Rajasthan Tourism

Visit To Rajasthan

About Rajasthan Rajasthan is an imperial land which exceptionally exhibits the magnificent royalty of this incredible country. The history of this imperial state of India dates back to 5000 years and exclusively shelters a heritage which is as rich as its landscape. Rajasthan is among the most premier destinations of India that attracts scores of tourists via its exotic Sand dunes, wooded hills, shimmering lakes, fascinating palaces and rugged forts, art and culture etc. This beautiful state seems to have merged all of the similes and metaphors of literature within its territories to epitomize the exotic beauty.

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) was initiated in 1978 for the development as well as promoting Rajasthan’s culture among other distinctive regions of the world. The regal charisma and classic beauty of this state, contribute primarily in the tourism of Rajasthan, with housing strikingly ancient edifices exhibiting royal artistic brilliance. Being exquisitely adorned with royal forts and palaces, intriguing architectural edifices, royal destinations, exotic wildlife, and classic beauty with myriads of tourist attractions Rajasthan contributes a lot to the economy as well as tourism of India. It is the classic beauty of the bygone era which this incredibly royal nation houses and draws in scores of tourists.

Rajasthan Tourist Attractions Apart from the hypnotic heritage that forms only a part of the intricate tapestry of Rajasthan, it allures the visitors by the bustling towns and quiet villages, it’s intriguing local lifestyle that exhibits the distinctive culture with customs and traditions, vivid fairs and festivals, men and women wearing heavy turbans and colorful skirts, the golden sand shimmering bright under the majestic sun in the noon, and exotic wildlife as well with camels, elephants and tigers being the most dominant attraction.

From the grand palaces to rugged forts and from camel safaris to trekking, Rajasthan is exceptionally replete with tourist’s attractions, with every nook and corner reflecting royalty and if you are looking for taste of imperial lifestyle this is just the place where you can exclusively get a royal treatment during your stay. Whether it is the royal palace on wheels, elegantly exhibiting traditional opulence or one of the palaces, that were once an abode of royal Rajput rulers which has now been exquisitely transformed into heritage hotels, No matter what you choose for your imperial stay, you will surely be treated as kings and queens and bestowed exclusively royal services throughout making your Rajasthan holidays a regal dream come true.

Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals The state of Rajasthan is reflecting the vibrant and exotic culture of India tourism where endless process of fairs and festivals are celebrated in almost all months of the year in one area or other. Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan even attracted the foreign tourists to explore the hidden heritage of Rajasthan tourism which are combinedly reflected in the form of dancing, singing, drama, devotional music and other community activities. However, some of the famous fairs and festivals of Rajasthan are Nagaur Fair in Nagaur is an animal fair; Desert Festival in Jaisalmer is a journey towards the heart of desert; Baneshwar Fair is religious and traditional fair of Baneshwar; Gangaur Fair in Jaipur is devoted to Goddess Parvati; Mewar Festival in Udaipur welcomes the spring season; Elephant Festival in Jaipur is to celebrate Holi; Urs Ajmer Sharif in Ajmer celebrated in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti and Pushkar Fair in Ajmer is a cattle fair marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan. Some other festivals of Rajasthan are Summer Festival in Mt.Abu, Teej festival in Jaipur, Marwar Festival in Jodhpur, Camel Festival in Bikaner, Marwar Festival in Jodhpur etc.

Rajasthan Wildlife Tourism Rajasthan tourism is also regarded as the one of the major tourist hubs of wildlife tourism of India. Besides the images depicted in the minds of domestic and international tourists about Rajasthan as a place of forts, palaces, festivals and lakes, Rajasthan tourism also boasts three national parks and over a dozen of wildlife sanctuaries. Among the famous parks and wildlife sanctuaries, Ranthambore National Park is one of the most picturesque national parks in India located on a hill top near the Thar Desert of Rajasthan and surrounded by Vindhya and the Aravalli foothills. Ranthambore National Park or Rajasthan wildlife tourism is famous all over the world for tiger reserve under Project Tiger. Other famous parks of Rajasthan wildlife tourism are Keoladeo Ghana National Park also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the world's greatest heronries and the Sariska Tiger Reserve situated in the backdrop of the Aravali Hills. Rajasthan wildlife tourism offers various spots to navigate its famous wildlife sanctuaries and parks of Rajasthan tourism like Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary, Darrah wildlife Sanctuary, Desert National Sanctuary, Jaisamand Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, Mount Abu Sanctuary and Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary etc.

Famous Cities of Rajasthan The cities of Rajasthan still echo the past glory of the princely states of Rajasthan which are reflected in their magnificent forts, palaces, temples and mansions. However, each city of Rajasthan has been characterized for its distinctive features which are unique in themselves. Some of the famous cities of Rajasthan that attract the tourist while they explore the Indian tourism are Jaipur which is popularly known as the Pink City of India also famous for City Palace, Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal; Jodhpur which is known as the Blue City because of the blue painted walls of the houses; Udaipur known by various names like “White City”, “City of Lakes” and “Venice of East” which is famous for its lakes, palaces - Lake Palace Hotel; Jaisalmer also known as the “Golden City” famous for its golden fort, made of sandstone; Dungarpur which is known as the City of Hills famous for Juna Mahal; Ajmer is famous for Dargah of Khwaja Mu'in-ud-din Chisti and Ana Sagar Lake. Some other famous cities of Rajasthan are Chittorgarh, Pushkar, Alwar, Banswara, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota, Kumbalgarh, Mount Abu, Nathdwara, Ranakpur, Sariska, Ranthambore, Shekhawati etc. that attracted the tourists to explore the hidden beauty of these cities of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Forts and Palaces The land of Rajasthan is “a land of valiance and chivalry” endowed with magnificent forts and palaces. Some of the palaces of Rajasthan are converted into the heritage hotels that still give the experience of royal life of the past. These forts and palaces of Rajasthan are also popular among the tourists of the world for its marvelous architecture. The famous forts and palaces of Rajasthan are Taragarh Fort in Kota, Junagadh Fort in Bikaner, Chittorgarh Fort in Chittorgarh, Amber Fort near Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur, Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Golden Fort or Sonar Kila in Jaisalmer etc. The famous palaces of Rajasthan are Amer Palace in Jaipur, City Palace in Jaipur, City Palace in Udaipur etc. that attract the tourists to explore the history of Rajasthan.