Different Colors Of Rajasthan

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Rajasthan has a colorful history which makes it one of the most popular travel destinations not only in India but in the world as well. The state includes most of the erstwhile land of Rajputs. Rajput is derivative of a Sanskrit word Rajputra, which means Son of a King. It is known for its royal legacy and grandeur. Rajputs were the royal families who rose to prominence in the 6th century.

The princely state of Rajasthan was ruled by Rajputs for so long that it is rightly known as the Land of the Rajputs. Right from 7th century to the days when Mughals and then, British were in power, Rajput rulers retained the power over their kingdoms by strategic wars, sacrifices, and peace treaties as well. The patronage they offered to art and architecture is evident in the progressive construction that took place during this period that has managed to weather the ravages of Time and Nature.

The royal charm of the state has fascinated tourists from all over the world. It is the state where the past rulers left their annotations of love, romance and bravery in the form of royal monuments like palatial palaces, eye catching ...
... havelis, exquisite temples, invincible forts, blossoming gardens and picturesque lakes. Visit to any place or city in Rajasthan, and you will find them amazingly beautiful dotted with splendid royal attractions which are awesomely beautiful and spell binding. Appreciated by tourists of all over the world, Rajasthan and Golden Triangle Tours highlight sites that are incomparable in their own right. Each stone carving and stone idol you can see at Rajasthan narrates the royal story of romance, culture and brave valor of the people of the land.

Jaipur is the capital city of the state. It is also known as The pink city because of its pink colored buildings. The buildings are intentionally painted in pink color to imitate the red stone architecture of the Mughals. During 1876 when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, whole of the city was re-painted in pink color. Today, Jaipur is the most visited tourist destination in Rajasthan as well as India and the major attraction being its heritage hotels, royal palaces and gigantic forts. Some of the prime attractions of Jaipur are Hawa Mahal, Jal mahal, City Palace, Amber Fort etc. It is also the shopper's paradise as the bustling markets offer great place for shoppers to shop varied traditional handicrafts and handlooms.

Wildlife parks and sanctuaries also hold an important place in Rajasthan tourism. There are several wildlife parks and sanctuaries in Rajasthan among which Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Desert National Park are the most renowned ones. These parks are the safe home of varied wildlife animals, birds and rarest of rare wildlife species. Wildlife lovers coming here never miss the chance to enjoy jungle safari in these forests to explore the rich flora and fauna of the state.

Rajasthan is also well known for its colourful fairs and festivals. With every change of season, Rajasthan gets adorn colorful festivals which are celebrated with great enthusiasm by the residents of Rajasthan. Tourists coming from abroad and across India can never stay aback from these festivals, as it the festivals of every one and invites everyone to enjoy and celebrate it with great happiness and joy.

Every region of Rajasthan has dialect of dance and music of its own. The Udaipur Ghoomar dance and Jaisalmer Kalbeliya dance have international recognition. These and many other folk music plays a vital role in Rajasthani culture.

The state of Rajasthan is a treasure trove inheritance left behind by the princely states that effortlessly keeps domestic and international tourists spellbound for the entire tour.

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