ByHappy New Year, Wanderlusters!
Ready to turn those precious long weekends of 2025 into epic Rajasthan adventures?
With strategic planning around long weekends, you can finally explore those hidden gems in Rajasthan you’ve been saving on Instagram.
2-day trips are not enough where you barely scratch the surface. To explore the hidden Rajasthan you need one or two extra days.
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From lesser-known Shekhavati havelis to remote wildlife safaris, you can experience a thrilling Rajasthan vacation using those extra days off.
Ultimate Weekend Guide: Exploring Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage
Here’s your guide to making the most of 2025’s long weekends in Rajasthan.
Important Note: This list of long weekends for 2025 assumes a standard Saturday-Sunday weekend schedule. Public holiday dates may vary by region and organization.
Long weekends in January 2025
- Saturday, January 11
- Sunday, January 12
- Monday, January 13 – Take Leave
- Tuesday, January 14: Pongal, Makar Sankranti
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in January
1. Jaipur: Explore walled city and tourist monuments in Jaipur. Shop in markets. Eat delicious street of Jaipur. Explore weekend getaways near Pink City.
Renowned speakers, authors, lyricists, Bollywood actors and industry experts gather in Pink City for Jaipur Literature Festival. You must participate in this world class festival.
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2. Kota: Explore the most famous Kota Riverfront, City Park, 7 Wonders Park and some other great tourist places in Kota.
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3. Udaipur: The dreamy city Udaipur is the best weekend destination. Explore best tourist places in Udaipur. Enjoy boating in Fateh Sagar & Pichola Lake.
4. Jodhpur: Visit the best places in Jodhpur. Explore the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Mandore Garden. Check out one of the most expensive palaces in the world – Umaid Bhawan Palace
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5. Chittaurgarh: Explore the pride of Mewar – Chittorgarh. Visit the fort, Vijay Stambh and explore the city.
6. Pali: Love the wild cats! Explore Jawai Leopard Safari in Pali. Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Salman Khan loves this safari experience.
Long weekends in February 2025
- Friday, February 14 – Take Leave
- Saturday, February 15
- Sunday, February 16
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in February
1. Alwar: See wild Bengal Tiger at Sariska National Park. Explore Silisedh Lake and eat delicious Kalakand sweet in Alwar.
2. Jhunjhunu: The city is often overlooked by tourists. Explore magnificent Shekhavati Havelis that stand as architectural masterpieces, offering glimpses into a rich historical past.
3. Jaipur: If you love wild animals then you can visit Jhalana Leopard Safari, Nahargarh Tiger Safari and Lion Safari in Pink City. Also, enjoy the Vintage Car Show that takes place in February month.
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4. Kota: February is a good month to explore some great attractions at Chambal Riverfront in Kota.
5. Udaipur: Explore some the best nearby tourist places in Udaipur. Most people ignore these hidden gems.
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6. Jodhpur: Visit the best places in Jodhpur. Explore the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Mandore Garden. Check out one of the most expensive palaces in the world – Umaid Bhawan Palace
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Long weekends in March 2025
There are two long possible long weekends in March 2025.
1st:
- Thursday, March 13 – Holika Dahan
- Friday, March 14 – Holi (Dhulandi)
- Saturday, March 15
- Sunday, March 16
2nd:
- Saturday, March 29
- Sunday, March 30
- Monday, March 3, Eid-Ul-Fitar (Apply leave if holiday not applicable)
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in March
1. Jaipur: If you are into Gems and Jewelry then you shouldn’t miss 111 kg finger ring and Ram Setu stones at Khazana Mahal in Jaipur.
2. Kota: Weather in March is slightly warm which is good for exploring the tourists places. Check this Kota travel guide for detailed information.
3. Jodhpur: Visit ‘Sun City’ and nearby travel places. Also, don’t forget to eat Mirchi Bada and Pyaz Kachori.
4. Udaipur: Feel the cool breeze in the Lake City. Visit City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Badi. Enjoy rope-way ride at Karni Mata Temple.
5. Sawai Madhopur: Explore the world famous Ranthambore National Park. Enjoy wild safaris and Ranthambore Fort. Also, visit Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History.
6. Bharatpur: Visit Lohagarh Fort – A fort that British could never conquer and Museum to discover the history of Bharatpur.
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Long weekends in April 2025
In April, you can plan your travel two times on long holidays.
1st:
- Thursday, April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
- Friday, April 11 – Take Leave
- Saturday, April 12
- Sunday, April 13
2nd:
- Friday, April 18 – Good Friday
- Saturday, April 19
- Sunday, April 20
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in April
1. Pushkar: Explore spiritual city ‘Pushkar’ near Ajmer. Visit Lord Brahma Temple.
2. Rajsamand: Visit the 17th century ‘Rajsamand Lake’. Enjoy scenic views, boating and click photos.
3. Jaipur: Hangout at the best rooftop restaurants and clubs in Jaipur. Explore hidden gems of Jaipur that most people ignore.
