Diwali — Festival of Lights
India's most spectacular celebration illuminates the Pink City.
Diwali — Festival of Lights
India's most spectacular celebration illuminates the Pink City.
Diwali transforms Jaipur into a city of light — every palace, haveli, and temple is illuminated with oil lamps and candles. The festival's fusion of Hindu tradition, family celebration, and visual splendor creates an experience of extraordinary cultural richness.
Why it matters
The festival where India's colors are at their most vivid — Diwali in Rajasthan is sensory overload in the best possible way.
- Where: Jaipur, India
- Dates: 2026-10-20 – 2026-10-24
- Category: seasonal
- Region: Asia Pacific
- Ideal trip length: 4–5 nights
- Status: expected
- Best for: Cultural travelers
Other dates in Jaipur
- Holi Festival — Rajasthan 2026 — 2026-03-03
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Where to stay
- The Oberoi Rajvilas
- SUJÁN Rajmahal Palace
- Rambagh Palace
Where to eat
Published by Peters Signature Travel.