Travel Through India’s Desert State

By Author: Mark Haimilton
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Rajasthan, the desert state of North India is a popular tour destination in the winter and spring months of the year. Udaipur (the lake city or the blue city), Jodhpur, Khimsar (desert scapes), Pushkar (religious festivals) and Jaipur (capital city) are the tourist draws in the state. Tourism is a popular source of income in this hot and dry state.

Culture and Food
The culture and food of this North-Western state is different from the rest of the country. Cotton is the ideal fabric for the hot and dusty days. Though you should be prepared for the bitter cold of the desert winter nights. The local men and women wear long, loose, brightly colored cotton garments to protect them from the harsh sun and to cover themselves during dust storms. Food is typically sweet in this area as the sugar provides them with energy. Dehydrated legumes are a common form of diet. These keep well in the hot dry weather.

Tourism in Rajasthan

Tourism in Rajasthan is a common occupation. This culture rich state and desert climate has the camel as a ...
... beast of burden as a main feature in its culture. This animal is a common mode of transport, especially in the sandy areas. The Palaces in Jodhpur and Udaipur are major tourist draws. Visitors marvel at the opulence and splendor of the lives of the maharajas of old. Some of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels so that tourists can live in the splendor of yester year. Udaipur or the blue city so names because of its lakes, received worldwide exposure when it featured in Hollywood James Bond films. Udaipur is famed for the pink stone that was used to build its palaces. The City Palace here has Rajasthan’s largest palace complex where you can admire the skilled craftsmanship that made fretted balconies, scalloped arches and cupolas.

Rajasthan Tour Packages

The state offers tour packages to suit every pocket. Tours ranging from low budget daily trips to places of interest to package tours that include a stay in one of the palace hotels are advertised. Numerous tour operators are looking for custom. Contact them and they will offer you a tour to suit your budget and your interests. They will help you experience the local lifestyle and culture and help you find mementos to take home with you. Mirrors and brightly color thread are common features of the handicrafts of the region.

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