How safe is travel in Rajasthan?
One of the major factors that makes Rajasthan a popular tourist destination
is its dominant tourist-friendly atmosphere.
The people of Rajasthan are very simple and helpful. Traveling alone is not
a problem in most parts of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is one of the very few
states in India where traveling in private vehicles on the highways is
considered perfectly safe and easy.
The only cause for concern may be the persistent touts and
commission-agents, who know every tactic to lure a tourist.
What care should we take regarding the food?
First of all, reputed restaurants serving Indian and Continental food will
be found at all important tourist places.
Eating within the hotel of your stay is also generally safe.
However, Rajasthani food is very delicious and diverse and is worth trying
out.
Eating out can be real fun if the eatery is popular, maintains hygiene and
serves well-cooked and freshly prepared items.
One must avoid taking yogurt, fruit juice and salads in almost all cases.
Drinking mineral water or boiled water should be considered a safe option
though plain water can be clean at many places.
Even ice made of plain water should be avoided. Indian tea is, however,
very safe as it is prepared by boiling it for a long time.
What to give to the children who get on the
highway asking for pens, sweets, etc?
The children by the highways who get after every halting tourist vehicle
asking for pens, sweets and money do actually belong to some decent family
or the other.
The act of gifting small things by a few initial groups of tourists has now
become a habit for these children who actually sell these items at local
shops.
It is quite advisable not to give anything except your smiles to them.
Please help them become self-respecting citizens.
What are the common
health-related problems a visitor may face?
Being a dry state, a lot of infections associated with moisture are not
present.
The most common problem shall be diarrhea caused mainly due to spicy food
or impure water. The other problem that may arise is sunburns.
Heatstroke is common during summers. Drink a lot of water while you are in
Rajasthan. Viral infection leading to a little fever is also seen.
What is the best time to travel in Rajasthan?
Winters in Rajasthan are very pleasant and this makes the months from
October till March the best time to come.
Among these, November is the month of many festivals and fairs. The same
applies for March as well.
Monsoon months (July to September) in Rajasthan are also very pleasant, as
it doesn't rain heavily.
Some of the most spectacular festivals are celebrated in the month of
August. Summers (late April to July) are very hot but it is the best time to
see weddings and wildlife.
Is road travel the preferred way to
appreciate Rajasthan?
The highways generally are very good and they connect almost every tourist
spot with the other.
The spectacle of lifestyle and culture on the way is spectacular. The
number of destinations and heritage hotels in Rajasthan are so diverse and
widespread that they cannot be reached by air or rail.
However, for long distance travels within Rajasthan, air and rail travel is
good, though the options are limited.
Would we face a language barrier?
English is understood by almost all catering to tourists - from drivers to
shopkeepers.
Even someone not knowing English will try his best to communicate with you
in English.
However, for those not knowing English or local languages, use of guides or
interpreters is advisable.
What kind of clothes should we normally wear in
Rajasthan?
No hotel in Rajasthan forces any strict dress codes for use of its
amenities.
The need is to wear clothes you feel most comfortable in.
However, considering climatic conditions, wearing light colored cotton
clothes is a wise choice.
Care should also be taken about cultural sensitivities as fully and
decently clothed people are treated with respect.
What makes Rajasthan so culturally
identifiable?
Rajasthan has a history of fiercely fought independence that prevented
external influence.
Non-existent communication till not very long ago is another factor.
Last, but not the least, being a desert state the population had remained
very sparsely located.
This is the reason that clothing, customs, dialect and food differs even
from one village to another.
What are the most important cultural
etiquettes to follow?
A. Never look straight to a woman if you are a male. Always seek
permission to photograph a woman.
B. Never enter a religious place with shoes on or yourselves
partially clothed.
C. Never enter the sanctum sanctorum of a temple.
D. Always pick the things and eat with right hand only.
What is the best way to contribute to the
development of the region?
Rajasthan's unique cultural heritage, ecology and countless monuments
definitely need a lot in terms of preservation and conservation.
Social sector too is an area that needs to be focused on to make Rajasthan
sustainable on its own.
A number of novel schemes are being implemented. Still a lot is needed.
There are several non-profit organizations indulging in social welfare,
preservation of arts and conservation of monuments.
Indian Moments can assist you in finding any such genuine organization.
How can Indian Moments help me actually
travel Rajasthan?
Indian Moments is a travel organization having vast experience in operating
tours in Rajasthan.
We believe in personal attention to each and every person who contacts us.
The enquiries form filled by you on the site is promptly attended by one of
our executive officers, who puts every effort to design a travel plan based
exactly on the needs of the visitor. Unlimited counseling is provided free
of cost.
At the ground level, we remain ready to go any extent to make your tour so
special. With the guest being provided more than what is promised and expert
assistants to rely on, there is no doubt our tours remain a great success!
A whole list of satisfied clients can be provided for testimony.
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