Diwali — Festival of Lights
Hindu New Year. Jaipur (the 'Pink City') becomes the 'Golden City' as every building is wrapped in lights. Bazar competitions for best-decorated street. Houses' diyas, fireworks, sweets — five days of escalating intensity.
Practical info
Book Jaipur 6+ months ahead. Avoid driving Diwali night — fireworks make it dangerous. Markets: Bapu Bazaar for sweets, Tripolia for lights.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 33°C · low 18°C · 1 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Goa Diwali — beach + fireworks
- Varanasi Dev Deepawali (15 days later) — quieter, all candles, no fireworks
Pair with
Cities worth combining with this trip: