Traveling to Rajasthan in summer season should be avoided. But this is also the season when hotels offer discounts. The best time to visit Rajasthan from October to April. During peak season prior booking is recommended.
During the coldest months (December and January) light woolen clothes are a must.
Women travelers touring India should avoid wearing revealing and transparent dresses. Salwar Kameez is the most common and preferred dress in India.
Prior information about visiting hours of monuments is useful before you actually visit the monuments.
You can enjoy an elephant ride to visit some monuments in Rajasthan. An elephant ideally carries four persons.
Some hotels in Rajasthan arrange for jeep, camel and horse safari. Confirm when booking a hotel room.
Entry fee to forts and palaces range from Rs. 5 for Indians to Rs. 150 for foreigners. Additional fee is charged for carrying still camera or video camera inside the monuments.
Keep Xerox copies of your travel documents and passport.
Most star hotels in Rajasthan offer currency exchange facilities. It is best to convert the currency at the airport, when you reach India.
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.
Traveller's Cheques issued by Thomas Cook and American Express are accepted in major towns and tourist centers.
Almost all Indian cities have Cyber Cafes, though Internet speed may vary from city to city.
