Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a state in the northwest of India. It is mainly arid and its western border is adjacent to Pakistan. The main attraction for travellers is the vast Desert of Thar and one of the oldest mountain range in the world - Aravalis - and the Rajput heritage which is apparent in the forts, temples and palaces established by the Rajput Kings like Bappa Rawal, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga and Rana Pratap.
Regions
Cities
- Jaipur - the state capital
- Ajmer
- Bikaner - famous for its sweets
- Bundi - fort city off the beaten track
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur - the Blue City, site of the spectacular hilltop Mehrangarh Fort
- Pushkar
- Tonk
- Udaipur
Other destinations
Culture and History
Talk
Most people talk Rajasthani dialects, Hindi and sometimes broken English. In touristy places like Jaipur and Jodhpur, you will find trained English and French guides too.
Travel to Rajasthan, visa requirements
Flights to Rajasthan, airtickets
Rajasthan is the largest Indian state and distances are long, making planes a fairly good option for getting in. Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur all have airports.
By train
Overnight trains from Delhi and Mumbai reach most of Rajasthan's major cities. For points further out, like Jaisalmer, you'll be looking at a second day on the train as well.
Another option is Palace on Wheels which is a week long luxury train ride through Rajasthan.
Get around
All the cities have public transports in form of buses and jeeps can also be hired. The jeep drivers are always ready to charge a bomg from anyone who looks like a tourist! Otherwise from Delhi various private travel agencies organise trips to Rajasthan but they are rather costly. Besides these government tourism department runs luxury buses to couple of cities in Rajasthan. The buses originate from Dr Ambedkar Terminus in the Old Delhi region.
Rajasthan attractions and sightseeing
- Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Camel fair in Pushkar
- Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
- Pichola Lake in Udaipur
- Bundi Fort in Bundi
- Jal Mahal in Jaipur
- Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur
- Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranthambhore National Park
City tours
Many of the cities and towns in Rajasthan offer a chance to do a Camel Safari.
Good restaurants and cheap meals
Rajasthan nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
Stay safe
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