History Of Rajasthan

The history of Rajasthan is filled with numerous legends of chivalrous acts of the Rajput Kings who began to rule Rajasthan from the 9th century AD. The valiant Kings of Rajputana, Prithviraj Chauhan and Maharana Pratap of Mewar, fought many wars to save the honor of their land, people, and traditions. The State of Rajasthan was formed at the time of India's Independence when Rajputana's 18 Princely States, two chieftains, and one British-directed territory were merged. The main languages spoken in Rajasthan are Rajasthani and Hindi, with mostly four vernaculars: Jaipuri, Mewati, Malwi, and Braj Bhasa.

Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has all the typical Hindu and Muslim celebrations, some celebrated with great local enthusiasm, as well as numerous festivals of its own. The exact dates, determined by the lunar calendar, have specific religious significance. Major festivals in the state are the Camel Festival at Bikaner in January, Nagaur Fair in January - February; Desert Festival of Jaisalmer in February; Gangaur Festival celebrated all over the state in March - April; Mewar Festival in Udaipur; Urs in Ajmer Sharif; Teej in the months of August; Marwar Festival at Jodhpur in October; and Camel and Cattle Fair of Pushkar in November.

Best Time To Visit Rajasthan

Winter (October to March) is an ideal time to visit Rajasthan.

By Air -Rajasthan is well-connected by air with practically all the major cities of India. Numerous airlines, both government and private, have regular flights connecting the state with the rest of the country. The five airports of the state are Sanganer (Jaipur), Jaisalmer, Udaipur, and Kota.
By Rail -Rajasthan is well-connected by a good network of rail. It connects the state with practically all the places of interest in the country. However, compared to the railway option, the roadways are more preferable and recommended as the railway tracks are mostly meter gauge and thus time-consuming.
By Road -The most ideal way to visit Rajasthan is by road. A good number of government and private buses ply to the state, connecting it with its nearby places of interest. In addition, taxis and other vehicles are also available on hire from many places to the state.