Rajasthan
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Travel Guide
Rajasthan Travel Guide
| Ajmer
Travel |
| Ajmer became home to many dynasties.
Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well
as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi
saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus
and Muslims. |
| Alwar
Travel |
| It is one of the oldest cities of the
state and its prehistoric and historic sites are an archaeologists
delight. Paradoxically Alwar is both the oldest and the newest of
the Rajput Kingdoms of Rajasthan. |
| Bikaner
Travel |
| Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur
that permeates the city's lifestyle. More readily called the camel
country, the city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the
world and hence boasts of having one of the largest Camel research
and breeading farm in the world. |
| Bharatpur
Travel |
| Bharatpur - The Eastern Gateway to
Rajasthan, was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD - it was once
an impregnable well fortified city, carved out of the region formerly
known as Mewat. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played
an important part in the history of Rajasthan. |
| Chittorgarh
Travel |
| Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput
pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism
and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by
the Bards of Rajasthan. |
| Udaipur
Travel |
| Udaipur is known as the Venice of the
east. It is also called the city of lakes. The Lake Palace on Jag
Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest example
of its architectural and cultural explosion. |
| Jaipur
Travel |
| Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240
km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business
centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured
strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. |
| Jaisalmer
Travel |
| Its like straight out of an Arabian
Nights fable. The name Jaisalmer induces a dramatic picture of utter
magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile terrain not with standing
the warmth and colour of people is simply over whelming. One of the
main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. |
| Bundi
Travel |
| Bundi, this town was formed by the
Chouhan nobles in the Chambal Valley. Here you can see the old forts,
palaces, temples and havelies beautifully designed with unique stones. |
| Devigarh
Travel |
| Devi Garh, the luxury resort in Udaipur,
has received the highest rating for "Ambience and Design 2006"
amongst all hotels in Asia in Conde Nast Traveller's Gold List. |
| Jodhpur
Travel |
| Jodhpur has two railway stations, City
and Rai ka Bagh both are outside the walled city. The bus stand is
right outside the Rai ka Bagh Station. |
| Kota
Travel |
| Kota is the industrial hub of Rajasthan
& has an atomic power plant. It is situated on the banks of Chambal
river & famous for its fort & dams. |
| Kumbhalgarh
Travel |
| Located 64 kms north of Udaipur in
the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after
Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. |
| Mount
Abu Travel |
| MOUNT ABU: A unique destination for
Adventure and eco tourism.
The Raj period approached it as a relaxation place to rewind along
with the royalties and semi royalties. |
| Nathdwara
Travel |
| Nathdwara lies 48 kms from Udaipur
and literally means the gateway to the Lord. This great Vaishnavite
shrine was built in the 17th century on spot exactly defined by the
Lord himself. |
| Pushkar Travel |
| Pushkar the holy place is famous the
world renowned camel fair & the Holy lake. The lake was formed
when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus here. Pushkar is the mixture of Indian
& many other foreign culture. |
| Ranakpur
Travel |
| Beautiful sculptured Jain temples mark
the glory of this renowned place. Marked as one of the five holy places
for the Jain community, these were created in the 15 the century.
During the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. |
| Sariska
Travel |
| This park is situated only 200 km from
Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur. Although larger than Ranthambor, it
is less commercialised and has less tigers but a similar topography. |
| Dungarpur
Travel |
| Dungarpur is famed for its unique style
of architecture as seen in its palaces and noble residences. These
royal residences are adorned by 'jharokhas' built in stone in a unique
style typical of the area developed during the reign of Maharawal
Shiv Singh (1730-1785 A. D.) The district gold and silversmiths are
renowned for lacquer painted toys and picture framing. |
| Ranthambore
Travel |
| Ranthambhor National Park, before a
princely game conserve is the scene where the celebrated Indian Tiger
is best seen. Ranthambhor Tiger Reserve lies on the junction of Aravali
and Vindhyas just 14 Kms from Sawai Madhopur in Eastern Rajasthan. |
| Rohetgarh
Travel |
| Rajasthan has a unique history of being
the land of Maharajas, of blood and gore and the legends. Apart from
being great warriors, Rajputs are also known for living in style and
with a dash of magnificence. |
| Banswara
Travel |
| Banswara district was formerly a princely
state ruled by Maharavals and was home to tribal Bhils, who constitute
more than half of the city's population. The city was ruled by a Bhil
ruler Bansia and Banswara was named after him. Jagmal Singh became
the first Maharaval of Banswara after defeating and killing Bansia. |
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