Posts Tagged ‘Rajasthan’

Sariska National Park is considered as one amongst many of India’s most visited parks. Although its popularity is not majorly on its wildlife population, it is because of its excellent location and closeness to large towns like Jaipur and Delhi. Years ago, the park acts as the “hunting reserve” of the region’s “Royal Family of Alwar Rajasthan”. Read the rest of this entry »

In the tourism map of India, Rajasthan is considered as a royal state, which is gifted with glorious history, culture, art, hospitality, beautiful landscapes, exotic flora and fauna, hill stations, lovely lakes and of course the royal grandeur. The myriad tourist attraction and places of this state entices a large number tourist from all over the world to take a Rajasthan India tour to explore its extra ordinary beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

Rajasthan is globally famous for its varied tourist attractions. Every year millions of tourists from all over the world visit to enjoy their holidays in the state. Rajasthan literally means the land of kings and there are several tempting tourism attractions. Wildlife tourism, Cultural tourism and heritage tourism are the major Rajasthan tourism. Read the rest of this entry »

11-km from Ajmer on the edge of the Thar Desert lies a tiny tranquil town of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake, which is an important pilgrimage for the Hindus. Read the rest of this entry »

The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu huddles among the rocks on a 1,220-m granite table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli hills. It is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. Read the rest of this entry »

Renowned for the grand Kothar Haveli and Kanhaiya Haveli, with marvellous life size paintings of Dhola Maru, Sassi Punu etc., Churu is located in Rajasthan state, in northwestern India. Read the rest of this entry »

Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar desert towers a fort, 120 metres above the plain. The fort overlooks the imperial city of Jodhpur, which is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. The old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled area. Read the rest of this entry »

Samode Palace is located 40 km northwest from Jaipur and is the splendid set amidst fairy tale surroundings. Its history goes back more than four and half centuries. Read the rest of this entry »

Rajasthan the royal state of India is globally famous tourists’ destination of India. It is the perfect destination for delightful tours and travels experience. The state is famous for its timeless monuments, rich culture, tradition, fairs & festivals, warm hospitality and for exotic landscapes. Read the rest of this entry »

Ranthambore Travel TIGER, TIGER BURNING BRIGHT. A small village near the township of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of Rajasthan Ranthambhore is a heritage site because of the picturesque ruins that dot the park. There are lake palaces, ‘chhatris’, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies. Read the rest of this entry »

The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. The exotic, remote and beautiful, Jaisalmer is a bit of a paradox. So far west that it is in the heart of the desert, one would expect barren near-desolation. Yet this frontier town is today one of Rajasthan’s best-loved tourist destinations. Local colour and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. Read the rest of this entry »

Rajasthan is globally famous tourists’ destination of India. It is the largest state of India offering innumerable tourist’s attractions. Hundred and thousands of domestic, national and international tourists come to Rajasthan to enjoy holidays in splendor. The state has many captivating tourists’ attractions that are worth visiting and exploring. So in order to make the tour more enjoyable and delightful tourists can visit the cities attractions driving on luxury cars. Read the rest of this entry »

From the luxurious ambiance of its opulent palaces to the rustic beauty of its desert, Rajasthan is all wrapped up in breathtaking beauty. Every city of this Rajput land has its own stories of bravery and romance to tell. The very mention of this land of Raja-Maharajas paints a royal, romantic and bold image in the mind. The sight of colorful turbans and glittering ghagras(skirts) is something you can never forget. Read the rest of this entry »

The town of Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan was founded by Kaimkhani Nawabs in the middle of the 15th century, and remained under their control until it was taken by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730 AD, which lasted till the Indian independence. It was in Jhunjhunu that the British based their Shekhawati brigade, a troop raised locally in the 1830s to try to halt the activities of the dacoits (bandits). They were largely local petty rulers who had decided it was easier to become wealthy by pinching other peoples’ money than by earning their own. Jhunjhunu is one of the largest towns of Shekhawati and is the current district headquarters. It has some of the region’s most beautiful buildings and should not be missed. The artistically painted havelis of Muragh Das Modi, and the Khaitans are spellbinding. Read the rest of this entry »

The name ‘India’ suggests an image of a vast country boasting many attractions and wonderful sightseeing attractions. From the magnificent Himalayas in the north to the thrilling sands of the Rajasthan in the west of India, from exotic hills in the east India to the idyllic, beautiful beaches in the south India, India is a hub for the tourist attractions. Read the rest of this entry »

The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset. Read the rest of this entry »

Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota - an amazing example of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization. Its wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid temples of past centuries retain their former glory. Read the rest of this entry »

The three cities that are a part of the Golden Triangle Tourist route of India are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Delhi being the capital of India, Agra -the place of the eternal love monument and Jaipur - the venue of royal palaces and forts have a lot to offer to the tourists. These cities are a part of the golden triangle as they are the perfect blend of the contemporary and historically flourished culture in India. Read the rest of this entry »

The early history of Nagaur before the advent of the Mughals is intermingled with the exploits of the Sultans of Delhi, Gujarat and Marwar, who contended for its possession because of its strategic location. It was later included in the Mughal empire and became a ‘Sarkar’ (Division) under ‘Ajmer Subah’ (province), yielding annual revenue of about ten lakhs of rupees. Read the rest of this entry »

The pride and glory of Rajasthan India. Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular ‘chhatris’.

This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was ‘Jauhar’ - when women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death. Read the rest of this entry »