Travels To Rajasthan
 
Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, heritage palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in Rural and Rustic Rajasthan Heritage tours. Unexpected forest glens, lakes and temples appear like mirages in the deserts. On the crag are seen rugged forts, testimony to a turbulent history.

A vacation in Rajasthan through Divya Holidays & Vacations is like no other vacation in any corner of the world. Rajasthan offers a wide array of travel destinations. Modern air and train services, deluxe coaches and chauffeur-driven cars transport you quickly and comfortably to every wonder-packed corner of the state.

Rajasthan with a treasure of history, picturesque architecture and bewitching landscape is an unparalleled destination on the tourist map of India. A destination that defies definition. Tourism is Rajasthan's Life Blood.
   
 


Today's Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a vibrant state where tradition and history blend with contemporary life styles. People are proud of their heritage and yet open to change western values.
Modern Rajasthan is bringing in amenities like elsewhere in the world. It has remarkable roads and transport systems. Its roads are trafficked by some of latest cars and buses, rickshaws, camel carts and horse drawn tongas as well as improvised tempos. The markets are lined with a shopping extravaganza with some of its store being very posh. 

Rajasthan is the largest state in the Republic of India and has vibrant trade and industry. It is rich in mineral resources and a recent exploration also found large deposits of oil. Modern Rajasthan has some of best banking service and is well serviced by ATM honouring all international credit and debit cards.
 
Climate
The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four seasons: Summers, Monsoon, Post-Monsoon and winter.

A summer, which extends from April to June, is the hottest season, with temperatures ranging from 32 degree C to 45 degree C. In western Rajasthan the temp may rise to 48 degree C, particularly in May and June. At this time, Rajasthan's only hill station, Mt Abu registers the lowest temperatures. In the desert regions, the temperature drops at night. Prevailing winds are from the west and sometimes carry dust storms (we call them aandhi).

The second season Monsoon extends from July to September, temp drops, but humidity increases, even when there is slight drop in the temp (35 degree C to 40 degree C). 90% of rains occur during this period.

The Post-monsoon period is from October to November. The average maximum temperature is 33 degree C to 38 degree C, and the minimum is between 18 degree C and 20 degree C.

The fourth season is Winter or the cold season, from December to March. There is a marked variation in maximum and minimum temperatures, and regional variations across the state. January is the coolest month of the year. And temp may drop to 0 degree C in some cities of Rajasthan, like Churu. There is slight precipitation in the north and northeastern region of the state, and light winds, predominantly from the north and northeast. At this time, relative humidity ranges from 50% to 60% in the morning, and 25% to 35% in the afternoon.

Temp & Rainfall

January to March
50F - 80F
10 degree C - 27 degree C
4MM - 7MM
April to June
75F - 105F
24 degree C - 45 degree C
11MM - 30MM
July to September
70F - 95F
21 degree C - 35 degree C
100MM - 165MM
October to December
55F - 85F
13 degree C - 30 degree C
3MM - 8MM

These are average temp and rainfall of Rajasthan, and may vary for each city. The temperature is in degrees Fahrenheit.
 
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