Wednesday 11 January 2012

Rajasthan – Magnificent land of majestic forts and palaces

Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colors. You will feel folklore of romanticism and heroism coming alive in the streets of Rajasthan. Rajasthan takes you through whispering sands of desert, the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces, adventurous escapades to wilds and exciting desert safari.

Rajasthan Tourism offers something for everyone whatever your temperament may be. You only have to choose an activity suited for you. The aesthetically minded can drink from the visual elixir that is the architectural splendor of opulent palaces, majestic forts, temples which are exquisitely and intricately carved and embellished Havelis. Those who have a liking for outdoors can take safari on horses, camels, elephants or jeeps. Aravalis which is the oldest mountain range of India serve as a towering background to these activities. They also can savor the magnificent sand dunes, follow a tiger trail or just watch the birds in wetland(view more..)

Rajasthan Tour Packages offer many opportunities for shopping. Rajasthan is often known as a shopper’s paradise. Rajasthan is famous for its textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts. The attractive designs of jewellery and clothes catch attention of everyone. Rajasthani furniture is intricately carved and painted bright. Rajasthani handicrafts have exquisite works on them. Above all, the main attraction of Rajasthan is its availability of quality goods for cheap price. The various cities of Rajasthan specialize in diverse goods. Bikaner is famous for its namkeens, Jaipur for its jewellery, Jodhpur for sweets and Jaisalmer for yellow stone[go to link]

There are four national parks in Rajasthan namely Keoladeo National park in Bharatpur, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar, Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur and Desert National Park in Jaisalmer. Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife sanctuary are globally famous for its tiger population. They both are acknowledged as best places for spotting tiger, an elusive animal. Prominent among the wildlife sanctuaries are Mount Abu sanctuary, Bhensrod Garh sanctuary, Darrah Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar sanctuary and Sita Mata Wildlife sanctuary.

Desert safari is the best way to explore the globally renowned Thar Desert. It can be done on camels, horses, elephants or jeeps. Tourists are able to explore the real elegance of Rajasthan villages. They are also able to savor their culture, tradition and colors. This ride is truly amazing and memorable(take a look)

Rajasthan tourism has given luxury a regal touch. Old heritage palaces are carefully renovated to be converted into luxury hotels. Your stay is embellished by a regal air. Other luxurious encounter is “Palace on Wheels”. It is a special train run on meter gauge made of coaches which were personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Gujarat and Rajputana, the viceroy of British India and the Nizam of Hyderabad. You can relish the important landmarks of Rajasthan along with other destinations in North India in this travel that lasts one week.

Rajasthan Forts and palaces stand proudly as living reminders of the rich history of this heroic land. Most of Rajasthan cities are adorned by forts and palaces. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Chittorgarh are some places where forts and palaces are abound

The important destinations of Rajasthan are Ajmer, Pushkar, Bikaner, Bundi, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ranthambore, Alwar, Shekhawati, Udaipur and Virat Nagar(view more..)

Arvind Kumar is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on Golden Triangle Tour and Rajasthan Tours. Find more information at[<<go to link>>]

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