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Worth Knowing, Rajasthan
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- The best time of year to visit Rajasthan is mid-October to mid-March, when temperature fluctuates between 8º and 28º C; in the summer temperature highs reach 46º C.
- The population of Rajasthan is over 50 million people; 80% of them live in rural areas.
- Rajasthan is the second largest Indian state and one of the most popular tourist destinations; if you have a specific place of accommodation in mind, do book in advance.
- One of the reasons why you would do wise to choose a so-called heritage hotel over a traditional one (including hotel chains) is that most of them are privately owned and the majority belong to heirs of former royal families; as accommodation comes, they will definitely feel more authentic. Besides, as often as not you have the pleasure of meeting the owners.
- The majority of the charming Indian overnight places are located outside the cities; you may need a chauffeured car.
- A small chauffeured car will cost you from USD 50 a day.
- Roads and traffic can be unpredictable; it should be taken into account when planning your daytrips etc; do keep in mind that three things really matter on Indian roads: good brakes, a loud horn and good luck.
- Local Indian airlines offer excellent domestic flights; one of those we could recommend is Jet Airways - or Indian Airways and some of the low-cost airlines like Spice Jet.
- Like everywhere else in India, only bottled drinking water can be recommended. Do check if the cap hasn't been tampered with.
- Iced cocktails are also risky business, with the exception of those served at hotels where only specially filtered water is used for ice.
- Be reasonable: don't satisfy your hunger at roadside eateries, except when the food is piping hot, comes straight from the pan and has been prepared in front of your eyes.
- If the place you are staying at is far from water, don't risk eating fish.
- Some Indian wines actually are worth giving a try. In many locations, for example, in Kerala, the French have lent a hand in establishing winemaking traditions. Sula, Grovers and Riviera are among the wines worth paying some attention.
- Although it's customary to dress quite simply in India, staying at heritage hotels or dining in fine restaurants call for a bit of sprucing Slow down and take your time to enjoy the experience.
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