Rajasthan Tourism guide
The ones who plan to have a quiet sojourn gazing at the beauty of the golden sand dunes, Rajasthan tops your list. This land is a colourful melange of massive forts, stunning palaces, diverse cultures, delectable cuisines and warm people, set amidst a rugged yet inviting landscape.Rajasthan is a state in northern India. It covers 342,239 square kilometres or 10.4 per cent of India’s total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population
Cloths. Tie and Dye, Bandhani and block printed textiles are a common choice. …
Forts and Palaces. There are around 14 forts in Rajasthan, out of them Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India. …
Culture. …
Jewellery. …
Wildlife.
Jodhpur, A Place To Taste Royalty. …
Udaipur, The City Of Lakes. …
Jaisalmer, The Golden City. …
Jaipur, The Pink City. …
Bikaner, Home To Temples And Forts. …
Pushkar, A Blend Of Vibrant Colours. …
Ajmer, Dargah Sharif. …
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Quick overview
official & local Languages
Hindi (Official), Marwadi, Rajasthani (Local)
Total area
342,239 Sq. Kilometers
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Things To Do
visit 1.Jantar Mantar – Jaipur · 2. Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind · 3. Bagore Ki Haveli Museum · 4. City Palace of Udaipur · 5. Lake Pichola and adore Palaces of Jaipur, Lakes of Udaipur, Kachori of Kota, Forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner Sev, Culture, language, handicrafts
Places to visit
Bundi. …
Bikaner. Welcome to camel country. …
Banswara. The city of a hundred islands. …
Alwar. GATEWAY CITY OF RAJASTHAN. …
Ajmer. The delightful Dargah destination. …
Jaisalmer. Where the forts are still alive. …
Rajsamand. The marble land of Rajasthan. …
Hill station of Rajasthan. Mount Abu.etc
Geography of Rajasthan
Its geographical location is 23.3 to 30.12 North latitude and 69.30 to 78.17 East longitude, with the Tropic …
Topography. Rajasthan has varying topographic features though a major part of the state is dominated by parched and dry region. The extensive topography includes rocky terrain, rolling sand dunes, wetlands, barren tracts or land filled with thorny scrubs, river-drained plains, plateaus, ravines and wooded regions
Climate in Rajasthan
The monsoon brings relief to the sultry and sun-baked terrain of Rajasthan during the month of June in the eastern region and mid- July in the western arid regions. The temperature drops from 40 to 35 degree. With the fall in temperature, humidity increases. The state receives maximum rainfall during this period.
Temperature
Hottest Month May (94 °F avg)
Coldest Month January (60 °F avg)
Wettest Month August (6.72″ avg)
Windiest Month June (8 mph avg)
Rajasthan culture
Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones, and handicrafts, as well as for its traditional and colorful art. Rajasthani furniture is known for its intricate carvings and bright colours. Block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints and Zari embroidery are famous.Ghoomar or ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was the Bhil tribe who performed it to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities. The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ghaghara.
Festivals
There are numerous festivals that are organized in Rajasthan every year. The best festivals of Rajasthan include Rajasthan International Folk Festival, Pushkar Fair, Teej Festival, Gangaur Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, Nagaur Fair, and Summer & Winter Festivals.
Rajasthan tour tips
How to reach
BY AIR– The three major airports of Rajasthan are Sanganer International Airport in Jaipur, Jodhpur Airport and Dabok Airport in Udaipur. While Sanganer is open to domestic and international air traffic, Jodhpur and Udaipur only serve domestic routes and Jodhpur also doubles up as a base for the Indian Air Force.
BY TRAIN – Rajasthan is also well-connected by rail and the major stations here are in Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ajmer. Though, the busiest railway station of Rajasthan is in Jaipur. Ajmer Jn (AII), Udaipur City (UDZ), Bikaner, and Jodhpur Jn (JU) are the popular railway stations in Rajasthan.
By ROAD – The National Highway NH8 is the most important highway that connects Rajasthan to the capital city – Delhi, along with Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Mumbai, etc.
Best time to visit
Tourists visit Rajasthan throughout the year but the best time to visit Rajasthan is during winter months of November to February, when the temperature is not too high. During December and January, there can be a severe variation in temperatures during the day and the night.
Best places to explore
Hiking,Hot air ballooning,Paragliding,Zip line,Wildlife,Ranthambore National Park,Camping,Cycling,Boating,jungle Safari
Adventure activities in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand tourism offers some of the finest treks of the country in the Himalayan mountains. Some of the most famous treks are the Valley of Flowers trek and the Kedarnath trek. Uttarakhand is also known for adventure sports such as paragliding, river rafting, snowboarding, and skiing. Other activities to look forward to are kayaking at Bhimtal (near Nainital), rappelling in Mukteshwar, and bungee jumping in Rishikesh.
