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customs and
traditions, fairs and festivals, forts and palaces, history,
music and dance, national parks and sanctuaries, rural
bazaars, temples and tribes in Rajasthan !
Adventure: Rajasthan was known for
the Rajputs. The Rajputs were known for their bravery and were
interested in various adventurous sports like jeep safari,
camel safari, horse safari and elephant safari.
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Art & Culture: Rajasthan is one of the richest states
in India as far as the field of art and craft and its culture
is concerned. It is known all over the world for wood and
marble carving, pottery, painting, and jewellery.
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Ayurveda: Ayurveda in Rajasthan is also an ancient
healing system of medical science in India. It helps the
people to keep fit and maintain the healthy mind and body in a
natural way. Various Ayurveda treatments are now practised
also in Rajasthan.
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Cities: There are about 32 districts in Rajasthan which
are further divided into 241 Tehsils, 183 municipalities, 237
Panchayat Samities and 9184 village Panchayats. Some of the
popular cities in Rajasthan are Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Jaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur.
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Climate: Rajasthan is one of the driest state in India.
The climate of Rajasthan greatly varies throughout the state.
During summers, it is very hot and dry, while in winters it is
very cold. This region also receives very less rainfall during
the monsoon season.
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Cuisine: Rajasthan is also known for its cuisine all
over India. The famous Rajasthani cuisine consists of the
combination of Dal, Baati and Churma. Apart from this, every
region of Rajasthan has its own specialty.
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Customs: In the Vedas, the origin of the customs and
traditions have been described in detail. There are various
customs and traditions of Rajasthan which are based on the
Vedic rituals. The religious rituals and ceremonies starts
from the conception, and then passes through birth, marriage
and death.
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Camel Safari: The desert safaris are organized in
Rajasthan. These safaris will take the visitor through the
golden sands of the vast Thar desert, countryside and villages
and enables one to experience the olden days enjoyed by the
kings of Rajasthan.
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Distance Chart: The Distance Chart will enable you to
know the distances between various cities in Rajasthan.
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Economy: Rajasthan is also one of the most populated
states in India, with low per capita income and illiteracy.
The economy of Rajasthan is mostly dependent on agriculture,
but it also has some vast mineral resources and industries.
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Fairs and Festivals: Various fair and festivals are
celebrated almost round the year in Rajasthan. These festivals
reflect the culture and life style of the people of Rajasthan.
Besides various Hindu festivals, some of the regional
festivals like desert festival, camel festival, Gangaur, Teej,
Elephant Festival, Pushkar Fair, etc. are also celebrated.
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Forts & Palaces: The history of Rajasthan is enshrined
in its forts and palaces. The Rajputs were the great warriors
and built some of the most imposing and beautiful forts and
palaces in Rajasthan like Chittorgarh Fort, Junagarh Fort,
Mehrangarh Fort and Sonar Fort.
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History: The history of Rajasthan is full of the brave
stories of the Rajputs. These Rajputs when faced the
overwhelming odds, preferred death of defeat and died in war.
Their women also threw themselves on flaming pyres to avoid
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Horse Safari: Horse Safaris are organized in Rajasthan
between the month of October and March. The Marwari and
Kathiawari are the best known breed of horses in Rajasthan.
All the routes in the horse safari are decided keeping in mind
the geography and natural beauty of the area and also the
riding skills of the rider as well.
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Music & Dance: Music and dance play a significant role
in the life of people of Rajasthan. All the regions of
Rajasthan have their distinct style of folk music and dance.
Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Teratali are the most famous folk dances
of Rajasthan.
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Museums: To preserve the heritage and culture of
Rajasthan, the palaces and forts of the earlier rulers of
Rajasthan were converted into museums and art galleries. Some
of the important museums of Rajasthan are located in Jaipur,
Kota, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, and Chittorgarh.
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Palace on Wheels: The Palace on Wheels, the famous
luxury train starts in Delhi and covers Jaipur, Jaislamer,
Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and
Agra. It covers total seven days. During this tour, the
tourists visit some of the beautiful and significant
historical monuments.
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Parks and Sanctuaries: In Rajasthan, there are two
national parks, over a dozen wildlife and bird sanctuaries and
two closed areas. Some of the most famous national parks and
sanctuaries in Rajasthan are Desert National Park, Sariska
National Park, Ranthambore National Park and Keoladeo Ghana
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Rural Rajasthan: In Rajasthan the villages comprises of
more than half of the population of the state. These villages
have agricultural land, temples and sanctuaries as well. The
most colorful villages are found in the Shekhawati region of
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Reaching Rajasthan: Rajasthan is one of the major
tourist destination in India. It is well connected with
various major metropolitan cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai,
Chennai and Kolkata. The main airport in Rajasthan is located
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Rajasthan Craft: Rajasthan has created and preserved
rich heritage in the form of fabulous printed fabrics,
precious and semi-precious stones, jewellery, embroidered
leather work and other hand crafted items of wood, ivory, lac,
glass, brass, silver and gold.
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Rajasthan Villages: The villages in Rajasthan consists
of a collection of huts or jhonpris, with thatched roofs and
walls and decorated with wall paintings. The boundaries for
houses and land holdings are made of the dry branches of a
nettle-like shrub.
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Shopping: The colorful rural bazaars, also known
as the Haats in Rajasthan have the distinct easy going
atmosphere, typical of the medieval times. The people from the
villages and near by areas gather at a single place and sell
various commodities like the lac bangles, old tribal silver
jewellery, handicraft items, clothes and utensils.
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Temples: The people of all religions are present in
Rajasthan like Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains and
Parsis. Some of the most famous temples in Rajasthan are
located at Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranakpur and Udaipur.
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Tribes: Rajasthan is home to various tribes who have
very interesting history of origin, customs and social
practices. Some of the famous tribes in Rajasthan are Bhils,
Minas, Sahariyas, Garasias and Lohars.
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