Rajasthan Travel - Travel in the Royal State of India

Rajasthan, The word itself gives an idea that it is one of the most popular sightseeing places in India. It is located in the north-west of India. Formerly called Rajputana; a group of small states. The moment you think of this place, you are struck with the pictures of desert, palaces, camels, snakes, elephants.

History:

        Rajasthan as remained as the early history for the most independent from the great empires associating hold on their sub-continent. It was occupied previously in 2500 BC and also in the northern Rajasthan you can find signs of the Indus valley civilization. The earliest Inhabitants of this place were the Bhil and the Mina tribes. Later it was taken over by Aryans in 1400 BC, as they visited that place and decided to settle down there forever. After Aryans, many Kings invaded Rajasthan. There happened a series of battles where Hindu alliance defeated the Arabs and removed the raiders from the Indus River and secured India in whole. The last battle took place at the boundaries of Sindh-Rajasthan.

        Earlier, northern India was divided ion into several kingdoms. In those kingdoms, the most popular was the Pratihara dynasty and Pala Dynasty in the 8^th century. There was an engraving in the Gwalior saying that Nagabhata “crushed the large army of the powerful mechcha king”, as he was the first ruler. There are some original Hindu sources like Inscription of Bauka pratihara in Jodhpur, Inscription of Bhoja pratihara in Gwalior etc. Many of the Past rulers of Rajasthan sustained to use the title of maharaja for social purposes, as this is used as a status symbol.

Tourist Places:

Jaipur – Pink City

Jodhpur

Mount Abu

Udaipur

Bikaner

Ajmer

Jaisalmer

Bharatpur

Ranthambore

        Though the above places are tourist places in Rajasthan, you will be thrilled to see the best of them. Here are some of them.

Jaipur – The Pink City:

        This is the first and the most visited place in Rajasthan and known for its headlock of clan rulers, whose series of palaces and forts in this city remains a center of attraction. The capital of Rajasthan is proudly known the Pink City with Broad Avenues and large gardens was founded by Sawai jaisingh II, Jaipur in1727 AD. It is called the pink city, as the walls of the fort are constructed of pink stones. This place is popular for its embroidered leather shoes, colourful wares and dye mufflers sold in Jaipur’s bazaar.

You can travel by air or by Rail or by bus to reach this place. The places you can go for sight-seeing are City palace, Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Dolls Museum, Zoo, Nawab Ki Haveli, Amber Pal& Fort, Gaitor, Jal Mahal, Sisodia Garden &palace.

Jodhpur:

        This is the second largest city in Rajasthan; this place previously was the capital of the Princely state Marwar. The most import places you can visit are Mehrangarh fort and museum, Umaid Bhawan palace and museum, Jaswant Thada, Government Museum.

Mount Abu:

        It is located at the southern tip of the Aravali ranges. The road leading to Mount Abu is Curved and dotted with big stones of different sizes and a heavy breeze. The places you can visit here are Museums and art Galleries, Gardens and parks, Temples like Gaumukh Temple, Dilwarajain Temple, AndharDevi Temple, Sunset point, Honeymoon point.

Udaipur – The City of Dawn :

        The best thing about this place is, it is surrounded by the Azure Lake, which is edged by the opulence of the Aravali Mountains. The places you can visit here are Saheliyon ki Bari, City Palace, Jag Mandir, FatehSagar, Gulab Bagh.

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Love Shopping? The Best Answer is Rajasthan

Shopping is one of its own kinds of lovely experience that almost every person loves to do and especially the ladies. Shopping brings a perfect opportunity to carry the memories of the places you visit when you are out for a tour. Rajasthan is simply such part of wonderful destination where shopping is mere an excuse to seize all the traditional stuffs and attractions in your shopping bags. 

Rajasthan, the heritage state of India has many attractions to reflect the real glory of Rajputana lives. From Handicrafts to ethnic wear to room décor, artifacts and jewelries and many more can be found displayed at different sparkling shops of the cities of Rajasthan. The three major cities of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur have tremendous attractions for shopping. Let us explore some of the best catchy stuffs one can find at these major cities while touring. 

Shopping with Jaipur Tours

The capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur is the most alluring tourist hub for domestic as well as the international tourists. Jaipur is definitely a treasure trove for the shoppers where one can find five most popular bazaars of the city namely: Johri Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Mirza Ismail Road (MI Road).  The Johri Bazaar is specifically famous for Kundan jewelries, semi-precious stones and precious gems. Bapu Bazaar is best known for the textiles and local and ethnic garments including lehenga, chunari, bandhej, leheria patterns of textiles. The other markets are famous for various kinds of artifacts like Mojri (footwear made of camel leather), brassware, ironware, textiles, carpets, wooden furniture and many more things. 

The exotic blue pottery, the batik painting, block printed textiles of Sanganer and Bagru, tie & dye fabrics, Mojari- (the local shoe), sandal wood carving items, beautiful stone carvings, Meenakari works etc. are other major attractions one can find with Jaipur tourism. 

