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Rajasthan is the very essence of India, with crenelated forts and About Rajasthanimpregnable palaces that rise like giant fairy-tale sets above dusty sun-scorched plains and shimmering lakes. India's second-largest state -- similar in size to France -- is largely covered by the ever-encroaching Thar Desert, but despite its aridity, Rajasthan was once remarkably prosperous: Traders from as far afield as Persia and China had to cross its dry plains to reach the southern ports of Gujarat, something the warrior princes of Rajasthan were quick to capitalize on. Today the principal attraction of Rajasthan -- the post-independence name for Rajputana, literally "land of princes" -- is the large variety of forts and palaces its aristocrats built throughout the centuries, making it one of the most popular destinations in India.
But Rajasthan offers so much more than desert castles and culture -- from tracking down tigers in the Ranthambhore jungle (incidentally, the best place to spot wild tigers in Asia) to gaping at the world's most intricately carved marble temples on historic Mount Abu. Peopled by proud turbaned men and delicately boned women in saris of dazzling colors, the "land of princes" is rich with possibilities, and offers easy road access to the less-traveled state of Gujarat.
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| Area |
342,239 sq km. |
| Population |
56.5 million. |
| Major Languages |
Hindi, Marwari, and Rajasthani |
| Capital |
Jaipur |
| Location |
Western Part of India |
| Climate |
The climate of Rajasthan is generally hot and dry,
with scorching summers and cool winters. |
| Best Time to Visit |
Mid October to mid March |
| International Airport |
Jaipur |
| Domestic Airports |
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Jaisalmer |
| Major Festivals |
Desert festival, Camel Festival, Kajli Teej,
Gangaur Festival, Teej, Marwar Festival, Brij Festival, Mewar
Festival, Summer Festival, Raksha Bandhan, Holi, Dussehra, and
Diwali. |
| Major Fairs |
Banganga Fair, Gogaji Fair, Kapil Muni Fair, Karni
Mata Fair, Khatu Shyamji Fair, Nagaur Fair, Pushkar Fair, Sheetla
Mata Fair, Shri Mahavirji Fair and Urs Fair. |
| Tourist Attractions |
Forts, palaces, havelis, wildlife, sand dunes,
religious places, fairs and festivals, safaris, handicrafts, etc. |
| Literacy rate |
61.03 % (As per 2001 census) |
| Major Industries |
Cement, Chemicals, Handicrafts, Sugar, and
textiles. |
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