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Rajasthan
is the geographically largest state in northwestern India. It
borders Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya
Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast
and Punjab to the north.
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explore Rajasthan heritage tours, Rajastahn cultural tours,
Rajastahn festival tours, camel safari in rajasthan deserts.
With a destination as unique and yet so diverse as Rajasthan,
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History
The history of India dates back almost five thousand years,
and Rajasthan plays a crucial and unique role, especially with
regard to the development of Indian culture. Its impressive
story reaches through a heroic past. Its extravagant splashes
of bright hues against the desert landscape and the purity of
its dry and sandy reaches, the miniature elegance of its small
villages and impeccably maintained forts brings alive the story
of the yore. The appearance of its grand forts perched on rocky
hills still tell the story of the bravery of its men and the
stoic sacrifice of its women, and the chivalrous old world manners
of all.
The Architecture of Rajasthan
The mixture and brilliance of Rajasthan's architectural heritage
can amaze a visitor. Majestic forts, intricately carved temples
and havelis (meaning mansion) and even step well make Rajasthan
a paradise for an architecture buff. The desert state of Rajasthan
is a land of irony and extremes. This vibrant and striking region
is the home of the Rajput warrior clans who had ruled here for
many years. Rajasthan is also home to some of India's most romantic
cities. The Rajputs were prolific builders and have dotted the
arid Aravali landscape with their legacy of some most imposing
and magnificent forts and palaces in the world. Today the structures
defy time to tell the story of gallantry, courage and tragedy
of the bygone era and its story of survival in the harsh Thar
Desert.
People
Rajasthan has a large indigenous populace Minas (Minawati) in
Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur areas. The Meo and the
Banjara are travelling tradesmen and artisans.
Music and Dance
Rajasthan is culturally rich and has extensive tradition in
art and culture, which reflects Indian way life. The dance,
music and art forms have been watchfully cultivated and patronised
by the erstwhile courts. An equally rich and varied folk culture
from villages is both fascinating & mesmerising. The music
is of uncomplicated innocence and songs depict day-to-day relationships
and chores more often focal around bring of water. Rajasthan's
cultural tapestry takes in simple folk to highly cultivated
classical music and dance in its own distinct style.
Rajasthan fact File
Capital : Jaipur.
Area : 3,42239sq km.
Population : 49.7 million.
Languages : Hindi, Rajasthani.
Literacy Rate : 38.6%.
Geographical Description : Rajasthan comprises of the
Aravalli Range of hills running south west to north east. The
harsh and arid southern part is the Thar desert, which houses
Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, all forming a picturesque view
of the deserts.
Best Season : Mid-October to Mid-March.
Destinations : Main cities of Rajasthan are
Ajmer , Bundi , Bikaner , Bharatpur , Jaipur , Jaisalmer , Jodhpur
, Ranthambore , Sariska , Shekawat , Udaipur etc.
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Main Cities:
Ajmer
120 km (78 miles) west of Jaipur, was founded by great Raja
Prithviraj Chauhan in 7th century. Ajmer is known for Dargah
of Khwaja Mu'in-ud-din Chisti (1142-1236) and Ana Sagar Lake.
Also known for the famous boarding schools Sophia college (Girls)
and Mayo college (Boys).
Alwar
143 km from Jaipur and 164 km from Delhi, Alwar is a beautiful
city.
Bharatpur
175 km from Jaipur & 185 km from Delhi, is know for
the Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bird Sanctuary) and also a
halting place on the way from Agra (55 km). The only city that
was ruled by Jats. And you can also see the old fort and museum.
Banswara
527 km from Jaipur & 160 kms from Udaipur, Banswara
is a small town famous for Baneshwar Festival.
Bikaner
In route on your way from Jaipur (330 km) to Jaisalmer (320
km) was founded in 15th century by Rao Bika. Known for durries,
carpets, hand painted lamp shades, and mojari slippers. Also
for the camel safari and Junagarh Fort.
Bundi
206 km from Jaipur and 40 km from Kota, Bundi is surrounded
by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed
by a massive wall with four gateways.
