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| Welcome
to Rajasthan; a unique land that surprises
you with new wonders across its stretching
miles. It is a land that is packed with history,
arts and culture. It is a fantastic land with
a great history; a history of abundance, opulence
and richness, which is still amply visible
in the remnants of the old palaces, Havelis,
Forts, and other historical structures.
It is a land of people, who
are brave and forthright. People with nomadic
lifestyles and a freeness that is only visible
in this special land. Everything about this
place is truly mystical, enchanting, impressive
and fascinating.
Rajasthan state is spread
over a total area of over 343000 sq. km,
which is divided into 2 parts by the impressive
Aravali's range spread in the length of
more than 700 Kilometers. This range thus
divides the state into two regions with
entirely different geographical features.
Water levels here are very low and have
been so for many centuries.
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| History of Rajasthan |
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| Rajasthan was settled
long earlier than 2500 BC and the Indus Valley
Civilization had its establishment here in
north Rajasthan itself. The Bhils and the
Mina tribes were the initial inhabitants of
this region. Around 1400 BC, the Aryans paid
a trip here and stayed back eternally in the
region. The home inhabitants were pressed
down south and towards the east. Afghans,
Turks, Persians and Mughals came after, mixing
their blood with the existing original population.
This amalgamation gave the aggressive ancestry
to the Rajputs.
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| Climate in Rajasthan |
| The weather in
Rajasthan is by and large warm and arid. However,
the typical weather of Rajasthan can be separated
into 4 periods, summers, winters, monsoon
& post-monsoon. The hottest season of
Rajasthan, summer, extends from April to June.
The temperature in this season ranges from
32° C to 45° C. The only place in
Rajasthan that is a little cool in summers
is the hill station, Mt Abu. However, the
nights in Rajasthan are pretty cool, with
the night temperature falling considerably.
Extending from December to March is the winter
season. The coldest month of the season is
January. The temperature ranges from 10°
C to 27° C. However, there may be considerable
difference in the maximum and minimum temperatures.
During the period of July to September, lies
the monsoon. The temperature ranges from 35°
C to 40° C. The state receives approximately
90% of its annual rainfall in this season
only. It is the most humid season in Rajasthan.
From October to November is the post monsoon
season. The average maximum temperature ranges
between 33° C to 38° C, and the minimum
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| Places in Rajasthan |
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| Jaipur… |
| The capital of the state
of Rajasthan, this beautiful City is actually
printed in pink color everywhere. A city that
is also known for the famous Hawa Mahal, this
place was also a strong bastion of some great
rulers, whose hill forts and series of palaces
made in the city, make for an important destination
among the visitors.
Places to see in Jaipur…
Amber Fort: This magnificent structure
housed the ancient capital of the State.
Sheesh Mahal: It is the Hall of Victory
glittering with mirrors.
Maharaja's City Palace: Experience
the past opulence of this city in this palace.
The Observatory: This observatory
was designed to calculate the movement of
planets in the solar system.
Ram Niwas Gardens: A beautifully
designed lush garden is a must visit.
Hawa Mahal: The palace on winds is
the most prominent building of the city.
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| Jodhpur… |
| The second largest city of
Rajasthan, Jodhpur is very famous for its
havelis. Guarded on its west by the Meharangarh
Fort, and on the east by the stately Umaid
Bhawan; Jodhpur is actually a place that will
remind you of the glorious past associated
with Rajwarahs. |
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| Jaiselmer… |
| This is that city of Rajasthan
which presents the most enchanting picture
of the deserts in front of your eyes. According
to an old legend, Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation
of the city in 1156 AD after consulting a
local hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta
was the hill chosen and Jaisal abandoned his
old fort at Lodurva to establish this new
capital. |
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| Udaipur… |
| Udaipur is the most romantic
destination in the entire Rajasthan. Enhanced
by the presence of a Lake by the name Pichola,
this place has a picture perfect setting for
spending endless evenings of bliss in the
arms of your beloved. |
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| Bikaner… |
| Bikaner is a desert city built
on an elevated area of Land and resembles
a fortress with its high wall surroundings
and 5 huge iron gates serving as the entry
and exit points to the city. The best time
to visit this pace is preferably between October
to March, when the winters are in swing and
the heat of the desert is not that hostile. |
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| Ajmer… |
| This holy city is renowned
for the dargaah of the Sufi Saint and preacher
Khwaja Mohinuddin Chisti. Situated on the
foot of a hill this place is thronged by devotees
of all caste, creed and religion during the
Urs period which is on the 10th of July this
year. |
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| Mount Abu… |
| Located at a hill at the height
of 1219 meters from sea level, this picturesque
place is famous for its beautifully crafted
marble temples. It is a sheer contrast to
the other destinations of Rajasthan which
are mostly on desert lands. |
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| Bharatpur… |
This city is more known for
its Bird Sanctuary which attracts migratory
birds from far ends of the world for the delight
of the on-lookers who come to visit the reserve.
Highlights:
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur Government
Museum, Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort and
Deeg Palace are worth watching places in the
area. |
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| Ranthambhore… |
| This beautiful place in Rajasthan
is famous for its sprawling tiger reserve
and the famous Project Tiger being run here
for the conservation of Tigers and creating
awareness among people the people about it.
Nestled at the foot of Arawali Hills, this
place is perfect for quiet excursions with
friends over a weekend. |
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Highlights:
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambhore
Fort, Ganesh Temple, Jogi Mahal, Ranthambhore
School of Art. |
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