Useful Tips for Rajasthan

Tips for foreign Travellers as well as Indians.
» Travel Documents needed?
On Arrival, Foreign Tourists must produce a valid passport or other documents establishing their identity and Nationality. Indians visiting through International Airport are required to submit Indian Visa from the Indian Consulate.


» Any sort of Vaccination?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for visitors from the endemic areas.


» Is there any Foreign Travel Tax?
There is a Foreign Travel tax of Rs 500 in Indian currency to be paid at the Airport.


» Amount that can be brought?
There is no restrictions on the amount of Money in hand with the Visitors.


» Indian Monetary Standard?
One US Dollar is presently equivalent to about 47 Rupees in Indian terms available in denomination of 2,5, 10, 20. 50,and 100, 500 and 1000 rupees.

» Availability of Taxi services?
Taxi services are available near the railway station, Airport and the hotel areas.


» What to wear in Rajasthan?
Light cottons are preferred in the months of August to November, while light to heavy woollen clothes are required in the months of December and January. women's are specially advised to be a little conservative in their dress wear. Long T-shirts and jeans are the best combination and the practical choice. Men generally wear trousers or Jeans and the Indian Kurta can be a favourite.


» Where to Stay?
Choice of accommodation ranges from the luxury palaces hotels and five stars, heritage havelis as well as low cost hotels operated by the Rajasthan Tourist Development Corporation. There is also the benefit of staying as paying guest if one has not much luggage or liabilities and one or two companion. Several families welcome visitors as paying guests serving home made foods and clean rooms for a decent price.


» Where to Eat?
Each city of Rajasthan has fantastic restaurants which offers local Rajasthani cuisines, other Indian dishes and the Mughlai, Chinese along with the Continental recipes. Tourists can be seen enjoying with a strong cup of tea or a large glass of Lassi. Local Bhojanalayas are Dhabas provide vegetarian food that commonly includes the daal, vegetables, salads, pickles and tandori rotis. Some cities like Jaipur and Jaisalmer also offer special ladoos and mirch badas to the visitors. Namken Bhuji from Bikaner is one item that is very popular.


» A word of advice!
Tourist and visitors are advised to drink a lot of water and even carry a bottle with them during their tour of the region during the day as temperature sours high in the day time and can sometimes lead to dehydration.