 For those seeking a retreat from the concrete jungles of the civilized world, come home to Rajasthan. Rajasthan is a place that is imbued with colors. A lively place with colorful markets, beautiful sand dunes, majestic forts, an ambience resonating with culture and music- that is the stuff a trip to Rajasthan is made of.
Culture and Heritage
Soak yourself in the rich past and culture of Rajasthan. Be it music, folk dances, puppetry, arts and crafts, fairs and festivals or cuisine, Rajasthan has a uniquely developed style. The whole place is awashed with the sounds of the musical strings of sarangi, kamaycha, dhol, ektara and morchang. The Rajasthanis also have a rich repertoire of folk music for every occasion- births, weddings, as well as occasions of harvesting. Rajasthan also has various folk dances like Kalbeliya in which the movement of the dancers is like serpents. There is also Ghoomar, in which the dancers move about gently and graciously in circles. Capture the festive spirit of Rajasthan in any of these fairs and festivals like the Camel Festival, Teej Fair Festival, Desert Festival held in Jaisalmer or the famous Pushkar Fair.
Tourist Attractions
Rajasthan is home to many cities, each bearing a distinct character. Rajasthan seems to be straight out of a fable book with its magnificent palaces, stories of kings and its fortresses. The capital city of Rajasthan is Jaipur. It is also known as the pink city. The major tourist attractions in Jaipur include the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and forts such as Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Going to the markets of Jaipur is an experience akin to witnessing an event of sorts, because of its myriad hues and vibrance. The second largest city in Rajasthan is Jodhpur. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort here. The architecture of the place is simply awe-inspiring. Another city of Rajasthan, which has its distinct color, is the city of Jaisalmer. The view from atop the Fort Palace is that of the golden city of Jaisalmer, a city that is built with yellow sand stones. There are about 5,000 people still living in the fort. The Fort has many shops, temples and houses. Jaisalmer was the bastion of rich merchants in the past. It is also famous for its splendid havelis. Do visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli. This city has a number of temples and palaces.
 The city of palaces or Udaipur is home to many magnificent palaces. The most spectacular of all is the Lake Palace. This palace as its name suggests is set on waters of the Lake Pichola. This palace has been converted into a heritage hotel. There have been many takers for this idea, who want to experience the lifestyles that the Maharajas in the past enjoyed. So you get to sleep in the finest linens, dine in exquisite silver ware and lounge in the gardens overlooking the picturesque lake and gardens.
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