General Information

Climate

Jaipur has a semiarid climate under the Köppen climate classification, receiving over 650 millimetres (26 in) of rainfall annually but most rains occur in the monsoon months between June and September. Temperatures remain relatively high throughout the year, with the summer months of April to early July having average daily temperatures of around 30 °C (86 °F). During the monsoon there are frequent, heavy rains and thunderstorms, but flooding is not common. The winter months of November to March are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures ranging from 15–18 °C (59–64 °F) and with little or no humidity. There are however occasional cold waves that lead to temperatures near freezing.

Time difference

Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India with a time offset of UTC+05:30. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) or other seasonal adjustments. In military and aviation time IST is designated E* ("Echo-Star").

Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5° E longitude, in Shankargarh Fort (25.15°N 82.58°E) (in Allahabad district in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.

In the tz database it is represented by Asia/Kolkata.

Electricity voltage

Residential power supplied in India is two wire 220 volts, permitted variation 6%, and maximum load 40 amperes. Frequency 50 Hz. Many power outlets are universal and accept many plugs without adapter. A combination receptacle for types C, D and M is usually present.

• Type(s) of plug/socket: C, D, M
• Residential voltage: 220-250 V
• Frequency: 50Hz

Business hours

In India at the managerial level, particularly in smaller companies, someone generally works for 11 hours a day and 6 days a week. A typical office will open at 09:00 or 09:30 and officially end the work day at about 19:00. However, many workers and especially managers will stay later in the office due to additional work load. However, large Indian companies and MNC offices located in India tend to follow a 5-day, 8 to 9 hour per day working schedule. The Government of India in some of its offices also follows a 5-day week schedule.

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VISA

All foreign nationals entering INDIA required to possess a valid Visa to enter India. All are requested to apply for the tourist visa. It is strongly advised that an application for visa may be made by the delegates to the Indian Mission in their home country well in advance due to possible delays in visa processing.

The Ministry of External Affairs of India will be notified of the conference, and accordingly the Indian missions in all countries will be in contact with the Ministry of External Affairs.

For more details please click the link https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa

Visa Application Form: The visa application form is available at the Indian Mission in the country where the applicant resides.

Tourist Visa

Validity: 6 months. The applicant is required to submit documents in proof of his financial standing. Tourists travelling in groups of more than four members under the auspices of a recognized travel agency may be granted a collective tourist visa.

Conference Visa

Conference Visas are issued to visitors attending conferences / seminars / meetings in India. A Letter of Invitation from the conference must be submitted along with the visa application. Delegates coming to attend conferences may combine tourism with attending conferences. Conference delegates are advised to apply for a Conference Visa. Accompanying guests should consult their nearest Indian Embassy/High Commission to determine which visa to apply for. The Colloquium organisers will not be responsible for providing letters of invitation for accompanying guests.

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Tourism

• The City Palace
• Govindji Temple
• Jantar Mantar
• Hawa Hahal - The palace of winds
• Moti Doongari and Lakshmi Narayan Temple
• Jagat Shiromani Temple
• Jaigarh Frot
• Nahargarh Fort
• Jal Mahal
• Amber Palace and Fort complex
• Swarghashuli/Isar Lat
• Ram Niwas Bagh
• Albert Hall
• Dolls Museum
• Sisodia Rani Garden
• Vidyadhar Garden
• Statue Circle
• Gaitore
• Galta
• Birla Planetarium