Relive the Glorious Past at Rajasthan Tourist Places
Rajasthan was formed on March 1949 after the kingdom merged with the dominion of India. The state of Rajasthan is in the northwestern part of India, and the name literally means “Land of Kings”. The state capital is Jaipur which is also known as the “Pink city”. The pink hue comes from the houses built with a type of pink coloured sandstone.
Rajasthan is a land rich in heritage, valour and breathtaking monuments and natural beauty. The state has “The Thar desert” which is one of the biggest in the region. Rajasthan is dotted with tourist spots, beautifully carved temples, magnificent forts monuments and other historic structures. In fact, Jaipur is now an international wedding destination for the rich and famous.
The best time to visit Rajasthan Is between October and March when the climate is pleasant. There are scores of Rajasthan Tourist places that will thrill tourists.
Rajasthan Tourism Places
This state is one of the few states that offers a wide variety of places of tourist interest. There are temples with exquisite carvings, huge forts that are still standing after so many centuries and lavish palaces with manicured gardens and other monuments as well.
Tourists can take a boat ride, go on a tiger safari, spend the night in the desert, ride the dune buggy, camel rides, kite flying and a whole range of activities. Some of the tourist spots include:
Ranthambore National Park
Go deep into the jungles of Ranthambore National Park on a jeep safari get an experience you will never forget. Watch the pride of majestic tigers on the prowl and don’t be surprised if some of them pass by at a close distance. Certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Amber Fort and Palace
This fort is also known as Amer Fort and is located just 11 kilometres from Jaipur. It is one of the most visited places in Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal is the most iconic tourist spot in Rajasthan. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. It was built to allow women from the royal family to witness the processions and life on the streets
Museums in Rajasthan
Go back in time at these well-maintained museums that have artifacts of the glorious days of the state. Some of these include
Ajmer Government Museum, Ahar Museum Udaipur, Albert Hall Museum (Central Museum) Jaipur, Anoki Museum of hand printing, Government Archaeological Museum Dungarpur. Jaisalmer Government Museum etc.
Things to do in Rajasthan
Leave your inhibitions at home and celebrate their many festivals. The festivals include the following:
Mewar festival of Udaipur, Teej festival and Gangaur festival in Jaipur,
Desert festival of Jodhpur, Brij Holi of Bharatpur, Matsya festival of Alwar, Kite festival of Jodhpur, Kolayat fair in like Bikaner
Apart from these festivals, there are other things to do in Rajasthan fairs, festivals and events happening throughout the year. Some of these festivals are arranged by Rajasthan Tourism
Getting There
Rajasthan is well connected to all the major cities in India by air, road and train. There are six main airports in Rajasthan, including the main Jaipur International Airport. Rajasthan has a good rail network with terminals in main cities like Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Abu Road, and Udaipur. The Rajdhani Express also stops in Rajasthan. Rajasthan tourism operates the State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) and privates buses are available for local and intrastate travel.
Go for it – Amazing Place for Vacation
Fun place to be for every type of traveller like students, backpackers, honeymooners, families and persons who are looking for some adventure. Savour the unique cuisine and get into party mood along with the local folk dancers and listen to enchanting music under the deserts starry skies. The best time to visit Rajasthan tourist places is during the months of November and February. Rajasthan tourism has offices/outlets in many places where you can get more information about the place.
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