Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture. Every third foreign tourist visiting India also travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India. Winter is the best and excellent time to visit Rajasthan, though the temperatures during this period are known to touch minimum lows of around 0 degrees Celsius. Arrival of winter heralds the peak season of tourism in Rajasthan with destinations such as Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jaipur becoming the hot favorite among tourist. Tourist from overseas looking for cultural experiences head for offbeat destinations such as Bundi, Mandawa, Ranakpur and Rohet etc. One of the major cultural festival in India, the Pushkar Mela is also held every year in November in Pushkar. The period, which can be said to stretch between the months of November till February, is considered to be the best time to visit Rajasthan.