Tourist information on Rajasthan
Rajasthan is rich for its historical forts, art and culture, palaces, lakes and deserts. Also, the forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer are some of the preferred destinations of tourists when traveling to Rajasthan. Even the wildlife adventures of Rajasthan are worthy of visiting. Choose luxurious stays and make some unforgettable experience when traveling to Rajasthan.
Location
Rajasthan is located on the northwestern part of India. It is also close to the Thar Desert and also known to share a border with Punjab.
Best time to visit Rajasthan
During the wintertime, from October to March, it is the best time to experience Rajasthan in its try beauty.
How to reach Rajasthan?
- By road
With plenty of options of national highways, it can be a smooth experience to reach by roadways. The well-connected highway is NH8 that connects to major cities like Udaipur, Delhi, Jaipur, Vadodara, Mumbai and other cities. Therefore, you can easily travel by bus like the state bus service and the luxury bus services.
- By air
You can reach Rajasthan if you wish to reach the place in quick time. Rajasthan has its international airport. Apart from this, there is Udaipur and Jodhpur airport. The list of domestic airports also includes Kota airport, Jaisalmer airport, Phalodi air force station and others.
- By railways
You can easily travel to big cities from Rajasthan via railways. Some of the major stations are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer. Therefore, with a good network of railways, it is easy to travel to different cities from Rajasthan.
Things to do in Rajasthan
Take a look at the list below at some of the interesting activities for heartwarming experience to get indulged in.
- Ziplining
Ziplining is one of the sought after things to get indulged in Rajasthan. In this activity, one can get an exquisite view of the forts in Rajasthan. One can try from this activity from Mehrangarh Fort and Neemrana Fort.
- Safari
Rajasthan houses are known to be the best wildlife sanctuaries in India. Among the popular ones, you should not miss out Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo National Park and others. Here, inhabitants like tigers, elephants, bears, boars and others are available.
- Hot-air ballooning
If you are interested in spine-tingling activities, it is none other than hot-air ballooning. When soaring high up in the sky, you are sure to get the best view of the city with wide areas of greeneries. You can enjoy this activity from three cities in Rajasthan like Jaipur, Ranthambore and Pushkar.
- Desert camping
For the actual thrill of desert camping, you can try it when visiting Rajasthan. With the starlit sky, folk dances, puppet shows, delicious meals and cozy bedding setups, camping experiences would be perfect at Rajasthan.
- Chokhi Dhani
For royal hospitality, this place is the perfect one. This place has catered to visitors with different varieties of food for food lovers. Offering authentic Rajasthani cuisine, this place is a must for the food lovers. It is accompanied by cultural performances and excellent folk dances.
Places to visit in Rajasthan
- Jaipur
Known as the pink city of India, it is one of the popular tourist destinations. The grandeur of the place with forts and palaces is worthy of visiting the place.
- Udaipur
It is often called as the romantic city in India where there are options for palaces and lakes The City Palace Museum, Jagat Niwas heritage hotel is worth living in.
- Jaisalmer
This remarkable sandstone city that has the dunes of Thar Desert looks straight like Arabian Night fable. The ancient forts and temples are worthy of visiting.
- Jodhpur
You can visit this place throughout the year, and this place is just an extension of the loyal place. Places like Mehrangarh fort, Kalyana lake, Masuria hills are some of the must-visit places.
- Pushkar
October to November is the suitable place to visit Pushkar. Its annual Camel Fair is worth visiting. Also, Pushkar Lake is an ancient one to visit. However, for the photography enthusiast, it is worthy of visiting Pushkar where one can capture endless emotions of rural India.
Even if tourists are visiting for a short trip to Rajasthan, they can try to cover the above-said places. These are a must-visit place for the tourists. Tourists should try to stay at the heart of the city so that they can easily get access to the other parts of Rajasthan.
Food culture of Rajasthan
The land of the Maharajas is famous for its rich cultural that make the state a beautiful one. It is also known for its famous Rajasthani cuisine. You can get the taste of its unique preparations from Dal Bati Churma to Laal Maas and the other dishes that you taste at Rajasthan.
Famous festival of Rajasthan
- Teej
This is among the popular festivals of Rajasthan that is celebrated for traditional song, dance, fair and worship of goddess Teej. Goddess is taken in grand procession along with decorated horses, camels and elephants. The festival takes place on the 23rd of July.
- International Kite festival
It is among the vibrant festivals of the state that is celebrated during the time Makar Sankranti. During this time, locals and the tourists fly kites of different colors and shapes and relish the delicacies and sweets. For become part of the festival, it is better to visit from 14th January to 16th January.
- Jaipur Literature festival
This is another famous festival of Rajasthan that extends from 23rd January to 27th January. From Nobel laureates to budding writers, enthusiast readers and others are invited to this festival.
- Winter festival
In this, artisans from different corners come to show their art, food and culture. This festival also includes poetry sessions and fireworks. Also, kite flying and rowing competition is common is this festival.
Things not to do in Rajasthan
- Never make the mistake of harming animals in the rural areas of Rajasthan
- Do not expect to see deserts in every corner of Rajasthan except for a few parts
- Do not take the risk of traveling to remote places alone at night
- Never book a cab from companies with an unstable track record. During night time, it is better not to trust the local transport drivers
- You should not waste water when you are in Rajasthan. Also, you should not ask the local people whether they have an adequate supply of water or not
- Try to dress in decent clothes that shall help to avoid unwanted attention in public places
