Rajasthan, the largest state in India, has an impeccable instance of magnitude and rich culture dating back more than decades. Grandiose palaces, white and golden sand, ancient old forts, customary crafts, etc. talk about the rich culture of Rajasthan. A lot of trips each month are organized from Delhi to Rajasthan. If you also plan your trip to Rajasthan from Delhi, then check out all the important details related to Rajasthan tour packages from Delhiwith Honeymoon Bug.
Rajasthan Trip from Delhi: Best Places to Visit
Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan; it is also called the Pink City. Jaipur is one of the destinations covered in the Golden Triangle tour of North India. Some of the key attractions in Jaipur include Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, the City Palace, etc.
Udaipur.
Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes, as eight lakes add to the beauty of the place. If you are visiting Rajasthan by booking Delhi to Rajasthan package with a flight, make sure you include Udaipur in your destination. The best time to visit Udaipur is during the winter season. Also, Udaipur Palace has museums, gardens, temples, etc. all depicting the royal culture.
Jodhpur.
Jodhpur is known as the Blue City due to blue painted houses. The city of Jodhpur has the magnificent Mehrangarh fort which is a must-visit. Other major attractions in Jodhpur include Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens, and Kailana Lake.
Jaisalmer.
Being the Golden fort city in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is quite popular among tourists due to the desert safari ride. This city looks amazing due to the sand dunes of the Thar Desert, so make sure you include the same in the tour packages from Delhi to Rajasthan. A trip into the desert is a part of most of the Rajasthan tours.
Mount Abu.
You can include Mount Abu in your Delhi to Rajasthan holiday packages, the only hill station in Rajasthan. The key places to see in Mount Abu include the Dilwara Jain temple, Achaleshwar temple, Nakki lake, and many more attractions. While in Mount Abu, don’t forget to trek up to Guru Shikhar peak or book a boat ride on the lake.
Rajasthan: Local Dishes One Must Try
Dal Baati Churma
Rajasthan tourism is incomplete without exploring street food here. One cannot miss Dal BaatiChurma during their Rajasthan tour packages. The meal consists of ‘dal’ cooked and flavored lentils and it is served with baati/bati, which are roasted wheat flour dumplings served with ghee (clarified butter). Also try Churma, the dessert of the meal.
Kachori and Mirchi Bada
Add spice to your life by enjoying kachori and Mirchibada. Delectable and crisp, Kachoris are deep-fried flatbreads filled with onions and various spices. Mirchi Bada is batter-coated, which is deep-fried along with the chili.
Ghevar
Crunchy and crispy from the outside, and syrup-laden sweet from inside, Ghevar is a wheat flour batter deep-fried in ghee. You can easily find this sweet at most of the sweet shops in Rajasthan.
Lal Maas
It is a famous non-vegetarian dish that originated in royal kitchens. The USP of this dish is the inclusion of locally grown spices used and the long cooking method. This traditional dish can be enjoyed with stream rice or naan.
Most preferred time to visit Rajasthan
The best time to visit Rajasthan is during the winter season, which begins in October and ends in March. Since these months witness a huge footfall of visitors, so the travelers are suggested to book Delhi to Rajasthan holiday packages in advance.
The monsoon season begins in mid-June and ends in September. The state of Rajasthan receives less rainfall, so you can visit the place during these months. Also, the crowds are less during this time and hotels offer cheaper deals, thereby reducing the total Rajasthan trip cost from Delhi for couple.
How to Reach Rajasthan from Delhi
By Rail
Most of the cities of Rajasthan are well connected to Delhi and other parts of northwestern India via rail. Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner serve as the main centers of the train station, and one can take a direct train from Delhi to any of these destinations. The rail distance between Delhi and Jaipur is almost 6 hours.
By Road
Most of the travelers from Delhi prefer traveling by road as it provides better flexibility. The total distance from Delhi to Rajasthan is almost 444 Km and it takes 7-8 hours.
By Air
A lot of lights operate between Delhi to Rajasthan. Almost 20 flights fly daily from Delhi to Jaipur, which travelers can choose as per their timings. The travelers can book the same along with their Rajasthan holiday packages from Delhi with flight.
Shopping in Rajasthan
Rajasthan tours would not be complete without shopping at the local markets. The markets in Rajasthan are lively and vibrant, the major markets in Rajasthan are Johari bazaar - Jaipur, Bada bazaar – Udaipur, Sadar bazaar – Jaisalmer, etc. Things you can buy in Rajasthan include:
- Jewelry
- Gemstones
- Paintings
- Carpets
- Pottery
- Puppets
- Fabric Work
- Metal Work
- Spices
