Jaipur Tourist Destination
Jaipur is the capital of India’s
Rajasthan state. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is known to have founded
the city of Jaipur on 18th November 1727.
Jaipur is touted as the first planned
city of India. It was planned by a Bengali architect named Vidhyadhar
Bhattacharya by following the principles of Shilpa Shastra (the science
of Indian architecture).
Vedic planning for the comfort and
prosperity of the citizens, or better known as Vastu Shastra, has also
been incorporated in the planning.
This largest city is Rajasthan is also
famous as the “Pink City”. It is so because in 1876, the city was
painted with terracotta pink colour in grand welcome of the Prince of
Wales. Since then the name has not only stuck, but has given the city a
unique identity.
Jaipur has become a
major tourist attraction
among both national and international tourists. This royal city
captivates travelers as it is known for its rich culture and tradition,
magnificent art and artifacts, and brilliant past. The serene temples,
the long standing forts and palaces, and beautiful havelis with royal
touch to them; add on to the glory of
Jaipur.
Wonderful landscapes, marvelous flora and fauna, picturesque views; all
together create a mesmerizing view of this place. Only forts and
monuments aren’t the
attractions of this pink city, the intricate handicraft items and exquisite jewellery also catch the eyeballs of tourists
Ranthambhore Tourist Destination
Its earlier name was Ranastambha or Ranastambhapura.
Ranthambore Fort-is one of the six forts included in the World Heritage Site from Rajasthan. Situated within
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve,
the fort is known for the glory and valor of Hammir Dev of the Chauhan
dynasty. The fortress of Ranthambore founded in 944 is considered second
largest fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. Raja Sajraj Veer Singh
Nagil (880 to 935 AD) was the first ruler of Ranthambore who developed
and raised infrastructure to make this area suitable for defence. After
the defeat of the Chauhan king Prithviraj Chauhan by Muhammad of Ghori
in 1192, Ranthambore, led by Govinda Raja, son of Prithviraj, became the
center of Chauhan resistance to the expanding Sultanate of Delhi. The
fortress passed to the Kachwaha Maharajas of Jaipur in the 17th century,
and it remained part of Jaipur state until Indian Independence.
Inside Ranthambore fort there are three
Hindu temples dedicated to Ganesh, Shiva and Ramlala ji constructed in
12th and 13th centuries from red Karauli stone. There is also a Jain
temple of Lord Sumatinath (5th Jain Tirthankar) and Lord Sambhavnath.
Ranthambore National Park: – Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
is the single largest expanse of dry deciduous Anogeissus pendula
Forest left intact in India. It is is home to over 40 species of
mammals, 320 species of birds, over 40 species of reptiles and over 300
species of plants. Currently it is home to 45 adult tigers & 16
cubs.
Situated in the desert state of
Rajasthan, Ranthambore’s flagship species is Panthera Tigris Tigris- the
Indian or the Bengal tiger. The forest remains dry for more than eight
months in a year & therefore the chances of spotting this elusive
big cat are much higher as compared to other tiger reserves in India.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was previously private & exclusive hunting reserve of Jaipur royal family until 1955 when the forest was declared
‘Sawai Madhopur Sanctuary’.
The practice of issuance of game permit finally came to an end in 1973
when this sanctuary was declared a part of project tiger, resulting in
relocation of 12 villages located inside the park. . In 1980, in order
to give greater protection to the forests, an area of 282.03 sq. k.m. of
the inner part of Sawai Madhopur sanctuary was declared as
national park.
Since then the state Government stopped collection of any forest
produce from sanctuary and national parks. In the year 1983, 647 square
k.m. of forests lying to the North of the National park were declared as
the Kaila Devi Sanctuary and included in the Tiger Project. Similarly,
in 1984, 130 square k.m. of forests lying to the South of the
Ranthambore National Park
were declared as Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary and included in Tiger
Project. Today, this Project tiger reserve spans over 1334 sq. km of
area, of which 282 sq. km is the
Ranthambore National Park.
Bikaner Tourist Destination
The history of Bikaner dates back to the
late 15th century when enraged and provoked by his father, Rao Bikaji
quit the palace in Marwar and established the kingdom of Bikaner in the
midst of the desert surroundings. This city lies on the northern point
on the triangle of desert cities. The prince fortified his kingdom in
the year 1488. Since then, the city and the region has grown to be one
of the reputed and richest kingdoms in the state of Rajasthan.
