A Colorful Tour Of Rajasthan

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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Land of the royals and Rajput rulers, Rajasthan welcomes all its tourists with open arms and full warmth. Rajasthan is well renowned all over the world as Land of Royals as most if the Kings and Emperors resided here. The state has that charm through which it attracts the tourists from all over the globe. One can find innumerable palaces and forts in this royal state of India that hold and tell the story of the Rajput kings of the past and display the royal culture and traditions in galore.

Rajasthan, situated at the North West region of the country, is the largest state of India. It offers ample tourism opportunities and is especially renowned for its magnificent forts, palaces and monuments, rippling sand dunes and wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, culture, traditions and vibrant colorful lifestyle. There are many interesting tourist destinations in this state that are visited by a large number of domestic and international tourists each year.

Symbolizing the glory of the past, the royal structures are the star attractions of this land. Each of the palaces and monuments has a story to tell. The story ...
... of traditional richness, simplicity, bravery of Rajputs and their willingness to die for honor. This kind of a memorable experience can only be a reality with a glorious tour of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is home to numerous grand palaces; the most prominent of them being the Hawa Mahal - an architectural grandeur in itself. It is a five storied palace built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Its exterior resembles a honeycomb of a bee-hive. It has 953 small windows, built with an intention of allowing royal ladies a view of the daily life in the streets below. The windows are decorated with intricate latticework.

Bikaner is that place where you can find many forts and temples. Junagarg Palace and Lal Garh Palace are some of the famous palaces in Bikaner.

Rajasthan is renowned across the globe for its handicrafts as much as for its culture. They include textiles and embroidery products, semi-precious stones, handicrafts, and Jewelry with attractive designs. The state is also a dream destination for a nature and wildlife lover; with two of the largest tiger reserves of India in Ranthambore and Sariska.

Apart from picturesque view, wildlife sanctuaries and numerous monuments one more thing which attracts tourist to this state is the folk-dance and food. It is believed that Kings always had dined and wined in perfect style. The royal families were served with numerous mouth watery dishes. Ingredients of some royal dishes are still a secret and not disclosed to all. The food included both non-vegetarian & vegetarian dishes in Royal menu.

The state is also renowned for its vibrant performance culture where indigenous folk dances and local music styles have sustained through years of external influence and emerged victorious. You can attend performances on the different local dance forms and music forms and absorb the real culture and customs of the region. Another tradition that is closely linked to the history of Rajasthan is that of puppetry. Katputhli, as it is known in the local language, is the magical art of storytelling through puppetry. The Katputhli performances are acclaimed and applauded the world over and have become a rage in international circles- so much so that artists and performers from small towns are being invited to international forums to showcase their skills and also lecture about them.

Tourists will be surely delighted to experience popular camel safari tours during the trip of the state. One can experience the fun of camel riding on the golden sand dunes of the Thar Desert which is a great fun. Jaisalmer is the most popular destination for a camel and desert safari tour.

Palace on Wheels is one of the most fascinating attractions of this state. It is one of the most luxurious trains in the world which offers 7 days/ 8 nights tour to various famous destinations of Rajasthan. This train is adorned like a palace from inside and offers world class facilities and services.

Rajasthan Tour offers you a great chance to explore this historical land of vibrant culture and everlasting and evolving traditions in an up-close and personal manner.

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