Rajasthan:- The Land of Kings

Rajasthan ‘Land of Kings’ or ‘Land of Kingdom’ is India’s largest state by area. The state located on northwest part of country and is a home of cultural diversity.  Thar Desert (also known as the Great Indian Desert) and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej -Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its features include the ruins of Indus Valley Civilization, Temples, Forts and Fortresses in almost every city. Rajasthan divided into 9 regions; Ajmer State, Hadoti, Dhundhar, Gorwar, Shekhawati, Mewar, Marwar, Vagad and Mewat which are equally rich in its heritage and artistic contribution. These regions have a parallel history which goes along with that of the state. Rajasthan’s historical forts, palaces, art and culture attract millions of national and international tourists every year. Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, Rajasthan has a flourishing tourism industry. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. As a matter of fact, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur and the hill forts of Rajasthan which include Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort, Jaisalmer Fort and Amber Fort have recently been declared world heritage sites by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector.

There are several reasons to visit Rajasthan. Camping on the smooth sand dunes under the glittering skies, or wandering among the ruins of a colossal fort, each experience has its own uniqueness. The pleasures of shopping for a traditional “jooti” or digging your teeth into “dal-baati” are as varied as they are fascinating. Rajasthan is home to the maximum number of forts and places in india. The colossal forts and majestic palaces scattered around the state are testimonies to its glorious heritage, and shine light on its royal past. That apart, the architectural magnificence of these structures is spellbinding. Rajasthan is home to a great number of wildlife in India. Some of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries worth checking out are Desert National Sanctuary, Jaisalmer, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, where visitors can enjoy foot tracking and horse safaris, and National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kota. When it comes to national parks, one must visit the Ranthambore National Park, a great place for observing tigers in their natural habitat. Sariska National Park, Alwar, is another park worth visiting due to its significant tiger population. Explore wildlife with this package. Rajasthan, being the largest state of India, contains a large number of cities Jaipur, the “Pink City,” and also the capital of Rajasthan, is famous for its forts and palaces, most notably Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal etc. One of the best places to experience the charms of desert safari is Jaisalmer. One of the best places in India is Rajasthan. This is because, shopping here is another way of discovering the cultural side of the city. For ethnic handlooms, handicrafts and artifacts, no city is better than Jaipur. Some of the best places are Johari Bazar and Bapu Bazar. Jodhpur is the best place to head to for items ranging from antiques to accessories. Clock Tower Market and Nai Sarak are the best options. There are several beautiful lakes in Rajasthan. While some act as prominent landmarks, others embellish the beauty of the areas around them. Of course, Lake Pichola in Jaipur City, enjoys a popularity like no other. An artificial freshwater lake, it houses two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. One can also find the Fateh Sagar Lake here. Then, there is the Nakki Lake in the hill station of Mount Abu, which is considered to be sacred. Another great fascination is the prominent Sambhar Salt Lake, which is India’s largest inland salt Lake.