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India is one of the largest countries in the world. It has 29 states and 6 Union territories. Destinations India provides useful information on most important tourist destinations in different states of India. Select a city from the list given in the destination and you will find information on history, climate, geography, places to visit, population, STD Code, how to reach, rail and air connections. Our expert team will guide you further to plan your holiday.

Agra

Agra located on the banks of river Yamuna. According to legend, the city was founded by Raja Badal Singh in 1457. However, there are conflicting information about the former founder and rulers. The city remained as Capital of the Mughals Emperors from 1526-1658. The city earned its name worldwide because of famous World heritage monuments, The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and others. Today, it still remains the most popular tourist destination in India and is a hub for marble industry and products, leather shoes, inlay work etc.

Area	188.40 Sq. Km.
Population	12,75, 134 (2001)
Altitude	171 m (561 ft)
STD Code	0562
Rain Fall	715 mm (mostly between July to September)
Location	27°11′N 78°01′E / 27.18°N 78.02°E

Climate:

Agra has a long spell of summer that extends from mid March to September.
The high temperature ranges between 40-45 degree C during the months of April to June while lowest temperature is around 7 degree during the months of December to February.
May is the hottest month when temperature can reach its peak of 45 degree during the day time.

Important Tourist sites :
Taj Mahal completed in 1653 was built by Emperor Shahjehan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal; Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, Fatehpur Sikri also built by Emperor Akbar to move as capital city and later abandoned due to shortage of water, Sikandra was planned by Emperor Akbar as him Tomb and was completed by his son Jehangir in 1613. Itimad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father. These are all world heritage monuments in Agra. Other places to visit are Dayal Bagh, Rambagh, Chini ka Rauza, Jami Masjid, Arts and Crafts Centre.

General :
Hindi is most commonly spoken language in Agra. A smaller section of society speaks Punjabi and Urdu. Small scale industry are spread over a large area in Agra which are mainly involved in auto ancillaries, leather wears, marble inlay work, jari work, carpet weaving etc.

Travel : By Air : Agra has a domestic airport. At present, there are no flights to this city.

By Train : There are regular train services from Agra to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Varanasi, Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jhansi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Ahemdabad, Amritsar and Haridwar.

By Road: Mathura (50 km), Bharatpur (50 km), Fatehpur Sikri (40 km), Deeg (120 km), Gwalior (120 km), Jhansi (225 km), Khajuraho (400 km), Lucknow (363 km), Jaipur (235 km), Ranthambhore (318 km)

Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan) surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains lies almost in central Rajasthan., The city was named after its founder, Raja Ajai Pal Chauhan, who founded it in the 7th century. Since then, Chauhans reigned over Ajmer till Prithviraj Chauhan lost the city to Mohammed Ghauri. Ajmer is now a trade center for manufactured goods including wool, textiles, hosiery, shoes, soap, and pharmaceuticals. Poultry farming is a major source of income for the urban farmers. The nearby town of Kishangarh is one of the largest markets for marble and marble products.

Area	55.76 sq.km
Population	485197 (2001[update])
Altitude	486 m (1,594 ft)
STD Code	0145
Rain Fall	560 mm (July to September)
Location	26° 27, N. lat. and 74° 44, E.

Climate:
Ajmer has hot summers and cool winters. The maximum temperature in summer (from March to June) is around 45ºC. In winters (from November to February), days are sunny and pleasant, temperature hovering between 22-27ºC but nights are bit cooler and temperature drops to 5-6ºC during the month of December and January.

Important Tourist sites :
Ajmer is most famous for Dargah Sharif, Tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti which is visited by large number of Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs round the year, Taragarh Fort on the outskirts of the city and Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra. Ajmer is also known for Mayo College with its impressive architecture and high standard education. Holy city Pushkar lies at a distance of 13 km.

Travelling to Ajmer :
Ajmer does not have any airport.

By Train : Ajmer is connected on train route with Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata and many other cities.

