India, Sept. 21 -- Spread over nearly 342,000 square kilometres, Rajasthan is a land of Beyond the sunbaked Thar Desert, it folds into frost-kissed grasslands, forested hills, river valleys and shimmering wetlands with migratory birds. Its cities are manuscripts of trade, conquest, and culture with forts and palaces rising from hillsides, stepwells carved into the earth, and lavish mansions lathered with art. Villages pulse with tribal songs and rituals older than time. In winter, the region's vibrance finds its true spirit: with festivals, open-air craft, and wildlife encounters. For travellers willing to step off the beaten path, winter reveals a treasure trove of hidden gems in Rajasthan and offbeat places, offering an intimate and unf...