Jaipur Bangle Market in Barhi Chaupad

Shopping in Udaipur  

Udaipur brings number of attractive handicrafts. The good areas of shopping are Suraj Pol, Bapu Bazaar, Chetak and Ashwini Markets along with Maldas Street and Sindhi Bazaar. These markets are famous for buying major attractive stuffs like colorful clothes, ethnic arts & crafts, tie-dye fabrics, folk toys, silver jewelry and wall hangings. The most popular local crafts that you could take home during Udaipur tours are miniature paintings and pretty images of gods and goddesses made in Mollela village near Nathdwara.

Shopping in Jodhpur 

If you are on Jodhpur trip shopping is a very exciting and rewarding experience for the tourists. The home place for many talented craftsmen all engaged for impressive textile dyers, metal engravers and die makers. Of course Jodhpur is most famous for Jodhpuri suit that brings a royal identity to the dressing and people just can’t forget it to take it along with them. Jodhpur tourism will take you to the most famous hub for wholesale export operations in India and attracts significant number of European and North American dealers. Besides, Antiques, Bandhani, footwear and Mathaniya's Red Chillies are the major attractions of Jodhpur shopping.

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Pushkar Annual Fair 2012- what’s so special about it?

Date: 18-27 November 2012

Venue: Pushkar, Rajasthan

Rajasthan is best known as the colorful land of culture, heritage and most importantly of the fairs & festivals. Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan is the sole attraction for most of the domestic as well as international tourists while experiencing India tour.  India’s greatest tribal gathering which we termed as the Pushkar Camel festival is also synonymous with the Karthik Mela (and also with Annual Camel Fair, Pushkar Fair, Pushkar camel Fair, Pushkar cattle fair)

Ladies enjoying at Pushkar Fair

In Rajasthan, the Pushkar fair is actually a combination of two fairs at the same time and same place, one is the greatest exaltation of Lord Brahma and the other is the largest gathering for trading of cattle especially the camels. So Pushkar Fair Rajasthan can be termed as the cultural, traditional, commercial and religious gathering of large amount of people from all over the world and so it is very popular and worldly known.  

It is the only land in India where large amount of trading of cattle can be made annually. Camels and other cattle are sold and purchased here in greatest amount. The trading are further complemented with many cultural programs, music, dance, talent shows and camel racing. Camel racing is the most fascinating and featured part of this fair when camels are decorated in finery and are raced to reach the finishing line before the music stops (something like musical chairs).

The list of the events being covered in the Pushkar Fair is:

Camels at Pushkar Fair

• Camel Race
• Gorband - Camel Decoration
• Camel and Horse Dance
• Kabbadi Match (Local v/s Visitors)
• Cultural Programs
• Matka Phod (clay-pot breaking competition)
• Bridal Competition
• Turban Tying and Tilak Competition

This year, the mela (fair) will be organized for complete 10 days so that the visitors, whether domestic or international, can get maximum amount of entertainment and enjoyment during their Rajasthan tours.

Fun Activities at Pushkar

Cultural Dance of Rajasthan in Pushkar Fair

Get inked into the color and charm of Pushkar where you will also be offered body tattoos followed by body piercing. Otherwise you can simply enjoy the camel rides or can have the finest traditional delicacies and beverages at this fair.

Pushkar- the pilgrimage attraction

Pushkar is also decorous with one exceptional quality to attract the tourists and that is the presence of one and only Brahma Temple in the whole world. This temple is being considered as the most sacred destination along the famous Pushkar Lake. It is believed that a holy bath in this lake during Karthik Purnima (full moon day) will bring many fortunes to the devotees followed by the worshipping in the temple.  The two days around the full moon day are considered as the most auspicious one.

Thus, a trip to Pushkar, the land of many attractive offerings will introduce you to the most jeweled part of traditional, cultural and religious gatherings. The Annual Pushkar Fair is considered as the most sacred and most attractive fairs and festivals of Rajasthan that can be enjoyed completely in the coming month.

The Jaipur Airport is the nearest airport to reach Pushkar from where you can easily take a road transport to reach to this most favored land of Rajasthan. 

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Rajasthan Tour Packages - Offering a Trip to Fort and Palaces of Rajasthan Worth Exploring

If you want to experience the royalty and rich history of Mughal Empire in India, Rajasthan is the place for you. This is why it is often called “Royal Rajasthan”. Rajasthan is a world famous tourism spot of the country. Due to its rich cultural and historical heritage, it attracts millions of global tourists every year. Many scholars and researches from across the globe also visit the place to get a close view of history of India and various kingdoms, which dominated the place for decades in the past. Moreover, the hospitality of the state is simply matchless.


Various Rajasthan Tour Packages

You’ll get an exciting range of Rajasthan tour packages online. Choose the best and most suitable to your vacation plan.


Rajasthan Palaces Tour Package

Places and forts of Rajasthan are truly fascinating as they tell the story of the past royal emperors and kingdoms. This tour will be loved by history lovers who wish to explore the places filled with history of the world. Your popular palaces tour to the state will cover several forts, palaces, havelis, etc. Some of the most famous palaces and monuments of Rajasthan state include Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, etc. In your package tour, you’ll have the opportunity to stay at the royal hotels, which were once palaces of emperors. Thus, fort and palaces tour of Rajasthan takes you to the other world of sovereigns.