By Road, : Pushkar (13 km), Jaipur (130 km) Udaipur (280 km), Jodhpur (220 km), Agra (365 km), Delhi (395 km), Bikaner (255 km), Ranthambhore (255 km), Bharatpur (310 km), Mandawa (265 km), Sariska (230 km)

Allahabad

Allahabad, also known as Prayag and Triveni is one of the 7 holiest cities of Hindus. The name Prayag means confluence and three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati meet here. Allahabad is also one of the venues for Kumbh Mela which is held every 12th year when millions of devotees throng this place for worship and holy dip in the water of Ganges. Allahabad name is also associated with 7 out of 14 Prime Ministers of India who were born here. These are Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, Lal Bahadur Shasti, Indira Gandhi, Guljari Lal Nanda, Rajiv Gandhi, Vishwanath Pratap Singh and Chandre Shekhar. The most famous Bollywood Star Actor Amitabh Bachhan also belongs to this place. The city got its name in 16th century from Mughal Emperor Akbar as Ilahabad, literally means city of God. etc.

Area	113 Sq. Km.
Population	12,15, 400 (2001)
Altitude	98 m (322 ft)
STD Code	0532
Rain Fall	715 mm (mostly between July to September)
Location	25°27′N 81°51′E / 25.45°N 81.85°E

Climate:
Like most of north Central Indian cities, Allahabad has summer months of April to June with highest temperature between 42-45⁰C and lowest of 28-32⁰ C. July to September is monsoon period when temperature drops but humidity level goes very high. The winter months of November to February are cold. The lowest average temperature in winter is around 10⁰C and highest of 22⁰C. Some exceptional years have recorded low temperature of zero as well during winter period. Fog during winter is a very common feature.

Important Tourist sites :
Allahabad is primarily a destination for Hindu pilgrimage. It falls nearly on route from Khajuraho to Varanasi. The places to visit are Triveni Sangam, Anand Bhavan and Jawahar Planaterium. The building with unique architecture built during the rule of Mughals and British are All Saints Cathedral, Muir College, Allahabad High Court. New Yamuna Bridge was constructed post independence and is a fine example of modern Indian architecture.

General :
Hindi language is the most common, spoken in Awadh dialect. About 85% of population is Hindus, 15% is Muslim and the rest are Sikhs, Christians and Buddhist. The industrial growth has not been very rapid in the past. Recent developments are three Thermal Power projects. Besides, Fertilizer industry is one of the biggest in India. Other industrial units are of Glass and cable.

Traveling to Allahabad :

By Air : Air India has daily flight from Delhi and Kanpur.

By Train : Allahabad is very well connected on train route with other cities including metro cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad. Besides, several other cities have train services to Allahabad such as Agra, Varanasi, Gaya, Patna, Amritsar, Jhansi, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur and many others.

By Road : Allahabad is on National Highway 2 and 27. The distances to some important cities are
Agra (433 km), Ayodhya (167 km), Chitrakoot (137 km), Delhi (643 km), Varanasi (125 km), Khajuraho (294 km), Luckow (204 km)

Alleppey

Alleppey or Alappuzha is a coastal town in central Kerala. Also known as Venice of East, on one side is the Arabian Sea and the other side are the maze of backwaters. The intricate network of canals on backwater connect Alleppey to various regions in kerala such as Changancherry, Kottayama, Kumarakom, Cochin, Thottappally, Kollam, Trivandrum. The history of Alleppey is immemorial. . Kuttunadu, one of the Talukas of the district was known from the early age of Sangam era. From 9th to 12th century, the district flourished under the rule of Cheras. It was referred by Marco Polo as Venice of the East in late 13th century. During the 16th century, Portuguese had a dominant role in the politics and development and several churches were built. The European had established themselves in the 17th century after Portuguese moved to Goa. 19th century saw the major development in Kerala under British rule.

Area	1414 Sq. Km.
Population	21,09,160 (2001)
Altitude	Sea level
STD Code	0477
Rain Fall	2763 mm (mostly between June to September)
Location	9°29′N 76°20′E / 9.49°N 76.33°E

Climate:
Tropical weather, humid most of the years except for winter months. Winter is mild and average temperature ranges between 25-27⁰C. Summers are dry and humid and temperatures rises to 37⁰C during the months of April and May. Monsoon is heavy during June to September and light during October and November.

