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General Information
Rajasthan Tour Travel > Culture
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The history of Rajasthan goes back 5000 years and boasts a heritage
as rich as its land scape; from the beautiful grand palaces and forts
to its tranquil country side. Rajasthan is a land where vagaries of nature
have settled to co-exist with the cheer of its people.It is one of
the 26 states along with seven union territories of India. It is located
in the North west of India and shares its border with the state
of M.P., U.P., Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat and International Border of Pakistan
Located between 22 and 30 North Latitude and 69° to 78° east.It was formed
on 30th March 1949 longitude., Now after the formation of new stalls from
U.P, M.P 2 Bihar has become the largest state are wise.
| Area |
3,42,239
Sq. KM. (826 Km. length and 869 km. width) |
| Climate |
Dry &
hot in summers cold in winters |
| Temperatures |
8° to 12°
during winters (Dec.-Jan.) |
| 40° to 46°
during Summers (May-June) |
| Capital City |
Jaipur |
| Important Rivers |
(1) Chambal |
(2) Banas |
(3) Mahi |
| (4) Parvati |
(5) Kaali
Sindh |
(6) Luni |
| (7) Ghaghar |
(8) Kakani |
(9) Banganga |
| (10) Kaantip |
(11) Bedach |
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| Fresh Water Lakes |
(1) Jay
samand lake |
(2) Raj
samand lake |
(3) Pichola
lake |
| (4) Anasagar
lake |
(5) Siliseth |
(6) Kolayat |
| (7) Puskar
Sarovar |
(8) Fatehsagar
lake |
(9) Nav
Lakha lake |
| (10) Balsamand
lake |
(11) Ramgarh
lake |
(12) Jawai
Dam lake |
| (13) Jawahar
Sagar lake |
(14) Bhopal
sagar lake |
(15) Meja
Dam |
| (16) Ummaid
Sagar lake |
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| Salt Water lakes |
1. Sambhar
lake |
2. Pachpadra |
3. Deedwana |
| 4. Lunkaransar |
5. Falodi
lake |
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| Major Cities |
| (District HQ) |
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1. Jodhpur |
2. Bhilwara |
3. Udaipur |
| 4. Bundi |
5. Kota |
6. Churu |
| 7. Ajmer |
8. Dholpur |
9.
Alwar |
| 10. Dausa |
11. Bharatpur |
12. Baran |
| 13. Banswara |
14. Jhunjhunu |
15. Dungarpur |
| 16. Nagaur |
17. Chittourgarh |
18. Pali |
| 19. Bikaner |
20. Swai
Madhopur |
21. Sriganganagar |
| 22. Sirohi |
23. Jaisalmer |
24. Tonk |
| 25. Barmer |
26. Karauli |
27. Jhalawar |
| 28. Hanumangarh |
29. Mount
Abu |
30. Rajsamand |
| 31. Jalore |
32. Sojat |
33. Sikar |
| Important Air ports |
1. Sanganer
Airport Jaipur |
2. Dabok
Airport Udaipur |
3. Ratanada
Airport Jodhpur |
| 4. Kota
Airport Kota |
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