Rajasthan Travel Tips

Rajasthan travel tips are being provided to assist you while you are in Rajasthan. These safety guidelines for Rajasthan, India will prove quite useful to you if you are planning to visit this place.

While traveling in Rajasthan, India is completely safe and enjoyable, it would be better to take certain basic precautions on your Fascinating Rajasthan Tour. Fascinating Rajasthan suggests some travel tips to make your journey in India a pleasant experience.

Rajasthan Airports : Rajasthan has Jaipur Airport, Jodhpur Airport and Udaipur Airport, while the Jaisalmer Airport opens from 1st October to 31st March.

Holidays In Rajasthan : The colorful culture, costumes and customs of the people of Rajasthan are sure to catch your attention. The people clad in bright colored cloths are captivating, the fairs and festivals they celebrate are simply fantastic.

Rajasthan Facts : Tours to Rajasthan India, is bounded on the west and northwest by Pakistan, on the north and northeast by the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by the state of Gujarat.

Home Stays In Rajasthan : Rajasthan or Rajputana , the land of Maharajas , brings alive the glory and splendor of the past where feudal maharajas ruled their individual states with absolute powers of a sovereign.

What To Wear In Rajasthan : The traditional Rajasthan jewelry and Rajasthan costumes gives its people a unique identity of their own. Moreover, their colour and design are tremendously delightful and attractive.

Local Transport In Rajasthan : Rajasthan has a very good network of air, roads and train. Making travelling in Rajasthan safe and less tiring. With good road conditions you can also explore the interiors of Rajasthan.

What To Eat In Rajasthan : Jaipur is one of the most remarkable cities of India. This is not only because of its vibrant culture and heritage, but also because of its diverse and mouth watering cuisine.

Rajasthan Shopping : Find information on shopping in Rajasthan, shopping places in Rajasthan and what items to buy in Rajasthan, India.

Best Time To Visit Rajasthan : Rajasthan summers are extremely hot and dry. The day is too hot, the nights cool. It is advisable for the tourists visiting in summers to wear loose cotton clothes.

Money Exchange In Rajasthan : Money exchange is not a problem these days as Indian Economy has liberalized and opened up. There are lots of money exchangers in Jaisalmer. You will find a lot of kiosks near Railway station and Bus stand but try and stick to the government authorized ones.

Electricity In Rajasthan : This write up on electricity in Rajasthan covers voltage, electricity and current supply in Rajasthan, India.

Rajasthan Geography : The state of Rajasthan borders Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the Southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast and Punjab to the north, covering an area of 342,239 km². It has its capital at Jaipur.

Handling Beggars In Rajasthan : If you are traveling to India, you are bound to come across beggars. Mostly you will find them begging at the red lights. Following are some tips for handling Indian beggars.

Health Precautions For Rajasthan : To enjoy your Rajasthan travel, health precautions should be given top most priority. Like any other place in the world, Rajasthan also has some anti-social elements.

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Fairs & Festivals of Jaipur

Elephant Festival, Jaipur: The elephant festival gets underway in the month of Phalgun (March) on the eve of Holi, the festival of colours. The festival begins with a procession of elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The sight of mighty jumbos striding majestically is a treat to watch. The mahavats or owners proudly decorate their elephants with bright colours, jhools (saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery. Female elephants are made to wear payals or anklets which tinkle as they walk. Prizes are given for the most beautifully decorated elephant. Even more exciting is the Polo match, the Elephant race, the tug-of-war between elephant and 19 men and women. The most colourful being the playing of Holi on Elephant back.

Kaila Devi Fair : The annual fair of Kaila Devi, (Mahalakshmi or the goddess of wealth), is held at the village Kaila (24 kms to the south west) in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), lasting for a fortnight. The temple of Kaila Devi is located on the banks of the Kalisil river in the hills of Trikut, 2 Kms. to the north-west of Kaila village. Another attraction is the small temple dedicated to Bhairon, situated in the courtyard and facing the shrine of Kaila Devi is a temple of Hanuman locally called 'Languriya'.

Gangaur Festival: The Gangaur festival is the most important local festival of Rajasthan and is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of lord Shiva. Gan is a synonym for Shiva and Gauri which stands for Gauri or Parvati who symbolizes saubhagya (Marital Bliss). Gauri is the embodiment of perfection and conjugal love which is why the unmarried women worship her for being blessed with good husbands, while married women do so for welfare, health and long life of their spouses and a happy married life.

The festival commences on the first day of Chaitra, the day following Holi and continues for 18 days. For a newly-wedded girl, it is binding to observe the full course of 18 days of the festival that succeeds her marriage. Even unmarried girls fast for the fully period of 18days and eat only one meal a day.

Images of Isar & Gauri are made of clay for the festival. In some families, permanent wooden images are painted afresh every year by reputed painters called Matherans on the eve of the festival. A distinct difference between the idols of Teej and Gangaur is that the idol will have a canopy during the Teej festival while the Gangaur idol would not a canopy.

The ladies decorate their hands and feet by drawing design with Mehendi (myrtle Paste). The figures drawn range from the sun, Moon and the stars to simple flowers or geometrical designs.

Teej Festival: Teej is the festival of swings. It marks the advent of the monsoon month of Sharvan (August). The monsoon rains fall on the parched land and the pleasing scent of the wet soil rises into the air. Swings are hung from trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls and women dressed in green clothes sing songs in celebration of the advent of the monsoon. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati is worshipped by seekers of conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession is taken out in Jaipur for two consecutive days on the festive occasion which is watched by people in large numbers. The Teej idol is covered with a canopy whereas the Gangaur idol is open.

Jaipur Monument

Jaipur is a ancient city because of it's royal history Jaipur owns many monuments here you may find some important and famous monuments:

Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar (Observatory): Jantar Mantar it is literally known as 'Instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens. It was built between 1728 to 1734 by Jai Singh. Each instrument of this observatory is used for a particular function and gives an accurate reading. The differnt Yantras placed in clockwise at the observatory is narrated below. The Samrat Yantra is a large sundial (the triangular structure) marked with hours and minutes. The arc at the left side will show the time from sunrise to midday and the right side will show the time from midday to sunset. The time is read, where the shadow is sharpest. The sundials are constructed on latitude 270 North. To adjust the reading to Indian standard Time (IST), between 1 minute 15 seconds to 32 minutes must be added according to the time of year and solar position.

Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa Mahal', Palace of the Wind, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It is an integral part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana (women's chambers) standing away from the main complex. This five storey building of unusual architecture designed by Lal Chand Usta, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry made of red and pink sand stone, beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's painted with quick lime. The monument with a spectacular view of Jaipur city with road avenues, intersections and colourful crowds in the market, was originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city without being seen by others.

Amer Fort
Amer is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

Statue Circle
This famed circle is actually a traffic roundabout in Jaipur, placed at such a strategic position that half the Jaipur passes by it. Noted as the favorite evening hang-out place, it is a good place to savor spicy local delicacies and snacks offered by hawkers and 'Meals on Wheels' vendors. It is called as Statue Circle because of the imposing idol of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. The idol is placed here to commemorate the great sovereign, builder and futurist. It is a delightful picnic spot, which looks especially beautiful with all the lighting and colorful fountains here.