Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and royalty in every walk of life. It is truly said "a land of valiance and chivalry,' which is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palaces, waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. The state represents an unusual diversity in all of its forms- its people, culture, customs, costumes, cuisine, dialects and rustic music.
No other region in the country assembles as many paradoxes of India as does the desert land of Rajasthan. Unexpected forest glens, lakes and temples appear like mirages in the deserts. On the crag are seen rugged forts, testimony to a turbulent history. Innumerable temples dating back to the 7th century still survive amidst scattered ruins. You can also observe medieval cities existing around turreted marble palaces and spacious gardens. |
The princely state of Rajasthan is a land of contrasts - the Thar desert, mountains, man-made and holy lakes, forests and jungles, impregnable fortresses and magnificent palaces, of warrior kings and princes, saints and mystics, Rajputs and Moghuls. In common with other parts of India, Rajasthan has a wealth of royal residences and stately homes in the form of palaces (great and small), forts, hunting lodges or large estates. It has become increasingly difficult in this modern age to maintain large and historic properties without seeking additional sources of income. In Britain whilst many of the owners of stately homes have resorted to opening them to the general public in India, where the properties tend to have many bedrooms, their most appropriate use has been to convert them into hotels. Some of the larger palaces adopted this innovative idea a number of years ago and are firmly established in travel itineraries; in some cases owned or managed by international hotel chains.
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| Getting There |
By Air
Rajasthan is directly linked to Delhi, Kota, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Ahmedabad of Indian Airlines and Jet Airways. The major international airport is at Jaipur-Sangner airport connecting to Dubai and some places in UK. |
By Rail
Connected from Delhi by A/c Shatabdi Express. Other connections are from Ahmedabad, Secunderabad, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Calcutta.
By Road
Rajasthan roadways run excellent regular service of A/c and Deluxe coaches from Delhi. |
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| Accommodation in Rajasthan |
Rajasthan offers wide range of accommodations. Rajasthan offers you Grand Heritage Hotels to Cheap accommodations to suit every budget.
The advantage of visiting Rajasthan is your chance to stay in luxurious palaces now converted into Heritage Hotels. With the recent conversions into hotels, these once-forbidden deras have opened their doors to the world.
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| Forts & Palaces in Rajasthan |
 Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur)
Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate.
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Rohet Fort (Near Jodhpur)
Built in the 16th century, the Rohet Garh Fort has arched gateways that lead to a central compound. All the rooms open into this compound. The resort has a beautiful décor with carved furniture, mementos and paintings. The dining hall is decorated with a large collection of antique hunting rifles, shields, spearheads, daggers, tiger skins and trophies. :: Know More
Kumbhalgarh Fort (Udaipur)
Located 64 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittourgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered.
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| Wildlife of Rajasthan |
Rajasthan is a haven for a wide spectrum of wildlife. The topography of Rajasthan ranges from the barren desert, scrub-thorn arid forests,rocks and ravines to wetland and lush, green forests. And each of these areas houses a large variety of animal and bird life. Some of them rare while some endangered.
Rajasthan is the home of the tigers, black bucks,chinkara, the rare desert fox, the endangered coracial, the great Indian bustard,gavial, monitor lizard,wild boars, porcupine. Migratory birds like the common crane, ducks, coots, pelican and the rare Siberian cranes,imperial sand grouse, falcons, buzzards flocks to this state during the winter months. Typical areas representing each of the ecosystem have been earmarked as special areas wildlife. Rajasthan boasts of two National Parks,over a dozen Sanctuaries and two Closed Areas. Most of these areas are open to visitors round the year but are closed briefly during the monsoon.
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