4. Kota: After visiting the tourist spots you would feel hungry. You are in luck! Kota offers a variety of street food. Try it.
5. Udaipur: In Summers, mornings and evenings in Udaipur are awesome. Sitting at lake side, boating and experiencing nature is amazing.
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Note: Summer in Rajasthan is super hot, reaching 48°C in the daytime. If you can’t handle extreme heat, visit another time. But if you must come, stick to morning and evening activities.
Long weekends in May 2025
- Saturday, May 10
- Sunday, May 11
- Monday, May 12 – Buddha Purnima
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in May
1. Nathdwara: Visit Vishwas Swaroopam (Statue of Belief) – Largest Shiva Statue in the world. Also visit Srinath Ji temple. Enjoy street shopping and eat delicious street food.
2. Mount Abu: It is the only hill station in Rajasthan. Temperature stays between 25 to 35 in summer. You can enjoy boating in Nakki Lake.
3. Jaipur: In the morning and evening you can visit tourist places in Jaipur. Also, you can cool off by taking a dip in water parks. In Evening enjoy the unique Dubai like fountain show at Fountain Park. Visit City Park in Jaipur to relax in the evening.
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4. Kota: In evening, you can visit Riverfront and other tourist places. To stay cool, you can have fun at the city’s best waterparks.
Check: List of Tourism Festivals in Rajasthan
Long weekends in June 2025
- Friday, June 6 – Take Leave
- Saturday, June 7 – Eid-Ul-Juha
- Sunday, June 8
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in June
1. Mount Abu: Explore Dilwara Jain Temples (from 13th century), Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore amazing trekking-hiking trail “Bailey’s walk”.
2. Jaipur: If you are traveling with kids to Jaipur then you must take them to some of the best amusements parks in Jaipur. They can enjoy trampoline, VR games, arcade games and much more. Explore luxury malls like World Trade Park.
3. Udaipur: Enjoy night show at Bagore ki Haveli. Eat dinner at Ambrai Ghat. Enjoy street shopping at Hathi Pole market.
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4. Rajsamand: Explore Todgarh-Raoli wildlife sanctuary. Visit ‘Vijay Smarak’ in Diver (Where Maharana Pratap defeated Mughals.)
Long weekends in July 2025
- Saturday, July 26
- Sunday, July 27
- Monday, July 28 – Take Leave
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in July
1. Bundi: Choti Kashi – Bundi is a hidden tourist place in Rajasthan. Explore Taragarh Fort, Rani ji ki Baori and 84-Pillared Cenotaph. Also explore Bhimlat Waterfall in rainy season.
2. Jodhpur: Explore Osiyan Jain Temples near Jodhpur. Eat the best sweet dishes and Mawa Kachori at Janta Sweets.
3. Ajmer: Explore amazing tourist places in Ajmer such as Anasagar Lake, Dhai Din Ka Jhopda & Taragarh Fort.
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4. Sikar: Visit Harsh Mountain and enjoy the stunning view from hilltop. Also check the temple ruins and history.
5. Jaipur: Explore Teej festival and fair in Jaipur. Shop in 300-year old market. Visit Toran Dwar and Patrika Gate located in Jawahar Circle Park in evening.
Long weekends in August 2025
- Friday, August 15 – Independence Day
- Saturday, August 16 – Janmashtami
- Sunday, August 17
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in August
1. Rajsamand: Visit Goram Ghat – Kashmir of Rajasthan. Visit the waterfall, trek on scenic tracks. Enjoy the train journey in Rajasthan’s 1st heritage train.
2. Alsigarh, Udaipur: Explore Alsigarh village 30 km away from Udaipur. It is a village surrounded by mountains that looks dreamy in monsoon.
3. Bisalpur, Tonk: In the monsoon, Bisalpur Dam is a great place to hangout. Explore waterfalls, dam and temple. Also, enjoy boating and scenic route.
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4. Kota: Explore Garadiya Mahadev, Karneshwar, Gaipernath Valley near Kota. These are amazing monsoon spots in Kota.
5. Chittorgarh: Explore Menal Waterfall, Chulia Waterfall and surrounding natural habitat.
6. Rawatbhata: Visit Padajhar Waterfall in Chittorgarh district. Take a refreshing weekend dip into nature’s lap.
7. Pali: Explore Bheel-Beri Waterfall – The Highest Waterfall of Rajasthan. Discover Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary.
Long weekends in September 2025
Jackpot! In September, you can travel to Rajasthan two times on long weekends.
1st
- Friday, September 5 – Barawafat, Onam
- Saturday, September 6
- Sunday, September 7
2nd
- Saturday, September 20
- Sunday, September 21
- Monday, September 22 – Navratra Sthapna
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in September
1. Banswara: Explore Chacha Kota – Scotland of Rajasthan. Its a hidden treasure that turns magical in monsoon. Plan a weekend trip to Chacha Kota with friends or family.
