When you see a villages dotted with young girls donned in ornaments and bright colored lehangas, with their palms giving off the sweet odor of mehandi …
Welcome to the “Princely State of Rajasthan”.
The colorful cultural milieu of Rajasthan has always attracted tourists from across India. Now with celebrities and NRIs choosing Rajasthan as their holiday destination, the state, apparently, has become the cynosure of tourist spots in India.
There is so much to the city varying from exotic locations to myriad of shopping articles to mouth watering Marwari khana to the majestic aura taking one back to the bygone era. In addition, the intriguing customs and spellbinding folk performances add to the lively mood of Rajasthan.
Destination Top few places that need a sure visit
AjmerThe house to Dargah Sharif, a pilgrimage centre for both Hindus and Muslims. In addition, Ajmer is the base to reach Pushkar place of the only temple of lord Bramha.
Ajmeer
Alwar: Famous for its scenic beauty marked with majestic palaces and forts, lakes, and sites of archeological importance.
Alwar
Bharatpur: Witnesses to thousands of tourists visiting the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a bird sanctuary with the rarest of species.
Bharathpur
Jaipur: The pink city of India flaunting its Rajput and royal culture of Rajas and their lavish lifestyles.
Jaipur
Ranthambore : A must visit for animal lovers, as it is the abode of Indian Tigers.
Ranthambore
Jodhpur: The sun city of India loved for its charming landscape.
Jodhpur
Jaisalmer: Known for its artistic Forts and Havelis, Jaisalmer gives the traveler a clear insight into the desert life. The Jain Temples of Jailsalmer are one of the oldest and most beautiful Jain temples across the country.
Jaisalmer
Udaipur: Known as Venice of the East, Udaipur is a city glorifying the Rajasthani art and culture along with being one of most beautiful places in India.
Udaipur
Mount Abu: The scenic beauty of Mount Abu is a destination of many tourists.
Mount Abu
Shoppers Paradise
Rajasthan allows you to shop until you drop! Ranging from ethnic mirror worked ghaghras to admirable handicrafts to ancient style jewelry to various types of stone-carved articles, there is a whole lot of unique stuff for each one. Unlike the urban air-conditioned shopping malls, these market places are all game for bargain.
Few major things to shop in Rajasthan: leather belts, leather shoes and Mojris, tie & dye fabrics (Bandhini and Lehariya), rugs & carpets, blue pottery, Kundan and minakari jewelry, woodwork items, ethnic wears, cloth & caly dolls (katputli), and stone carving.
Best buy for handicrafts stuff in Jaipur is at Amber Road, Kundan and minakari jewelry at Jauhari Bazaar, while the rest of the shopping can be done at Mirza Ismail Road, Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and Chaura Rasta.
While Jaipur offers a market for almost all items, Udaipur’s market is famous for pichwai paintings (a form of traditional fabric painting). If in Udaipur, it’s must to stop to shop at Bada Bazaar, Chetak Circle, and Hathi Pol.
Bon Appetite
The Cuisine of Rajasthan offers a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes. Dal Bati, Gatte Ki Sabzee, Kachori, Dal-churma, Malpuas… the menu goes on. The chokhi Dhani of Jaipur is a replica of the typical Rajasthani village, known especially for its choki style lunch, offering you the savor of Rajasthani delicacies.
India Heritage Wine in Rajasthan
The native Rajasthani wine is popular among both men and women for its benefits for the skin. Made of fennel seeds, saffron, strawberry, cardamom, roses and oranges, the Rajasthani Heritage wine is a foremost ingredient for skin glow.
Travel Tips
Once in the city, a traveler can commute using auto-rickshaw or hire taxi. The best time of the year to travel across the city of deserts is September to January. If one is looking forward to spending a colorful and pleasant holiday, what better place to visit than the royal state of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan allows you to shop until you drop! Ranging from ethnic mirror worked ghaghras to admirable handicrafts to ancient style jewelry to various types of stone-carved articles, there is a whole lot of unique stuff for each one. Unlike the urban air-conditioned shopping malls, these market places are all game for bargain.
The Cuisine of Rajasthan offers a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes. Dal Bati, Gatte Ki Sabzee, Kachori, Dal-churma, Malpuas… the menu goes on. The chokhi Dhani of Jaipur is a replica of the typical Rajasthani village, known especially for its choki style lunch, offering you the savor of Rajasthani delicacies.
The native Rajasthani wine is popular among both men and women for its benefits for the skin. Made of fennel seeds, saffron, strawberry, cardamom, roses and oranges, the Rajasthani Heritage wine is a foremost ingredient for skin glow.
