Location:
West India
Capital:
Jaipur
Main Language:
Rajasthani
Dialects:
Marwari, Jaipuri, Malwi, Mewati
Area:
132,150 square miles
Area Comparative:
Almost the size of France
Terrain:
Arid deserts; high and rugged mountain ranges desert region
Climate:
Extremely hot and dry; with very little rainfall
Other Languages Spoken:
Hindi, English, Sindhi
Important Tourist Destinations:
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu, Ajmer, Pushkar, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Kota, Ranthambore, Bharatpur
Best Time To Visit:
Although Rajasthan is a tourist destination that is operative the whole year round, the best time to visit would be during the winter (between the months of October to March).
Transport:
By Air - There are 3 airports – Jaipur airport, Jodhpur airport and Udaipur airport. All three are well connected to the airports in the major cities of India like Delhi and Mumbai.
By Rail - The principal railway stations include Jaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer. These stations are connected to the main cities of India by rail.
By Road - The state is connected to the main cities of India by the means of State and National Highways. |