Ajmer
Travel Guide
The city of Ajmer, south west of Jaipur, is situated in
the heart of Rajasthan. It is a green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been
a witness to an interesting past. South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped
in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century
A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. when
Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. |
Alwar
Travel Guide
Alwar is one of the most important cities of Rajasthan,
nestling in the western sands of India that represents its cultural heritage.
This city is popularly known as the Tiger Gate of Rajasthan. This city is surrounded
by the rigorous Aravalli hills. Formerly this city was known as Mewar. Alwar was
a mainly a Rajput Kingdom that came under Muslim domination during 13th -18th
century. |
Bharatpur
Travel Guide
Bharatpur city is named after Bharat, the brother of Lord
Rama. This city is also called the Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan. The foundation
of this city was laid by Maharaja Suraj Mal, an adopted son of Badan Singh in
1733 AD. It was once an unconquerable well fortified city, carved out of the region
formerly known as Mewar. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played an
important part in the history of Rajasthan. |
Bikaner
Travel Guide
Bikaner is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan
in western India which was founded in 1488 A.D. This is the royal fortified city
by with a timeless appeal which is surrounded by a long embattled wall pierced
by five gates. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with
many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's
lifestyle. Bikaner is popularly known as the camel country and is renowned for
the best riding camels in the world. |
Chittaurgarh
Travel Guide
The pride of Rajasthan, Chittorgarh still reverberates
with the tales of its glorious but turbulent past. It is a land where the ideals
of chivalry, sacrifice and honor were always worshipped. Today, all that remains
of those glorious times are the ruins of forts, palaces and temples that have
nevertheless managed to retain their old grandeur. |
Jaipur
Travel Guide
Jaipur the `Pink City' as it is popularly known, is the
bustling capital of Rajasthan. `Pink city' because most of the buildings are pink
in colour in the old city. The city retains its old self, at the same time it
is moving fast as a modern city. You can see extreme contrast on the streets of
Jaipur. On one side you have cars, buses and motorbikes, on the other side you
can see camel carts. |
Jaisalmer
Travel Guide
Its like straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. The
name Jaisalmer induces a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the
desert. The hostile terrain not with standing the warmth and colour of people
is simply over whelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer
Fort. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer
are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city. |
Jodhpur
Travel Guide
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan.
This city is popularly known as the "Sun City" because it enjoys the
bright & sunny weather all year. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination
a valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert has
the distinction of neither being a part of the Thar Desert nor out of it. At best
it is a doorway to the Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi and
Kannauj. |
Kota
Travel Guide
An amazing, juxtaposition of majestic medieval age and
modern industrialization, mainly the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River
and the Nuclear Power Plant has a few traces of its past still left. The fort
overlooking the river Chambal is the foremost tourist attraction. It also houses
the museum with a rich collection of art and artefacts and some elaborately painted
chambers. |
Mount
Abu Travel Guide
Mount Abu is located at the southern corner of Rajasthan.
An amusing retreat set amidst the lush green forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green
oasis in the unfertile desertscape of Rajasthan. Mt. Abu is the only hill station
in Rajasthan. The climate of Mt. Abu is cool to its rich flora covering the entire
hillside that includes coniferous trees and blossoming shrubs. |
Pushkar
Travel Guide
South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the
green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century
A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When
Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to
many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as
well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. |
Udaipur
Travel Guide
Udaipur, popularly known as the City of Lakes, is a lovely
land around the azure water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis.
This city stands on the banks of the lake Pichola in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai
Singh founded Udaipur meaning the 'city of Sunrise' in 1599 AD and today it is
a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India. |
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