Rajasthan, the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area still resounds legends of Rajputana heroism. The timeless monuments, the rich architectural heritage still stand tall to tell the stories of the bygone era. The state of Rajasthan was earlier ruled by the Rajput rulers & was known as Rajputana.
With state capital being Jaipur, the state encompasses most of the Thar Desert along north-western Rajasthan and is surrounded by the world’s oldest mountain ranges, the Aravalli Range. Thousands of tourists flock to this state every year to visit some of the unparalled tourist destinations of India, most of which are weekend getaways from Delhi. Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Udaipur, Ranthambore are to name some few.
The mystical Rajasthan is known for its rich heritage & culture, the safaris, the breath-taking sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. The dry desert of Rajasthan also has a plethora of flamboyant & colorful celebrations to offer. All festivals which are born out of age-old traditions, lend themselves to the spirit of Rajasthan (heroism & romance). The colorful desert surely has something for everyone.
RAJASTHAN, also known as 'The Land of the Kings' and 'Rajputana' is made up of a collection of former princely states and has attracted travellers, traders and explorers for centuries. Today it is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, and rightly so. Intrigue, there is the state.
This exceptional example of the smaller forts and palaces scattered around the country-side along with visits to Rajasthan's major cities - Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Many of the forts' owners have converted their ancestral homes into small, comfortable hotels and these will be your 'home' during the course of this tour.
