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| Facts about Rajasthan |
Location: Situated in North-West of India.
Distance: 255 km from New Delhi and 1100 km from Mumbai.
Population: 56.47 millions (2001 Census)
Area: 3.42 lakh sq km, Largest State of India in terms of area.
Districts: 33
Capital City: Jaipur
Language: Hindi, Rajasthani, English
Literacy Rate: 61%
Major Cities: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Kota
Climate: Dry desert weather.
Main Business: Exports of handicraft, semi-precious stones, textile, natural stone and paintings.
Travel: Ideal tourist destination, 90% of the travellers coming to India visit Rajasthan. Famous for forts & palaces, music, rich heritage
and fairs.
Getting there: Well connected by air, railways and roads.
International Airport: No, but recently flights to Dubai has been started by Indian Airlines from Jaipur. Soon Jaipur airport will be converted
into International airport.
Railways: Connected to all major metro of India through Broad Gauge. Also running luxurious Palace on Wheel.
Roads: Connected to Delhi and Mumbai by National Highway no. 8, and good interstate roads. |
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| Know your Destination |
| History
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Know the glorious past called "Rajputana". Emergence of Rajputs and their struggle with mughals, British rulers and role
after Indian independence.
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| Culture
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| Rajasthan rich heritage, art and architecture of forts and palaces, languages, religions, folk dance and music. |
| Fair
& Festivals
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| The most colorful desert in the world, participate in fairs and festivals to know Rajasthan. |
| Parks
& Sanctuaries
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| Rajasthan Ghana bird sanctuary and Ranthambore tiger park is any wild-life buff dream destinations. |
| Arts
& Crafts
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| Rajasthan is among the richest state
in the country as far as the fields of arts and crafts is concerned. |
| Rajasthan
Climate
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| Knowing the weather will help you in better planning of your tour to Rajasthan. |
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| Address & Tel nos. |
| Embassy
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| Address of Indian Embassies in your country. |
| Tourist
Office |
| Rajasthan Govt. tourist offices in Rajasthan, and also Indian Govt. toursit office in your country to help you
in providing general travel information. |
| Important
Tel Nos. & STD Codes
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| Tel no you might need when you travel in Rajasthan and also the STD codes of important cities of Rajasthan and
India. |
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| Documentation |
| Passport
& Visa
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| Details about the formalities and information for visa stamping and passport, also includes airport information. |
| Indian
Currency
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| About Indian currency and about foreign exchange which includes exchange rates, bank details, dealers and international
money transfer. |
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| General Travel Information |
| City Information
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| Your complete city guide includes history, places to see, tour operators, hotels, transportation, eating out etc |
Travel
Tips
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| Tips that can really make your day, and help you in doing things in better way. |
Travel
Risks
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| Things you should take precautions against and avoid. |
Travelling Information
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| Information you need when travelling alone (women travelling alone), with children, if you are gay/lesbian and
physically disabled. |
National
Holidays & Business Hours
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| List of National holidays and business hours for banks and other government departments. |
Maps
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| Map of Rajasthan, city map, road map and railway map. |
Images
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| Photo gallery on Rajasthan in different moods. |
Tours
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| Your complete tour planner and guide. |
Hotels
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| Your complete accommodation guide and hotel directory of Rajasthan. |
Packing
List
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| All about the stuff you should carry when you travel in Rajasthan. |
Health
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| Your health guide and the precautions to take. Also about vaccinations etc. |
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| Getting around |
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| Useful web site links |
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