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The best time to visit Rajasthan from October to April. During peak season prior booking is recommended. |
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Light woolen clothes are a must during winter months of December and January. |
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India is a conservative society, when it comes to dressing. For women travelers, it is better to wear Indian dresses, preferably a salwar kameez. Revealing and transparent clothes should be avoided. These types of clothes attract unwanted attention. |
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Information about visiting hours of monuments is useful before you actually visit them. |
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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 arrange for jeep, camel and horse safari. This can be confirmed when booking a hotel room. |
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Entry fee to forts and palaces in Rajasthan range from Rs. 5 for Indians to Rs. 150 for foreigners. You may have to pay additional fee for carrying still camera or video camera inside some monuments. |
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Most star hotels in Rajasthan offer currency exchange facilities. 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. |
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Almost all Indian cities have Cyber Cafes, though Internet speed may vary from city to city. |
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Keep Xerox copies of your travel documents and passport. |