Rajasthan is the most popular tourist destination in india. With legendary tales of swashbuckling warriors, beautiful princesses, rajput kingdoms, mesmerising folk tales of their chivalry & tragedy, it is a must visit for anyone on an India Holiday.
It is the largest state in India & contains the inhospitable Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert). Rajasthan borders Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast and Punjab to the north.
Rajasthan is famous for its heritage monuments, forts & its unique culture & cuisine.Stay in some splendid heritage palaces or five star heritage hotels is a unique, once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. It is an incredible destination that offers multiple choices for a holiday in India. Enjoy a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps, with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes or check out the tiger trail, or watch the birds in the wetlands.
The main cities in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Udaipur.All cities in Rajasthan recall the glory of the past, giving a glimpse of Rajasthan's rich cultural diversity.Reminiscent of history, art and culture, Rajasthan is a treasure - trove of some exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis - standing a testimony to the imperial grandeur.
The main cities & tourist places in Rajasthan are
Alwar - Alwar, earlier known as Mewar, was a predominantly a Rajput Kingdom of India that came under Muslim domination during 13th -18th century. In 1771, Maharaja Pratap Singh, won back Alwar and founded a Kingdom of his own. Today Alwar is popularly known as the Tiger Gate of Rajasthan and a very popular travel destination of India.
Ajmer - Ajmer is a muslim pilgrimage center famous for the tomb of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a medieval Sufi-Saint. The tomb is one of the most important travel attractions of Ajmer and people of all the religions and beliefs travel to Ajmer to worship at the Dargah.
Bharatpur - A must for bird lovers. Bharatpur is famous for its bird Sanctuary, Keolado Ghana National Park Or Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
Bikaner - Bikaner is popularly known as the Camel city of Rajasthan. This was earlier a famous destination on the ancient caravan routes that linked west/central asia and North India with the seaports of Gujarat.
Bundi - The place offers a unique culture with baoris , palaces & forts , lakes and the beautiful natural surroundings. Bundi is known for attractive step wells and tanks.
Chittaurgarh - Chittaurgarh is famous for its various magnificent forts and monuments of the past.
Jaipur - The capital of Rajasthan state, Jaipus is popularly known as the 'Pink City', it is a popular travel destination in India. Jaipur carries a exquisite charm that makes it different from any other destination in the world.
Jaisalmer - Bordering the great desert, Jaisalmer truly showcases the great hospitality of Rajasthani people. The magnificent & awesome Jaisalmer Fort is a delight to visit along with a camel safari to the desert.
Jodhpur - founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. The elegant handicrafts, folk dances and music create an ambiance of a romantic past not to be missed.
Mt.Abu - Mt. Abu is a hill staion that offers a pleasent retreat in the barren desertscape of Rajasthan. It is the only hill station in Rajasthan offering a summer retreat.
Pushkar - Famous for its Annual Camel Fair which falls in the month of October - November, Pushkar reflects the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan India. Millions of pilgrims travel to Pushkar every year to worship at the only Lord Brahma Temple in the world.
Ranakpur - Situated around 60 km north of Udaipur, Ranakpur is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism and one of the popular travel destinations of Rajasthan.
Shekhawati - Shekhawati is considered as the artistic region of India. It is the region that houses some of the world's most stunning intricate and artistic frescos.
Sariska - Sariska is famous for its tiger reserve.Sariska has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.
Udaipur - Known as the lake city in India, Udaipur was founded by Maharajah Jai Singh in 16th century. The city has three major lakes. Pichhola, Fatehsagar and Udaisagar. The three lakes add to the magic of the romantic city of Udaipur.
Ranthambore - Ranthambore National Park is most famous for its Tiger Reserves. surrounded with dense forest,it is an ideal place for these magnificent animals to stay in natural environment.
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