| Rajasthan, the name evokes myriad | | | | breathtaking Jaisalmer Fort and the |
| impressions ? an intricate tapestry of | | | | Tazia Towers. |
| colour, sound and smell. Holidaying in | | | | Jodhpur: The ancient Marwar empire in |
| Rajasthan brings one face to face with | | | | the desert, this military town is also |
| mammoth contradictions ? where royal | | | | famous for the kingly sport of Polo. It |
| grandeur is easily offset by rustic | | | | is famous for its monuments including |
| charm and lavish opulence belies | | | | Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh fort and |
| ingenious survival. Geographically too, | | | | Jaswant Thada. |
| Rajasthan is a land of contrasts: dense | | | | Udaipur: Known for its lakes and |
| forests give way to an arid landscape | | | | palaces, this is the ultimate Rajasthan |
| and lofty hills separate baking dunes | | | | holiday. Udaipur epitomizes artistic |
| from brimming lakes. And no Rajasthan | | | | endeavor from brilliant architecture and |
| holiday is complete without an | | | | miniature painting to vibrant performing |
| experience of the spirited Rajputs, | | | | arts. Tourists are simply dazzled by the |
| whose proud and haughty exterior | | | | City Palace, Lake Palace, Crystal |
| conceals an inner friendliness and warm | | | | Gallery, Durbar Hall, Bagore-ki-haveli |
| sense of hospitality. | | | | Dharohar, Jag Mandir, and Maharana |
| Rajasthan, meaning the land of the | | | | Pratap Memorial. |
| kings, has a history dating back 5000 | | | | Wild Rajasthan Holidays |
| years. A Rajasthan holiday is the | | | | Rajasthan is also a haven for some |
| experience of a living tradition. Dotted | | | | thrilling wildlife holidays, housing as |
| with well-preserved architectural | | | | it does some of the best National Parks |
| wonders echoing age-old legends, many of | | | | and Sanctuaries in India. |
| these, especially the ancient havelis | | | | Ranthambore National Park: Located at |
| are in use even today. Similarly, | | | | the junction of the Aravalis and the |
| ancient temples in this mystic land have | | | | Vindhyas, Rajasthan's important hill |
| effortlessly spanned eons of worship by | | | | ranges, this former hunting ground of |
| the devout as they resound even today | | | | the Maharajas is one of the best places |
| with chanting and ringing of bells. | | | | in the world to see the tiger. Other |
| Holiday in Rajasthan! Follow in the | | | | wild life her includes sambar, chital, |
| footsteps of the ancient caravans as you | | | | nilgai, hyena, caracal and panther. |
| travel through this ageless land by a | | | | Sariska National park: Situated among |
| camel safari or step into the shoes of | | | | the rugged Aravali hills that dominate |
| kings, as you ride into palaces sitting | | | | North West Rajasthan, Sariska's dry |
| atop an elephant. Track the tiger in | | | | deciduous forests are home to a wealth |
| wild Rajasthan or have a holiday | | | | of wildlife. Besides the tiger, a |
| adventure driving a jeep over sand dunes | | | | holiday here offers sambar, chital, |
| in a hip desert adventure. | | | | chousingha, wildboar, langur, Rhesus |
| Cultural Rajasthan | | | | macaque and a wealth of birds. |
| Rajasthan is dotted with the reminders | | | | Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Originally |
| of its ancient past, its forts ringing | | | | the hunting preserve of the Maharaja of |
| with ballads of the valour and romance | | | | Bharatpur, this lovely bird sanctuary |
| of the Rajputs. But the tourist is not a | | | | owes its existence to an artificial |
| visitor to dead relics showcased in a | | | | tank, which is home to a variety of |
| museum. A Rajasthan holiday is an | | | | birds, resident as well as migratory. |
| enthralling ride through the living | | | | The star attraction of a holiday in |
| portals of history. | | | | Bharatpur here is the Siberian Crane, a |
| Bikaner: Located in North Rajasthan, | | | | winter migrant that flies to Rajasthan |
| Bikaner is desert country famous for its | | | | all the way from Russia. |
| medieval spirit, its monuments and | | | | Feisty Rajasthan Holidays |
| camels. Junagarh fort, Lalgarh palace, | | | | Holiday in Rajasthan for its people who |
| Jain Haveli and Bhandeswari are a feast | | | | don't look for reasons to celebrate. |
| for the holiday crowd. | | | | Fond of colour, mirth and pageantry, the |
| Jaipur: Rajasthan's pink city offers a | | | | irrepressible spirit of Rajasthan finds |
| holiday with a refreshing blend of the | | | | expression in a number of feasts, fairs |
| traditional and the modern. Its | | | | and festivals that mark the seasons, |
| attractions include the Hawa Mahal, | | | | commemorate occasions or simply let off |
| Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar and the | | | | steam! |
| forts, Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Amber and | | | | Desert Festival: Holidaying here in |
| Moti Dungri. | | | | winter, tourists find the desert around |
| Jaisalmer: The magic of the desert is | | | | Jaisalmer bursting in a riot of colour |
| very alive in this legendary town famous | | | | and music. Around January, the Desert |
| for its havelis ? traditional mansions | | | | Festival presents an extravagant fanfare |
| that are artistic expression with | | | | of Rajasthani men and women displaying |
| skilled craftsmanship, carvings and | | | | the cultural wealth of their state. |
| paintings. Other attractions include the | | | | |