Rajasthan
Rajasthan, the land of the kings, at its exotic and colorful best. The home of the Rajputs, a group of warrior clans who have controlled this part of India for 1000 years according to a code of chivalry and honor akin to followed by medieval Europe's knights. The land of proud peoples whose chivalry: pride, honor and martial traditions are legendary. Truly the most fascinating land, the land of many touching tales of valor and courage. Although the fortunes of its former rulers may be in tatters, the culture of Rajasthan, with its battle-scarred forts, color full fair & festivals, amazing palaces, riotous colures and sense of gallantry, is still very much alive. The state with a magical air of romance, speckled with desert forts, lush flora and fauna, and exotic cities that rise out of the landscape like shimmering backdrops to Tales of the Arabian Nights. No one visits Rajasthan without taking home superb memories, a swag of folk art and a helluva lot of grit in the eye.
Languages spoken: Rajasthani, Hindi. English is spoken and understood by the fully literate populace of Rajasthan.
Major Cities: Jaipur, Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner.
Food: Most restaurants, coffee shops, eateries or cafes offer a cosmopolitan flare for Chinese, Continental, Indian or American. You can find many who specialize in Rajasthani delicacies.
Clothing: Ideally light cottons. However the winters are cool and may warrant woolens specially while camping in deserts.
Travel Formalities: A Visa is a must to enter India. You can contact the Indian Embassy / High Commission in your country for the same. It is best to carry your passport on you all the time. You may also carry a travel insurance.
Communication: Rajasthan has a well-knit communications network. With telephone, fax and internet centres in almost every corner, enabling you to get in touch with any part of the world easily.
Best time to visit: Around mid- October to mid- March.Places of Interest: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Kimsar, Ranthambore, Bandavgarh.
Fairs & Festivals: Pushkar Fair, Bikaner Camel Festival, Nagaur Fair and Jaisalmer Desert Fair.
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