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Known as 'The Land of Kings', Rajasthan is the largest state in
the Republic of India.
When we visit Rajasthan today one might be tempted to call it the
'Land of Travellers'.
Rajasthan Districts
Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner,
Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu,
Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur,
Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer,
Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu,
Jodhpur, Karauli, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Pratapgarh,
Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, Sri
Ganganagar, Tonk, Udaipur.
Jaipur (The Pink City), and Mount Abu (the only hill station in
the desert) are among the main attractions of Rajasthan.
Other popular places to visit in Rajasthan are Jodhpur (The Blue
City), Jaisalmer (The Golden City), and Udaipur (India's Lake City).
If you're lucky enough to spend more time in Rajasthan then consider
venturing to Alwar, Ajmer Pushkar, Bikaner, Bundi, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Kota, Mandawa,
Ranthambhor National Park, Ranthambore Fort (near Sawai Madhopur), Shekhawati, and Virat
Nagar.
Some of the traditional Rajasthan Fairs
and Festivals that attract many tourists to the region are the Pushkar Camel Fair
(November), Desert Festival (February in Jaisalmer), Elephant Festival (festival of Holi
in Jaipur) and Camel Festival (January in Bikaner).
Rajasthan
Tourism:
Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well
preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler.
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation:
Experience the charm of Rajasthan's exotic destinations with refined lodging and cuisine
at budgeted prices. With headquarters in Jaipur, the company is fully owned by Government
of Rajasthan.
Best Time to Visit Rajasthan
The climate of Rajasthan can be divided into four seasons: Summer
(April to June), Monsoon (July to September), Post-Monsoon (October to November) and
Winter (December to March).
Government of Rajasthan:
The Rajasthan Government is located in Jaipur.
Rajput heritage lives on in the forts, temples and palaces built
by the Rajput rulers.
The British government used the name Rajputana to cover it's
dependencies in the region; 18 princely states, two chiefships and the British district of
Ajmer-Merwara.
The British-given name remained in official use until its replacement
by Rajasthan, in the constitution of 1949.
People of
Rajasthan:
The Rajputs, who were the rulers of most of the erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan,
form a major group of residents of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan is home to some of the best Indian national parks and
wildlife sanctuaries.
Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary, Desert National Park, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Tal Chappar Blackbuck
Sanctuary, and Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary are prime destinations for wildlife tourism in
the state of Rajasthan.
Ranthambore National
Park is considered to be one of the best places in India to see royal Bengal tigers in
their natural habitat. Here you can easily spot the tigers even during the day time.
The Indian state of Rajasthan is divided into 33 districts for
administrative purposes.
Surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains, Ajmer,
also known as Ajaymeru, was the city once ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan.
Ajmer Sightseeing:
Ajmer is connected to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Abu Road and Jodhpur by
regular trains. Two of the best trains of the Indian Railways, Pink City Express and
Shatabdi Express connect Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.
Hotels in Ajmer.
Alwar, among the Rajput
principalities, was the closest to imperial Delhi.
Alwar Tourism:
A blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, the City Palace of Alwar dates back to the 18th
Century.
Hotels in Alwar.
Banswara was formerly a princely
state ruled by the Maharavals.
Banswara Tourist
Attractions:
As there is no railway station in Banswara you'll need to catch a bus from Ratlam Junction
(80km away). Udaipur (160km) is the nearest airport.
The District of Baran was carved
out of Kota District on 10th April, 1991.
Getting to Baran:
Located 72km from Kota city, Baran is well-connected to all the major towns in Rajasthan
by road. Baran station is situated on the Kota-Bina section of Indian Railways.
Most of the things to see in
Baran district are quite a way from Baran city itself that you may wonder if it's
worth the trouble.
Not much of the Barmer district
website is available in English.
Bharatpur was founded by
Maharaja Suraj Mal, in 1733.
Tourist attractions in Bharatpur include The Palace and The Iron Fort.
The Keoladeo National Park
Bird Sanctuary, a former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas, was inscribed on the
UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. Located just 2km south-east of Bharatpur, the site is
one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan,
Turkmenistan, China and Siberia.
Hotels in
Bharatpur.
Located on the on Jaipur - Mumbai railway line Bhilwara is an industrial town, famous in India for its
textile industry.
Bhilwara
Tourism.
Hotels in
Bhilwara.
Bikaner, situated in the middle
of the Thar desert, is famous for its Camel Festival, held in January.
Bikaner tourist attractions include Junagarh Fort (1593), Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, and the Lakshmi Nath Temple, one of the
oldest temples of Bikaner.
Hotels in
Bikaner.
Home to magnificent palaces and imposing forts, Bundi has witnessed great battles and legendary tales
of valour.
