Fast Facts
Country: India
Location of Rajasthan: North Western India, along the
border with Pakistan.
Total Area of Rajasthan: 342,239 sq km.
Capital of Rajasthan: Jaipur
Population of Rajasthan: 56.5 million.
Languages:
Hindi, Marwari, and Rajasthani.
Literacy Rate: 61.03 % (2001)
Crops: Cotton, Millet, Oilseeds, pulses, wheat, and
sugarcane.
Industries: Cement, Chemicals, Handicrafts, Sugar, and
textiles.
Climate:
Summer: 32°-45°C. Winter: 28°-5°C.
Best Time to Visit: Late-October to early-March.
Airports: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner and
Jaisalmer.
Rajasthan Area Code: 141
Famous Attractions of Rajasthan: Camel
Safaris, wildlife safaris, forts and palace tours, pilgrimage of
temples.
Historical Monuments in Rajasthan:
Amber Fort,
Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Junagarh fort, Nahargarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort,
Shekhawati havelis, Jaisalmer havelis.
Wildlife in Rajasthan: Ranthambore National Park, Sariska
National Park, Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park)
Rajasthan Desert Tour: Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Shekhawati
Rajasthan Village Tourism:
Churu, Mandawa, Khimsar, Nagaur, Kuchaman, Roopangarh Neemrana
Festivals of Rajasthan: Desert festival of Jaisalmer,
Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra, and Diwali.
Must Visits: Camel Safari, Tours to Forts and Palaces
Rajasthan has been one of the most frequented places by tourists over the
globe. Excitement and happiness go had in hand on your trip to Rajasthan in
India. The sedating desert, heritage monuments, exotic wildlife, vibrant
landscapes, amicable inhabitants, regal past and marvelous
art and
crafts make Rajasthan the most bankable destination in India.
There are so many facets of Rajasthan and travelers love to explore them.
Apparently barren lands of Rajasthan have immense potential of tourism. And
as a contradiction to the mundane desert life, the glory of chivalry,
sovereignty and legacy attracts many.
Travel to any region of
Rajasthan and you are embraced by joviality and exuberance. The reverberant
ecstasies while traversing through terrains of Rajasthan is just an
experience to be felt. The state of Rajasthan is almost synonymous to
royalty and legends. Diagonally divided into the hilly and rugged
south-eastern region and the barren north-western
Thar Desert, the state is intensely
sought after by the globetrotters.
Tourists' Delight in Rajasthan
The shimmering jewel on the tourist map of India, Rajasthan tourism
comprise of many allures and attractions for tourists. On your first visit
to the state you can have rendezvous with the Pink walled City of Jaipur,
the romantic Udaipur, the Golden City Jaisalmer, the Blue City Jodhpur, the
Desert City Bikaner, the Pilgrimage towns of Ajmer and Pushkar, the
tranquilizing hill station Mt. Abu, and the rustic charms of Shekhawati
region.
Your trip can be exciting and fun filled by undertaking some adventurous
and heart throbbing excursions and expeditions. Camel Safaris are the first
and foremost attraction for travelers. Exploring the vast golden sands has
been one of the most sought after things to do in Rajasthan. Jungle Safaris,
Elephant Safaris and Jeep Safaris succeed after Camel Safaris. Heritage
tours and Pilgrimage tours are another pleasing feathers in Rajasthan's cap.
Accommodation not a Problem
The state has ample alternatives of tours. Where on one hand it has ancient
forts, palaces and mansions, then on the other it has lovely temples -
specimens of fine architecture, wonderful Sanctuaries and National Parks and
adorable Thar desert. A well developed network of transportation connects
the state within and around. So without putting in too much of efforts,
travelers can just enjoy their trip. Resting and relaxing, sojourning at the
imperial abodes and exploring the undiscovered facets could be your first
thing to do in Rajasthan. There are many royal mansions and palaces which
are now turned into heritage hotels and readily serve the travelers with
world class services and amenities.
Nobody has ever left the place without worth cherishing memories and so
will you. Grab your backpack and here we go for a ultimate desert
experience.
Heritage
Hotels, budget to high
end hotels, hotels of star and non star category. There is Rajasthan Tourism
Department Corporation which has a good network of 'Tourist Bungalows'.
Where to Eat in Rajasthan: There are many restaurants
where the travelers can have Rajasthani, Indian, multi and
cuisines
delicacies. There are also many coffee shops, fast food joints in addition
to bars and pubs.
How
To Reach Rajasthan
- Air: Jaipur is the main airport to enter Rajasthan. All the
domestic airlines of India connect Jaipur to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur,
Aurangabad, Jodhpur and few more cities in India. Other major airports
are in Udaipur and Jodhpur.
- Rail: Rajasthan is well connected by a good network of
railway lines to almost all the places of interest in the country. The
best option is obviously, the Palace on Wheels, one of the most
luxurious trains in the world.
- Road: The best way to visit Rajasthan is by road. A good
number of Government and private buses ply to the state connecting it
with nearby places of interest.