Chittaurgarh
110 km from Udaipur and 300 km from Jaipur was founded by Bappa
Rawal in 8th century. Known for the massive fort 3 mile long
and 495 feet high. Mirabai, 16th century poet and saint was
from here. Also known fro Vijaystambha, Kirtistambha (Tower
of Victory), and Rani Padmini.
Dungarpur
Situated about 110 km south of Udaipur, Dungarpur, or the City
of Hills, was founded in the 13ht century. You can visit the
Juna Mahal which is adorned with beautiful frescoes, paintings,
mirror work and glass inlays; the well maintained Government
run Rajmata Devendra Kanwar Museum and the beautiful Deo Somnath
Temple.
Jaipur
Capital city of Rajasthan also known as "Pink City"
is about 250 km from Delhi, and your starting point for Rajasthan.
Founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 is famous for Amber
Fort, jantar mantar, hawa mahal, city palace & Sisodia Rani
Ka Bagh. Also for the textile block prints, semi precious jewelry,
handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater).
Jodhpur
250 km from Jaipur, also called "Blue City" is second
city of Rajasthan. Founded by Rao Jodha is famous for Mehrangarh
Fort, Umed Bhawan Palace, museum and handicrafts.
Jaisalmer
275 Kms from Jodhpur, also called "Golden City" was
founded by Rao Jaisal. Famous for the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-ki-haveli,
sand dunes, and ideal for camel rides and safaris.
Jhalawar
335 km from Jaipur, 87 km from Kota, the princely state of the
Jhalas, Jhalawar was created in 1838 A.D.
Kota
240 km from Jaipur, 131 km from Ajmer, Kota is famous for Dussehra
Mela.
Kumbalgarh
85 km from Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh is famous for Kumbhalgarh Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Mount Abu
190 Kms from Udaipur & 27 Km from Abu, is the only hill
resort of Rajasthan. Famous for Dilwara Temples, Guru Shikar,
and Nakki Lake.
Nathdwara
48 km from Udaipur in Rajasthan lies the popular relegious place,
Nathdwara.
Pushkar
14 km from Ajmer, is famous for the Pushkar Fair and Brahma
Temple and beautiful view of desert at sunset.
Ranakpur
Ranakpur is amongst the five most important pilgrimage sites
of Jainism. It is home to an exceptionally beautiful temple
complex in the Aravali ranges and a must visit for the tourists
coming to this region.
Rohet
160 km from Udaipur,212 km from Indore, Rohet is famous for
its local cultures and traditions.
Sariska
110 km from Jaipur and 35 km from Alwar is famous for the Tiger
Reserve Sanctuary.
Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
135 km from Jaipur and 11 km from Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambhore,
is famous for the Ranthambore National Park, Tiger Reserve Project.
Shekhawati
Shekhawati region lies north of Jaipur. This was the land where
Marwari businessmen started constructing their mansions or havelis
in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Udaipur
420 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-Mumbai highway also called "City
of Lakes" was founded by Maharana Udai Sigh II in 1568.
Also called "Venice of East" is famous for lakes,
palaces (Lake Palace Hotel), city palace, puppet museum, miniature
paintings, and temples (Nathadwara 50 km and Eklangji 20 km
from Udaipur).
Parks and Sanctuaries:
Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
The majestic fort of Kumbhalgarh overlooks the 578 sq km
sanctuary. The Aravalis hills, which remain barren for most
of the year, turn green rains and provide shelter to sloth bear,
leopard, flying squirrel. It is also the only sanctuary where
the Indian wolf is breeding successfully. Best time to visit
is March to May and September to November.
Ranthambore National Park
This is the state’s most well-known tiger reserve
under Project Tiger. Home of an expansive variety of other animals
in is 392 sq km area, one can spot sambhar, cheetal, wild boar,
leopard, sloth bear, jackal, hyena among others. Artificial
lakes, dense forests and the shield of the Aravalis have helped
to make this park very impressive and interesting. Best time
to visit is October to April.
