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Adventure:
Rajasthan was known for the Rajputs. The Rajputs
were known for their bravery and were interested in
various adventurous sports like jeep safari, camel
safari, horse safari and elephant safari.
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Art & Culture:
Rajasthan is one of
the richest states in India as far as the field of art and craft and
its culture is concerned. It is known all over the world for wood
and marble carving, pottery, painting, and jewellery.
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Ayurveda: Ayurveda in
Rajasthan is also an ancient healing system of
medical science in India. It helps the people to keep fit and
maintain the healthy mind and body in a
natural way. Various Ayurveda treatments are now practised also in
Rajasthan.
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Cities:
There are about 32 districts in Rajasthan which are
further divided into 241 Tehsils, 183
municipalities, 237 Panchayat Samities and 9184
village Panchayats. Some of the popular cities in
Rajasthan are Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Jaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur.
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Climate:
Rajasthan is one of
the driest state in India. The climate of Rajasthan greatly varies
throughout the state. During summers, it is very hot and dry, while
in winters it is very cold. This region also receives very less
rainfall during the monsoon season.
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Cuisines: Rajasthan is also
known for its cuisine all over India. The famous Rajasthani cuisine
consists of the combination of Dal, Baati and Churma. Apart from
this, every region of Rajasthan has its own specialty.
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Customs: In the Vedas, the
origin of the customs and traditions have been described in detail.
There are various customs and traditions of Rajasthan which are
based on the Vedic rituals. The religious rituals and ceremonies
starts from the conception, and then passes through birth, marriage
and death.
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Desert
Safari:
The
desert safaris are organized in Rajasthan. These safaris will take
the visitor through the golden sands of the vast Thar desert,
countryside and villages and enables one to experience the olden
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Distance Map: The Distance Chart
will enable you to know the distances between various cities in
Rajasthan.
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Economy: Rajasthan is also one of the most
populated states in India, with low per capita income and
illiteracy. The economy of Rajasthan is mostly dependent on
agriculture, but it also has some vast mineral resources and
industries.
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Fairs And Festivals: Various fair and
festivals are celebrated almost round the year in Rajasthan. These
festivals reflect the culture and life style of the people
of Rajasthan. Besides various Hindu festivals, some of the regional
festivals like desert festival, camel festival, Gangaur, Teej,
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Forts & Palaces:
The history of
Rajasthan is enshrined in its forts and palaces. The Rajputs were
the great warriors and built some of the most imposing and beautiful
forts and palaces in Rajasthan like Chittorgarh Fort, Junagarh Fort,
Mehrangarh Fort and Sonar Fort.
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History:
The history of Rajasthan is full of the brave stories of the Rajputs.
These Rajputs when faced the overwhelming odds, preferred death of
defeat and died in war. Their women also threw themselves on flaming
pyres to avoid dishonour.
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Horse
Safari:
Horse Safaris are
organized in Rajasthan between the month of October and March. The
Marwari and Kathiawari are the best known breed of horses in
Rajasthan. All the routes in the horse safari are decided keeping in
mind the geography and natural beauty of the area and also the
riding skills of the rider as well.
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Internal Travel:
The Internal travel in
Rajasthan is possible by the road, rail and air. However, by
travelling by road and rail one can experience the India at its
best. The Palace on Wheels and the Royal Orient are one of the most
famous trains of Rajasthan.
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Music &
Dance: Music and dance play a
significant role in the life of people of Rajasthan. All the regions
of Rajasthan have their distinct style of folk music and dance. Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Teratali are the most
famous folk dances of Rajasthan.
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Museums:
To preserve the
heritage and culture of Rajasthan, the palaces and forts of the
earlier rulers of Rajasthan were converted into museums and art galleries. Some of the important
museums of Rajasthan are located in Jaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, and Chittorgarh.
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Palace on Wheels:
The Palace on Wheels,
the famous luxury train starts in Delhi and covers
Jaipur, Jaislamer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur,
Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra. It covers
total seven days. During this tour, the tourists
visit some of the beautiful and significant
historical monuments.
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Parks and Sanctuaries: In Rajasthan, there are two national
parks, over a dozen wildlife and bird sanctuaries and two closed
areas. Some of the most famous national parks and sanctuaries in Rajasthan are
Desert National Park, Sariska National
Park, Ranthambore National Park and Keoladeo Ghana Bird sanctuary.
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Rural Rajasthan: In Rajasthan the
villages comprises of more than half of the population of the state.
These villages have agricultural land, temples and sanctuaries as
well. The most colorful villages are found in the Shekhawati region of
Rajasthan.
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Reaching
Rajasthan: Rajasthan is one of the
major tourist destination in India. It is well connected with various
major metropolitan cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and
Kolkata. The main airport in Rajasthan is located at Jaipur.
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Rajasthan Craft:
Rajasthan has created and preserved rich
heritage in the form of fabulous printed
fabrics, precious and semi-precious
stones, jewellery, embroidered leather
work and other hand crafted items of wood,
ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver and gold.
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Rajasthan
Villages: The villages in
Rajasthan consists of a collection of huts or jhonpris, with thatched
roofs and walls and decorated with wall paintings. The boundaries for
houses and land holdings are made of the dry branches of a nettle-like
shrub.
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Rajasthan
Holidays: With respect to various
fairs and festivals which are celebrated in Rajasthan, there is a
corresponding holiday to it. Some of the popular holidays in Rajasthan
are Makar Sankranti, Holi, Janmashtami, Raksha Bandhan, Dusshehra and
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Rural Bazaars: The colorful rural bazaars, also known as the Haats in Rajasthan have the
distinct easy going atmosphere, typical of the medieval times. The
people from the villages and near by areas gather at a single place
and sell various commodities like the lac bangles, old
tribal silver jewellery, handicraft items, clothes and utensils.
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Social Profile:
In most of the places in Rajasthan the
main attraction are the cultural shows
that includes the dance, music and plays.
In some of the small towns there are
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Telephone Codes: These STD (Subscriber
Trunk Dialing) codes of different cities in Rajasthan would be very
useful during the tour to Rajasthan.
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Tourist
Attractions:
Some of the most popular
tourist attractions in Rajasthan are Bala Quila, Siliserh Lake Palace,
Dargah Sharif, Junagarh fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal,
City Palace, etc.
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Travel Tips: There are some of
the travel tips which one should keep in mind during the journey to
India. Some of these useful tips are that one should also keep
passport, Travelers Cheque, air ticket, camera and other valuable
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Traveling Around
Rajasthan: Rajasthan is well
connected with various other states in India and is well
accessible by air, rail and road. Jaipur, the pink city and capital of Rajasthan
is also well connected to major metropolitan cities of India.
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Temples:
The people of all
religions are present in Rajasthan like Hindus, Muslims, Christians,
Sikhs, Jains and Parsis. Some of the most famous temples in Rajasthan
are located at Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranakpur and Udaipur.
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Tribes:
Rajasthan is home to
various tribes who have very interesting history of origin, customs
and social practices. Some of the famous tribes in Rajasthan are Bhils,
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Weather:
The weather of Rajasthan
is very dry and humid. In summers, the temperature ranges from 25˚
Celsius to 46˚ Celsius, whereas in the winters, the temperature ranges
from 4˚ Celsius to 16˚ Celsius. Mount Abu is the famous hill station
in Rajasthan.
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Women Travel:
When it comes to Women travel to India we
have some special travel ideas for women
in Rajasthan. We organize some special
tours for women only during the festivals
in Rajasthan.
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