Important Tourist sites :
Kuttanad region, known as bowl of rice, cultivated below sea level, Alappuzha beach, Ambalapuzha temple, Arthunkal Church, Chmpakulam Church, Chavara Bhawan believed to be 400 years old, Mararikulam Beach are the prominent places of tourist interest. Alleppey is also venue for important boat events held on the backwaters on Vembanad Lake. The most significant is Nehru Boat Race held in the month of August every year.

General :
Malayalam is the main language of the state of Kerala. Staple diet is rice and rice made dishes, vegetables, seafood. The industries associated in the district are Coir, Coconut and tourism. Tourism is the lifeline of several thousands. Houseboats also known as Kettuvalam or Rice Barge have become the most popular attraction for tourists. Cruising and staying night on the backwaters on one of the Houseboats provides excellent opportunities to explore the backwaters and settlement of locals on the banks of the lake.

Traveling to Alleppey :

By Air : Cochin is the nearest airport to the north which is well connected with various cities in India namely, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai,
Calicut, Hyderabad, , Mangalore, Kolkata, Delhi

By Train : Alleppey has train connections with Trivandrum, Cochin, Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and few other cities.

By Road : Cochin (64 km), Kottayam (50 km), Quilon (87 km), Trivandrum (159 km), Kanya Kumari (247 km); Trichur (144 km), Periyar (167 km); Calicut (287 km); Munnar (192 km)

Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) is the holiest city for Sikh, home to the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion. Amritsar was founded by Guru Ram Das in 1574 on land bought by him for 700 rupees from the owners of the village of Tung. The first stone of the foundation of the Darbar Sahib is said to have been laid by Sain Mian Mir Sahib, a Muslim saint from Punjab, at Guru Arjun Dev's request. Masons worked on laying the foundation on January 3, 1588. By 1601, the Darbar Sahib was fully ready and on August 16, 1604 the first volume of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptures, was prepared and installed in the Darbar Sahib at Amitsar. Since then several attempts were made by Mughals and Afghans to invade this city to take control of administrative powers and shrine. The city came under siege of British attack in 1919 which saw massacre of Sikhs and Hindus in Jalian wala bagh.

Area	5094 sq.km
Population	3074207 (2001)
Altitude	218 m (715 ft)
Rainfall	540 mm ( July to September )
STD Code	0183
Location	31°38′N 74°52′E / 31.64°N 74.86°E

Climate:
Summer (April to July) highest temperature around 45⁰C; Lowest 27⁰C
Winter (November to February ) highest Temperature 23⁰C; Lowest 4⁰C

Important Tourist and Religious Places :
Golden temple(Harmander Sahib)
This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors and pilgrims than Taj Mahal in Agra. An unofficial count of 100,000 visitors on week days alone come to this holy place. Approx. 400 kg of Gold was used for construction of its Dome. Thousands of devotees work early morning till late night at this temple each day to facilitate visitors and arrange free meal (langar) offering. The water tank inside the complex is considered ‘Holy’ and a dip in the holy water is like attaining solace.

Durgiana Temple (Lakshmi Narain Temple) built in 20th century; Jama Masjid Khairuddin built by Mohd. Khairuddin in 1876, this masjid is a place of architectural beauty situated in the Hall Bazar are other places of interest. Jallian Wala Bagh, the memorial at this site commemorates the 2000 Indians who were killed or wounded, shot indiscriminately by the British under the command of Gen Michael O"Dyer on April13, 1919 while participating in a peaceful public meeting for freedom.

Wagah Border, the international border between India and Pakistan. The pomp and pageantry of the Beating Retreat and the Change of Guard within handshaking distance of the Indian and Pakistani forces makes for a most charming spectacle, held in the evening at sunset time.

