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Rajasthan Travel Guide
Rajasthan
is one of the most beautiful and colorful regions situated in
India. If you intending to travel to Rajasthan this will be
a very exiting destination for you, and your family, friends
and our Rajasthan travel guide is always at your service.
Bikaner Travel Guide
 The
royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert
State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes.
Bikaner retains the medieval
splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle More popularly called the camel country,
the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the
desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting
grains or working on wells. Camels are the prime helpers.
The well of
Bikaner-an important source of water are another attraction of the city. These
are built on high plinth with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners
and can be noticed even from a distance.
Bikaner's history date backs
to 1488A.D. when a Rathore Prince. Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of
Jodhpur(1459A.D.) Rao Jodhaji, established his kingdom here. Rao Jodhaji had five
sons but Rao Jodhaji had five sons but rao Bikaji was the most enterprising of
them.
Bikaji chose a barren wilderness called "jangladesh"
and transformed it to an impressive city, called Bikaji after the Founder's Name.
The strategic location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan routes that came from
west/Central Asia, made it a Prime trade center in the times of the year.
Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven
km long embattled wall with five gates.
The magnificent forts and palaces
created with delicacy in reddish-pink, sandstone, bear testimony to its historical
and architectural legacy.
Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and
cheerful folks make Bikaner an interesting experience. .
Tourist Attractions
:: Bhandasar Jain Temple (5km)
:: Camel Research Farm (8km)
:: Devi Kund (8km)
:: Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
(32km)
:: Shiv Bari Temple (6km)
:: Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple (30km)
:: Kolayatji (50km):
:: Kalibangan (205km)
Chittorgarh Travel Guide
Chittourgarh-
The town of the brave, known for its massive fort atop a hill, which can be singled
out for its glorious past.
 The
fort has checkered history, it has witnessed some of the bloodiest battles iln
history, three great Sakas and some of the most heroic deeds of valor, which are
still sung by the local musicians. The antiquity of Chittaurgarh is difficult
to trace, but it is believed that Bhim the legendary figure of the Mahabharta,
visited this place to learn the secrets of immortality and became the disciple
of a sage, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his goal,
and out of sheer anger he stamped on ground creating water reservoir, this reservoir
is called as Bhim Lat. Later on, it came under the Mauryas or Muri Rajputs, there
are different opinions as to when ilt came under the Mewar ruler, but it remained
the capital of Mewar till 1568, when it was shifted to Udaipur.
It is
believed that Bappa Rawal the legendary founder of the Sisodia clan, received
Chittaur in the middle of 8th century, as a part of the dowry after marriage with
the last Solanki princess, after that his descendants ruled Mewar which stretched
from Gujarat to Ajmer, upto the 16th century.
Tourist Attractions
:: The Fort
:: VIJAY STAMBH OR
'VICTORY TOWER
:: KIRTI STAMBH OR 'TOWER OF FAME
:: RANA KUMBHA'S PALACE
:: PADMINI PALACE
:: MEERA TEMPLE
:: KUMBHA SHYAM TEMPLE
:: KALIKA
MATA TEMPLE
:: JAIMAL AND PATTA'S PALACE
:: GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
:: GAUMUKH(COW'S
MOUTH RESERVOIR)
:: MOHAR MAGRI (HILL OF GOLD COINS)
Jaipur Travel Guide
 Settled
in the rugged hills of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert
sands of Rajasthan.
Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture
and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it.
The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in
order to be appreciated.
With its origin buried deep into the pages of
history, the city still exudes a magical old world charm; an aroma of chivalry
and romance is evident, despit having evolved into a city that is the hub of modern
commercial activity in the region. Tell-tale signs of the glorious past and regal
splendour of the city lie strewn across with gay abandon.
The colourful
and intricately carved monuments are adequately matched by the lively spirit of
fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people. Even today, one can find weather
beaten faces with huge coloufrul trurbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneouslya
crease into a heart warming smile.
A city like Jaipur, where modernity
and tradition live hand-in-hand, is truly rare. Perhaps this is what makes it
an attractive destination for tourists who flock to Jaipur , year after year.
Tourist Attractions
:: Amer Fort
:: Jaigarh Fort
:: Nahargarh Fort
:: Hawa Mahal
:: City Palace
:: Govind Devji Temple
:: Moti Doongrari & Lakshmi Narayan Temple
:: Jagat Shiromani Temple
Jaisalmer Travel Guide
 Its
like straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. The name Jaisalmer induces a dramatic
picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile terrain not with
standing the warmth and colour of people is simply over whelming. One of the main
draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful havelis which
were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect
of the desert city.
