Your 10 Days in Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur & Udaipur Lake Palaces

“Hi all, I live in Jaipur and often see solo travelers either rush the city or get overwhelmed by the crowds, so I wanted to share a few practical tips that might help. The big sights like Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal are absolutely worth visiting, but timing makes a huge difference. Try reaching Amber right when it opens to avoid tour bus crowds. Hawa Mahal is best viewed early morning from the street before traffic builds up. If you’re looking for quieter experiences, consider walking around Jal...”

Jaipur · r/solotravel

“While inside the temples, take off your shoes and turn off your phone. Bringing single bills to offer in temples when a "pooja" plate is shown to you is appreciable. Learn the local phrases for addressing people to begin a conversation and people will surely come out of their way to help you. Tipping is a matter of personal choice and not at all a compulsion; tip only when happy with the services. Do not accept any type of food from strangers while traveling by trains or buses regardless of how well dressed the person offering you the food may be. Always buy water bottles from a reputable store, many drug stores also sell bottled water. When buying soft drinks, buy cans rather than bottles if possible. Unscrupulous shopkeepers sometimes refill used bottles. When traveling on trains and buses, do not use expensive electronics such as laptops. It is always prudent to avoid displaying valuable items in public.”

Wikivoyage: The Golden Triangle (India) · Wikivoyage

“Udaipur is a safe place and the local people are very helpful. However, visitors are advised to take care of their personal belongings, particularly if they have very large amounts of cash, credit cards or are carrying a passport. To avoid pick pocketing, concealed money belts are helpful tools. Don't leave cash or any valuables in the hotel room. Cross check all hotel, restaurant and lounges bills for errors. Never pay anyone for anything upfront, including taxi drivers. If you are traveling alone then it is advisable to stay in a hotel in Udaipur itself and not in remote areas.”

Wikivoyage: Udaipur · Wikivoyage

“Udaipur offers moderate climate all through the year, but the best season to visit the place is from September to March. Winters (December to February) offers pleasant climate with a temperature not going beyond 32°C. The pleasing weather is perfect for enjoying holidays and indulging in various tourist activities. Summers (mid-March to June) has hot weather with a temperature maximum of 45°C, especially April to June. The hot climate is not preferable for Udaipur tourism activities. Monsoons (July to September) offer very little rainfall. The scanty amount of rains in Udaipur makes the place very humid. However, during monsoon, the lush green environs of the place become very attractive. Even the lakes are filled with rain water. Winter months are comparatively cooler than summer months which make it perfect for holidaying and all types of tourist activities of all ages. Plan your travel or book packages for Udaipur during these months. March offers comfortably hot weather and is ideal for sightseeing and adventures. Summer months are very hot and it's better to avoid visiting during these months. September to November has pleasing climate making it really a good time for sighting and other tourist activities.”

Wikivoyage: Udaipur · Wikivoyage

“Being an Indian and hosting a few American and European friends over the years, a couple of pointers. Start with Goa or a more foreigner friendly city which will help you get used to vast amount of people (think NYC 5), honking in the streets, lack of personal space, locals pestering you for pictures and delicious food. Do drink coke or soda over bottled water if u plan to eat street food as most of the bottled water brands sold might be local and might not have same standards as Aquafina,...”

Jaipur · r/solotravel