Rajasthan City Tour Package

This is the most popular travel package for this land of emperors. There are several attractions in the state to captivate minds and hearts of all tourists. Popular tourists’ destinations on Rajasthan tour of cities are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Mount Abu, Jaisalmer, and Ajmer. A well planned of Rajasthan will give a chance to explore fascinating cities and royal buildings of the state.


Rajasthan Wildlife Tour Package

This is yet another most sought after packages for a holiday to the state. Again, an organized tour under the observation of a tours and travel company will give a chance to all tourists to explore the wildlife of the state. Moreover, you’ll be taken to some marvelous natural landscapes of the state. Popular wildlife sanctuaries and park in the area include Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Sariska Tiger Reserve.


So book a suitable package for your family and come to the royal state of Rajasthan. This will be the most vibrant and enchanting tour of your lifetime.

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Rajasthan Wildlife Holidays

Rajasthan is a desert state located in the north west of India. This state has a number of wildlife century parks and zoos, which are maintained by the state as well as central government. The wildlife preservation and protection laws in the state are very strict in order to safeguard the precious natural heritage.


Wildlife in the state consists of native birds, animals and other organisms that are adapted to the dry environment conditions. Other than the native varieties, the migratory birds from Siberia also find a dwelling place here, during certain specific seasons.


How to enjoy your tour to Rajasthan to the fullest?


For having a fun at wildlife tour to Rajasthan, there are three best ways:


Visit the national parks at Rajasthan


National parks are the areas which specifically aim at the development of wildlife in its natural habitat. They not only safeguard the animals against poaching and hunting but also provide them a good dwelling place. Animal safaris are regularly organized in the state to introduce the tourists with their hosts in the wild.


The Ranthambore national park tiger reserve offers wildlife safaris on elephants and jeeps to get a close view of the king of the jungle. In the vicinity of the area, tigers can be easily spotted roaming or resting in the open forest habitat. Thus, Rajasthan wildlife holidays are worth paying for.


Visit a Zoo


Zoos in the state have almost all varieties of animals and due care is taken to ensure the safety and security of these. Tourists visiting a Zoo in Rajasthan will definitely get a chance to see them in their best form. Wide variety of animals is available in the enclosures. Some of the most watched animals are Australian Kangaroo, African lion and Asian tiger.


Photography and feeding of animals are subject to certain restrictions which vary from zoo to zoo. Still, visiting a zoo will definitely be a lifetime experience at Rajasthan wildlife holidays.


Explore the wildlife in the open


To watch the animals at their best, nothing could be better than exploring them in the open. Though it is always beneficial to hire a wildlife guide for the purpose however, discovering them on your own will definitely be a learning experience.


The most suitable season to visit Rajasthan is from October to March. If you are planning for Rajasthan wildlife holidays, visit the online sites that provide Rajasthan tour and travel packages at best possible rates. You’ll get ample of choices on the Web with various offers and discounts.

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Visit Rajasthan Jaipur - The heart of India Tourism

Jaipur is a well known Rajasthan tour destination as well as the capital city of the state. It is also known as the Pink city as most of the buildings are colored in pink. This royal city which is highly considered for Rajasthan holidays was formed in the year 1727. The city was planned by the best experts of the time. The city stands among one of the finest planned cities of India, suitable for holidaying in Rajathan.

Jaipur with its remarkable royal heritage is considered to be among the most suitable destinations for holidaying in Rajasthan. The vast traditional heritage consists of a number of ancient monuments, palaces, parks and temples that form an integral part of Rajasthantour packages provided to the tourists.

Following are the most attractive tourist spots for Rajasthan tour, which are worth visiting in the royal city:

The Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh fort stands on the Arawali mountain range in Rajasthan. It was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II to provide a strong defense ring to the city. The fort consists of a marvelous architecture in the form of ancient paintings and glass work that provides the most attractive look to the fort. The magnificent “bawaris” called the water storage areas look really amazing. They were created for the purpose of rainwater harvesting in the fort. The construction and design of these bawaris show the real architectural advancement of that century.

The Amer fort

It is another magnificent fort that stands on Arawali Mountains and belongs to the Rajputana kingdom. The fort is well known for its ancient marble architecture, artistic look and creative design. Its royal elegance attracts a great number of tourists every year. Moreover, the musical evenings organized in the fort further add to the extravaganza.

The Albert hall

Albert hall is the finest ancient museums designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob in the year in 1887. The museum has a wide collection of ancient artifacts like paintings, idols, stone articles, metal sculptures, glittering crystal artwork etc. Besides these marvelous artifacts the museum has another eye catching attraction “The mummy“.  The 2300 year-old Egyptian mummy of the great Pharaoh King of Egypt has been added to the museum recently. It is well preserved and brings alive the memories of the ancient kingdoms of Egypt. Thus, the visit to Albert hall will definitely be a most wonderful experience.

Holidaying in Rajasthan is not limited only to the few locations that have been explained above, but many more undisclosed locations that provide the most adventurous trip. To explore the city for a real life view, just subscribe to a most suitable Rajasthan tourpackage and rediscover the Royal city.

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