Rivers
:
Chambal, Luni and Banas. Climate :
Very Hot & Dry and very little rainfall. Vegetation :
Babul, Cactus, & Throny Bushes grow here.
Jaisalmer
Tourism
Jaisalmer
- "the land of sand" is famous for
its exotic sand dunes, the Fort, friendly
people and interesting lifestyle.The town
is encircled by thick sandstone walls which
were built in 1750.
Population:
56,473,122 (2001 census) Languages:
Rajasthani, Hindi, Marwari, English
Jodhpur
Tourism
The city
was founded by the chief of the Rathore Clan
- Rao Jodha, in 1459.Jodhpur is also known
as the Blue city because in the old city area
almost all the houses are painted blue.
Best
Time to Visit:
October - March Airport :
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur
Ajmer
Tourism
Ajmer is
a popular pilgrimage centre for Hindus as
well as Muslims. Especially famous is the
Dargah Shareif or tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja
Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered
by both Hindus and Muslims.
Capital
City: Jaipur Major Towns:
Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner Ranthambore,
Jhunjhunu, Udaipur
Bikaner
Tourism
Lying in
the north of the desert state, the city is
dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains
the medieval splendor that pervades the city's
lifestyle.