The magnificent forts and palaces,
created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its
rich historical and architectural legacy. Surging lanes and colorful
bazaars with bright and cheerful folks make
Bikaner an interesting destination to explore.
Bikaner is famous for its savory
Bikaneri Bhujia
as it is for its sweets. It is also known for its handicrafts, leather
articles and for having the biggest camel farm of Asia. The city is
known for its intricately carved jharokas. These stone screens are found
on the
windows of forts and havelis.
Traditionally, women would use the screens to watch the world while
remaining hidden. The red sandstone for these stone window screens is
supplied by the nearby village of Dulmera. The 600-year-old
Karni Mata Temple is famous for its resident population of rats which are venerated in the temple.
Bikaner is also a center for Usta
art. The work for the prosperity of Usta art is being done in Bikaner
for centuries. Usta art is characterized by miniature paintings and gold
embossing done on ceilings, pillars, walls, marble, wooden and glass
wares and ivory. But its real beauty and charm can be seen on the pieces
of camel hide. The products of Usta art have been the acquaintance of
Bikaner for centuries
Jodhpur Tourist Destination
Jodhpur “The Sun City” was founded by
Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. It is named after him
only. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India was previously known as Marwar.
Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is divided into two
parts – the old city and the new city. The old city is separated by a10
km long wall surrounding it. Also it has eight Gates leading out of it.
The new city is outside the walled city.
Surrounded by a huge fortress wall with
bastions, the striking blue buildings in Jodhpur contrast sharply and
beautifully with the neighboring Thar Desert. Exploring the palaces,
forts and temples will keep you busy and in a way of the city’s historic
grandeur. Bazaars offer a range of beautiful textiles, embroidered
leather goods, lacquer ware, antiques, carpets, puppets and figurines.
Jodhpur is a
popular tourist destination and a convenient base for travel in the region.
Jodhpur is a very popular tourist
destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has
many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace.
Other charms of Jodhpur include Government museum and it’s beautiful
Umed garden. The city is known as the “Sun City” because of its bright
and sunny weather throughout the year.
Jaisalmer Tourist Destination
JAISALMER was founded by Maharawal
Jaisal in the year 1156 AD after having shifted his capital from
Ludharva (18 Kms away from Jaisalmer) to a safer place. Once a sleepy
desert city, Jaisalmer has transformed itself into a major
tourist destination of India. Situated amid picturesque Thar Desert, the Jaisalmer city commands premiere position among the
tourist attractions scattered all over the
desert land of Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer city is revered both by Indians as well as foreign tourists.
The dramatic and romantic desert fortress of Jaisalmer is an exotic city in
Rajasthan’s great Thar Desert.
“The Golden City” rose to prominence as a result of its position on
camel trade routes. It’s now most famous for the 12th-century fort and
ornate “Havelis,” fine merchant-built houses and pavilions in the city’s
mediaeval lanes. The surrounding
Desert National Park offers opportunities to observe blackbucks, desert foxes and chinkaras amid the rolling dunes, rugged crags and waterholes.
Like various other cities of Rajasthan,
you will discover different facts of Jaisalmer as you explore this
wonderful city with us. Tough there are historical monuments scattered
all over the city but the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your
attention. Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the
Jaisalmer Fort
is a dominating structure amidst sands. The Jaisalmer city is also
known for its old mansions, better known as Havelis. Among many of them
you will find
Salim ji ki haveli and Nathmal ji ki haveli as
the most striking. There are other monuments too, which are equally
important because of their distinct and individual architecture. The
amalgamation of ancient and the medieval era architecture will catch
your fancy. The Jaisalmer city is a prominent educational as well as
cultural hub in the region and regularly showcases the vivid cultural
aspects of Rajasthan. Among others, it includes folk dances as well as
semi classical and folk music.
Ajmer Tourist Destination
Located in the heart of Rajasthan Ajmer
is a small town with a very interesting past and in today’s world
growing facets of growth and development in aspects of Culture,
Education, state and privately owned Industrial & infrastructure
establishments coalesce towards the fascination for trade tourism and
investments in the district.
