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Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest
state of the India in terms of area and it is situated in the
northwestern part of the country. This state is bounded by
Pakistan to the west, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Gujarat to
the southwest, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the north east, and
Punjab to the north. The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur,
generally known as the Pink City. Gifted with natural beauty, a
great history, wonderful forts & palaces, colorful festivals &
fairs, lively culture, varied landscape and thick forests,
Rajasthan will never disappoint you. Miraculous legends of bravery
and romance still resonate from its equally astonishing structural
design that still stands to narrate its tale of a bygone era. 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 articulated as a huge open-air
museum with historical object so well preserved for the travelers
and the curious of the day.
Jaipur
Jaipur is founded in AD 1727
by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is
generally known as the Pink City with broad avenues and large
gardens. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history
and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and
palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The
bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery,
fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a
treasure-trove for the shoppers. Jaipur was planned by Vidhyadhar
Bhattacharya, a Bengali architect, in a grid system with wide
straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and identical rows of
shops on either side of the main bazaars, all arranged in nine
rectangular city sectors (chokris). The city itself is an
attractive creation worthy of universal admiration.
Places of Interest
Hawa Mahal (Palace of wind),
City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Amber Fort, Jai Garh
Fort Museum, Birla Mandir, Sisodia Gardens, Birla Planetarium, Jal
Mahal.
Udaipur
Udaipur
is the jewel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for
1200 years. The basis of the city has an interesting legend
connected with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the
founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditate on a
hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola. Udaipur not only offers an
array of tourist attractions, but it is also shopper's paradise.
The terrain of the hills and ravines of Aravallis give
Udaipur in Rajasthan
a totally unique charm that discriminate it from any other
destination in India. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights,
sounds and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of the
poets, painters and writers.
Places of Interest
City
Place, Pratap Museum, Pichola Lake, Dudh Talai, Gulab Bagh & Zoo,
Pratap Smarak (Memorial) Moti Magri, Sahelion ki Bari, Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandal, Sukhadiya Circle, Ahar Museum, Sajjangarh
(Monsoon Place), Jag Mandir, Silpgram, Marble Water Park.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur
is the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan. It has been
picture the attention of tourists from all over the world.
Standing as the sentinel of the country's western border,
Jodhpur
is famous for its wonderful forts and palaces.
Once the capital of the Marwar state, Jodhpur was founded in 1459
A.D. by Rao Jodha - chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs. The
massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a
rocky hill, soaring 125 mts. above the plains the city is
encompassed by a high wall - 10 km long with 8 gates and
innumerable bastions. While the graceful palaces, forts and
temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic
grandeur, exquisite handicrafts, folk dances music and the
brightly attired people lend a romantic aura to the city.
Places of Interest
Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Baba Ramdeo
Temple, Mandore Garden, Osian, Balsamand Lake & Palace and Guda
Bishnoi Village
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer – The golden city is a beautiful town in the Indian state of
Rajasthan. It is one of the major districts in
India and forms a part of the Great Thar Desert. The city has a
dry climate with hot summers and cold winders and sparse rains.
The city has a large variety of flora and fauna with venomous
snakes very commonly seen here. The Havelis and the Forts add
beauty to the city and attract people form all over the globe to
this beautiful desert city of
Rajasthan.
Places of Interest
Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli,
Desert National Park, Godi Sagar Lake and Jain Temple.
Bikaner
Bikaner is a northwest city
of Rajasthan in India. The desert city Bikaner is famed for his
high breeds camels, hence it known as the Camel Country. The
desert land has a treasure of great monuments like forts, palaces
and Havelis and this treasure always attract the tourist toward
the majestic land, Bikaner.
This city organizes a grand Camel festival, every year in the
month of January, which is one of the prime attractions of this
city. This is the city of wonderful buildings and endless
monuments.
Places of Interest
Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Karni
Mata Temple, Shiv Bari Temple, Gajner wildlife sanctuary and Jain
Havelis.
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