Rajasthan the largest state of
India has
Jaipur as its capital. It has
32 districts .
The Aravali Range runs across the state from
Mount Abu , which is 1,722 m in height to Khetri. Most of the region of Rajasthan is covered by Thar Desert.
The state economy is mainly
agricultural and pastoral. Sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, cotton and tobacco are the major crops of the region.
The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates the northwest Rajasthan. It is also the largest producer of marble and sandstone. It is mined at Makrana near
Jodhpur.
It has rich salt deposits at Sambhar and copper mines at Khetri and Dariba. The service sector boasts of its Tourism and Real estate. Because of its natural beauty and great history, Rajasthan also has a flourishing tourism industry.
Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of
Udaipur , temples of
Bikaner and desert forts of
Jaisalmer are the favorite spots of tourists, both Indian and Foreign. Mount Abu is the only hill station of this state. The famous Thar Desert is also located here.
