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October to April is the ideal time to visit Rajasthan. This is also the peak season, prior booking is advisable. |
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It is useful to take light woolen clothes if you are visiting Rajasthan during the months of December and January. |
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Women travelers should wear Indian dresses, preferably a salwar kameez. Revealing and transparent clothes should be avoided. |
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Get information about the visiting hours of monuments before hand. |
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Entry to forts and palaces is not free. It ranges from Rs. 5 for Indians to Rs. 150 for foreigners. There are separate charges to carry still camera or video camera inside the monuments. |
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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 also arrange for camel, jeep and horse safari, confirm when booking a hotel room. |
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Keep Xerox copies of your passport and travel documents, they will be hand in emergency. |
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You will find Cyber Cafes in most Indian cities, though Internet speed may vary from place to place. |
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Most star hotels offer currency exchange facilities but it is better to find out the prevailing rates. 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. |
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Traveller's Cheques issued by Thomas Cook and American Express are accepted in major towns and tourist centers. |