Rajasthan

About Rajasthan:-
Rajasthan is the largest state of India that was formed on 30 March 1949 with Jaipur as the state capital. It was also known as the 'Land of the Kings', as the state still retains the glory and richness of those times with its marvelous monuments, colourful traditions and customs. This glorious state covers most of the area of the Great Indian desert (Thar Desert) with one edge paralleling the Sutlej - Indus river valley along with its border with Pakistan. Rajasthan state was a part of Ashoka's empire in the 3rd century BC. Later in the 7th century AD the Bactrians,the Scythians,the Guptas, and Harshavardhana ruled this region.

The land synonymous with romance and chivalry is immensely rich in culture, history and natural beauty that always teeming with colour, joy and friendliness. Everything about Rajasthan fascinates from miles of golden stretches of sand to the kaleidoscope of magnificent forts, this state is also popular for its palaces as opulent palaces and marvelous havelis, each a splendid architectural creation having a legend of its own. Rajasthan tourism famous for its excellent retreat with an arid zone of the Thar Desert and the dry deciduous forests that offers rich variety of flora and fauna. Some of the finest national parks and sanctuaries are here to amuse tourists. Rajasthan tour is also known for exquisite miniature paintings and frescoes, not forgetting the incredible fabulous Rajasthani fabrics and jewellery along with a wide range of beautiful handicrafts.

You can visit Rajasthan for various reasons as it is a land of vibrant colours, known for its valiance and chivalry. Rajasthan tourism has an unusual diversity in all its forms- people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, cuisine and physiographic. This amazing land is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources. Rajasthan tour provides rich music, Dance, Art & Craft and Adventure, a land that never ceases to intrigue & enchant. The inherent buoyancy and dryness of the land is evident in every aspect of the lifestyle of the people, and also, in the colorful turbans and soup-strainer moustaches sported by the Men and bright mirrored skirts and silver jewellery worn by the women, so just visit Rajasthan and feel the beauty of its culture. Rajasthan state has not only survived in all its ethnicity but owes its charisma and colour to its enduring traditional way of life.

Capital: - Jaipur
Country: - India

Language: -Hindi, English

Location:-
Rajasthan is located in the North Western part of India and shares geographical boundaries with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in India. It also has a long international boundary with neighbor country Pakistan.

Weather:-
Climate of Rajasthan varies from semi arid to arid. The mercury touches 49 degrees centigrade at some places during summer and drops below freezing point during winter. Though the average annual rainfall ranges between 200-400 mm, it is as low as 150 mm in extreme arid zones and as high as 1000 mm in the south eastern part of the State.

Airport:--
Airports of Rajasthan are Bikaner Domestic Airport, Jaipur International Airport , Jaisalmer Domestic Airport, Jodhpur Domestic Airport, Kota Domestic Airport, Udaipur Domestic Airport.

Rail junction:-
The best way to travel to Jaipur is the rail. Jaipur is well connected with the rest of the cities through rail lines and it takes less than five hours to travel from Delhi to Jaipur in a train. The central railway station that is Jaipur railway station is located in the Bani Park region. Many trains run from Delhi and other cities to Jaipur like 'Palace on Wheels' which is the important amongst the trains that run through these lands. This train provides for the luxurious travel with the royal touch of Jaipur. Some other trains are Marudhar Express (Varanasi - Jaipur - Delhi), 9770 Express (Jaipur - Purva), Gujarat Mail (Mumbai - Jaipur - Delhi), Shatabdi Express (Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer), Superfast Express (Delhi - Jaipur), Mandore Express (DElhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur), Intercity Express (Delhi - Jaipur)

Transport:-
Rajasthan has a wide network of bus services. And Jaipur is very well connected by buses from New Delhi's Bikaner. House, ISTD Bus Stand and Kalle Khan. Buses leave New Delhi every 15 minutes. The condition of roads in Rajasthan are generally of good condition. You can take Taxis and cabs as well that can easily be hired from most tourist destinations in Rajasthan. They range from utility to the luxurious with or without chauffeurs there.

Auto rickshaws & Cycle rickshaws are aslo there for short distance traveling. Tempos are the other mode of noisy vehicles, which are a little larger than auto rickshaws and ply on designated routes at fixed rates. Moreover, Tongas are horse driven carriages and a great way to enjoy the old world charms of a bygone era.