Rajasthan Travel Information

Tourism of Rajasthan
Rajasthan has several tourist sights, especially in ancient and medieval architecture. Places of interest are Mount Abu, Ajmer, Alwar(Sariska tiger sanctuary), Bharatpur (Keoladeo bird sanctuary), Bikaner, Jaipur (the Pink City), Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pali, Jaisalmar and Chittorgarh. Tourism was given industry status in 1992.

State Capital Jaipur
Population ('000s in 1991) 44,006
Area ('000 sq. km) 342
Females per 1000 males (1991) 910
Literacy rate (1991) 38.6
Ratio of urban population (1991) 22.9
Net Domestic Product (Rs. million at current prices in 1992-93) 229,360
Per Capita Income (Rs. at current prices in 1992-93) 5,035
Principal Language Hindi and Rajasthani

Rajasthan is located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded on the west and northwest by Pakistan, on the north and northeast by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by the state of Gujarat. The Tropic of Cancer passes through its southern tip in the Banswara district. The state has an area of 132,140 square miles (342,239 square kilometres). The capital city is Jaipur.

In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and infertile; this area includes some of the Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. In the southwestern part of the state, the land is wetter, hilly, and more fertile. The climate varies throughout Rajasthan. On average winter temperatures range from 8° to 28° C (46° to 82° F) and summer temperatures range from 25° to 46° C (77° to 115° F). Average rainfall also varies; the western deserts accumulate about 100 mm (about 4 in) annually, while the southeastern part of the state receives 650 mm (26 in) annually, most of which falls from July through September during the monsoon season.

Rajasthan has a single-chamber legislative assembly with 200 seats. The state sends 35 members to the Indian national parliament: 10 to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and 25 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House). Local government is based on 30 administrative districts.

What To Wear In Jaipur

Jaipur (Pink City Of Rajasthan) is a city of its own charm and majestic splendour. It becomes of vital importance to know the culture and traditions of Jaipur, while coming to the city on a trip. There is nothing specific regarding what to wear in Jaipur, but one should be dressed in a decent manner to avoid the unnecessary attention. In the contemporary times, residents of Jaipur prefer dressing in a casual manner, a style that resembles the national culture.

In view of the fact that, Jaipur setbacks in a desert area of Rajasthan, the city observes extreme type of climate. The weather of Jaipur is generally hot and humid. Taking this in mind, it is suitable to take some light cotton clothing along, which is comfortable and absorbs the sweat as well. However, one can take light woolens, if touring Jaipur in winters.

The traditional dress of Rajasthani men is the angarakha (an upper garment) and dhoti or pajama (a lower garment) with a pagari or turban on their heads. Conventional dress for Rajasthani women is kurti or top and a Ghaghra or skirt with odhani to cover their heads. However, with the changing times, it is not mandatory to wear the traditional dresses of Rajasthan in Jaipur. Decent dressing of contemporary times is totally acceptable in the city of Jaipur.

Lakes In Jaipur

Ramgarh Lake In Jaipur :

Ramgarh is located at a distance of 25kms from the city of Jaipur. In the present day, this primeval spot is eminent for its huge artificial lake. This lake has been shaped by raising a high bund amidst the hills covered with trees. In the rainy season, when the lake gets inundated with water, people come in large numbers for a picnic. Ramgarh Lake is around 4 kms in length and 2 kms in width, big enough to please the crowds.

Ramgarh is a place of royal past that boasts of a majestic hunting lodge. However, the lodge has been converted into a gateway hotel with the changing times. The wrecks of the ancient fort still remind one of its old days when the Kachhawah's first settled here before moving on to Amer. Even today, the temple of Jamwa Mata attracts the tourists for its magnificent architecture. Every year, people from far and near come to visit the place.

Sambhar Lake In Jaipur :

Sambhar is a small town, located at a distance of 60kms in the west of Jaipur, on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway. Sambhar is famous for the largest saline lake in India. Due to this fact, Sambhar is also known as Salt Lake City. Literally, Sambhar means salt and the lake has been providing salt for over a thousand years. Various rulers of Jaipur and Jodhpur including Sindhias, Rajputs, Marathas and Mughals have owned the lake in their ruling periods. In 1870, it was leased to the British.

After independence, the lake was taken over by the government. In the present day, it is managed by Sambhar Salts Limited, a joint venture of Hindustan Salts and the Government of Rajasthan. Sambhar Lake elongates to the length of 22.5 kms. The lake is fed by several seasonal freshwater streams, two of the major ones being the rivers Mendha and Rupangarh. The vast lake has been divided into two sections by a 5-km long stone dam. On the eastern side of the dam, there are reservoirs for salt extraction where salt has been farmed for a thousand years.

Handicrafts In Jaipur

Handicrafts of Jaipur are well-known throughout the world for their distinctive quality and exclusive variety. Due to this fact, Jaipur is also recognized as crafts capital of India. The Royal Family of Jaipur patronized the craftsmen and artisans, which led to the flourishing of arts and crafts in Rajasthan. If you are an art lover, Markets of Jaipur offer rich and assorted handicrafts of interest.

