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Rajasthan

Land of Colors

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a beautiful amalgamation of the old and new; the ancient and the modern. Rajasthan, or the Land of Kings, is true to its name with lavish forts and majestic palaces that are apt reminders of a rich, romantic past that speaks of heroism, honor and chivalry. Amidst a stark desert and surrounded by the Aravallis, India’s oldest mountain range, the State stands out like a beacon, attracting travelers with its rich art and culture. There are so many vibrant and colourful festivals held across the state that give visitors to Rajasthan a reason to celebrate almost throughout the year. A glittering jewel of India, Rajasthan has something for everyone so whether you are planning an adventurous holiday hoping for a rendezvous with tigers or a quiet sojourn gazing at the beauty of the golden sand-dunes; or to experience the many nuances of royalty - Rajasthan is the place for you. The fast-expanding cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are a confluence of culture and modernity and despite the fact that the state has progressed steadily since Independence the people have still held on to their roots as is evident by their simple, warm nature and hospitality. No wonder, Rajasthan is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations and just about has it all; it is brimming with varied, amazing and incredible attractions.

History Of Rajasthan
Rajasthan was a collection of several princely states that were collectively known as Rajputana. Ruled by the brave warriors the Rajputs came into greater prominence in the political life of India during the period of decline and disintegration of the Gupta Empire.
Places to see in Rajasthan
  • Hawa Mahal, Jaipur: Constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the 'Hawa Mahal' or Palace of the Wind is Jaipur's prime landmark. Built as an extension of the Zenana, women's chamber standing away from the main city palace, this five storey building of unusual architecture is a stunning example of Rajput artistry made of red and pink honeycomb sand stone. The windows are beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's painted with quick lime. The monument was originally conceived with the purpose of enabling ladies of the royal household to view the everyday life and kingly processions in the city without being noticed by others. A small archaeological museum is also there on the same site.
  • Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer: The Great Fort stands tall 100 m over the city and in fact houses a bastion within its massive ramparts. Walking down the narrow cobbled stone lanes, travelers can feel and sense the true magic of Jaisalmer. Several entrances called Pols, including the Ganesh Pol, Suraj Pol, Bhoota Pol and the Hava Pol guard the Megh Durbar and the Jawahar Mahal which were till late occupied by the royal family The Jaisalmer Fort is popularly known as the Golden Fort for its amber hue, which mesmerizes every tourist to the place.
  • Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur: Far from the city of Bharatpur lies the Keoladeo Park ,thought to be one of the world's outstanding heronries. Enclosing an area of 12 square miles, it is an interlocking ecosystem of woodlands, swamps, wet prairies and dry savannah and was earlier the hunting ground for the KIngs of Bharatpur. The Sanctuary houses over 370 varieties of birds of which more than 115 species are migrants flying in from Central Asia, Siberia and Western China during the winter months
  • Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur: Nestled within the depths of the thar desert and flanked on the western side by the Mehrangarh fort and to the eastern side by the stately sandstone, the palace of Umaid Bhawan was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh who ruled from 1911 to 1947. It was the last expression of princely architectural extravaganza built during the British Raj. Also known as Chittar Palace, the palace is a splendid example of Indo-colonial architecture.
  • The Junagarh Fort, Bikaner: The fort is a formidable structure confined by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. The palaces, made in red sandstone and marble makes up a perfect picture in the background of courtyards, balconies, Kiosks and windows that are dotted all over the structure. Built by Akbar's general Raja Singh in 1593 AD, the notables of the Palace Fort are the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal with marvellous painting mirrors and carved marble panels, and the Phool Mahal ornately decorated with glass and mirror work. Other palaces in Bikaner worth visiting are the Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, Dungar Niwas, Ganga Niwas, Gaj Mandir and Rang Mahal.
  • Dargah Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, Ajmer The Dargah is in the honour of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti who came to India from Persia with the invasion of Mohammad Ghori in the year 1192. The shrine is second in importance than the Holy Mecca to the Muslims and creation started by the then Sultan of Delhi Altamash . The great mughal Emperor Humayun finished the construction of the Dargah left unfinished by the earlier sultan. It was a venue of an annual pilgrimage undertaken by Akbar the great.
Excursions from Jaipur
  • SAMBHAR - Famous for the country’s largest inland salt lake, is an ancient city. It was the first capital of the Chauhan dynasty. Sakambhari, as it was founded near the temple of Goddess Sakambhari, famous for its holy Devyani tank, the palace and the nearby Naliasar: where the 3rd century onwards sculptures and terracottas were found in excavation. This place is situated on the Sambhar-Naraina Road.
  • VIRATNAGAR - 86 K.m. on the Shahpura-Alwar road, The site of ancient Viratnagar is of great antiquity. It contains the relics and structures of Mauryan, Mugal and Rajput periods.
  • RAMGARH LAKE - (28 Kms) the huge artificial lake, a popular picnic spot. The ruins of the old fort and the temple of Jamwa Mata indicate that it was the seat of power of the Kachhawahas before they moved to Amer.
  • SAMODE - (40 kms) a quaint village amidst the hills, the Samode palace set in fairy tale surrounding, has beautiful wall paintings & mirror works, now this is a heritage hotel.
  • BAGRU - (35 Kms.) the village on the Ajmer road, is known for its hand block printing, the characteristic prints are called as Bagru prints. The fort here is still in a good condition.
  • SANGANER - (16 Kms.) another centre of hand block printed textile and hand made paper. The town is entered through the ruins of two Tripolias (Triple Gateways) The town is an important centre for crafts industry and produces some of the finest hand printed textiles from units of block and screen printers. This textile is popular all over country and abroad.
Fairs & Festivals
  • Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
  • Nagaur Fair, Nagaur
  • Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
  • Summer Festival, Mt. Abu
  • Marwar Festival, Jodhpur
  • Camel Festival, Bikaner
  • Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
  • Teej Festival, Jaipur
  • Mewar Festival, Udaipur
  • Elephant Festival, Jaipur
  • Urs Festival, Ajmer
Shopping in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is truly a shopper's paradise that has been able to preserve its cultural and traditional art & craft forms which today is incomparable with any other place in India and other parts of world. It may be the rural village or urban city of this Indian state, all has something unique and exclusive on display for its shoppers. Some of the main highlighted cities of Rajasthan shopping include Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Kota, Shekhawati and Barmer.

Getting to Rajasthan
  • By Air: Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur all have airports with direct links to many major cities, though if coming from a smaller city, one has to go via Delhi..
  • By Rail:Overnight trains from Delhi and Mumbai reach most of Rajasthan's major cities.
  • By Road: The National Highway 8 which runs through Rajasthan is excellent and connects Delhi to Mumbai.

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