2. Alwar: Explore the most haunted place of Asia – Bhangarh Fort. It is a 16th-century fort where entry is restricted after 6 PM.
3. Udaipur: Take a dip in Shivalik Dam near Udaipur. Walk through the water to reach the dam. Its an interesting experience.
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4. Bharatpur: Explore amazing Keoladeo National Park and say Hi to 370+ bird species. Many species of migratory birds arrives to the park from Siberia & Russia every year.
5. Churu: Explore Tal Chhapar Sanctuary where you can see Blackbucks, Nilgai, Jackals, Lizards and many animals. It is a heaven for photographers.
6. Samod, Jaipur: Explore Samod village near Jaipur to see historic structures and temples. You can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and camel safaris in Samod
Long weekends in October 2025
October brings you another jackpot with three long weekends, including the Diwali holiday. While most people spend Diwali with family, you could use one of the long weekends to plan a mega Rajasthan trip.
1st:
- Wednesday, October 1: Maha Navami (restricted)
- Thursday, October 2: Dussehra, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- Friday, October 3 – Take Leave
- Saturday, October 4
- Sunday, October 5
2nd:
- Saturday, October 18
- Sunday, October 19
- Monday, October 20 – Diwali
3rd:
- Tuesday, October 21 – Take Leave
- Thursday, October 23 – Bhai dooj
- Friday, October 24 – Take Leave
- Saturday, October 25
- Sunday, October 26
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in October
1. Jaipur: 300 year old Parkota Bazar is decorated with millions of lights. Visit best tourist places and monument during Diwali. Also, visit tourist places near Jaipur within 150 KM.
2. Bikaner: Visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace made, Rampuria Haveli, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Deshnok Karni Mata Temple and much more.
3. Baran: Explore Shergarh Fort, 16th century Shahabad Fort, Shergarh sanctuary, Sorsan Wildlife Sanctuary and many hidden location of Baran.
4. Barmer: Visit Barmer for handicrafts. Explore Mahabar Sand Dunes, Juna Fort and temple and Rani Bhatiyani Temple in Jasol.
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5. Jhalawar: Explore Jhalawar Fort, Gagron Fort, Government Museum, Herbal Garden, Buddhist caves located in the Kolvi village etc.
6. Naguar: Visit Nagaur Fort, Meera Bai Light & Sound Show in Merta City, Khimsar Fort, Kuchaman Fort and other historical sites.
Long weekends in November 2025
- Wednesday, November 5 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
- Thursday, November 5 – Take Leave
- Friday, November 5 – Take Leave
- Saturday, November 5
- Sunday, November 5
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in November
1. Kishangarh: Explore Gundolav Lake, Mokham Vilas, Kishangarh Fort & Phool Mahal Palace, Marble Dumping Yard in Kishangarh near Ajmer.
2. Jodhpur: Eat at the best restaurants in Jodhpur. Visit Ghantaghar, Ranisar-Padamsar Lake, Rao Jodha Park, Jaswant Thada, Sardar Samand Lake, Machia Biological Park etc. Also explore tourist places near Jodhpur.
3. Kumbhalgarh: Visit the birthplace of Maharana Pratap – Kumbhalgarh Fort. See the 36 kms long massive wall of the fort. It is longest wall after ‘Great Wall of China’. Also explore Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
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4. Sambhar, Jaipur: Visit Sambhar Lake 80 km from Jaipur. Enjoy birdwatching, camping, photography and visiting the Sambhar Salt Museum.
5. Jaisalmer: Explore the golden city of Jaisalmer. Visit Sonar Fort, Gadisar Lake, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Patwo ki Haveli, Bada Bagh. Enjoy camping at the best desert camps in Jaisalmer.
Long weekends in December 2025
- Thursday, December 25 – Christmas
- Friday, December 26 – Take Leave
- Saturday, December 27
- Sunday, December 28
Best places to visit in Rajasthan in December
1. Udaipur: Visit one of the most romantic place in Rajasthan. Explore Sajjangarh Palace, different lakes, Sajjangarh Wildlife Santuary.
2. Dausa: Visit Chand Baori, Abhaneri – One of the largest step-wells in the world. Also, visit Bhandarej Baori.
3. Jawai, Pali: December is a good time for leopard sighting in Jawai Sanctuary. Enjoy staying at luxury camps and resorts.
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4. Chittorgarh: Visit Chittaugarh Fort, Padmini Mahal, Sanwaliya ji temple. Stay at luxury Bhainsrorgarh Fort hotel (built in 2nd century).
5. Jaipur: Winter is a perfect time to explore Jaipur and nearby locations. Arrive around Christmas or New Year Eve and be a part of the celebration. Visit Chulgiri Hills and Jain temple. Go to Nahargarh fort, Jaigarh Fort and Amber Fort.
6. Deogarh, Rajsamand: Explore Goram Ghat 17 km away from Deogarh. Stay at the magnificent property Deogarh Mahal and feel it’s rich history.
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