I remember walking through the narrow alleys of Udaipur during the festival of Diwali and it was all so fervent. I received smiles, amiable gestures and support while I was taking pictures and exchanging casual pleasantries with the hawkers.
There are so many held annually such as the Desert Festival, Pushkar Fair, Elephant Festival, Gangaur Festival, Marwar Festival, and Nagaur Festival just to name a few.
There is an abundance of good accommodation options of all kinds to choose from – luxury hotels, guest houses, heritage resorts, budget hotels and home stays.
Although Rajasthan is a highly conservative state, the locals respect a visitor’s individuality. If a woman is rambling all alone in any city of Rajasthan, she would be respected for who she is and her background.
Some of my most memorable moments were people-watching and strolling along Lake Pichola in Udaipur or dining at Ambrai restaurant and bar with a view of the Lake Palace.