Tourist
Map of Bundi:
Chitrashala Palace and Taragath Fort are the main tourist attractions; then head to Raniji
ki Baori, just south of Chogan Gate.
Hotels in Bundi.
Chittorgarh is famous for its
imposing fort, a witness to some of the bloodiest battles in history.
Chittorgarh
Sight Seeing:
Chittorgarh (is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with
history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the
Bards of Rajasthan.
Hotels in
Chittorgarh.
Churu, the headquarters of the
largest desert district, is a part of the frescoland of Shekhawati.
Bidasar, Chapper, Rajaldesar, Rajgarh, Ratangarh, Ratannagar,
Sardarshahar, Sujangarh and Tarangar are other major towns in the district.
Hotels in Churu.
Dausa is situated in the eastern
part of Rajasthan.
Dausa Tourism:
Situated on National Highway 11, 55 m east of Jaipur, Dausa is an ancient town of
archeological importance.
Hotels in Dausa.
Dholpur is situated in the
eastern part of Rajasthan.
Dholpur's tourist attractions include the Machkund temple, Shergarh
Fort, and Talab Shahi Lake.
Nature lovers will also enjoy the National Chambal Sanctuary; a 400km
protected stretch of the river. There's also the Van Vihar Wildlife and Ramsagar Lake
Sanctuaries to be savoured.
Dholpur Hotels
  
Raj Niwas Palace Hotel:
Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur 328001, Rajasthan.
Once home to generations of Royals, this converted palace still reflects the magnificence
of the Rajasthani architecture of that era.
Hotels in
Dholpur.
Dungarpur is located in the
southern part of Rajasthan.
Dungarpur Tourist
Guide:
Includes places of historical interest; a listing of fairs and festivals; and travel
distances.
Dungarpur Hotels
Hotel Udai Bilas Palace:
Udai Bilas Palace, Dungarpur 314001, Rajasthan, India.
Nestled in idyllic splendour, with the blue waters of Gaibsagar lake on one side and a
cove of private reserve forest on the other, Udai Bilas Palace is the embodiment of the
old world charm of princely India.
Carved out of Sri Ganganagar district, Hanumangarh became the 31st district of Rajasthan on
12th July, 1994.
Hanumangarh
Places of Interest:
The ancient fort, situated on the bank of river Ghaggar, was built in year 295; by Bhupat,
the son of king Bhati of Jaisalmer.
The famous Pink City of Jaipur is
the state capital of Rajasthan.
Jaipur Tourist Attractions:
It's not often that a City Palace gets put in the shade but in Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal does
just that.
Hotels in Jaipur.
Jaisalmer district, a part of
the Great Indian Thar Desert, is sandy, dry and scorched. The fort and town of Jaisalmer
was founded in 1156, by Maharawal Jaisal.
Jaisalmar Tourism
Jaisalmer may be remote but it's well worth making the effort to visit
this desert fortress; once an important centre, on the ancient camel trade routes.
When in town, be sure to visit Jaisalmar's Desert Cultural Center;
after photographing the Jaisalmer Fort. Those with time should also consider a camel
safari.
Hotels in
Jaisalmar.
Jalore is located in the South
West of Rajasthan.
Jalor Tourist Attractions:
The main attractions in Jalore are the Jalore Fort, Topkhana, and Sire Mandir Temple.
Sundha Mata Temple
is 105km from Jalore, or 35km Bhinmal.
Jhalawar lies in the
south-eastern region of Rajasthan, at the edge of Malwa Plateau.
Jhalawar Tourism:
Jhalawar is a unique combination of legends and folklore, of rocky terrain on one side and
dense forests and rivers on the other.
Jhunjhunu is famous for
providing considerable representation to Indian defence forces.
Jhunjhunu is connected by regular express trains from Delhi and Jaipur
Jhunjhunu Tourism:
Places of touristic interest for visitors to Jhunjhunu.
Jodhpur, one of the largest
Rajasthan districts, is centrally located in the western part of Rajasthan.
Jodhpur Tourism:
The main tourist attractions in Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid
Bhawan Palace.
Hotels in
Jodhpur.
Karauli was the part
of Matsya kingdom that was ruled by the Meenas after the 11th century.
Karauli Tourism:
Visitors to Karauli are offered three tourist route maps: Historical Tourism; Spiritual
Tourism; and Eco Tourism.
Karauli Hotels
Bhanwar Vilas Palace:
Agra-Jaipur Highway, Karauli, Rajasthan.
Built as a royal residence by Maharaja Ganesh Pal Deo Bhadur, in 1938, the colonial-style
palace is a member of the Indian Heriatge Hotels Association.
Kota was once a hallmark of the
Rajput gallantry and culture.
