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 Rajasthan
is situated in the north-western
part of India. It happens
to be the largest state
of India with an area
of 3.42 lac sq. kms. Rajasthan
also boasts of being the
only desert of the sub
continent, namely the
Great Indian Desert in
combination with the Aravali
mountain range.
Rajasthan
is where all the country's
similes and metaphors
appear to have come together.
Sand dunes, wooded hills
and amazing lakes, palaces
and rugged forts, men
and women in colorful
turbans and skirts, bustling
towns and quiet villages,
camels, elephants and
tigers, harsh sunlight
and the cool evening breeze
- are all there in abundance.
But they form only part
of an intricate tapestry.
Beneath the surface, expect
to find many contradictions.
Rajasthan
Tourism
The magic
of Rajasthan is unequalled
in the world for its heritage,
culture, safaris, sand
dunes and lush green forests
with its wildlife. Rajasthan
is often expressed as
huge open-air museum with
relic
so well preserved for
the travellers and the
curious of the day. It
is truly said
"a land of valiance
and chivalry ",
which is endowed with
invincible forts, magnificent
palaces, waves of sand
dunes and serene lakes.
The
'palace on Wheels' is
an example of the best
luxury trains in the world.
With the royal treatment
and the ravishing experience
the journey becomes an
unforgettable one. The
Royal Orient and the Fairy
Queen, the oldest running
steam locomotive of the
world are the other examples
of the trains that are
out there to provide you
a once in a lifetime experience.
Major
Hill Station in Rajasthan
Mount
Abu
Other tourist attractions in Rajasthan:
Jaipur
: Established
by the Kachwaha ruler
Raja Sawai Jai Singh II,
who lived from 1693-1743,
Jaipur, or the Pink city,
is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in
India. Its beautiful buildings
including the City Palace,
Amer Fort and the landmark
Hawa Mahal are truly worth
seeing.
Jodhpur
: This city,
near the Thar Desert in
Rajasthan, India, is known
for its impressive Mehrangarh
fort. Founded by Rao Jodha,
this city, is called the
"Blue City"
for the blue painted walls
of the houses in the town.
The magnificent Umaid
Bhawan Palace is another
landmark that must bee
seen in Jodhpur.
Udaipur
: Named for its
founder, the Sisiodia
King, Maharana Udai Singh,
Udiapur is a fairytale
"White City"
in Rajasthan, which you'll
enjoy visiting on your
India Holiday. The fabulous
lake palaces in Udaipur,
set like white pearls
in the shimmering waters
of Lake Pichola have to
seen to be believed.
Jaisalmer
: Known for its
golden fort, made of sandstone,
Jaisalmer is an important
center of handicrafts
in Rajasthan. Sandstone
carvings and block printed
fabrics made here find
their way across the world.
The carved mansions and
Jain temples of Jaisalmer
are worth seeing. The
sand dunes at Sam, near
Jaisalmer are the site
of the annual Desert Festival.
Chittorgarh
: This city in
Rajasthan, India, is synonymous
with bravery and sacrifice.
Attacked thrice during
its eventful history,
Chittorgarh bears the
scars of tremendous battles.
The Victory Tower or Vijay
Stambha in Chittorgarh
celebrates a victory in
1440 of Kumbha, the ruler
of Chittorgarh, over Mahmud
Khalji the ruler of Malwa.
Hotel
Lake Palace, Udaipur :
The Lake Palace
is one of the most beautiful
palaces in the world,
arising out of the Turquoise
Waters of the Pichola
like an elegant fantasy
in white marble. The palace
was built in the 17th
century on a natural foundation
of 4 acers of rock.
City
Palace, Udaipur :
City Palace towers over
the Pichola Lake. Maharana
Uday Singh initiated in
the construction of the
palace but succeeding
Maharanas added several
palaces and structures
to the complex retained
a surprising uniformity
to the design.
Umaid
Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
: The main entrance
to the Palace is Surmounted
by the ornate Rathore
coat of arms. Umaid Bhawan
is Situated on the jagged
outerop of rock and surrounded
by great wall.
Ajmer-e-Sharif,
Ajmer : Ajmer
is the most sacred of
all Muslim places of pilgrimage
in India. In 1193, after
Prithviraj Chauhan had
lost Ajmer to Sultan Mohammed
of Ghori, the Persian
saint, Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti, who had come with
Ghori, settled and preached
here.
Pushkar
Fair, Pushkar :
At the Full Moon of Kartik
Poornima each year, almost
200,000 people flock to
Pushkar, bringing with
them 50,000 heads of cattle,
for several days of pilgrimage,camel
racing and colourful festivities.
Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary :
It is the bird kingdom,
where time takes wing.
Welcome to the Keoladeo
Ghana National Park at
Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
Spread over an area of
little over 232 sq kms,
Keoladeo derives its name
from the Shiva Temple
in the heart of the sanctuary.
Formerly known as the
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary,
ornithologist Salim Ali,
is credited for bringing
this park to public notice. |
