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area: 342,274 sq. kms.
capital city: jaipur
population: 50 million
connected by: road, rail, air
airports: jaipur, jaisalmer, jodhpur, udaipur
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Rajasthan is one of India's prime tourist destinations. Nobody leaves here without priceless memories, a bundle of souvenirs, and an address book full of friends.
The land of kings, it is India at its exotic and colourful best with its battle-scarred forts, its palaces of breathtaking grandeur and whimsical charm, its riotous colours and even its romantic sense of pride and honour
personified by a clan called the Rajputs.
It has its own
population of different tribal sects, known locally as adivasis.
The state is diagonally divided into the hilly and rugged south-eastern region and the barren north-western Thar Desert, which extends across the border into Pakistan. There are plenty of historic cities, incredible fortresses awash with legends, and rare gems of impressionistic beauty, such as Udaipur. There are also a number of
centers, which attract travellers from far and wide, such as Pushkar with its holy lake, and the desert city of Jaisalmer, which resembles a fantasy from "The Thousand & One
Nights".
It would help to know that most major towns change money, but it's a good idea to carry adequate rupees with you to smaller places, such as to the villages of
Shekhavati. Banks are open Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm, and 10am to noon on Saturday.
Also of interest are the
arts and
architecture of Rajasthan - the famed miniature paintings, the
brilliant costumes, the magnificent palaces, the ancient houses.
Accommodation in Rajasthan - Handy Tips
Getting around in Rajasthan
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