In a picturesque valley surrounded by
the hills of the Aravali range, 132 Kms. west of current state capital –
Jaipur lies the historic city of Ajmer- a green oasis, wrapped by
barren hills founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in 7th century A.D.. Ajmer
got its name from name from ‘Ajay Meru’ or the invincible hill. Here he
built India’s first hill fort, Taragarh. It continued to be the power
center of the Chauhan clan till the end of the 12th century, Through
times of War and peace. Through serenity and sacrifice.
Today hundreds of years later Ajmer is a
popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as the Muslims. As
the final resting place of the great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan
Chisti. Muslims from all over the world revere the
Dargah Sharif, where the saint lies buried and locally equally revered by both the Hindus and the Muslims.
Ajmer is a perfect place that can be
symbo
lized for demonstration of Indian culture, ethics and display of
perfect blend of wide plethora of diverse religion, community, culture,
linguistics etc. all coexisting and flourishing in peace and harmony.
Besides local Hindus and Muslims several communities like Gujarati,
Marathi, Malyali and other south Indian Communities, Sikh, Catholics,
Parsi etc. Historically Ajmer being a centrally administrated state.
Pushkar Tourist Destination
Pushkar is a town in the Ajmer district
in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated 14 km (8.7 mi)
northwest of Ajmer at an average elevation of 510 m (1,670 ft) and is
one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage site) for devout Hindus.
Pushkar is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The ‘Nag Pahar’,
literally meaning Snake Mountain forms a natural border between Ajmer
and Pushkar. Known as ‘the rose garden of Rajasthan’, the essence of the
famous
Pushkar
rose is exported all over the world. Along with an interesting
mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes
Pushkar a fascinating city.
According to legends, Lord Brahma,
believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the
ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to
name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar. The city of
Pushkar is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the
whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate
pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation.
Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert,
in the northeastern Indian state of Rajasthan. It’s set on Pushkar
Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats (stone staircases) where
pilgrims bathe. The town has hundreds of temples, including 14th-century
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, dedicated to the god of creation, which has a
distinctive red spire and walls inlaid with pilgrims’ silver coins.
Pushkar a small city situated in the
states of Rajasthan India is famous for its Brahma Temples and the
world’s most interesting
Cattle fair which is named as
Pushkar Cattle fair.
Pushkar fair
is one of the world’s largest livestock and camel fairs every year
Pushkar fair continues for five days and these five days are a period of
relaxation and merry-making for the villagers.
This fair time is the most busy time
for them, as this is one of the largest cattle fairs in the country.
Animals, including over 50,000 camels, are brought from miles around to
be traded and sold. Trading is brisk as several thousand heads of cattle
exchange hands. All the camels are cleaned, washed, adorned, some are
interestingly shorn to form patterns, and special stalls are set up
selling finery and jewellery for the camels. Camels at the Pushkar fair
are decorated with great care.
Udaipur Tourist Destination
Udaipur was founded in 1559 by
Maharana Udai Singh II as a new capital of the Mewar kingdom. It is
located in the fertile, circular Girwa Valley to the southwest of Nagda,
which was the first capital of Mewar. Until Udaipur was built, the
capital of Mewar was Ahar, a flourishing trade town.
Taj Lake Palace Udaipur
Udaipur, known as the Venice of the
East, boasts several sparkling lakes against a backdrop of the Aravail
hills. Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir, islands in
Fateh Sagar Lake, are the site of Udaipur Solar Observatory and Nehru Garden. Famous palaces include the magical Lake Palace, now a
luxurious five-star hotel, and the massive City Palace on Pichola’s east bank, featuring epic courtyards and stunning paintings.
Though termed as the city of lakes, Udaipur has many more
attractions that catch the attention of the tourists with their charm. The city boasts of various museums, palaces, gardens, monuments and
colourful festivals
that allure tourists to visit the city for once. The lakes acting as
oasis under the scorching sun propels a sense of calm along with
reminding you at once of the city of Venice. The festivals, altogether
colourful and lively, with their frenzies and huge scope cast a spell
worthy enough to keep you too in spirit for days to come whereas the
serene gardens, which lend the city its second adoptive name- The Garden
City of Rajasthan, are an epitome of how the natural order manages to
make its way to flourish even in the desert, uninhibited. Last but not
the least, anyone even a little interested in digging in the past too is
fed by through artefacts and what not that still survives in the heart
of the city through museums. Udaipur is a city that has almost every
type of place to make it a perfect
destination for a vacation. A trip to the famous Lake Palace, Jag Niwas Palace, Lake Pichola, Museums and Gardens of Udaipur.