General :
Punjab state, primarily was known as Agricultural state of India. Punjabi is the main language spoken in all cities and towns of Punjab. Hindi is 2nd language. The other main commercial activities include carpet weaving, fabrics, woolen products, handicrafts, light engineering, ancillaries and Tourism.

Travel : By Air : Amritsar is an international airport. A few flights from Far East Countries and UK land here. On domestic route, it is connected with Delhi only.

By Train : Amritsar has regular trains connecting Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Mumbai, Howrah, Agra, Varanasi and other important cities and states in India.

By Road: Amritsar is on NH 3 – Amritsar to Kolkata. Delhi ( 446 km), Chandigarh (264 km); Jullundhr (83), Pathankot (112 km), Dharamshala (199 km), Dalhousie (225 km), Jammu (200 km); Shimla (340 km)

Aurangabad

Aurangabad ( Maharashtra), is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It was founded in 1610 A.D. by Malik Ambar, the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah of Ahmadnagar, on the site of a village called Kharki Within a decade, Kharki grew into a populous and imposing city. Aurangabad was Ambar's architectural achievement and creation. The invasion of Allauddin Khilaji changed the fact of the Deccan. Immediately this district was exposed to the successive muslim rule. Prominent among them were the Tughluqs, The Nizams of Ahmednagar, the Mughals and the Nizams of Hyderabad. Mohammad Tughluq tried to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad- For that he tried to raise the infrastructure of Daulatabad- However, under some geographical constraints, this could not be done and Daulatabad’s fate was sealed forever. In the last phase of 18th Century Aurangzeb tried to develop this city on the lines of Delhi. During his tenure of first Subhedari the nomenclature of the city was changed to Aurangabad

Area	10100 Sq. Km.
Population	2897013 (2001)
Altitude	585 m (1918 ft)
STD Code	0240
Rain Fall	734 mm (June to September)
Location	N 19° 53' 47" - E 75° 23' 54"

Climate :
The area is usually dry during summer months (March to June) with high temperature of 42⁰C and low of 27⁰C. Winter months November to February are pleasant while lowest temperature drops to 4⁰C in December/January.

General :
Aurangabad’s culure is influenced by Hyderabad and even today, the old city retains the cultural flavour and charms of Muslim of Hyderabad. Marathi and Urdu are the principal languages of the city, Urdu is spoken in Dakhni – Hyderabadi Urdu dialect.

Important Tourist sites :
Ajanta Caves, 120 km from Aurangabad are UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to 2nd sanctuary BC and were discovered in 1819 by a British Officer. There are 30 caves in total and 5 of them are the most important, contain paintings and sculptures related to Lord Buddha.

Ellora Caves, 30 km from Aurangabad is a group of 34 caves belonging to Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religions. Buddhist Cave No. 10 Vishvakarma is the most impressive of other Buddhist caves. Kailasanath, the main attraction of Ellora Caves is a masterpiece. Caved out of a single rock, this massive multi storeyed temple was designed to recall Abode of Shiva, the Mount Kailash.
Bibi Ka Maqbara is tomb of Aurangzeb's wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. Popularly known as ‘’mini Taj’’ due to its imitation of design of the Taj at Agra. An intriguing water mill built in 17th century, the Panchakki is famous for its underground water channel, which traverses more than 8 km to its source away in the hills. Aurangabad Caves, 5 km from city nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves probably dating back to 3 A.D. Other places are Kali Masjid, Jumma Masjid, Shanghai Masjid, Chowk Masjid.

A fewer people know Aurangabad as city of Gates. It has 52 gates with their own history.

Travelling to Aurangabad :

By Air : Aurangabad is connected with Delhi and Mumbai on air route.
By Train : Daily trains run between Mumbai, Pune to Aurangabad. The other stations Manmad and Jalgaon have several trains that connect to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore and many other important stations.

