What is the best time of year to visit Jaisalmer? What should we wear during that time? - JUGAD FACT

 Desert climes are harsh and dry, with a scorching sun to boot. But the weather in winter of Jaisalmer is much cooler and invites you to visit. The months from October to March are ideal for sightseeing and being outdoors. Daytime is warm and comfortable and the evenings are cool. Nights can be a bit cold, but nothing that a thin sweater or shawl can’t take care of.

Plan your Jaisalmer itinerary this winter, and set your sights on some of the most beautiful palaces and forts, and visit other equally spectacular monuments at your leisure. If you like the outdoors, you can participate in desert safaris and even go on camel rides. Come back to the hotel at night and curl up by the bonfire to stay warm and snug.

The city of Jaisalmer comes alive in winter. The season explodes with the Desert Festival. Organised in January-February, it lights up the barren land of Jaisalmer in a riot of colours and traditions. People flock to this three-day festival from all parts of the world, eager to see the beauty and participate in the celebration of life in Jaisalmer. Traditional dancers, musicians, artists, and a plethora of decorated animals carpet the town with this rich Rajasthani culture fest.

Basant Panchami is a festival celebrated to herald the end of winter and the start of the spring season which denotes new life and new beginnings. The festival is held in February and every house brims with the smells of delicious foods.

March brings us to the Gangaur Festival, a celebration of marital bliss for married women and the desire for a good husband for those still single. If you happen to be in Jaisalmer during the celebration, you must catch the procession on the last day when women, decked-up in their traditional finery, take to the streets singing and dancing