Time difference Rajasthan
There is a 3.30-hour time difference between Paris and Jaipur in winter and a 4.30-hour time difference in summer. India is on a single time zone and all cities in the country are on the same time. There is no changeover from winter to summer time in the country.
Opening hours Rajasthan
To see / To do Rajasthan
Stores are open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for boutiques, and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for small convenience stores. Banks and administrative offices are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm. Station booking offices are open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm, and Sunday, 8am to 2pm. In small stations, there may be a break at 10 a.m. for chai and lunch.
Enjoying yourself Rajasthan
Restaurants are open 7 days a week, usually with continuous service from 8am to 10pm for smaller eateries. More elegant restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, between 12 and 3pm and 6:30pm and 11pm, or even longer.
Take a break Rajasthan
With the exception of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, nightlife is limited to a minimum. In these cities, you'll find trendy bars, where the music is often cranked up to the max. They open at around 4pm and close at midnight or later. In Delhi, there's a 24/7 bar called Kitty Su.
In medium-sized towns, you can find places to have a beer, often small restaurants for Western tourists.
In the villages, nightlife is non-existent and people go to bed early.
(To) please yourself Rajasthan
Stores generally open from 10am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Smaller shops may have longer opening hours.
Get out Rajasthan
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the organization responsible for the operation and maintenance of national monuments, organizes Sound & Light shows at certain monuments. This is notably the case at the Red Fort in Delhi and the Agra Fort. The shows take place in the early evening (around 7:30 p.m.), and there's always a session in English.
