A Heritage Tour Of Rajasthan

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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Rajasthan is one of the major states of India that is recognized for its vibrant culture and heritage. The state is a royal and classy tourist destination which takes pride in its rich cultural heritage. Its rich heritage majestically reflects in its opulent palaces, fortified forts, wonderful monuments, museum housing rare articles of raja-maharajas, lavish havelis, colorful and unique fairs and festivals and beautiful handicrafts. A heritage tour of Rajasthan takes you into the most extravagant lifestyles of the Great Rajput palaces. It is journey that takes you to the infinite dreams and excitement of the different facets of Rajasthan heritage consisting of varied beautiful golden deserts, natural habitat of wildlife sanctuaries, vast variety of flora and fauna, gigantically rugged forts and majestic palaces.

There are numerous worth visit historical places located across the state where you will find remnants of glorious Indian history. Jaipur, being the state capital is the prime tourist destination of Rajasthan. The city is also known as the Pink City due to its plentiful red and pink colored forts and palaces. ...
... The majestic Amber Fort located at the outer edge of the city is the prime tourist attraction. It was built over Aravalli Hills in four levels offers wonderful architectural grandeur based on fusion of Indian and Rajput styles. Elephant safaris are the best way to explore this majestic complex.

Udaipur, the white and romantic city, is known for its fascinating artificial lakes, magnificent palaces and temples. The romantic spots in Udaipur are like Fateh Sagar Lake, Pichola Lake and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari. Jagniwas, Jag Mandir, Nehru Park, Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Udaipur Solar Observatory etc. are worth visiting places in the city.

A tour of Jaisalmer takes you to the delightful sightseeing of the city to explore and discover the merchant havelis and the nagnificent Golden Fort constructed with yellow sand stone. It is one of main destinations of the Rajasthan tour circuit that gives splendid gateways to the Thar Desert. The vast stretched golden sand with a camel safari tour gives you the brilliant opportunities to have a delightful watch at the desert giving mesmerizing effect to the mind and soul.

Mandawa, one of the important towns, is situated in the heart of the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan. This small town is famous for its majestic havelis which attracts several tourists from all the corners of the world. On Mandawa tour you can visit the majestic havelis like Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli,ThakurjiTemple, Murmuria Haveli, Chowkhani Double Haveli along with Mandawa Fort.

Jodhpur is also an important destination of Rajasthan heritage tours. Located at the edge of the great Thar Desert, Jodhpur is surrounded by a high wall. The city is surrounded with some magnificent forts and palaces evident to glorious bygone era of Rajputs. The city has picturesque views adding to the beauty of the Jodhpur.

A heritage tour package of Rajasthan goes deeper than the architectural heritage to cover the cultural and natural heritage of the state. Other than the better known heritage cities, you will find a number of interesting cultural heartlands in Rajasthan such as Pushkar, the site of world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair; and the very unusual Karni Mata Temple at Deshnoke, where rats are venerated and not treated as pests.

The epitome of royalty, Palace on Wheels is a luxurious train which transports its passengers to the era of raja-maharajas. It is a fabulous attraction of Rajasthan offering a kingly travel experience. Decorated like a palace and offering world-class facilities and services, the train takes the guests to some of the most enchanting destinations of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranthambore National Park, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Keoladeo National Park and Agra( which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh). On your Palace on Wheels Tour you will explore mesmerizing and royal attractions like palaces, forts, havelis, heritage monuments, wildlife destinations, sand dunes and much more. The train offers 7 nights/8 days tour.

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