10 getaways near Jaipur to explore this monsoon

Jul 3, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

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Mount Abu

Rajasthan's only hill station, known for its pleasant weather and scenic beauty. It's about 4-5 hours drive from Jaipur.

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Udaipur

While not a hill station, Udaipur's lakes and surrounding hills become exceptionally beautiful during the monsoon season. It's around 6 hours from Jaipur.

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Pushkar

Famous for its holy lake and temples, Pushkar is serene during the monsoons and is just a couple of hours away from Jaipur.

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Ranthambore

Known for its tiger reserve, Ranthambore is about 3-4 hours away and offers lush green landscapes during the monsoon.

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Bundi

A lesser-known gem, Bundi is known for its forts, palaces, and step-wells. It's around 4 hours from Jaipur.

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Sariska National Park

Around 3 hours from Jaipur, Sariska is known for its wildlife and becomes beautifully green during the rains.

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Kumbhalgarh

Famous for its massive fort and the second-largest wall after the Great Wall of China, Kumbhalgarh is around 6 hours from Jaipur.

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Chittorgarh

Known for its historical significance and majestic fort, Chittorgarh is about 6-7 hours from Jaipur.

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Bharatpur

Known for Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bharatpur is around 4-5 hours from Jaipur.

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Jaisalmer

Though quite far (about 10-11 hours by road), Jaisalmer's desert landscape takes on a different charm during the monsoon, with occasional rain transforming the sand dunes.

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