Rajasthan is as famous for its history as for its colors and culture. The best of Rajasthan Tour will include a visit to all the major places of tourist attractions, walking down the palaces and forts where the erstwhile warriors and kings had stayed. You will also encounter a rich culture replete with folk dances, strains of music on the traditional instruments as well as mouth-watering cuisine.
Tourist Attractions
» Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is also known as Pink City. The city is home to many of the forts and palaces. The places you must visit are, the City Palace- the palace has seven gates. This palace also houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, which was found in 1959. The museum displays the ancestral collections of the kings, which includes arms and weaponry, arts and crafts, antiques and costumes. Visit the Jaigarh Fort, also known as the fort of victory. It is built atop a hill. The view of Jaipur and the Amber Fort from the Fort is marvellous. Jaipur is also a shopper's delight with a range of goods like antiques, quilts, designer wear, handicrafts and colorful fabrics with bandhini prints and tie and dye.
» Jodhpur
The city of Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. A trip to this city is not complete without visiting the historic Fort of Mehrangarh. The fort rises majestically, overlooking the city of Jodhpur. The Fort is massive having several buildings, palaces and a museum within. Watch some of the most exquisite and rare works of arts, artifacts and textiles here. You can also visit the marvellous Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.
» Udaipur
Well, your tryst with these beautiful palaces doesn't end here. The city of palaces is still waiting to be unravelled. Udaipur is the city that is home to the splendidly designed City Palace and Lake Palace.
» Jaisalmer
The city of Jaisalmer is another city built in historic times. The city and the famous fort, the Jaisalmer Fort, overlooking the city have stood the tests of time. Built in 12th century the Fort still houses a number of shops, temples and homes. Look at the beautiful views of the golden city as you climb atop the Fort. Watch out for the splendid havelis in Jaisalmer.
Festive spirit of Rajasthan
Be a part of the endless rounds of festivities of Rajasthan. The famous festivals includes the Pushkar fair, Teej Festival, Desert Festival, Marwar Festival, Elephant Festival and Gangaur Festival. The celebrations of the festivals includes dressing up and showing up in finery, women in colorful traditional dresses and men in turbans, folk dances and music, puppetry and many other cultural events.
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