About Rajasthan

Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance. But they form only part of an intricate tapestry. Beneath the surface, expect to find many contradictions. Where ever you travel, particularly when you escape from the popular tourist destinations you will come across the unexpected, whether it is a local fair or breathtaking view. The mood and the rhythm of the country side changes from one region to another, and from season to season. It is a land of surprises; it is a land of amazing natural beauty that can fascinate even the most seasoned traveller.

The history of Rajasthan goes back 5000 years and boasts a heritage as rich as its landscape, from the grand palaces and rugged forts to its tranquil and camel safaris to trekking. Those looking for taste of royal lifestyle just need to check into one of the several palace hotels or heritage hotels that will make it possible for them to be treated like royal guests.

Whether you are visiting Rajasthan's big cities with a fast-moving westernised lifestyle, or exploring historic towns or quaint villages, you will always find the people warm and friendly. And if you want to move away from the regular tourist beat, it is very easy to organise your own tour.

Accommodation could be a palace hotel, a smaller heritage hotel in the country, a guesthouse, a tent or a village hut- the choice is yours. But whatever you choose, you holiday in Rajasthan will be an unforgettable experience and we hope this publication will help you make the most of your time here. Rajasthan has a superb range of shops, catering to every taste and pocket. It is among the richest states in the country as far as handicrafts are concerned. The craftsmen here have been creating the most opulent and richest of treasure. Stone, clay, leather, wood ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver, gold and textiles are given the most brilliant forms.

Each little village had its own mohulla of craftsmen who were patronised by the local people as well as visitors to the village. Today, the Government encourages the local handicrafts as well as the small-scale industries and retail outlets have been set up in the major cities. Tourists can choose from the large variety on display, and at very reasonable prices.

TRAVELLING AROUND RAJASTHAN

By Air:
Daily air service connects Jaipur to New Delhi and Mumbai. There are flights available for important tourist destinations like Udaipur, Aurangabad, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Some of the major airlines operating in and out of Rajasthan are Indian Airlines, Alliance Air, Jet Airway and Sahara Airlines.

Extra flights are operated during the tourist season. It is advisable to check with your travel agent for the exact timings.

By Train
There are a number of good trains available that are convenient and fast. Trains connect most of the cities in Rajasthan. Tickets can be purchased in advance and seats reserved. Most of the trains have comfortable air-conditioned coaches and refreshments are provided onboard.
Some good trains are the Shatabdi Express that leaves Delhi very early in the morning and reaches Jaipur at 10.45 am. This is one of the most convenient trains coming into Jaipur and allows the visitor to reach Jaipur at a decent hour. A lot of business travelers find it convenient to spend the day in Jaipur and take the same train back to Delhi in the evening at 5.50pm.
Trains like the Intercity (Jodhpur-Delhi), Super Fast Express (Jammu Tawi- Jaipur), Super Fast Express (Jammu Tawi - Mumbai), Madras- Jaipur Express, Chetak Express, Marudhar express, Mandore Express, Indore Express, Rajdhani Express and Ashram Express connect the state to other major cities. Connecting trains are available at short intervals. If you prefer to see Rajasthan in royal style then hop on the Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels:
This is a luxury train that operates from Delhi and takes the passengers onan unforgettable royal tour of Rajasthan.

By Road:
The Rajasthan Government, as well as private tour operators, have good buses and taxis plying throughout the state and outside. They are convenient and reasonably priced. The silver Line and Pink Line buses operated by the Rajasthan State Transport Corporation are comfortable, air-conditioned coaches that connect Delhi to Jaipur and also operate within the state connecting important cities with each other. The buses make brief stops for tea and refreshments en route and are mostly always on time.

You can enjoy the countryside and talk to the other passengers who will happily give you a lot of invaluable tips. Talks all you want but do keep in mind the fact that it is not advisable to accept any eatables from strangers. If you are looking for a more private way for travelling then take a taxi from one of the approved travel agencies. This will give you the freedom of travelling at your own convenience. You can also count on the help of your taxi driver, he will ensure that you do not have a problem with the language. Rent-a-Car agencies are also fast becoming popular in the bigger cities and details can be obtained from your travel agents or the Tourist Reception Centers.

(* represents compulsory fields)
* Name :		* Your Country :	Select One Afghanistan Aland Islands Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guyana French Polynesia Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Islands Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Lucia Samoa San Marino Saudi Arabia Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Spratly Islands Sri Lanka Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tokelau Tonga Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay US Virgin Islands Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
* Phone :    (Include Country/Area Code)		* E-Mail Address :
* Tentative Date of Travel:		Duration of Travel    in India (Approx.):
No. of People Travelling:	00 01 02 03 04 05 Adult
	00 01 02 03 04 05 Children
* Please explain your trip preferences,so as we can send you customized tour plans :
* Please Verify