There are many things like blue pottery, carved furniture, antiques, papier mache, enduring paintings, Pichwais, miniature paintings, sculptures, apparels, accessories, home furnishings, home decorations, handmade office accessories, toys, traditional games and many more things, which can be of your interest. You can explore Amber Road that lies between Zorawar Gate and Holiday Inn to see the range of hand-block prints, blue pottery, handicrafts and antiques.

Pottery
The royalty of Jaipur always appreciated variety handicrafts during their times. Keeping the traditions alive, Jaipur is always active in providing the best handicrafts of India. Talking about pottery, glazed blue pottery of Jaipur is very famous. Originated in Persia, this kind of pottery includes pots, surahis, mugs, jugs, plates, decorative pieces and many other things. Blue color in pottery offers a trendy look to the things. You can always make a good bargain while buying such stuff.

Metal Work
Jaipur has a decent variety of metal work and it is particularly famous for its brass work. The brass workers of Jaipur are skilled in infusing charisma into the dull metal. Lacquered brass and carved brass are two kinds of work that are done on brass in Jaipur. You can buy statues and decorative pieces of immaculate quality at a good price from Jaipur that will add a class to your drawing room.

Marble Work
This royal city offers the world-class quality of marble work with intricate carvings. The carvings and portraits, shaped in Jaipur, procure a great admiration everywhere. In marble work, you can see the Marble statues of Hindu deities, animals, Human figurines, carved marble bowls and exquisite vases. These are some of the best buys in Jaipur markets.

Woodwork
This pink city has immense variety of handicrafts and to continue the list, here we have woodwork. The fine quality of woodwork in Jaipur embraces carved doors, windows, drawer chests, picture frames and mirror frames. The delicate handcrafted woodwork of Jaipur has an antique look as they are crafted on traditional lines.

The local markets along Jauhari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Chaura Rasta and Tripolia Bazaar will provide you every handicraft of this pink city. One must bargain while buying things from the local bazaars of Jaipur to get the maximum value of your money. Running short of time, not to worry, to serve you all, under one roof, Government of Rajasthan has made emporiums where you will find everything. These emporiums are located on M.I. Road to serve you the best of Jaipur.

Luxury Train Jaipur

A Luxury Train Tour is the best way to explore the world from an intimate perspective, spending your time being there, not getting there.

Unlike a bus tour where you spend more time on the bus than actually seeing the country, or a hotel-hopping trip where you constantly pack and unpack, a Luxury train Tour offers you fine food, great service and scenic travel in Europe, Asia, Africa or America.

Palace On Wheels
Palace on wheels tour train takes you on a colorful, mesmerizing voyage of aristocratic land of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is the land of regal palaces, forts and other historical monuments, which tell the royal past of India. Travel through this land of royalty with equally aristocratic ambience on Palace on Wheels luxury train to get the authentic feeling of royalty of Rajasthan.

Palace on wheels is one of the top ten luxury train journeys on the globe. Palace on wheels is the first ever luxury train in India, which has its own royal background. It was the personal railway coaches for the former rulers of princely states of Gujrat, Rajputana and Nizam of Hyderabad. After independence it was started as Palace on wheels luxury train, named due to its rich interiors, only in 1982.

Since then it has got improvised twice in 1990 and 1995 owing to its popularity. Now it is more comfortable still vibrating with old royal charm. Palace on wheels has 14 saloons attached with showers. Each saloon has got its name after princely states of Rajasthan and has interiors matching the colorfulness of royalty of Rajasthan.

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Jaipur Travel Guide

Tours to Jaipur will add color to your journey, especially on the Golden Triangle Tour package customized to suit your convenience. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, which is a colorful state in itself, is also popularly known as the pink city. Indeed, the sight of the pink colored local buildings with latticed windows; set against the dry desert landscape is a breathtaking one, especially at dawn and dusk.

Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is a fairly young city of India but its cultural heritage is as rich as any of the cities that have existed in history since ancient times. There are many tourist attractions in Jaipur for you to visit on your tour to Jaipur, under the Golden Triangle Tours package offered by Adventure Tours of India.

Palaces, Forts, temples, lakes, museums, and colorful markets are the major tourist attractions to visit on your tour to Jaipur. Some of the prominent tourist attractions include City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jagat Shiromani Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jain Temple, Moti Dungri (Ganesh Temple) In Jaipur, Birla Mandir In Jaipur and Statue Circle.

While on your tour to Jaipur, with Adventure Tours of India, you can also indulge in Camel Safari and Desert Safari. Dune surfing has emerged as the latest frenzy in adventure sports and can be enjoyed on an excursion to the sand dunes near Jaipur.

For shopaholics, the Johari and Siredeori markets can throw up plenty of surprises. Here you can bargain to your heart's content and take home some amazing curios, souvenirs besides clothes, jewelry, sandals, paintings etc that are distinct to the region.

Adventure Tours of India also offer tours to Delhi and Agra along with tours to Jaipur under its specialized Golden Triangle Tour Package, to make your tour to the cities of India a memorable experience.