Rajasthan Travel Guide

Travel Advisory
Welcome to the most picturesque state of India, Rajasthan. The culturally rich state of Rajasthan is popular for a range of things. The elephants, camels, bird sanctuaries, festivals and fairs, forts, luxury trains, folk dance/music, arts/crafts, and royalty… you name it and Rajasthan has it. So the next time you are planning a vacation for yourself, family or friends do consider the royal land of Rajasthan. In case you have already been there, for sure you would love to visit it again.

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Money/Currency
Indian Currency is the Indian Rupee (Re/Rs). Since you are not allowed to bring in Indian currency, your best option is the airport bank. Indian Rupee notes are printed in denominations of Rs 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, and 10. The Rupee is divided into 100 Paise. You will see only 1, 2, 5 Rs coins, though coins below 50 paisa are rarely seen.

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Travel Information
You should have a valid visa to enter India. Nationals of Bhutan & Nepal only needs identification. You can obtain visa from your nearest Indian consulates. Usually a multi entry visa for a period of 120 days is granted to tourists. Visa fee vary according to Nationality. Always keep photocopies of important documents like passport, visa and other documents.

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Travel Tips
On the streets, wear shoulder bags across the body (impossible to snatch), and keep all money and valuables out of sight (never in unzipped pockets). Beware of being frisked by beggars pretending a friendly hug. Never give anyone your camera, radio or walk man to 'look at',unless you feel quite sure of getting it back again.

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Transportation
Transportation will be required to move from one city to other and also when you want to move in a city. Following type of travel mode are available in Rajasthan and can be arranged in advance: Air, Railways, Buses.

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Rajasthan Attractions
Widely known as ' Pink City', Jaipur is colour washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest ruler - Jai Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is the only city in the world, which is subdivided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine division of universe.

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Rajasthan Desert
A thrilling experience travelling through a region known as Thar Desert, which till date remains virtually isolated from the rest of the world. A completely different world altogether waits for the traveler. All over the Desert tour of Rajasthan, one encounters typical lifestyles, culture, forts, castles, cuisine, desert safaris, customs, mysteries, stories and experiences. Rajasthan Desert tour reveals the grandeur of the royal Rajasthan and the imperial forts of the desert cities of Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur.

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Rajasthan India
Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert. It has an unusual diversity in its entire forms - people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, cuisine and physiography. The land is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources. It is a land rich in music, Dance, Art & Craft and Adventure, a land that never ceases to intrigue & enchant. It is one of the 26 states that, along with seven union territories, form the republic of India.

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Rajasthan People
In olden days, the profession of the people decided their caste. This system has now been broken. Today, individuals have the freedom to opt for any profession irrespective of caste. The profession based caste system has now been transformed into birth-based caste system. People of various castes and sub-castes reside in Rajasthan.

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Women & Tradition
Rajasthan women are known for their simplicity, beauty and valour all over the world. They have been renowned for their grace and beauty. Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, was so smitten by the beauty of the legendary Maharani Padmini Devi of Chittaurgarh that he waged a war -in vain - for her hand. In her heydays, the present day Rajmata of Jaipur, Maharani Gayatri Devi, was considered by vogue to be amongst the Ten Most Beautiful Women in the World. And her charm hasn't diminished one bit till today!

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Travelling In Rajasthan
By Rail :- Traveling to Rajasthan, like many other facets of the state is another unforgettable experience, more if you consider traveling by train. Palace on Wheels, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, is the highpoints of any travel to Rajasthan. Seven days of unmatched hospitality, living life like a king, in the moving kingdom of Palace on Wheels is just out of this world.