By Road : Mumbai (388 km), Pune (230 km), Shirdi (126 km), Nasik (215 km), Manmad (113 km), Jalgaon (194 km)

Bangalore

Bangalore (Bengaluru) lies at an altitude of 949 M , draped over the Deccan Plateau which makes this city pleasant round the year. The city was designed by Kempe Gowda in the year 1537. According to historical facts, during one of his hunting bouts, Kempe Gowda saw a hare chase his dog and thus named the place as "gandu bhoomi" (heroic place). Kempe Gowda I, who was in charge of Yelahanka, built a mud fort in 1537 and with the help of King Achutaraya, and little towns of Balepet, Cottonpet and Chickpet, all inside the fort. Today, these areas are major wholesale and commercial market places in the city.

Today’s Bangalore (now renamed as Bengaluru) is one of the most flourishing cities of India. The hub of IT industry, all big famous names associated with Information and Technology are located in the city and outskirts in Whitefield area. Popularly called as Silicon valley, the city is also major centre for electronic industry. The capital of Karnataka, the city has many public gardens – also known as garden city of India; imposing buildings and temples. The city also hosts the prestigious Aero Show which is held every 2nd year.

Area	741 Sq. Km.
Population	5,101,000 (2001)
Altitude	949 m (3113 ft)
STD Code	080
Rain Fall	900 mm (mostly between August to October)
Location	12°58′N 77°34′E12.97°N 77.56°E

Climate :
Due to its high elevation, the city remains pleasant round the year. The coolest month is January with a low temperature of 15 Degree C and highest temperature is in the month of April around 35 degree. Because of its geographical location, the city gets substantial rain, mostly in the months of August, September and October. Other months also experience shower as and when temperature rises above normal.

Important Tourist sites :
Vidhana Soudha, housing the Legislative Chambers of the state Govt. is most imposing structure. Building in early 15th century, it is landmark of the city. The other places of tourist attractions are Banalore Palace, Cubbon Park, Tippu’s Summer Palace, Fort, number of Museums and Art Galleries and Raka Krishna Mutt.

General :
Like other metropolitan cities, Bangalore has migrants from other states of India. Kannada is the official language. English is widely spoken. Other language speaking communities that live here are Punjabis, Muslims, Jains, Persians, Christians and Sikhs. Ultra modern food joints and restaurants are located around the famous M.G. Road. Bangalore has also retained its cultural treasure and have several cultural centres for Music and Art. Regular performances and events are staged on special occasions and during religious months.

Travel :
By Air : Bangalore has a new international airport which is at a distance of 50 km from the city. All major airlines from Europe, USA, UK, African countries, Far East, Middle East countries fly here. Domsetic flights Jet Airways, Kingfisher, Indian Airlines and Spice Jet and others have regular service that connects Bangalore with Chennai, Trivandrum, Cochin, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Goa, Delhi, Ahmedabad and many other cities.

By Train : From Bangalore, one can travel to Mysore, Chennai, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Hassan, Hospet, Goa, Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Indore and many other important cities.

By Road : Myosre (124 km), Hassan (187 km), Nagerhole (200 km), Tirupathi Balaji (247 km). Belur (216 km), Halebid (216 km), Hospet (350 km), Jog Falls (378 km), Bandipur (220 km), Coimbatore (326 km), Ooty (280 km), Coorg (235 km)

Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar (Gujarat) was founded in 1723 AD by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) and was named after its founder and ruler. It was the first princely state to merge with the democratic Indian Union in 1948. Bhavnagar remained a major port, for almost two centuries, trading commodities with Africa, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Singapore and the Persian Gulf. Today, it is one of the most important Industrial centres in India. The major industries that employ thousands of workers are involved in diamond cutting and polishing units, salt and marine chemicals, plastics, ship building, and breaking industries.

It stands second to Surat in diamond cutting & polishing industry, with 6,000 units operating from the district and employing more than 3 lakh people. Bhavnagar’s is also the largest producer of salt, with 34,500 tons of salt being produced annually in the district. Alang ship breaking yard is the biggest in the world, recycling about 50% of the salvaged ships of the world.

Area	53.30 Sq. Km.
Population	7,50,000 (2001)
Altitude	24 m (78 ft)
STD Code	0278
Rain Fall	550 mm
Location	21°46′N 72°09′E / 21.77°N 72.15°E

Climate :
Being close to the sea, the city remains humid round the year. High humid conditions prevail during summer season. The highest temperatures are recorded from May to June. High humid conditions prevail during the rainy season from July to September. Winters are mild.
Summer : Highest 45°C; lowest 20°C
Winter : Highest 35°C ; lowest 15°C

Important Tourist sites :
Takhteshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Mahadev, made of shining white marble, Gandhi Memorial, Gangajalia – temple dedicated to Ganga Devi and Town Hall.

General :
Known as cultural capital of Saurashtra, the people o Bhavnagar are friendly and art loving. Gujarati is common language spoken though Hindi is also spoken at most places. English language is used in the educated society only. The initiative of reformists and scholars in this city has given great impetus in the field of education. Rural and liberal child education and education for women was the priority work for reshaping villages in Gujarat by several reformists in Bhavnagar, to name a few – Nanbhai Bhatt, Gijubhai Badheka, Manbhai Bhatt and Harbhai Trivedi. The laudable efforts of these people have set up example in western and other states of India in the field of rural child and women education.

Travelling to Bhavnagar :
By Air : Bhuj has daily flights to and from Mumbai only.
By Train : Bhavnagar Junction is connected with Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodra, Mumbai, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Wankaner, Jamnagar, Dwarka and Okha
By Road : Ahmedabad (200 km), Palitana (56 km), Diu (200 km), Junagadh (235 km), Lothal (138 km), Rajkot (178 km), Sasangir (311 km), Somnath (280 km), Vadodra (262 km), Wankaner (231 km), Zainabad (246 km)

Jaisalmer

The Tribes of Punjab known as Bhattis, were the original local inhabitants of Jaisalmer who moved there after being driven out. Deoraj, a famous prince of Bhatti Clan was the real founder of Jaisalmer. In 1156, Rawal Jaisal founded the fort and city of Jaisalmer. The present Jaisalmer with a rugged Fort with several temples and pavilions within is the landmark of the city. Very fine sculpted havelies (mansions) were the homes of the affluent members in the royal court and traders.

Area	5.1 sq km
Population	58,280 (2001)
Altitude	225 M (738 ft)
Rainfall	150 mm (July to September)
STD Code	02992
Location	26°55′N 70°54′E / 26.92°N 70.9°E

Climate :
Jaisalmer being in the heart of Thar Desert has very temperate weather. Summer day temperature in May & June rise abruptly to 45◦C and cools down rapidly after sunset. Average temperature during summer remains high of 42◦C and low of 27◦C. Winter records low of around 7◦C and high of 24◦C.

Places of Interest :
Jaisalmer Fort built in 1156 which had been the scenes of many battles. Within the fort are temples and royal Palace. The present day Fort has several small hotels, shops, boutiques within. Beautifully carved and sculpted havelies are located within the walking distance to the fort. The most important ones are Patwon Ki Havei, Salam Singh ki Haveli, Haveli Shreenath. Loudrva, Amarsagar and Brahmsar are the important Jain pilgrimage centres. The Museum contains some of the rare manuscripts and artifacts of Jain tradition. Gadisagar lake, a rain fed lake has arched gate, few temples on the banks. Sam Dunes located 42 km from Jaipur is one the main attractions. Herds of camels can be seen at sun-set which is one of the highlight for tourists visiting Jaisalmer.

Traveling to Jaisalmer :
By Air : As of now, commercial flights to Jasialmer are suspended.
By Train : Jaisalmer has regular train services to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner.
By Road : Jaipur (622 km), Jodhupr (287 km), Bikaner (333 km). Rohet (320 km), Osian (60 km), Manvar (110 km), Mount Abu (250 km), Khimsar (325 km), Pokaran (112 km)

Jodhpur

Jodhpur stands on the edge of Thar Desert, it was once capital of Marwar. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan.. Initially the town of Mandore served as the capital of the state from where Jodhpa belonged. Eventually, the capital was shifted to Jodhpur with the growing areas that formed the state of Mewar. The city of Jodhpur was located on the flourishing trade route between Delhi to Gujarat.

