Out in Shekhawati, where havelis are splashed with frescoes and the desert breeze hums like an old song, the Singing Sands Heritage Festival throws down a proper culture fix.
This isn’t your usual big, noisy fest — it’s more of an up-close, slow-paced cultural trip. Think folk jams in courtyards, rooftop gigs under the stars, heritage walks through story-soaked lanes, and food straight from grandma’s kitchen. Afternoons roll easy with workshops, artist hangouts, and chai-fuelled conversations, while nights flip the switch — the fort lights up and the desert comes alive with music that hits you right in the chest.
It’s less about ticking boxes, more about soaking in Rajasthan’s rhythm — talking to artisans, wandering havelis, eating until you can’t anymore, and letting the songs of the desert do their thing.
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1. By Air: Air travel to Jaipur is the most convenient way to reach the city. The Jaipur airport is located at Sanganer, which is 12 km from the heart of the city. It has both international and domestic terminals and is well connected to most of the cities across the globe.
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2. By Rail: You can travel to Jaipur by trains such as Shatabdi Express, which is air-conditioned, very comfortable and connects Jaipur to many important Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jammu, Jaisalmer, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Haridwar, Bhopal, Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Goa. Some of the popular trains are the Ajmer Shatabdi, Pune Jaipur Express, Jaipur Express and Adi S. J. Rajdhani. Also, with the advent of the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train, you can now enjoy the royal splendour of Jaipur even when you are on the move.
3. By Road: Taking a bus to Jaipur is a pocket-friendly and convenient option. The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) runs regular Volvo (air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned) and deluxe buses between Jaipur and other cities within the state. When in Jaipur, you can board the bus from Narayan Singh Circle or the Sindhi Camp bus stand. There is a regular service of buses from New Delhi, Kota, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara and Ajmer.
Source: Makemytrip






1. The weather in Jaipur is cold during the end of the year. Pack jackets, shawls and clothes to layer.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and allows bottles to be taken into the venue.
3. Comfortable footwear. Sneakers (a perfect option if it’s not likely to rain) or boots (but make sure they are worn in).



