Rajasthan

• Capital: Jaipur
• Population: 56.5 million
• Area: 342,239 sq km
• Language: Rajasthani, Hindi
• Best Season: October to March
• Weather: Summer: 32°-45°C. Winter: 28°-5°C.

Places to See Around

Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing Fort Chanwa Luni Junagarh Fort Alice Garg National Seashell Museum Brij Vilas Palace Museum Kalighati Rajmahal Shantinath Temple Siliserh Lake Jaivan Cannon Shahabad fort Kishore Sagar Lake Rangji Temple Fateh Prakash Palace Salim Singh-ki-Haveli Chambal Gardens Meherangarh fort Osian Hanuman Temple Kumbhalgarh Fort

Rajasthan is one of the 26 states of the republic of India, is situated in the north western part of India. It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 square miles) is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. Rajasthan lies between latitudes 23 degree 3' and 30 degree 12', north and longitudes 69 degree 30' and 78 degree 17', east. The southern part of Rajasthan is about 225 km from the Gulf of Kutch and about 400 km from the Arabian Sea.  Rajasthan is bounded by Pakistan in the west and north-west; by the State of Punjab in the north; by Haryana in the north-east; by Uttar Pradesh in the east, by Madhya Pradesh in the south-east and Gujarat in the south-west.

Rajasthan is the land of Thar Desert  ( 58%), surrounded by beautiful Aravalli hills Range, a land of  Forts, and a land of ancient civilization in the banks of disappeared Sarsawti river. Rajasthan is one of the beautiful states of India which attracts very large number of domestic and foreign tourists.  Jaipur the  is the capital of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture. Every third foreign tourist visiting India also travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India.

Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, Rajasthan has a flourishing tourism industry. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector.