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Rajasthan : When to go ?

" Incredible India "is the motto chosen by the tourist office to promote the country's incredible wealth. This phrase will accompany you throughout your stay, serinée over the whole range, from amazement to wonder. Northern India will constantly trip you and charm you, the joyful tumulte of cities to the meditative serenity of the Himalayas, the richness of the lords of Rajasthan to the dusty misery of the peasants, the delicate beauty of the buildings of the past to the ugliness of new cities. This country, which is very dark, is not explained in a few lines; he travels tirelessly. To go to India is to risk returning to it, and to confront the unfathomable mysteries of its ancestral culture and its founding myths. Discovering Northern India through a trip organized live with a local agency is, of course, the best way to capture the beauty and complexity of this wonderful land without losing an ounce of authenticity.
The high tourist season starts in October, after the monsoon, and continues until April. Temperatures are relatively pleasant throughout northern India as they range between 20 and 30 degrees. This is therefore the time when prices of restaurants and nights of hotels take 20 to 50%...Exceptions: regions close to the Himalayas (northern Bengal, Sikkim, Uttaranchal) where temperatures are often lower than zero during the same period. It snows many and some sites are even inaccessible. From October to April, therefore, the season is hollow for these different areas.The low tourist season starts in mid-April and ends at the end of September. From May to early July, heat is suffocating; temperatures are on average 45 ° C.As a result of these hot heats, tourists only visit Northern India very little at this time. The prices are low but we really have to have courage to support the temperatures in question. To have lived, you are advised to travel to India at that time.In regions close to the Himalayas, like the northern Bengal (with Darjeeling) the Sikkim or the Uttaranchal, it does more (degrees) at this time, so it's the high season for them.

Rajasthan : Go with a local agency

A total changeIndia is by far one of the world's most dépaysantes areas for the West: the strange caste system, sacred cows, revered cobra, mysticism of sadhus, rickshaws... These are some examples of the thousand and one facets that defy our understanding in India.The faste of maharajasIf you have a few savings, luxury, calm and bliss will be within your reach in this India of all contrasts. Off season, prices plummet for who takes the time to negotiate. At the price of Formula 1, why not opt for a haveli or a former palais palace. Rajasthan has thousands. If you organize your trip to Northern India on-line with a local agency, you are sure to sleep in one of these magical hotels, off the beaten track, that India-based agencies know how to find better than anyone because they regularly identify the best establishments of this type.Some grandiose landscapesThe north of the country is the refuge of nature lovers, it is the soul of India.At the foot of the Himalayas, at the heart of the mountains, at the trough of the cliffs, on the banks, on the hills, or on the bed of the plains, sublime landscapes offer visitors.A warm populationWhether you are in the Himalayennes mountains, in the Désert desert or in a megalopolis like Delhi; whether they are Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Jains or Buddhists, there will always be someone to help you, talk, share his meal or offer you hospitality.If it is really not high, it is noticeable that the cost of living in India increases fairly significantly. Naturally, it is more expensive to eat and sleep in the city than in remote areas. Large cities such as Bombay, Delhi or Calcutta are more expensive. Thus, a room you pay 1 000 Rs in Delhi will cost 500 Rs in a city like Varanasi. Hotels can also be expensive in relatively low tourist cities. The food is very cheap, we eat very well for 90 Rp on average, but prices go up very quickly in gourmet restaurants. A tea is worth 8 ? Rs, a coffee about 6 ? Rs, a gas drink from 20 Rs to 30 ? Rs. A bottle of mineral water (1 litre) costs 20 ? Rs, and a beer of 65 ? cl between 100 Rs and 250 Rs. Gasoline is expensive, compared to standard of living: about 75 Rs per litre. For a 40-minute ride by bike, you must count between 80 Rs and Rs. Clothing is particularly expensive, but quality is inadequate; they use quickly and déteignent very often.

FormalitésSince January 15, 2015, French and Canadian nationals can obtain a eVisa, valid 30 days. Simply complete a form and pay US $ 60 online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in between 34 days and 4 days prior to departure. The electronic visa is returned by e-mail and must be submitted to immigration at one of the following 9 airports upon arrival: Bangalore, Chennai (Madras), Cochin, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai (Bombay) and Trivandrum. Exit from the territory can take place from any airport. Your passport must contain at least two blank pages and be valid 6 months after the return date. You cannot claim more than 2 electronic visas per year. This visa is valid for a single entry and cannot be extended or modified.
 

Spoken languages

The two official languages of India are Hindi and English. But Indians don't speak English well... or Hindi, even though in the north of the country its practice is much more common than south.In small shops, in the restaurant or with your driver, you will soon find language barriers. Do not try to make sentences too built, communicate with some well chosen words and gestures will do the rest. For once, it's no use being a pro in English grammar, take advantage of it!Finally, there are a total of 22 regional languages recognized by the Indian State and many other local languages or dialects.

Currency

The currency unit is the rupee or rupee. 1 rupee is divided into 100 paises. There are 1 000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Rs notes. The pieces are 10, 5, 2 and 1 Rs.The notes that are too bad or torn are not valid, but they do not apply to the extent possible because you will have difficulty in disposing of them. However, the State Bank of India and the Reserve Bank of India, present in major cities, agree to exchange them.Check the currency that is returned to you and avoid the big cuts, with many forgeries circulating in the country.It is forbidden to go out with foreign currencies if you are not resident, in theory. In practice, you have little chance of being checked out of the territory.
 

Weather

Except for the Ladakh region, the best period to travel to Northern India runs from late October to late March. Starting in April, temperatures increase sharply to reach peaks in May (45 ? ° C are frequently reached). Then comes the monsoon from southwest India, which gradually goes back to the Gulf of Bengal before finishing its race on the Himalayan foothills. The air is cooling a little bit. The first rains fall in early June and do not stop before the end of September. Global climate change requires, the arrival of the monsoon and its importance are becoming less and less predictable.
In any case, the month of August is usually the most rainy. There are water tornadoes across the country. Sometimes for only a few hours, but sometimes several days in a row. Moving can then become very problematic. Flight cancellations, blocked roads, flooded quarters...
The Ladakh is not affected by the monsoon but because of the cold, the tourist season is short. The best time to get there is from June to October. The air is dry throughout the year and temperatures vary between 0 ? ° C at night and 25 ? ° C in summer. In winter temperatures fall by about degrees.
 

Why choose a local agency ?

  • Each local agent lives in the place and is an expert of the destination.
  • Your trip will be 100% tailor-made and will fit all your wishes.
  • Your local agent will always be available to ensure your trip fulfills your requirements.
  • Enjoy the best prices being constantly in touch with the local organisation.
  • This is a win-win deal without intermediaries, especially for you !

Why travel with a local agency ?

  • Each local agent lives in the place and is an expert of the destination.
  • Your trip will be 100% tailor-made and will fit all your wishes.
  • Your local agent will always be available to ensure your trip fulfills your requirements.
  • Enjoy the best prices being constantly in touch with the local organisation.

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