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| Rajasthan |
Rajasthan is the state in the West India. It is also known as "the land of kings" and "the land of colours". It houses the Great Indian desert(Thar Desert). Jaipur is the capital city of the state, also known as Pink city. The famous cities are Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Jaisalmer etc.
Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis. Jantar Mantar, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the true architectural heritage of India. Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near Udaipur,Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer and Kumbhalgarh, Lodurva Jain temples, Bhandasar Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples. There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels,of course, play a stellar role in this festival. Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, Sariska Tiger Reserve of Alwar, Ranthambore National Park of Sawai Madhopur, and Desert National Park of Jaisalmer are famous wild life attraction in the state.
Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists.
The magical land of Rajasthan is one of the most famous and popular travel destinations of India. Our Rajasthan tours showcases unforgettable travel experiences combined with visit to some finest age old monuments, palaces, forts of erstwhile kings, rich culture, simple lifestyle, festivities and much more. A trip to Rajasthan can be a lifetime travel reward for anyone. The tour packages of Rajasthan gives the traveller a chance to explore the variety of travel destinations including historical sites, wildlife sanctuaries, sand dunes, lakes, palaces, art galleries, museums, temples and the list of interest is endless. We operate private tours to Rajasthan for individuals and families or friends, guaranteed departure Group tours to Rajasthan and India, Luxury Train Tour of Rajasthan, Rajasthan special interest tours etc and we have tried to offer you a wide range of Rajasthan travel itineraries on this website, but we also welcome your queries and demand for organising a specially designed tailor-made Rajasthan tour package for you.
1. Attraction:
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| Ajmer |
Located in the heart of Rajasthan Ajmer is a small town with a very interesting past and in todays world growing facets of growth and development in aspects of Culture, Education, state and privately owned Industrial & infrastructure establishments coalesce towards the fascination for trade tourism and investments in the district.
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| Barmer |
Barmer,
in the western Rajasthan, is a desert town located 153 km from Jaisalmer. It forms a major
part of the Thar Desert. The town many has historical sites and is a popular
tourist destination. Small villages with mud-houses decorated with folk motifs,
and colorfully attired people dot the landscape en
route Barmer. Though
a barren land with harsh climate and tough terrain, Barmer is known for its
rich crafts, dance and music.
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| Bundi |
Bundi is certainly one of the best towns for your laid-back vacations. Most of the hotels/lodges are situated on the street opposite to Bundi palace and that lane is certainly your pick. All of these hotels will lure you with the rooms facing towards Bundi Palace and roof top restaurants. Lane opposite to Bundi palace is the most tourist friendly street offering everything that a traveler needs (Internet Cafes, Continental restaurants, roof top cafes, souvenir shops, saloons, laundry takers, Bike-Cycle on rent, tour agents etc).
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| Jaisalmer |
Like various other
cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own
glorious heritage too. Tough you can find historical monuments scattered all
over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made
of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a
dominating structure between the sands. The Jaisalmer city is also revered for
its Havelis. Among many of them you will find Salim ji ki haveli and Nathmal ji
ki haveli as the most striking. There are other monuments too, which are
equally important because of there distinct and individual architecture.
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| Jodhpur |
Jodhpur is a very
popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur
city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant
Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur
include Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden. The city is known as
the "Sun City" because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the
year. Read on for more Jodhpur information.Fortress-city at the edge
of the Thar Desert, famous for
its blue homes and architecture.
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| Mount Abu |
Located near the
Sirohi District, Mount Abu is the only hill
station in the desert state of Rajasthan. It lies in the Aravalli mountain
range at an approximate elevation of around 1,220 meters above sea level, with
its highest point being ‘Guru Shikhar’ which is at a height of 1,722 meters
above sea level. Being the only hill station in Rajasthan, it has been a
popular retreat for the residents as a place away from the scorching desert
heat. The place also has a significant place in the Hindu mythology as it is
mentioned as the place where the Sage Vashistha retired. Today, the place is a
great tourist destination, a hill station with the distinctive blend of the
flavors of Rajasthan. It totally deserves a visit.
2. ACCOMODATION:
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| Hotel |
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| Hotel |
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| Hotel |
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| Hotel |
- Svelte Hotel & Personal Suites,
- Hotel Apano Rajasthan & Holiday Resort,
- SUJAN Rajmahal Palace,
- Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal,
- Rajasthan Palace Hotel,
- Mihir Garh,
- The Oberoi Vanyavilas,
- Hill Fort-Kesroli,
- DeraMandawa,
- Garden Kebabs,
- sara vilas,
- Hotel Sagar. And Many More
3. Shopping:
Vibrant embroideries, woolen dhurries, and stone carvings Sadar Bazar is where the action is.
Best for camel products that include leather footwear, and its brilliant gesso work. Wool carpets and blankets , light cotton quilts, and brilliantly dyed cotton fabrics can be tracked down in the maze of tiny shops around Kote Gate, with KEM Road providing the shopping in larger stores.
The local tradition of carving is best seen in little wooden boxes that are intricately pierced in exciting patterns and motifs. Also woolen and cotton rugs and blankets , embroidered fabrics, silver jewellery and trinkets, available in shops that open off the cobbled streets.
Once brides came here for their trousseau shopping because the dyes and prints were resplendent, and the lame work brilliant. The same fabrics can still be found in the bazaars, and you may want to try on a sporty pair of Jodhpurs ( the riding breeches that originated in this town ). Badalas or zinc alloy pitcher used to carry water, covered with felted cloth, were an earlier version of today's water flask. Also wooden toys, leather goods, paintings, juttees and silver jewellery, all in the shops in the old city. Handsome pieces of old furniture and artifacts can be found in the huddle of shops at the base of Chhattar Hill.
During the November fair, the meal is a bewildering array of shops with fabrics, embroideries, utensils, terracotta pots, trinkets, silver jewellery, camel saddles, blankets, shawls, beads , bangles and other baubles.
Associated with the low-legged Shekhawati chair , this region is known for wood carving, metal utensils, made -as-old furniture, and tie-dye fabrics.
One of the principal shopping zones outside Jaipur, here are a myriad shops with paintings of the miniature and pichwai variety, as terracotta tables and plaques. There are also locally dyed fabrics and textiles , embroideries , wooden toys , white metal objects d'art , silver enamel artefacts, and image of Krishna in the Nathdwara style.
4. Transport:
Air transport is available for Rajasthan. The one and only international airport of the state is located in Jaipur, the capital city of this state. Another international airport close to this state is Delhi, about 260 km away. The state has several domestic airports at Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Only three off shore flights land at Jaipur Airport. These come from Muscat, Dubai and Sharjah.
Rail Transport is well established in this state. Even some of the remote areas are well served by this mode of transportation. Considered to be an affordable means of transport, majority of people prefer traveling from train. Major cities and several towns of this state are well connected through rail transport. Several trains ply daily between major cities. Metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, etc are well connected with this state. There are several options for travelling like Sleeper Coach, AC Chair Car, etc.
This state has well established network of roads. Several National and State highways criss-cross through this destination. Thus, a well defined network of roads ensures easy transportation from various parts of the country and within the state. Besides Government owned buses, several private taxis or cabs are also available.
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