Rajasthan
This magical land
brings to mind images of valour & chivalry , imposing landscapes &
architecture , deep loyalties , rural sports , revelry , ornate jewellery ,
stunning handicrafts colourful attire , folk music and dance . All these in the
backdrop of forts and palaces , rolling desert and aristocratic looking camels
. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its heritage , culture , safaris , sand
dunes , forests and wildlife - makes it a ' must visit ' destination .
Places to see
Jaipur , Ajmer ,
Pushkar- a hamlet around Brahama Temple & a holy lake , Bikaner ,
Bharatpur- Bird Sanctuary , Ranthambhore- Tiger Reserve , Jaisalmer , Jodhpur ,
Mount Abu , Udaipur .
Adventure
Camel Safari : Jaisalmer , Jodhpur , Bikaner , Barmer Horse
Safari : Around Udaipur Jeep Safari : Around Jodhpur Hot Air Ballooning :
Jaipur , Ranthambhore and Pushkar Water Sports : Kota , Bundi Boating :
Siliserh Lake near Alwar , Nakki Lake , Mt. Abu , Jaisamand Lake ( near Udaipur
) Polo : Polo Club , Jaipur Trekking : Mt. Abu and Mewar Belt
Fairs &
Festivals
Camel Festival ( January , Bikaner ) - Desert Festival (
January / February , Jaisalmer ) . Elephant Festival ( March / April , Jaipur )
- Pushkar Fair ( November , Pushkar )
Wildlife
Desert National Park
( Jaisalmer ) - Keoladeo National park ( Ghana Bird Sanctuary , Bharatpur )
Ranthambhore National Park ( Sawai Madhopur ) Sariska Tiger Reserve ( Alwar )
Pilgrimage
/ Places of Worship
Shrinathji Temple (
Nathdwara , Udaipur ) - Brahma Temple ( Pushkar ) - Govind Devji Temple (
Jaipur ) - Meera Temple ( Chittorgarh ) - Jain Temples ( Mount Abu &
Ranakpur ) - Dargah Sharif ( Ajmer )
Heritage
Hawa Mahal , Jantar
Mantar , Albert Hall Museum , City Palace , Nahargarh and Amber Palace ( Jaipur
) - Deeg Palace ( Bharatpur ) Chittorgarh Fort ( Chittorgarh ) - Kumbhalgarh (
near Udaipur ) - City Palace and Sahelion Ki Bari ( Udaipur ) - Junagarh (
Bikaner ) Sonar Fort and Havelis ( Jaisalmer ) - Mehrangarh Fort ( Jodhpur ) -
Sunahri Kothi ( Tonk ) - Taragarh Fort , Garh Palace , Chitrashala and
Stepwells ( Bundi ) - Garh Palace ( Kota ) - Gagron Fort ( Jhalawar ) Light and
Sound Shows : Chittorgarh Fort , Chittorgarh
Art
& Craft
Meenakari Gems and Jewellery - Miniature Paintings Marble
Carving / Painting Bandhani Embroidery Hand Block Prints Carpets Leatherware -
Lac Artefacts Pottery Puppets Wooden Artefacts Furniture - quilts - kota doria
sarees
Dance
and Music
Ghoomar Dance - Chari
Dance - Fire Dance - Gair - Drum Dance - Terah Tali Kachchhi Ghodi Dance
Kalbelia Mayur Dance - Bhapang ( instrumental music ) - Bhawai Dance
Cuisine
Daal - bati churma - Ker Sangari kachori Mirchi Bada Gatte
ki Sabzi Bajara - Besan Chakki - Lal Maas - Pickles and Chuttanies Rabri -
Maalpua - Ghewar
Connectivity
By Air : The State has 3 major airports - Namely Jaipur ,
Udaipur and Jodhpur . By Rail : Almost all tourist destinations are well
connected by rail . The best way to experience the royalty of Rajasthan is to
travel by luxury tourist trains " Palace On Wheels " and " Royal
Rajasthan On Wheels " . By Road : A well laid network of National and
State Highways covers the state extensively
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
STD Code : Jaipur 0141 , Udaipur 0294 , Jodhpur 0291 ,
Jaisalmer 02992 , Ajmer 0145 Summer : April to June Monsoon : July to September
Autumn : October and November Winter : December to March
Main Languages
Hindi , English ,
Marwari , Dhundhari and Mewati