain!

• Jodhpur has a lot of recreational sites including Mandore Gardens, which is famous for its charming collection of temples and memorials, and its high rock terraces.
• Kaylana Lake, an artificial lake, is situated between igneous rock land formations and offers one of the most beautiful views.
• Jodhpur is also known for its rich fairs and festivals. If you get to witness these, you’re lucky! The Marwar festival is the most talked about and popular festival in Jodhpur. The Nagaur Fair is almost the second biggest fair in India. And, the International Desert Kite festival, even though is quite recent, is very famous in and around India.

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UDAIPUR

Udaipur, with its picturesque landscape, lakes, and historic palaces and architecture, is a major destination for most tourists and has been the shooting location for many Hollywood and Bollywood movies.

• Must Visit — The Lake Palace Hotel — Situated over an island in Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace was constructed to serve as a royal summer palace. Built of white marble, the palace is now a luxury 5 Star hotel and is sure to leave you stunned with its immense beauty.

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PUSHKAR/AJMER

Whether you are the spiritual kind or the tad bit lazy one who wants to chill and relax and have some good food, Pushkar is the place for you.

• Walk around the ghats in the evening and watch the sunset. For Sunrise, you can hike up to the Savitri temple; it gives a splendid view of the entire town.
• Hop on to a camel ride into the deserts.
• Travel to Ajmer which is hardly at a distance of 30 minutes from Pushkar.
• Flock through the flea markets at Pushkar to pick some gifts for friends and family back home.
• Various small cafés in the market are perfect places have some European food while you can lunch at the dhabas for a taste of the authentic Rajasthani cuisine.

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JAISALMER

Also called The Golden City, Jaisalmer is rich in both culture and heritage. The city offers tremendous opportunities to all the tourists that happen to visit there.

• There are plenty of sites you can visit while you’re here, which includes the Jaisalmer Fort. A living fort which still houses a quarter of the city’s population, wouldn’t fail to impress you with its grand sandstone which change colours with different times of the day.
• The Desert Festival which happens for three days during the month of January/February is one of the biggest festivals of the city and is the best time to visit the city.

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