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Must Visit:
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Ajmer Shareif, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Kota. |
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The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four seasons - Pre-monsoon (April to June, the hottest season); Monsoon (July to September) temperature drops but humidity increases; Post-monsoon (October to December) and winter (January to March). |
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October to April |
Festivals:
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Desert Festival, Jaisalmer, Marwar Festival, Pushkar, Jhalawar Festival. |
Languages:
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Rajasthani, English, Hindi |
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Many restaurants in Rajasthan serve Bhang Lassi, a yoghurt and iced-water beverage laced with bhang, a derivative of Marijuana. Often potent concoctions do not agree with everyone, some travellers have been in bed for several days after drinking the potent stuff, while others have been robbed while lying in a state of delirium. |
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Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo Ghana Santury, Heritage Hotels, Palace on Wheels. |
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Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and royalty in every walk of life. It is truly said "a land of valiance and chivalry,' which is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palaces, waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. The state represents an unusual diversity in all of its forms- its people, culture, customs, costumes, cuisine, dialects and rustic music.
No other region in the country assembles as many paradoxes of India as does the desert land of Rajasthan. Unexpected forest glens, lakes and temples appear like mirages in the deserts. On the crag are seen rugged forts, testimony to a turbulent history. Innumerable temples dating back to the 7th century still survive amidst scattered ruins. You can also observe medieval cities existing around turreted marble palaces and spacious gardens.
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The princely state of Rajasthan is a land of contrasts - the Thar desert, mountains, man-made and holy lakes, forests and jungles, impregnable fortresses and magnificent palaces, of warrior kings and princes, saints and mystics, Rajputs and Moghuls. In common with other parts of India, Rajasthan has a wealth of royal residences and stately homes in the form of palaces (great and small), forts, hunting lodges or large estates. It has become increasingly difficult in this modern age to maintain large and historic properties without seeking additional sources of income. In Britain whilst many of the owners of stately homes have resorted to opening them to the general public in India, where the properties tend to have many bedrooms, their most appropriate use has been to convert them into hotels. Some of the larger palaces adopted this innovative idea a number of years ago and are firmly established in travel itineraries; in some cases owned or managed by international hotel chains.
Getting There
Rajasthan is located 259 km from Delhi, 405 km from Udaipur, 336 km from Jodhpur, 657 km from Ahmedabad.
By Air
Rajasthan is directly linked to Delhi, Kota, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad of Indian Airlines and Jet Airways. The major international airport is at Jaipur-Sangner airport connecting to Dubai and some places in UK.
By Rail
Connected from Delhi by A/c Shatabdi Express. Other connections are from Ahmedabad, Secunderabad, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Calcutta.
By Road
Rajasthan roadways run excellent regular service of A/c and Deluxe coaches from Delhi.
Things to see
 Ajmer
Bundi
Jaipur
Bikaner
Udaipur
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer
Pushkar
City Palace
Chittorgarh
Mount-Abu
Hawa Mahal
Amber Palace
Jantar Mantar
Lalgarh Palace
Desert-Safari
Eklingi Temple
Jaisalmer-Fort
Taragarh-Fort
Lohagarh-Fort
Nahargarh-Fort
Chittorgarh-Fort
Vidhyadhar Garden
Balsamand Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace
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