Decorated elephants parade, play polo, and race through Jaipur. Holi celebrations follow.
Why it mattersOnly in Jaipur — elephants in jewelry and silk.
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ISSUE Nº 47 · MAY 2026
Festival · RAJASTHAN
Elephant Festival.
March (on Holi) · Jaipur
Going for this? Jaipur in March
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March is the last month of comfortable Jaipur weather before the heat hammer drops. Temperatures climb to 16°C to 32°C — warm by afternoon but mornings are still pleasant for fort visits. Holi falls in March and Jaipur celebrates it with serious enthusiasm: Old City becomes a colour battlefield, rooftop parties run across the city, and the energy is infectious. Post-Holi, tourist numbers start thinning as people sen…
Getting there
Elevation
431 m
Nearest airport
Jaipur International
Nearest railway
Jaipur Junction
Live in Jaipur
Where to stay in Jaipur
Chokhi Dhani
₹800-1500/personoperator · Tonk Road, 20km from cityNot a hotel — an entire Rajasthani village experience. Folk dances, puppet shows, camel rides, traditional dinner. Touristy? Absolutely. Worth it for families? Absolutely. Kids go wild. Book the dinner-and-show package.
Mandawa Haveli
Rs 5000-12000/nightheritage · Sansar Chandra Road, Jaipur18th-century merchant haveli with 52 opulent rooms, swimming pool and traditional Rajasthani ambiance. Heritage hotel since 1978
Royal Heritage Haveli
Rs 3000-7000/nightheritage · JaipurAuthentically restored royal residence with individually decorated rooms reflecting Rajasthani royalty and modern comforts
Where to eat
1135 AD
LegendaryAmber Fort, Amer · ₹₹₹₹SignatureRajputana royal thali
Sheesh Mahal private dining runs ~₹15,000pp; the main Swarna Mahal floor is ₹3,500-5,000pp and the same kitchen. Book a Friday/Saturday slot if you want to dine while the fort is still light.
Bombay Misthan Bhandar (BMB)
LegendaryJohari Bazaar, Old City · ₹Signatureghevar
Ghevar is a Teej-Rakhi monsoon sweet — visit between July and September for the freshest stock. The malai ghevar comes assembled-to-order so it doesn't go soggy.
Cinnamon
LegendaryJai Mahal Palace, Civil Lines · ₹₹₹Signaturefour-state royal thali
Go for the four-state thali, not à la carte — the kitchen is built around the thali rotation. No alcohol means lunch is the better slot than dinner if you want a long sit-down.
Gulab Ji Chai Wale
LegendaryMI Road · ₹Signaturebun maska samosa with chai
Order bun maska samosa, not just chai — the slit-bun stuffed with samosa filling is the one Jaipur regulars come for. Cash only.
What else to see in Jaipur
Hawa Mahal
Iconic pink sandstone Palace of Winds with 953 small windows. Built in 1799.
palace1 hourCity Palace
Working royal palace with museums, courtyards, and famous oversized silver urns.
palace2 hoursJantar Mantar
World's largest stone astronomical observatory. UNESCO World Heritage site.
monument1 hourNahargarh Fort
Best sunset viewpoint in Jaipur. Overlooks the entire pink city.
fort2 hoursJohari Bazaar
Jaipur's jewellery market since the 18th century. Gold, silver, precious stones.
bazaar1-2 hours
Other festivals in Jaipur
Other festivals in March, elsewhere
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