India: Rajasthan: The Land Of The Rajputs: A Perfect Getaway
Rajasthan is an exotic land of the Maharajas, with its breathtaking grandeur mingled with its inspiring sense of pride and honour; a land of battle ridden forts and riotous colours, this city is India's prime tourist spots/destinations.
One cannot leave this majestic city without collecting its priceless souvenirs, memories and hearts filled with immense happiness.
Rajasthan with its magnificent architectural heritage is indeed a paradise for an architecture connoisseur.
These structures challenge time with its stories of gallantry, courage and tragedy of the long gone era of the Rajas, Maharajas and the Maharanis and its stories of stoic endurance in the harsh Thar Desert.
JAIPUR: THE BUZZING METROPOLIS OF RAJASTHAN "PINK CITY" Jaipur owes its name, foundation and careful planning to the famous warrior and astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh.
This vibrant city is a feast for the eyes and one seldom gets disappointed while visiting this city.
For shopping lovers Jaipur is "THE" place to shop until you drop dead or have spent every single dime from your wallet.
It has a plethora of exotic, colourful handicrafts,semi precious stones/gems, quaint looking paper machie puppets, but one has to be extremely alert while shopping and have to bargain quite a lot to come down to the price you desire.
Around Jaipur are few places of interest, they are Amber, the ancient capital of Jaipur state.
This fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture situated on the hillside and overlooking a lake.
Other places of tourist's attraction are Jaigarh another spectacular fort built in 1726 by Jaisingh.
Galta, Ramgarh and Balaji an extraordinary exorcism temple are also other places of interest.
Bharatpur renowned for its bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve and National Park are some of the major attractions of Jaipur.
JODHPUR: THE SUN CITY This city is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan.
This city is one of the most loved tourist spots attractive and enchanting.
The splendour of Jodhpur needs no reckoning; its forts, palaces and other monuments personify the glorious past of this city.
The famous tourist spots of Jodhpur are: Mehrangarh Fort which is one of the largest forts in India.
It is situated 400 feet above the city and is enclosed with thick walls.
Inside the boundaries are several palaces famous for its intricate carvings and vast courtyards.
Umaid Bhavan Palace: This palace located in Jodhpur is one of the largest private residences in Rajasthan.
Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh this magnificent architecture is a blend of Eastern and Western influences.
It took 15 years to construct this glorious wonder.
One can enjoy a stroll through the private museum; take a drive through the beautiful city of Jodhpur in a vintage car along with your own royal butler.
What more can one want? Handicrafts, India tourism play an important role in the economy of this state.
The other major Tourists attraction is a place called Jaisalmer also known as the" Golden city" of Rajasthan.
One cannot leave this majestic city without collecting its priceless souvenirs, memories and hearts filled with immense happiness.
Rajasthan with its magnificent architectural heritage is indeed a paradise for an architecture connoisseur.
These structures challenge time with its stories of gallantry, courage and tragedy of the long gone era of the Rajas, Maharajas and the Maharanis and its stories of stoic endurance in the harsh Thar Desert.
JAIPUR: THE BUZZING METROPOLIS OF RAJASTHAN "PINK CITY" Jaipur owes its name, foundation and careful planning to the famous warrior and astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh.
This vibrant city is a feast for the eyes and one seldom gets disappointed while visiting this city.
For shopping lovers Jaipur is "THE" place to shop until you drop dead or have spent every single dime from your wallet.
It has a plethora of exotic, colourful handicrafts,semi precious stones/gems, quaint looking paper machie puppets, but one has to be extremely alert while shopping and have to bargain quite a lot to come down to the price you desire.
Around Jaipur are few places of interest, they are Amber, the ancient capital of Jaipur state.
This fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture situated on the hillside and overlooking a lake.
Other places of tourist's attraction are Jaigarh another spectacular fort built in 1726 by Jaisingh.
Galta, Ramgarh and Balaji an extraordinary exorcism temple are also other places of interest.
Bharatpur renowned for its bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve and National Park are some of the major attractions of Jaipur.
JODHPUR: THE SUN CITY This city is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan.
This city is one of the most loved tourist spots attractive and enchanting.
The splendour of Jodhpur needs no reckoning; its forts, palaces and other monuments personify the glorious past of this city.
The famous tourist spots of Jodhpur are: Mehrangarh Fort which is one of the largest forts in India.
It is situated 400 feet above the city and is enclosed with thick walls.
Inside the boundaries are several palaces famous for its intricate carvings and vast courtyards.
Umaid Bhavan Palace: This palace located in Jodhpur is one of the largest private residences in Rajasthan.
Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh this magnificent architecture is a blend of Eastern and Western influences.
It took 15 years to construct this glorious wonder.
One can enjoy a stroll through the private museum; take a drive through the beautiful city of Jodhpur in a vintage car along with your own royal butler.
What more can one want? Handicrafts, India tourism play an important role in the economy of this state.
The other major Tourists attraction is a place called Jaisalmer also known as the" Golden city" of Rajasthan.
