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The best time to travel to Rajasthan is between October and April. To avoid last minute hassles, prior booking during peak season is essential. |
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Light woolen clothes are essential during the months of December and January. For other months, cotton clothes will do. |
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Women travelers visiting India should wear Indian dresses. Salwar Kameez is the most common and preferred dress in India. Revealing and transparent clothes should be avoided. |
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It is better to know about the visiting hours of monuments before hand. |
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Entry fee to forts and palaces range from Rs. 5 for Indians to Rs. 150 for foreigners. There is separate fee to carry still camera or video camera inside the monuments. |
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You can ride an elephant to visit some monuments in Rajasthan. An elephant ideally carries four persons. |
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Some hotels in Rajasthan also arrange for jeep, camel and horse safari, confirm when booking a hotel room. |
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Keeping Xerox copies of your passport and travel documents is useful. |
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Cyber Cafes are available in almost all the Indian cities, though Internet speed may vary from place to place. |
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Most star hotels in Rajasthan offer currency exchange facilities but it is better to find out the prevailing rates before converting your money. It is best to convert the currency at the airport, when you reach India. |
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The State Bank of India and other major banks are authorized to deal in foreign exchange. Some banks give cash against Visa and Master Cards. |
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Traveller's Cheques issued by Thomas Cook and American Express are accepted in major towns and tourist centers. |