And you can let your eyes caress the sloppy sand
dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. The desert citadel is truly
a golden fantasy in Thar Desert. Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom
the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156. On advice of a local hermit
Eesaal he chose the Tricut Hills as his new abode abandoning his vulnerable old
fort at Luderwa just 15 kilometres northwest. In Medieval times, its prosperity
was due to its location on the main trade route linking India to Egypt, Arabia,
Persia, Africa and the West. The Bhatti Rajput rulers lined their coffer with
gains from traditional taxes and cess on passing by caravans and sometimes through
illicit gains by rustling cattle.
Over the years the remote location
of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched by outside influences. In the 13th century
Ala-ud-din Khilji Emperor of Delhi besieged the fort for nine years in an effort
to take back the treasure taken by the Bhatti Rajput from his imperial caravan
train. When the fall of the fort was imminent the women of the fort committed
Jauhar, an act of mass self-immolation, while men donned saffron robes and rode
to their certain death.
Tourist Attractions
:: Jaisalmer Fort
:: Patwon Ki Haveli
:: Salim Singh Ki Haveli
Jodhpur Travel Guide
 A
valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar desert has the
distinction of neither being a part of the Thar desert nor out of it.
At best it is a doorway to the wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain
and thorny trees. The home of the Rathroes - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan.
They conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi and
Kannauj.
In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who
claimed descent from Rama, the epic here of the Ramayana, laid the foundation
of Jodhpur. A high stone wall protects the well-fortified city. The wall is nearly
10km in length and has eight gates facing various directions.
Within,
stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about 125m above the
surrounding plains. Invincible! And dauntless in its league with time! The city
lies at the foot of the hills. The clear distinction between the old and the new
city is visible from the ramparts of the fort.
On the other side of the
city, facing the fort is the Umaid Bhawan Palace. One of the most spacious, sprawling
and well-planned palaces in India. And from here, as you look at fort, a tantalizing
view rises before your eyes at sunset.
The peculiar slant of the sunset
lends the desert landscape an awe-inspiring glow and the people, a chivalry undaunted.
Tourist Attractions
::
Mehrangarh Fort
:: Jaswant Thada
:: Umaid Bhawan Palace
:: Government
Museum
:: Girdikot & Sardarkot Market
:: Maha Mandir Temple
Kota Travel Guide
An amazing, juxtaposition
of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization, mainly the Hydro Electric
Plant on the Chambal River and the Nuclear Power Plant has a few traces of its
past still left. The fort overlooking the river Chambal is the foremost tourist
attraction. It also houses the museum with a rich collection of art and artefacts
and some elaborately painted chambers.
 Earlier
it was a part of Bundi state, but later it grew to be a bigger state. What retains
the past glory are the untouched wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and
temples dating back over several centuries.
These temples were conquered
by the Hada chieftain Rao Deva. It was at the time of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir
that Rao Ratan Singh gifted this territory to his son Madho Singh. The Kota state
reflects in the form of a beautiful collection of Stone Idols (murties) in the
Raj Mahal, embellished with gold stained glass work on the walls, the silver mirror
work on ceilings and the marvelous wall paintings.
The south eastern
region of Rajasthan known as Hadoti comprises of Bundi, Baran, Jahalwar and Kota
is treasure of history dating back to several centuries. Prehistoric caves, paintings,
formidable forts and the mighty chambal river hurtling from the Vindhyas are dotted
in the region.
When Jait Singh of Bundi defeated the Bhil chieftain
Koteya in a battle, he raised the first battlement or the 'Garh'(Fort) over his
severed head.
The independent State of Kota became a reality in 1631
when Rao Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler,
by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger
in area, richer in revenure and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played a pivotal
role Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand and being the first
in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao.
Kota is situated on the
banks of chambal river and is fastly emerging as an important industrial centre.
It boasts of Asia's largest fertilizer plant, precision instrument unit and atomic
power station nearby.
Tourist Attractions
The fort, stands overlooking the modern Chambal valley project with its many dams.
The old palace, dating back to the time when Kota was under the control of Hada
Chieftaincy – Hadoti, faces the Kota Barrage. The city palace and the fort
are one of the largest such complexes in Rajasthan.
The entrance to the
fort is from the south side through the Naya Darwaza. The Durbar Hall, is ornate
with its beautiful mirror work and has ebony and ivory doors.
Rao Madho
Singh Museum, in the city palace is superb with displays of weapons, clothing
and some of the best preserved murals in the state.
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