Chittorgarh Tourist Destination
Chittorgarh is the epitome of Chattari
Rajput (a Hindu Kshatriya (Warrior) caste) pride, romance and spirit,
for people of Chittor always chose death before surrendering against
anyone.The History of this town is written in blood and sacrifice. It is
a Symbol of all that was brave true and noble in the glorious Rajput
Tradition.The antiquity of chittorgarh is difficult to trace, but it’s
believed that Bhim the legendary figure of the Mahabharata, visited this
place to learn the secrets of immortality and became the disciple of a
sage, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his
goal, and out of sheer anger he stamped on the ground creating a water
reservoir, this reservoir is called as BhimLat.Later on, it came under
Mauryas or Muri Rajputs, there are different opinions as to when it came
under the Mewar ruler, but it remained the capital of Mewar till 1568,
when it was shifted to Udaipur. It’s believed that Bappa Rawal the
legendary founder of Sisodia clan, received Chittorgarh in the middle of
8th century, as a part of the dowry after marriage with lst Solanki
princess, after that his descendants ruled Mewar which stretched from
Gujrat to Ajmer, upto the 16th century.
You can hotfoot it to the lovely palace
of the brave Rana Kumbha. The majestic Vijaya Stambh, an insignia of
valor and glory, the olympian Kirti Stambh, the palace of the famed Rani
Padmini, the shrine dedicated to Meera Bai, the ardent worshipper of
the Blue God Krishna. Besides these, you could visit the temple of
Kalika Mata, the Government Museum, Mohar Magri, Tulja Bhawani shrine,
Singar Chauri, Nagri, Bassi, Mati Kundiya shrine among a host of others.
The vibrant Chittorgarh, emanating an old-world charm, also houses
several wildlife parks. You can troop to the verdant
Bhainsroragrh Wildlife park and the sanctuary of Sitamata, located in Dhariyavad.
Bundi Tourist Destination
South-east Region of Rajasthan is
known as Hadoti, – the land of the Hadas. Hada Rajputs are a major
branch of the Chauhan Agnikula (fire dynasty) Rajputs. They had settled
in the hilly terrain of Mewar, at Bambaoda, near Bijolian in the 12C.
Bundi was conquered in 1241 by Rao Deva Singh from the Meena tribe. The
most impressive Taragarh Fort is the prime attraction in the city of
Bundi. This fort was constructed in the 14th century.
The Bundi Palace is another place of
attraction, located in close proximity to the Taragarh Fort. One will
see some exquisite murals that typify the glorious era of Indian
royalty.
Bundi is also famous for its large
number of age old step-wells (locally called baoris). The step-wells
that have been maintained till today are the Nagar Sagar Kund, Raniji ki
Baori, and Nawal Sagar.
One of the prominent
tourist attractions
is a temple of Lord Varuna (God of Rains), half submerged in the water
of the Nawal Sagar lake. The visitors, who want to see that temple, must
go by boat.
Mount Abu Tourist Destination
Mount Abu is as diverse as the city
itself. It was once a part of the Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan and
served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings of the region. The
conquest of Mount Abu in 1311 by Rao Lumba of Deora-Chauhan dynasty
brought to an end the reign of the Parmars and also marked the decline
of Mount Abu.
Out in the parched desert of Rajasthan,
Mount Abu,
a surprising mountain retreat, will take you high above the heat wave –
where the air is cool and the weather is pleasant. On a drive through
the desert, you’ll suddenly find the sands give way to verdant
mountains, the beautiful Nakki Lake fringed with lovely trees,
cool breeze, and heavenly environs.
There are many other things about this
quaint and only hill station in Rajasthan. Apart from the famous Jain
Delwara Temples with their intricately carved facades, the town has
ancient Gaumukh Temple and the beautiful Nakki Lake. Listen to locals
reciting fables of ancient Indian sages at the Gaumukh Temple and Adhar
Devi Temple. Enjoy endless hours deciphering stories of Jainism that are
carved intricately on the walls of the Delwara Temples.
In addition to the temples, the hill
station has its own set of peaceful places where you can spend time at. A
walk through the Peace Park, which is impeccably maintained by a
charitable organization, will cool you off. Enjoy picturesque views from
the Sunset Point as well as the Honeymoon Point.
