History: The history of Rajasthan goes back 5000 years and boasts a heritage as rich as its landscape, from the grand palaces and rugged forts to its tranquil and camel safaris to trekking. Those looking for taste of royal lifestyle just need to check into one of the several palace hotels or heritage hotels that will make it possible for them to be treated like royal guests. Rajasthan is the treasure land of glorious historical traditions, replete with the annals of patriotism, valor and self-sacrifice. The heroism of the Rajputs is unique in the history of the world.
People & Culture: People here are most colourful. Round the year Fairs & Festivals are its testmony. To offset the barren, colourless landscape and the monotony of its cloudless sky, the people of Rajasthan show a distinct preference for bright costumes. From the simple village folk or tribal to the Rajas and Ranis, the preferred colours are bright red, dazzling yellow, lively green or brilliant orange, highlighted by a lavish use of sparkling gold and silver zari or gota. Tribal and nomadic women are known for their love for silver jewellery (although men too sport ear studs and earrings). The Ornaments follow age-old designs typical of a particular tribe.
Rajasthan has a well-known folk dance called Ghoomar, that is performed by women on festive occasions. The folk dance called Geer is performed by men and women,the Panihari is a graceful dance for women, and the popular Kacchi ghori dance involves male dancers riding dummy horses.
Rajasthani Cuisine: Land of Princes, as Rajasthan is called, shows off, many a fine gastronomic both within the palaces and outside. The royal kitchens of Rajasthan, the preparation of food was a very complex matter and was raised to the levels of an art form. Thus the Khansamas (the royal cooks) worked in the stately palaces and kept their most enigmatic recipes to themselves. Some recipes were passed on to their descendants and the rest were passed on as skills to the chefs of semi states and the branded hotel companies.
Perhaps the best-known Rajasthani food is the combination of dal, bati and churma (dal is lentils;bati is baked wheat ball; and Rajathan Cuisinechurma is powdered sweetened cereal), but for the adventurous traveller, willing to experiment, there is a lot of variety available. Besides, each region is distinguished by its popular sweet - Mawa Kachori from Jodhpur, Alwar ka Mawa, Malpuas from Pushkar, Rasogullas from Bikaner, Ghevar from Jaipur to name a few.
Climate:
Summer (April to June): In Summer Rajasthan is very hot characterized by hot winds and dust storms
especially in the desert, temperatures oscillate from 28°C to 46°C.
Monsoon (July to September): In The rainy season temperature drops a little (35°C to 40°C) drops but humidity increases.
Post-monsoon (October to November): The Post-monsoon period is pleasant and the best times to visit Rajasthan. The average maximum temperature is 33°C to 38°C, and the minimum is between 18°C and 20°C.
Winter (December to February): During winter minimum temperatures in some areas in Rajasthan tend to drop to 0°C. 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°C in some cities of Rajasthan, like Churu.
