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Explore Rajasthan Tourism – Heritage Forts, Deserts & Culture Highlights
Rajasthan Travel Guide for Royal Experiences, Culture and Heritage Lovers
Rajasthan, which is also known as the ‘land of Kings’, has attracted numerous travellers every year. It is the largest and most captivating desert in India. Trippers get mesmerised by seeing the large group of decorated camels clumping over the soft sand stacks of the Thar desert. Rajasthan is considered the rainbow of colors. In which you will see men in bright, varicolored turbans with long moustaches, and women wearing gorgeous anklets, and colorful ghagras.
The state is notorious for its lively and beautiful cosmopolises, hospitable locals, succulent cuisines, grand palaces & castles. The Rajasthan travel guide provides you with the complete trip experience that you'll noway forget for a lifetime. The vibrant culture and the tales of the historic kings will keep you attached to the state. You will see yourself losted while after visiting the beautiful City Palace of Udaipur.
Location
Rajasthan occupies northwestern India which shares its western boundary with Pakistan. The state shares its northwestern border with multiple countries which resembles the border configuration of UP MP, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat. The Thar Desert which extends through Rajasthan, protects the western border of India. The beautiful art and culture of Rajasthan keep the travellers engaged in the beauty of the state.
The largest area of the Rajastan is covered by the astonishing Thar Desert. Jaipur, which is also known as the ‘Pink city of Rajastan is the capital city of the state. The arid Thar also boasts of Mount Abu the only hill station in the state famous for its flora and fauna. While the Aravali hills provide the much-needed relief to this arid land, the widespread sand dunes of the desert and arid region make it one of the toughest terrains in the world.
Fairs & Festivals of Rajasthan
Rajasthan has all the usual Hindu and Muslim carnivals, some celebrated with special original enthusiasm, as well as a number of carnivals of its own.
Major exhibitions and carnivals of Rajasthan include:
- Pushkar Camel Fair - It's the largest fair in Pushkar, featuring camel trading, various cultural performances, and the long moustache contest. It's generally held in the month of November.
- Desert Festival of Jaisalmer - It's the 3 day fest in which trippers get perceptivity into the culture of Rajasthan.
- Gangaur Festival - This celebration is held in the month of March or April. In this, women worship the gods of Shiva and Gauri for their well- being.
- Nagaur Festival - This festival is one of the largest cattle fairs. It is famous for the cattle, horses, and bullocks trading in the state.
Best Time to Visit
Rajasthan is considered one of the dry regions in India. Trippers can visit the state in the months of October to March. These months sustained the sunny weather, which is comfortable for travelling. Nights are cooler in these seasons. However, also July to September are the stylish months for travelling, If you want to travel to Ranthambore peaks or Udaipur. As these months witness the monsoon seasonin the state. But make sure you have extreme humidity and heavy rainfall in this season.
How to Reach
BY AIR
Rajasthan is well connected by air with almost all the major cities of India. A number of airlines both, government as well as private have regular flights connecting the state with rest of the country. The five airports of the state are, Sanganer, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Kota.
BY RAIL
Rajasthan is well connected by a good network of rail. It connects the state with almost all the places of interest in the country. But comparing to the railway option, the roadways are more preferable, as well as, recommended as the railway tracks are mostly meter gauge and hence time consuming.
BY ROAD
The best way to visit Rajasthan is by road. A good number of Government and private buses ply to the state connecting it with its nearby places of interest. Moreover, taxis and other vehicles are also available on hire from many places to the state.
Tourist Attractions
- The Hawa Mahal, the exquisite City Palace and the incredible observatory of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II Central Museum, Nagar Garh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Amber, Albert Museum, Birla Mandir Planetarium, Sisodia Rani Park, Lakshmi Narain Temple, Kanak Vrindavan, The Rajmahal Palace, Rambagh Palace (now a Luxury hotel) and the Jantar Mantar are some of the sites that say about their contemporary time.
- In the bleak desert that is Rajasthan, there is also a green oasis-Mount Abu, a cool hill station, a holy mountain retreat, the Aravali range; the verdant forests alive with a variety of flora and fauna; the stunning Dilwara Jain temples; the Nakki lake at 1,200 m above sea level; the city of Ajmer; the Dargah or tomb of the popular 13th-century.
- The golden megacity of Jaisalmer, which lies fearlessly as the western guard of India, is a place worth visiting. Major points of destination are Jaisalmer Fort, Manakchowk, Jain Temple, and different havelis.
