About Rajasthan
Rajasthan simply pulsates with life. If literally translated, it means 'Land of the
Kings'. The land is awash with beautiful palaces and majestic hilltop forts set against
diverse topography ranging from Aravali Hills to the Great Indian Desert.
Rajasthan is one of India's prime travel destinations with multitude of historic cities
and formidable forts to explore. From the pink capital city of Jaipur with its Palace
complex including the 18th century Jantar Mantar Observatory; ambling around the
Meherangarh Fort in the blue city of Jodhpur, the beautiful temples and Lake Palace
floating on the azure waters of Lake Pichola in the romantic city of Udaipur; the
beautiful temple town and holy lake of Pushkar; to the awesome medieval fort of the golden
Jaisalmer which rises from a stark desert landscape, you are spoiled for choice.
Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are historic yet vibrant cities of Rajasthan. Throughout
the cities, historical sites and attractions are in plenty, offering tourists an
interesting and informative peek into the golden past of Rajasthan.
Apart from being the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is the starting point for touring
Rajasthan. . The rose-colored sandstone architecture of this vibrant city has earned for
the city the sobriquet of Pink City. Its proximity to Delhi and easy accessibility has
made it a tourist haven for all people across the world.
Appropriately called the City of Lakes, Udaipur is located around an oasis of three
lakes in amidst the verdant hills of Aravalli. Incredibly romantic, the place is replete
with palaces, temples and havelis of beautifully crafted elegance. The piece de resistance
of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace hotel situated in the middle of the famous
Pichola Lake.
Jodhpur is defined by the most formidable fort of Meherangarh in Rajasthan. The place
provides the base for exploring the rural Rajasthan and the extreme beauty of its
countryside.
Wherever you roam in Rajasthan you will be certainly struck by the beautiful colors,
friendly people and exquisite beauty of its wilderness. |