Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a revolution of colors against the huge backdrop of desert. It has an unusual variety in its entire forms- people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects and cuisine. Rajasthan is gifted with invincible forts, magnificent palace, heritage monuments, beauty, rich culture and natural resources. Rajasthan also known as ‘House of kings’ is one of the most exotic locales for tourist world over.

People :

Rajasthan is popularly known for Rajputs. They are generally built of good height. Rajputs worshipped the Sun, Shiva and Vishnu. Vedic religion is still followed by the Rajputs.

In olden days the profession of the people decided their caste in Rajasthan. This system has now been broken. Most of the people depends on agriculture for thier livelihood. Some of these castes are Jat, Gurjar, Mali, Kalvi etc. Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. Some of the commonly known tribs are Meena, Bhil, Garasia, Kanjar.

Fact of Rajasthan :

Area : 3,42,239 Km².
Population : 5,65,07,188 (2001 census).
Language : Hindi, Marwari, Rajasthani.
Ethic Race : Aryan.
Rainfall : 40cm to 110cm.(Avg)
Temperature :
Summer : 25°C to 45°C.
Winter : 10°C to 30°C.

Best Time to Visit : October to March.