Sariska Tiger Reserve
The other tiger land in Rajasthan which was brought under
Project Tiger in 1979. Other than leopard, sambhar, nilgai,
wild dog, and chinkara, the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples
exist here. Best time to visit is November to June.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur
Declared a National Park in 1983, this 29 sq km park is one
of the world’s greatest heronries. Its shallow, fresh
water marsh attracts thousands of migratory birds. Over 10,000
nests of egrets, darters, cormorants, grey herons and storks
hatch nearly 20,000 to 30,000 chicks every year. There is an
infinite variety of migratory birds. Mammals like the sambhar,
black buck, chital, nilgai, fishing cat, otter and mongoose
also roam freely here. Best time to visit is August to February.
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
The lake and forested hills of this reserve, 32 km from
Bikaner on the Jaisalmer road, are inhabited by wildfowl, hares
, wild boar, desert foxes and a number of deer and antelopes
including black bucks and blue bulls. The lake at Gajner attracts
water birds in thousands. Imperial sand house migrate here in
winter. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, houses the former Hunting
lodge of Bikaner and has a beautiful lake surrounded by a dense
forest.
Forts and Palaces :
Taragarh or The Star Fort
Set on a densely forested hill this 14th century fort was
built in 1354 A.D. This wonderful white fort has a huge reservoir,
which was once used to provide water to the palace. Sir Rudyard
Kipling had said about the fort, "Taragarh Fort must have
been built by angels not by human beings".
The Palace
One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, the palace
has some of the excellent murals for which Bundi is well known.
Ratan Daulat
A very appealing structure, it was built by Rao Raja Ratan Singh.
It is home to a stable for nine horses and a Hatia Pol.
Nawal Sagar
It is a square artificial lake in the center of which stands
a half submerged shrine dedicated to Varuna, once the most important
and fearsome god in the Aryan pantheon. The reflection of the
entire city and the palace in the evening light is unforgettable.
Chitrashala
Chitrashala is a fascinating pavilion with frescoes showcasing
the famous art of the Bundi School of painting.
Raniji-ki-Baori
One of the two beautiful baoris (step wells) of Bundi, Raniji-ki-Baori
is a 46 meters deep and has some superb carvings on its pillars
and a high arched gate. Built in 1699 A.D. by a princess Rani
Nathavatji, the well is one of the largest of its kind. Apart
from those above mentioned other places of interest are Sukh
Mahal, Phool Sagar, Shikar Burj, Kshar Bagh, Eighty Four Pillared
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Banganga
Fair
The Banganga Fair is held annually on the full moon day
of Vaishakh (April-May) near a rivulet 11 kms from the historical
township of Bairath in Jaipur district. The stream is believed
to have been created by Arjun, one of the Pandavas.
Visiting the Banganga Fair, taking a bath and paying homage
to the holy sites in the vicinity at this time is therefore
considered very auspicious b y the pilgrims who come from Alwar,
Behror, Jaipur, Bharatpur and many other places.
Ganesha Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is
celebrated all over the country. This is also symbolic of the
advent of all festivals dedicated to other Indian Gods.
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By Road
:Rajasthan has an extensive network
of bus services run by the state owned Rajasthan State Road
Transport Corporation. The corporation connects every conceivable
hub to its regional principle town. It has a well-connected
and frequent bus service from Bikaner House, ISTD Bus Stand
and Kalle Khan from Delhi. Beside a bus to Jaipur can also be
boarded at Dhola Kuan, which is closer to the airport. There
is a bus service from Delhi to Jaipur at a frequency of almost
one service for every fifteen minutes. Similarly Agra-Jaipur
is also well connected.
By Rail : Rajasthan has well connected network
of railways and well managed railway stations. Most important
Rajasthan town are well connected by daily services from New
Delhi, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta and other principle cities of
India.
By Air : Rajasthan has airports at Jaipur, Jodhpur and
Udaipur, while the airport at Jaisalmer opens from 1st October
to 31st March. Government run airline Indian Airlines and private
airline Jet Airways operate daily services to all airports in
Rajasthan from New Delhi and Mumbai. The domestic airport at
New Delhi and Mumbai are located near the international airport
and flight to Rajasthan operates from domestic airports only.
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