The history of Rajasthan dates back to 5000 years. There are endless
opportunities for every tourist those looking for an electrifying holiday.
Rajasthan is so rich in history and heritage that every roadside village of
the land has its own tales of heroism and sacrifice.
Be it the big cities of Rajasthan or historic towns or quaint villages,
exploring Rajasthan is always a unforgetable experience. The impregnable
forts and magnificent palaces of Rajasthan have managed to bear the vagaries
of time but many have perished. The palaces, forts and gardens & lakes
add colour and splendour to the barren land of Rajasthan. The cities of
Rajasthan spell Royal grandeur in their structure and have been attracting a
major chunk of foreign tourists. Rajasthan is a land of ornate architecture,
decorative palaces, wide expanses of water and summer palaces on islands.
Major Attraction
Magnificent Palaces
City Palace Jaipur - This is the former royal residence
combining Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The palace has a museum with a
superb collection of costumes and armoury of Rajputs and Mughals.
Umaid Bhawan Palace - Built of marble and pink sandstone,
it was designed by the president of the British Royal Institute of
architects for Maharaja Umaid Singh and took 15 years to build.
Impregnable Forts
Jaisalmer Fort
Founded atop the Trikuta Hill, this fort is 800 years old. Within its
walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old city, nearly a quarter of modern
Jaisalmer.
Chittorgarh Fort
There are many palaces within the fort like Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh
Prakash Palace, Tower of Victory and Padmini's Palace, which are a must see
for the tourists. Other spots worth visiting are the Bhimtal Tank, Neelkanth
Mahadev Temple, Meera Temple, Kumbha Shyam Temple, and Kalika Mata Temple
dating back to the 8th century.
Mehrangarh Fort
Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in
India. The fort has been a witness to the splendour of a bygone era. The
Mehrangarh Fort encloses many palaces, which are known for their intricate
carvings and sprawling courtyards.
Ranthambhor Fort - The fort is huge and covers an area of
approximately 7 kilometers in circumference. It is one of the oldest forts
in the country and is said to have been built in 944 AD a Chauhan warrior.
Other Attraction are :
The City Palace of Udaipur, Amer Fort, Junagarh fort, Hawa Mahal,
Kumbhalgarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort
