Dadi Prakashmani Abu Half Marathon

August in Rajasthan is monsoon season, when the desert landscape turns a surprising, vivid green and the air is cooler and fresher. Arrive a day early to explore the lakes and palaces of Udaipur or the forts of Jaipur, and treat yourself to a warm plate of dal baati churma, the hearty regional staple. The post-race reward of a spicy kachori and a cup of cutting chai is a perfect way to refuel while soaking in the local atmosphere.