Geography

Demography

• Ajmer
• Alwar
• Bharatpur
• Bikaner
• Bundi
• Chittorgarh
• Dungarpur
• Jaipur
• Jaisalmer
• Jodhpur
• Kota
• Mount Abu
• Pushkar
• Samode
• Sariska
• Sawai Madhopur
• Udaipur

Demography

The climate of Rajasthan greatly varies throughout the state. In the west, Rajasthan is relatively dry and infertile; this area includes some of the Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. In the southwestern part of the state, the land is wetter, hilly and more fertile. The climate varies throughout Rajasthan. On average winter temperatures range from 8° to 28° C (46° to 82° F) and summer temperatures range from 25° to 46° C (77° to 115° F). Average rainfall also varies; the western deserts accumulate about 100 mm (about 4 in) annually, while the southeastern part of the state receives 650 mm (26 in) annually, most of which falls from July through September during the monsoon season. The best time to travel to Rajasthan is during the winter, or cold season, which extends from December to March. January is the coolest month of the year.

The education scene of the state is changing frequently owing to the initiatives taken by the Government and the involvement of other institutions. For providing educational services, enrollment of students in schools, abbreviating gender disparities and promoting education, a number of policies have been implemented. Education System of Rajasthan consists of nine universities and more than two hundred and fifty colleges, fifty five thousand primary and seven thousand four hundred secondary schools.

The cuisine of Rajasthan is as exotic as the state of Rajasthan itself. The royal heritage of Rajasthan has ensured that the cuisine of Rajasthan is as royal as the historical legacy. The "Land of the Kings" has always wined and dined in style. The royal kitchens have produced recipes that have been kept secret even till now. The exotic delicacies prepared by the royal kitchens were absolutely lip-smacking. The traditional food of Rajasthan consists of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Read on to know more about Rajasthani food.

Rajasthan is famous for its unique culture reflected in its exuberant celebrations and fair and festivals. A tour on palace on Wheels will take you to the vibrant state of Rajasthan, where you can explore the colorful bazaars, the myriad topography of the Thar Desert, the native people, and colorful fairs and festivals of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is the north-western region of India, and has remain independent from the great empires. Buddhism failed to make substantial inroad here; the Mauryan empire (321-184 BC), whose most renowned emperor, Ashoka, Converted to Buddhism in 261 BC, had minimal impact in Rajasthan, However, there are Buddhist caves and stupas (Buddhist Shrines) at Jhalawar, in Southern Rajasthan.

Ancient Hindu scriptural epics make reference to sites in present-day Rajasthan. The Holy Pilgrimage site of Pushkar is mentioned in both the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Hindi is the official language of the state. But the principal language is "Rajasthani", and the four major dialects are Marwari in the west, Jaipuri in the east, Malwi in the southeast and Mewati in the northeast. But Hindi language is replacing Rajasthani. Moreover, you will find English speaking people in all the major cities, and in remote villages also you will find someone who can speak and understand English.

The main religion of the people is Hinduism. But as the Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, and Christians also form a fair proportion of the population, other religions have incorporated in the state of Rajasthan. The Hindus are divided into numerous castes and sub-castes. The Muslims include the new-Muslims or quasi-Hindus