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HOW TO GET
THERE Air : Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur lie on
the Indian airlines route that links Delhi to Bombay.
Rail :
Most of Rajasthan is accessible by a network of rail services. An
excellent connection to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, from Delhi is
the Pink City Express (5 hours run) which is a vestibuled, chair-seating
rail service. Other places are also linked by passenger and express
trains. Since rail journeys are usually long because of the distances
involved, it is advisable to carry light snacks and water bottles as most
stations on route do not serve much.
Some important road distances from Jaipur and
best season
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Agra |
240 kms. |
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Ajmer |
131 kms. |
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Alwar |
142 kms. |
- |
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Bikaner |
321 kms. |
October To March |
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Bharatpur |
176 kms. |
October to February |
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Delhi |
261 kms. |
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Jodhpur |
332 kms. |
October to March |
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Jaisalmer |
654 kms. |
October to February |
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Udaipur |
405 kms. |
September to March |
WHAT TO
BUY
The bazaar around Hawa Mahal and Bari Chaupar, known for local crafts. In 1655 The British explorer Terry
remarked of India; 'the natives there show very much ingenuity in their
curious manufactures, as in their silk stuffs which they most artificially
weave, some very neatly mingled with silver or gold or both. They make
likewise excellent carpets, cabinets, boxes, trunks, curiously wrought
within and without, inlaid with elephants teeth or mother of pearl, ebony,
tortoiseshell or wire'. This holds true equally for India today. Visitors
would do well to explore the footpaths and smaller markets.
WHAT TO
WEAR
Woollens during winter and cottons in summer
months. Best season to go from September to March.
CREDIT
CARD American, Citibank. Master Charge Visa, and Diners Club
credit cards are generally accepted by large establishments including
hotels, shops, and airlines. |
