Things to Do in Rajasthan

1. Wildlife Safari: The land of the wild and free, Rajasthan houses two significant wildlife parks, namely - Ranthambore National Park and the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. And at both these untamed sites live a variety of animals and plants.

Both these places are also counted under the top Tiger Reserves and make it possible to spot the wild cats in their natural habitat. Numerous trail and jeep safari adventures are also made available for visitors, making it one of the most exciting things to do in Rajasthan.

Location: Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur), Sarsiaka (Alwar).
Price:
Ranthambore National Park - (Indian Nationals) - INR 800 Jeep Safari (Foreign Nationals) - INR 1600 Jeep Safari.
- (Indian Nationals) - INR 600 Canter Safari (Foreign Nationals) - INR 1300 Canter Safari

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary - Indians: INR 75, Foreign Nationals: INR 500, Vehicles: INR 250.

Timings:
- Ranthambore National Park - Winters: 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Summers: 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary - October - February: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
March - September: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

2. Shopping: One can never return from a vacation without exploring the markets and shopping culture of a place. The same goes for Rajasthan. Just like its colourful lifestyle the markets in all the different cities are also vibrant and filled with liveliness.

Whether you are strolling across the old city area in Jaipur or the Clock Tower Market of Jodhpur, there will be something unique and exquisite that will catch your attention and make you splurge on beautiful artefacts and trinkets.

Location: Rajasthan (Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar etc.).
Timings: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

3. Hot-air Ballooning: Go on the heights to get a glimpse of places like Jaipur and Pushkar from a new angle. The clear and undisturbed skies, a stunning panorama of the landscape underneath and the company of your near and dear ones.

All this is something that one cannot experience over and over or be able to erase the idyllic memory. A hot-air balloon ride is also perfect to take your partner on a date, or to ask the big question (proposal) and seal the deal.

Location: Jaipur, Pushkar.
Price: Starts from INR 7000.
Timings: April-June - 5:30 AM, September- November - 6:15 AM and 4:00 PM, December to March - 6:45 AM and 3:30 PM.

4. Zip-lining: Starting from the Neemrana Fort, the zip-lining adventure is one that will cheer the adrenaline-junkies. One gets to go on a 25 to 30 minutes long journey across the beautiful landscapes and sceneries of Neemrana, at a speed of 40 kilometres.

There are different courses and lengths to choose from, each course covering a range of different attractions along the route. Moreover, It takes a short walk to the top of the Fort and a thorough briefing session before one can qualify to attempt the activity.

Location: Neemrana.
Price: INR 2000.
Timings: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

5. Desert Camping: This is an experience that you will find nowhere else in the country. The vast extents of the Thar Desert covering the state of Rajasthan are fast becoming popular hubs for activities. One such is Desert Camping.

Many luxurious and well-appointed campsites are opened in parts of the region that lets the guests spend an evening in the middle of the dunes, isolated and away from the city buzz. Apart from a stay in spacious tents, one can enjoy bonfires, traditional dinners, special safaris and desert adventures, evening entertainment to make the camping wholesome.

Location: Jodhpur, Jaisalmer.
Price: Starts from INR 600.

6. Attending the International Kite Festival: The festival of Sankranti is celebrated with much penchant each year and to best experience it, one must attend and be a part of the International Kite Flying Festival that is organized in Jodhpur.

Every January, till the 14th, the kite-flying experts and enthusiasts come together and partake in competitive events. This is a three-day celebration that takes place at the Jodhpur Polo Ground. And even if you are no expert, you should still add this event to the things to do in Rajasthan itinerary to experience sheer joy.

Location: Jodhpur.
Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

7. Sightseeing: The list of things to do in Rajasthan can never conclude until there is mention of sightseeing. And to be fair, the resplendent state is like a kaleidoscope of places worth seeing. Be it the alluring forts, or the ruins of ancient towns and traces of earlier civilization. There is no dearth of points that will intrigue one and all.

Filled with temple, lakes, gardens, and impressive stepwell, among others, you can almost get transported back in time to the regality of the Maharajas and Rajasthani culture. Some of the top picks to add to the list include - Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Lake Pichola in Udaipur, the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Mansion of Jaisalmer etc.

Location: Rajasthan.
Price: Varies depending on the site.

1. Parasailing: This activity is available in the desert waves of Jaisalmer. Arranged by the local campsites and resorts on prior request, the sandy take on the otherwise ocean surroundings make the experience one worth having.

2. Quad Biking: The dunes of the desert and other arid plains around Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur etc. are spots where one can ride and manoeuvre heavy-duty quad bikes and get a sense of thrill and excitement.

3. Flying Fox: Without a doubt one of the most exciting and fun adventure activities in Rajasthan, flying fox or any other zipline course can be attempted in Jodhpur, Neemrana etc. These courses run long covering many popular attractions all along. Harnessed to a cable string, flying across two tied ends and feeling a rush of adrenaline.

4. Desert Safari: The Thar Desert of Rajasthan that extends along many cities offers the opportunity to enjoy camel and jeep safaris to explore and cover vast regions of the golden sandy grounds. Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer are some of the topmost sites for this activity.

1. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Serving a contrasting landscape, the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is covered with lush forests that provide shelter to a range of native wildlife and flora. Surrounding the imposing Kumbhalgarh Fort, during the safaris one can enjoy different sights of the regal and wild side of the Rajsamand district in Rajasthan.

2. Ranthambore National Park: This is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan and among the top places to experience wildlife safari adventures. Located in the Sawai Madhopur district, the park is home to several species of animals, including the main attraction ‘Royal Bengal Tigers’.

3. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary: The land on which the wildlife conserve is situated was once used to be the hunting grounds for Royalties of Alwar. The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the other places where safari like activities in Rajasthan can be experienced. A large population of Tigers also inhabit the park.

4. Desert National Sanctuary: Spanning over an area of 3162 square kilometres near Jaisalmer, the Desert National Sanctuary is a recognized reserve that is situated entirely in the sand dunes. This unique feature is a major crowd-puller of people interested in wildlife and nature. During the safari tours, one can expect to spot many indigenous and endangered species of birds and animals.

1. Jaisalmer: Also named Golden City after the vast expanses of dunes of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer makes for one of the topmost locations to indulge in several adventure activities in Rajasthan. One of the most sought-after being a desert safat=ri on camels or jeeps.

2. Jodhpur: Another regal city that borders the deserted landscapes, Osian near Jodhpur is an ancient town that is home to archaic temples, ruins and desert adventures such as camping and safaris.

3. Pushkar: The sacred temple town of Pushkar is best known for its hundreds of temples and gurudwaras. However, it is the adventure activities offered here and the arid desert land that is worth your time. And if you are wondering what to do in Rajasthan, look no further than the camel desert safaris of Pushkar.

4. Bikaner: Trudging camels and racing jeeps on the bumpy dunes are the sights in Bikaner. It is another one of the cities of Rajasthan that offers a true desert experience and lets the travellers explore the unending sandy terrains.