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Favorite thing: Its not that bad as it sounds, I can safely say as I live in Northern India (Jaipur). Its bad on or around Mumbai. Delhi if it rains for few hours there is a water clogging on roads in old delhi areas. In Rajasthan its actually quite pleasant and September would be decent month to visit. Our tourist season starts from October in any case. August be prepared for some bad says as Monsoons across the world are highly unpredictable.

Trust me our life goes on normally.

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Favorite thing: The Kuchaman Fort is situated on the top of a hill like an eagle's nest. It has many tales to tell. The Kuchaman City controlled the salt trade as far as back as 1250 years ago. For this purpose, Gujjar Pratihara Dynasty had constructed part of the Kuchaman Fort during 760 A.D. They controlled of the salt producing areas that starts from Kuchaman and extend up to the salt lake of Sambhar.

After the fall of the Gurjar Pratihara Dynasty in 960 A.D., the Chauhans ruled the area and were followed by the Gaur rulers.

After the fall of the Gaur rulers, the Rathores became the rulers of this area. Actually, the Rathores got possession of this area only after a war with the Gaurs. The Rathores ruled this area from 1724 A.D. onwards till independence of India and the merger of the erstwhile Princely States.

Fondest memory: Kuchaman Fort with its high and massive ramparts, 32 bastions, 10 gates and various defenses is a formidable Fort unique in its architecture. For its water management and storage schemes, Kuchaman Fort had several underground and over ground tanks that exist even today. The underground hideouts, secret escape routes, dungeons and the ancient flourmill are truly exceptional and can be seen only at this exquisite Fort of Kuchaman.

The Kuchaman Fort has been restored back to its past glory, thanks to the great efforts of the direct descendant of the former Rathore Rulers, Ranjit Singh Rathore. The restoration process required not only ample time and money, but also great precision and skill in planning, without disturbing the originality of this Ancient Architectural wonder. It required "travelling back in time", conceptualizing the ambience of the "havelies" and forts of those times. The work involved using the same ingredients that were used by the masons centuries ago. The descendants of the masons and artisans who had built the Kuchaman Fort still live in and around the city of Kuchaman and are known as "Kumawats". Due to lack of any demand for their skills and patronage in the few decades, they had to emigrate to other regions and change their profession for earning their bread and butter.

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Favorite thing: The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four seasons: Pre-Monsoons, Monsoon, Post-Monsoon and Winter.

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

The second season Monsoon extends from July to September, temp drops but humidity increases making it very un comfortable, even when there is slight drop in the temp (35oC to 40oC). We have about 90% of our rains in this period.

The Post-monsoon period is from Oct to December. The average maximum temperature is 33oC to 38oC, and the minimum is between 18oC and 20oC.

The fourth season is the winter or cold season, from January 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 0oC in some cities of Rajasthan, like Churu. There is slight precipitation in the north and north-eastern region of the state, and light winds, predominantly from the north and north-east. At this time, relative humidity ranges from 50% to 60% in the morning, and 25% to 35% in the afternoon.

Fondest memory: Temp & Rainfall

January to March 50oF - 80oF, 4MM - 7MM
April to June 75oF - 105oF, 11MM - 30MM
July to September 70oF - 95oF, 100MM - 165MM
October to December,55oF - 85oF, 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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Favorite thing: Outlying countryside offers rich assortment of Wild Life.Grassy Ranthambore National Park, Sariska National Park, Keoladeo National Park, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary Bikaner, Machiya Safari Park Jodhpur, Kumbalgarh Sanctuary Udaipu,
Akal Fossil Park Jaisalmer.Which affords vistas over the Lake and Forested Hills beyond welty are main attractions.

Favorite thing: Puris are delicious, fried wheat bubbles which have varied uses; as snacks, scoops for food and as a complement to hot spices. Family members typically sit on the floor and are served piping hot food by the lady of the houses.

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Favorite thing: The chapatti is a flat, unleavened bread which serves almost as a spoon, for it is used as a scoop to transfer food to the mouth. It complements both the texture and flavor of the food it scoops up, absorbing runny sauces, balancing strong flavors and smoothness.

Favorite thing: Day 1 Jaipur Sight seen by Auto Rs300
City Palace, Jantar Mantar,Jal Mahal,Hawa Mahal,Jaigarh,Birla temple, Albert Hall Central Museum etc.
Day 2 Amber fort-palace
Day 3 Local Market in Jaipur
Day 3 Jaipur to Ajmer (4 hours)
Day 4 Ajmer Adhai din ka Jhonpra and Dargaha
Day 4 Pushkar by bus (1 hour) sight seen holy lake & temples.
Day 5 Back to Ajmer (1 hour) Brahma temple
Day 6 Ajmer to Udaipur (250 km)
Day 6 Udaipur Sight Seen (by Auto 300)
Day 6 Local market in Udaipur
Day 7 Udaipur to Chittor abut by bus in morning 3 hours
Day 8 Chitor to Udaipur
Day 9 Udaipur to Mt Abu By bus 6 hrs
DAy 8 Mt Abu Sight seen
Day 9 Mt Abu
Day 10 Mt Abu to Jodhpur 5 hrs by bus
Day 11 Jodhpur Sight seen
Day 12 Jodhpur to Jaislmer 8 hrs
Day 13 Jaislmer Sight Seen
Day 14 Jaislmer to Jodhpur back by bus

Favorite thing: If you are in Rajasthan and need any kind of help
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Ajay