THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF RAJASTHAN

AT MOUNT ABU- A COMMON MAN IN RURAL RAJASTHAN

ALL DRESSED UP: WOMEN WEARING COLORFUL CLOTHES IS A COMMON SIGHT IN RAJASTHAN

A WOMAN DYER

KALBELIA DANCER AT A FESTIVAL

PERFORMERS AT CHOKHI DHANI

RANDOM MEN- MOUNT ABU

FOLK PERFORMANCE AT THE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT OF A HOTEL

A THELAWALA ON WAY TO MEHANDIPUR BALAJI

A DYER WOMAN

WOMEN- CANT REMEMBER WHERE I GOT THIS ONE FROM

LAL KOTHI MANDI

SOUVENIRS

RANDOM MAN PLAYING MUSIC

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE

The Jaipur tourist office address has recently changed to Paryatan Bhawan, Khasa Kothi Hotel Campus, M.I.Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Phone: 0141-5155100

The Tourist Reception Center still remains at Government Hostel, M.I.Road, Jaipur. Phone: 0141-5110598

For more information on Rajasthan Tourism visit: http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Home.aspx

PACKING FOR JAIPUR VACATION

PACKING FOR SUMMERS:

Summers are very hot, harsh and dry in Jaipur. Hence light clothes made of cotton or linen is highly recommended. A sun hat and an umbrella are advisable. You must carry your sun block and sunscreen lotion. A good pair of sunglasses are a must. At daytime in summers it is recommended that one sticks to long pants/ trousers or skirts than shorts. the sun is very harsh and even 15 minutes in the open can cause serious sun damage.

Please make sure you carry your medicines. The food is spicy for the non- Asian palette and may cause stomach infections or acidity. Please carry antacids and  digestive pills. Also energy tablets or drinks could be of a huge use because the sun completely dehydrates your body so while sightseeing you may need these. If you suffer from asthma or sinus please carry your medicines, sometimes there are dust storms and it may cause issues for people suffering from these conditions.

A pair of great walking shoes are a must. Be it shopping or sightseeing, you have to walk a lot to explore his city. Some parts of the old city are explorable on by foot so a comfortable pair of walking shoes are a must.

 PACKING FOR WINTERS:

Winters are very pleasant. The temperature various from 15 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius. Warm clothes, any medical supplies you might need, sunglasses cause the sun is really strong even in winters, a good pair of walking shoes are all you need.

For more on Jaipur you can read my traveller articles on TripAdvisor:  http://www.tripadvisor.com/members-forums/anuroopabanerjee

JAIPUR: THE WEATHER AND WHEN TO GO

October to March is the best time to visit. During this period weather conditions are favorable.

The temperature varies from 25 Degrees Celsius to 30 Degrees Celsius in Oct. In November it varies from 18 Degrees Celsius to 10 Degrees Celsius and in December and January it can go down 3 Degrees Celsius. February to March it can fluctuate between 14 Degrees to 25 Degrees.

Being to Jaipur in Rajasthan, during October to March, you can beat the heat as well as enjoy your vacation to the fullest.  

By May the heat becomes absolutely unbearable. May onwards temarature can go upto 46 Degrees Celsius or even more. Majorly the climate of Jaipur is dry and hot. Monsoons too doesn't relief the dry city as we receive very low rainfall in Jaipur.

For detailed weather report on Jaipur, visit:

http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/42348.html