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How to
get there
There are flights from Delhi and Bombay to Jaipur daily.
And there are flights from Delhi and Bombay to Udaipur
and Jodhpur six days a week. Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur
are well connected by train from Delhi and Bombay.
Climate
The best time to visit Rajasthan is from late October
till the end of February. The weather is cold, crisp,
sunny and dry, with temperatures going down to 55 degrees
Fahrenheit or 12 degrees Celsius. From early March it
starts getting hot and the summer months of April, May
and June are broiling hot with temperatures rising to
110 degrees Fahrenheit or 42 degrees Celsius with desert
sandstorms. The monsoons come in late June to early July
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Dress
Sense
In winter make sure you bring a thick pullover and a warm
jacket or, for women, a thick shawl. During the rest of
the year, wear cool loose cotton clothes. For women short
skirts or shorts are not recommended as they are considered
slightly immodest; slacks or long skirts are best. Shoes
should be easy to take off when you're visiting temples.
Sunglasses are a must.
Health
Make sure you drink only bottled water or soft drinks.
Be careful about where you eat. Make sure fresh fruit
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Cross Cultural Tips
The people of Rajasthan are polite in a formal and rather
courtly manner. Learning to greet them with a namaste
or with folded palms and adding the respectful suffix
ji to their names, when addressing them will go a long
way. Avoid open displays of affection between couples
in public. Women should avoid a display of bare legs.
Always take off your shoes at the entrance of a temple.
What to buy
Jodhpur is the place for very interesting antiques and
neo-antiques (!), authentic Jodhpur riding breeches, colorful
hand printed cotton fabrics, Special Jodhpur Spices, Jodhpur
Handicrafts and traditional Rajasthani mojri slippers.
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Cultural
Activities
Rajasthan famed for its rich variety of folk dance
and folk music forms. Each area has its own very
special type of dance, ranging from the hypnotic,
sinuous dance of the Kalbeliya nomads of Jaisalmer
to the vigorous, energetic drum dance of Jalore,
from the graceful, rhythmic ghoomar dance performed
by the ladies of Udaipur to the daredevil fire dance
of Bikaner, performed on live burning coals.
Also you'll discover a fascinating variety of folk
music here, ranging from the simple, haunting music
of the wandering desert minstrels of the Langa and
Manganiyar communities to the somewhat more sophisticated
mand, traditionally sung at the courts of the Rajput
rulers.
Rajasthan is also known for its puppet shows,
based on popular legends, and for the Pabuji ki
phad, a unique bardic narration of the Pabuji
legend, illustrated by a 30 feet illuminated scroll,
like some medieval forerunner of the modern animated
film!
The best showcase of Rajasthani culture is the
famed Desert Festival that is held in Jaisalmer
each year, where the finest performers from all
over the state gather to vie with each other for
honours. In October and November, the annual Pushkar
Fair turns into a colourful bazaar with handicrafts
of all sorts being sold, and camels, horses and
bullocks are being bought.
Sightseeing & Info
Jodhpur stands on a range of sandstone hills
surrounded by a strong wall nearly 10 kms in length,
with seven gates, dominating the city is an eminence
surmounted by a massive fortress. Within the walls
are royal palaces with priceless jewels and a
striking collection of arms. Sightseeing of Jodhpur
includes visit to the Fort, Palaces, Armoury and
Jaswant Thada.
Best Season: October-March
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| Sightseeing
at Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort: Situated
at an altitude of about 125 mtrs, the Mehrangarh
Fort of Jodhpur is spread over an area of
5 sq km in the heart of the city of Jodhpur.
Besides being a landmark in Jodhpur Mehrangarh
fort is a must visit for all the tourists.
The fort has seven gates of which the noted
ones are the Jayapol, built by Maharaja
Man Singh in 1806; Fatehpol or the Victory
Gate built by Maharaja Ajit Singh; and the
Lohapol or the Iron Gate.
Jaswant Thada: Jaswant
Thada in Jodhpur is a white marble memorial
built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in
1899 A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant
succumbed to injuries in this place while
fighting the Mughal king Jahangir. This
place is a must visit in Jodhpur.
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Bhawan: Made of marble and pink sandstone,
the construction of the Umaid Bhawan of Jodhpur
started in 1929 and it took 16 years to complete
it. It is believed that the palace was constructed
to give employment to the famine-struck population
of Jodhpur. This majestic building is presently
the residence of the former rulers with a
part of it running as hotel and remaining
part as a museum.
Reaching Jodhpur:
Air: Airport is well connected from - Delhi,
Jaipur, Mumbai, Udaipur.
Rail: The Jodhpur railhead is well linked
from Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bikaner.
Road: Jodhpur is well connected to all major
towns of Rajasthan and India.
STD/ISD Codes:
if dialing from India to Jodhpur --- 0291
(number)
if dialing from outside India to Jodhpur
-- ++ 91-291
Shopping:
In response to export markets, many of the
factories and shops here design furniture
and metal work products that are geared
to Western tastes. The central market, or
Ghasmandi Bazaar, is very popular with visitors.
But the really good stuff is found outside
the city walls. You'll find textiles, silver,
jewellery, instruments, pottery, boxes,
carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures,
paintings, copper, brass, antique reproductions,
ivory, insignias in white German metal,
bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes,
old doors, and lots of furniture. |
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