A Royal Journey

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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When you think of the camels, the sand dunes and the colorful cultural graffiti in the north- western part of India; the first thing that clicks in your mind is Rajasthan. Rajasthan is an extremely beautiful state situated in the north Western region of the country and is the land of courageous and hardworking people that welcome their guests with the best hospitality. One can define Rajasthan as paradise on sand and if one wants to experience it; the land welcomes them with utmost warmth and pleasure. It is truly worth having a few places of this state in your luxury tour itinerary of India because you would not be able to appreciate India to the fullest without having a glimpse of at least a few places of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is the land of brave Rajputs, magnificent monuments, exotic wildlife and waving sand dunes. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Mandawa, Pushkar, Ajmer, Shekhawati, Ranthambhore, Sariska, etc are remarkable cities in the state. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan are renowned for their magnificent forts and palaces like City Palace, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, ...
... Albert Hall Museum, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Golden Fort, etc. Ranthambhore and Sariska are well known for exciting wildlife. Pushkar and Ajmer are popular pilgrimage centers in Rajasthan.

The regal structures narrate the saga of the land to the tourists; the wildlife tours in the state help the tourists to explore some of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the country, and the village tours showcase rural lifestyle and daily activities of people of Rajasthan at their best. The most fascinating part of touring Rajasthan is that tourists get to take part in the local fairs and festivals, join the colorful celebrations, and witness amazing cultural and folk performances.

Visit Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur (the state capital and fondly known as the Pink City of India). Enjoy elephant ride to ascend the Amber Fort Complex situated atop a hill in the outskirt of Jaipur City. The fort complex reveals the marvelous architectural beauty, exquisite paintings and fine glass work. It depicts the royal and luxurious lifestyle of erstwhile Rajput rulers. The Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. It is one of the most major attractions of Jaipur city tours. The unique feature of this beautiful palace is that even during the scorching summer, it remains cool. Its unique architectural design is a major attractant.

Discover the wonders and attractions hidden in the desert of India while sitting on the back of a camel. Rajasthan is the ideal place to enjoy a camel ride. Inhospitable yet beautiful, this is the character of the desert. Offering the pure adventure, camel safari is an exciting way to scan the villages, destinations Wildlife and sand dunes.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, which began its royal journey in January 2009, is a regal delight. It has been designed keeping in mind the royalty and elegance of the bygone era of Rajasthan and the expedition is like revisiting the royal history of the place. The experience begins as soon as one steps in this resplendent train. It takes you through a seven day exploration through the erstwhile princely states, undulating sand dunes and magnificent landscapes of Rajasthan.

Stay at heritage hotels to feel royal experience. Lake Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Samode Palace, Alsisar Haveli, Fort Mandawa Castle, Neemrana Fort Palace, Jal Mahal, Pushkar Palace, etc are famous hotels. Consider other things to do. You can take part in Pushkar Fair. Taste the exquisite delicacies of the state and explore colorful and bustling bazaars. Embark on golden triangle tours. In fact, there are endless options to make your India Rajasthan tourism memorable.

Visit Rajasthan travel agents for booking Rajasthan tourism packages and Golden Triangle Tours