Places to Visit in Kota:
Surprisingly unexplored, the Kota region of Rajasthan offers tourists a number of
fortresses and palaces to visit; as well as beautiful gardens and waterways.
Hotels in Kota.
Nagaur district is the land of
fairs as they are not only cattle markets but in real terms a way of life.
Tourist attractions in
Nagaur district include Nagaur Fort, Khinvsar Fort (42km from Nagaur), Kuchaman Fort
(one of the oldest forts if Rajasthan) and plenty of temples.
Hotels in Nagaur.
The Great Aravali hills link Pali
district with Ajmer, Rajsamand, Udaipur and Sirohi Districts.
There are many tourist
attractions in Pali district for visitors to enjoy.
People from all over India travel to Pali to visit Ranakpur, Jawai
Dam, Parshuram Mahadev Temple and Jadan Ashram.
Hotels in Pali.
Carved out of Chittorgarh, Udaipur and Banswara districts, Pratapgarh
became the 33rd district of Rajasthan on 26th January, 2008.
Visiting
Pratapgarh:
No railways run through Pratapgarh: Mandsaur is 32km away and Chittorgarh is 110km.
Daily bus services connects Pratapgarh with Banswara, Chittorgarh,
Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Rajsamand, and Udaipur in Rajasthan. Buses also run to
Mandsaur (for rail connections) Ratlam and Delhi.
Rajsamand is rich in history,
religion, culture and mining industries.
Rajsamand places of
tourist interest are Kumbhalgarh (the second most important citadel of Mewar after
Chittorgarh), Haldi Ghati (the yellow vale), and Chetak Tomb (2km west of Haldi Ghati).
Hotels in
Rajsamand.
Sawai Madhopur is home to Ranthambhore National
Park and the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
Sawai Madhopur
Places to Visit:
The history of Sawai Madhopur revolves around the Ramthambhor fort. Other popular tourist
atractions are the Ranthambhor Ganesh Temple and Amareshwar Mahadeo Temple; on the way to
Ranthambhor National Park.
Hotels
in Sawai Madhopur.
Sikar is an historical city and district head quarter of Sikar district.
There are number of places of touristic interest in Sikar, Laxmangarh (30km from Sikar), Fatehpur (52km from Sikar), and Ramgarh (74km from Sikar).
Khatushyamji Temple is
located 65km from Sikar and 80km. from Jaipur.
Hotels in Sikar.
Mount Abu, the highest peak in
the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan, is located in Sirohi
district.
Visitors to the district can view a number of Sirohi Temples.
The Pavapuri Tirth Dham
temple is 22km from Sirohi, on the Kandla Highway.
Hotels in
Sirohi.
Sri Ganganagar is the
northern-most city of Rajasthan; located where the Satluj Waters enters the state.
Places of interest for Sri Ganganagar visitors might include Gurudwara
Sri BudhaJohar Shahab, Baror, Shivpuri Kagad, Fort of Anoopgarh, Suratgarh and Jaitsar
Farms, Shivpur Head, Suratgarh Super Critical Thermal Power Station, Sri Jagdamba Anand
Vidhalaya, and Hindumalkot Border.
Located near the right bank of the Banas River, the town of Tonk is about 100km by road from Jaipur.
Tonk has a number of pilgrimage sights and other tourist attrations but no railway line.
Once the capital of Mewar, Udaipur
was founded by Rana Udai Singh after the fall of Chittor to Akbar in 1568.
The Lakes are Udaipur's
main tourist attraction; Pichola Lake, in the heart of the city, is the oldest and one of
the largest lakes of Udaipur.
No trip to Udaipur would be complete without visiting the city's
glorious palaces and gardens.
Visitors to Udaipur can also visit the City Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple, located in the City Palace
complex of Udaipur.
Hotel Association of
Udaipur:
Select Udaipur hotels from the list of members.
Udaipur Plus:
Udaipur travel guide serving onlinve visitors since 2000.
Hotels in
Udaipur.
Best Places to Visit
in Rajasthan:
The state is divided into the land of Marwar, the Thar Desert, the lakes of Udaipur and
the forests of Ranthambhore. The forts, palaces, sand dunes, camels and the multicolored
turbans all add up to make Rajasthan an irresistible travel destination.
Forts and Palaces of
Rajashthan:
Visit the historical forts and grand palaces of Rajasthan built by the Maharajas.
Palace on Wheels:
Travel like a king in the Palace on Wheels. The train is built in the style of the salon
coaches of the former maharajahs and makes its journey through beautiful Rajasthan.
Royal Rajasthan on
Wheels:
Your regal journey begins in Delhi and takes you through the princely states of Rajasthan
- Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittor, Swai-madhopur, and Jaipur. After Rajasthan it's a visit to
the Khajuraho temples, Varanasi, and Taj Mahal.
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