Area	70.50 sq km
Population	1,006,600 (2010)
Altitude	232 M (761 ft)
Rainfall	360 mm (July to September)
STD Code	0294
Location	26°17′N 73°02′E / 26.29°N 73.03°E 26.29; 73.03

Climate :
Jodhpur being edge of Thar remains hot during summer months. Average lowest temperature remains 34◦C and high of 42◦C. Winter months November to February records low of around 15◦C and high of 28◦C.

Places of Interest :
Magnificent residence of Maharaja of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace which is now a luxury Palace hotel under Taj group management. A large section of the Palace still serves as residence for the royal family. Mehrangarh Fort, the biggest in India which houses excellent collection of time furniture, paintings, miniatures, musical instruments. Located atop a 125 m high hill, it was completed in the 17th century. Close-by is Jaswant Thada which are white marble cenotaphs of the royal family. Mandore, 9 km from city are well laid and manicured gardens, also houses cenotaphs, temples, rock carved sculptures.

Traveling to Jodhpur :
By Air : Jodhpur has flights to Udaipur, Jaipur, Delhi and Mumbai.
By Train : Jodhpur has regular train services to Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ajmer, Agra, Varanasi.
By Road : Jaipur (335 km), Jaisalmer (287 km), Udaipur (290 km). Rohet (40 km), Ajmer (200 km), Pushkar ( 210 km), Osian (60 km), Manvar (110 km), Mount Abu (250 km), Bikaner (245 km), Khimsar (135 km)

Udaipur

The capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur was ruled by the Sisodia clan. It was founded by Rana Udai Singh who had established his capital earlier near Banas river at Nagda. In 1568, the capital was moved to Udaipur after Mughal Emperor Akbar captured Chittor. In 1818, Udaipur became a princely state of British India. After India's Independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Udaipur acceded to the Government of India, and Mewar was integrated into India's Rajasthan state. Today, Udaipur is one of the most popular tourist destination of Rajasthan. Surrounded by Aravali hills, Udaipur is also known as city of lakes. The lakes of Pichola, Fatehsagar, Jai Samand and Rajsamand enhances the beauty of this valley. Lake Pichola in particular is the main attraction and a large number of small and luxury hotels surround the lake including famous Lake Palace within the lake.

Area	38 Sq. Km.
Population	559,317 (2001)
Altitude	600 m (1969 ft)
STD Code	0291
Rain Fall	635 mm (mostly between July to September)
Location	24°35′N 73°41′E / 24.58°N 73.68°E

Climate:
Udaipur has tropical climate. The highest temperature during peak summer of May and June is recorded around 42°C and lowest around 28°C. The winters record lowest temperature around 3°C and highest as 28°C.

Important Tourist sites :
City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Sahellion-ki-Bari, Fatehsagar Lake, Monsoon Palace, Jag Mandir Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Moti Magri (memorial of Maharana Pratap), Rose Garden are some of the prominent places to visits.

General :
Hindi, English and Rajasthani are the most commonly spoken languages. In general interaction within the locals, Rajasthani is the language spoken while almost everyone understands Hindi as well. Small scale industries such as Dari & carpet weaving, tie and dye, hand printed fabrics, miniature paintings, embroidery, shoes and sandals etc are manufactured.

Travelling to Udaipur :

By Air : Udaipur has an airport that connects flights to various places (national only) There are daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Jodhpur. During low tourist season, some of the flights are withdrawn.

By Train : There are regular train services from Udaipur to Ajmer, Jaipur, Delhi, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur and few other cities.

By Road, : Delhi (710 km), Chittorgarh (120 km), Jaipur (410 km), Shahpura (220 km), Jodhpur (290 km), Ranakpur (98 km), Kumbhalgarh (90 km); Mount Abu (180 km), Deogarh (135 km), Pushkar (270 km), Ajmer (280 km), Kotah (285 km), Bundi (245 km), Ranthambhore (400 km), Dungarpur (130 km); Ahmedabad (250 km)