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Rajasthan - Rajputana of old. Land of people who are
brave and chivalrous, people with a warlike lifestyle around whom
grew the most amazing legends of romance and heroism. There is a
certain magic about traveling through Rajasthan which is unequalled by any other place in the
world. It is a land of superlatives .... everything here is
breathtakingly beautiful, impressive and fascinating. It is
well-connected with other parts of the country and can be easily
approached from Delhi and Bombay. Fast trains, direct bus
and air connections make travel easy and comfortable. Rajasthan is a land where the
past still lives on - and it is a glorious past, too.
The annals of Rajasthan present
golden examples of countless deeds of valour and selfless sacrifice.
A visit to this wonderland will leave a lasting spell on your mind.
So rich is the history of the land that every roadside village has
its own tales of valour and sacrifice, the winds sing them and the
sands shift to spread them. Rajasthan is spicy, but then, what is
life after all without little bit of spice, Rajasthan provides
abundant scope to explore it.
Travel Attractions
» Jaipur - The Pink City
Jaipur is color washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the
consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D.
The city was founded in 1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai
Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three sides, crowned by
formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur
is the only city in the world, which is sub-divided in to nine
rectangular sectors symbolizing nine divisions of universe. Jaipur
is the first planned city designed in accordance with ‘Shilpa
Shastra’- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture.
» Ajmer & Pushker
‘Dargah Khwaja Sahib’ is one of the holiest Muslim
shrines in the country. The city has some splendid masterpieces of
Indo-Islamic architecture.
‘Pushkar’, 11kms west of Ajmer, along the picturesque Pushkar
Lake lies the tranquil town with deep religious significance. The
biggest attraction is being the temple of Lord Brahma. Pushkar fair
is one of the largest and colorful cattle fair in the world.
» Udaipur
Founded in 1568 A.D by Maharana Udai Singh, the city is a harmonious
Indian blend of whitewashed buildings, marble palaces, lakeside
gardens, temples and Havelis. According to the legend, Maharana Udai
Singh, the founder was hunting one day when he met a holy man
meditating on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichola. Maharana followed
the advise of the hermit and founded the city. The marvelous
architecture of the palaces is spell bounding.
» Ranthambhor National Park (Sawai
Madhopur)
The town is experience of royal past and encounter with
majestic tiger. The area became a hunting preserve of Maharaja Sawai
Madho Singh I of Jaipur in A.D. Sprawling over a undulating terrain
of Aravali and Vindhyan ranges is wilderness of Ranthambhor National
Park. The park is one of the finest Tiger Reserve of India. A system
of three artificial lakes enhances beauty of the park.
» Jodhpur
The home of Rathores – The awesome princely city of Rajasthan.
Founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha, today Jodhpur is one of the
largest city of Rajasthan. Once the capital city of the Marwar
State, crowning it is the imposing Mehrangarh Fort. The old city is
situated at foothill of a hillock. The city built in a high wall
10kms, long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Umaid Bhawan
Palace could be defined as Taj Mahal of North India. The city
carries rich heritage and culture and flourishing industry of wood,
cattle, camels, salt and agricultural crops.
» Bikaner
This is 500-year-old town standing still in time. The rulers here
built beautiful forts that echo of opulence and images of monsoon
clouds in this dry land. The wealth of its architectural heritage
lies in its forts, palaces and temples– magnificent creations in red
and yellow sandstone, are living. Here is a temple where rats are
held sacred. Today the city is known for flourishing industries of
food, wool and camel breeding.
» Jaisalmer
This golden city rising from the heart of 'Thar' desert was founded
in 1155 Ad.The sunset has a peculiar glow here. As the night
descends, the sky goes up in flames, which fade leaving a few
embers, till it becomes black. A breathtaking sight indeed! Every
house, here, is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over.
These houses date back to 12th – 15th century. And hence Jaisalmer
is called ’the Museum city’.
» Mount Abu
The only hill resort of Rajasthan, crowning at the
highest peak of the Aravali hills at altitude of 1220 meters. It is
not the only one of the prettiest hill stations in the country, but
also a major Rajput centre. Mt. Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva
before it became Jain pilgrimage center. The biggest draws for Mt.
Abu are Dilwara Temples. The hill boasts of a rich vegetation and
thick forest. It stands out like an oasis in arid environs.
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