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Amazing legends of heroism and  romance still resound from its equally amazing architecture, that still stands to narrate its tale of a bygone era. The magic
of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. Rajasthan is often expressed as huge open-air museum with relic so well preserved for the travellers and the curious of the day. It isaction-packed with outdoors too; take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even jeeps with the Aravalis -India's oldest mountain range in the backdrop, or caress your eyeson the sloppy sand dunes, or trail a tiger or just watch birdson wetland. Or you can choose to pamper yourself in thelavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone, just &choose your activity. |
| Jaipur |
Jaipur is named after its founder the warrior and astronomer  sovereign Sawai Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744). The decision to move out of his hilltop capital Amer was also compelled by reasons of growing population and paucity of water. Moreover in the early seventh century the power of the great Mughals was dwindling with its aging Monarch Aurangzeb and after several centuries of invasions the north was now quite and the wealth of the kingdom had become greater than before. Seizing upon this opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the planes. Jaipur is a corroborative effort of Sawai Jai Singh's strong grounding in sciences and astrology and a Bengali architect Vidyadhar with a strong instinct for planning
Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max 45, Min 22. Winter- Max 22, Min 8.3.
Places Of Interest:
Albert Hall,Birla Temple,Jantar Mantar,Statue Circle,Hawa Mahal,Moti Dungri,Amber,Jaigarh Fort,kanak Vrindhawan,Nahargarh Fort,Galtaji.
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By Air: Well connected with all major towns.
By Rail: Well connected with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Madras and other major cities.
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| Ajmer |
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 Gaure. 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. It is a centre of culture and education, the British chose Ajmer for its prestigious Mayo College a school exclusively for Indian nobility. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (14 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.), devotees throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.
Ajaipal Chauhan founded Ajmer in the seventh century. He constructed a hill fort "Ajaimeur" or the invincible hill. The Chauhans ruled Ajmer till the 12th century when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter it became a part of the sultanate of Delhi. Ajmer was also favourite residence for the great Mughals. One of the first contacts between the Mughal King Jahangir and Sir Thomas Roe took place here in 1616. The Scindias took over the city in 1818 and then handed it over to the British and it became one of the only part of Rajasthan controlled directly by the East Indian Co.
The bus stand in Ajmer is located near the RTDC hotel Khadim. And the railway is further north and most of the hotels are west of the stations. Northeast is the main post office and most of the cities market is located behind and up to Agra Gate. Further north is a large artificial lake called the Anna Sagar.
Climate: (deg C) Summer- Max 38, Min 27. Winter- Max 23, Min 5., Best Season: March-July.
Places Of Interest:
Dargah,Shahjhan's Mosque,Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra,Taragarh Fort,Mayo College,Pushkar Lake,Man Mahal.
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By Air: Jaipur 132 km is the nearest airport.
By Rail: Regular train services link Ajmer with important cities.Some important train connections are: Gujrat Mail (Mumbai-Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla); Jodhpur Mail (Marwar-Ajmer-Jaipur): Delhi, Express(Ahmedabad-Ajmer-Jaipur);Shatabadi Express(New Delhi-Ajmer-New Delhi).
By Road: A good network of bus services operate from Ajmer to key destinations around.
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| Bikaner |
Lying in the north of the desert state,  the city is dotted with scores of sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. More readily called the camel country, the city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and hence boasts of having one of the largest Camel research and breeading farm in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. A camel besides doing transportation duties, also works on wells.
These are built on high plinths with slender minarets on each of the four corners and can be noticed even from a distance. The history of Bikaner dates back to 1488 when a Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji founded his kingdom. Bikaji was one the five sons of Rao Jodhaji the illustrious founder of Jodhpur. But Rao Bikaji was the most adventurous of them. It is said that an insensitive remark from his father about his whispering in the Durbar provoked Bikaji to set up his own kingdom towards the north of Jodhpur.
The barren wilderness called  Jangladesh became his focus point and he transformed it to an impressive city. He accomplished his task with 100 cavalry horses and 500 soldiers, and established his kingdom on 84 villages abandoned by the 'Shankhlas'. When Bikaji died in 1504 his rule had extended to over 3000 villages.
Modern Bikaner is the result of the foresight of its most eminent ruler Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887 1943) whose reformative zeal set the pace for Bikaner transformation from a principality to a premier princely state. The strategic location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan routes that came from West/Central Asia made it a prime trade centre in those times.
Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Surging lanes, colourful bazaars with bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner an interesting experience to explore.
Places of Interest:
Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Bhandeswari Jai Temple, Ganga Singh Museum,Sadul Museum,Prachin Museum,Shiv Bari Temple,Deshnok Temple,Devi kund.
Excursions:
Camel Research Farm-8 kms,Gajner Palace,Kolyatji-50 kms, Katarisagar village-50 kms.
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By Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur 235km .
By Rail: Bikaner is connected with Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhatinda, kalka and Howarh (Culcutta)
Some important train connection are :
Kalka Express (Bikaner-Jodhpur);
Bikaner Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner),
Chetak Express (Delhi-Sarai Rohila-
Bikaner Mail (Delhi Sarai Rohila-Bikaner).
By Road: Bikaner is connected by road with the major cities of India.
Some important distance are : Delhi 456km Jaipur 334km, Jaisalmer 333 km.
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| Bharatpur |
The 55 km journey by road from  Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur-the eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia rich avian variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.Of the remnants of the royal past remains the marvellous Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibit that date back to the early 15th century.
Altitude: 250 mts., Climate: (deg C) Summer- Max.45, Min.37. Winter- Max.31, min.7., Rainfall: 69 cms., Best Season:October-Feburary
Places Of Interest:
Lohagarh Fort,Museum, Deeg Palace,Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj,The Palace,Keoladeo National Park.
Excursions:
Deeg(32 km): Once the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, it served as the second capital of the region. This interesting town is strewn with massive fortifications , stunningly beautiful gardens, magnificent palaces and a colourful bazaar.
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By Air: Agra 56 km is the nearest airport.
By Rail: Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi-Mumbai trunk route, Jaipur and Agra. Some important train connections are : Golden Temple Mail(Mumbai-Bharatpur-Jammu-Tawi); Intercity express(Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bharatpur); Paschim Express(New Delhi-Bharatpur-Mumbai).
By Road:A network of bus services links bharatprur with several cities within and outside the State.
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| Ranthambore |
Ranthambore National Parkis in  Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state.Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to being stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq Km and if combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary area,it is around 500 Sq km.
Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It got it's status of a National Park in 1981.
Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone eras.There are many water bodies located all over the park, which provide perfect relief during the extremely hot summer months for the forest inhabitants. A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers over the park atop a hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature, history and wildlife.Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors. These tigers are famous for being seen in the daytime too, due to their lack of fear of human presence in vehicles. This lack of fear of humans is excellent for tourists, as they get to see the tigers often.
This National park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's dream. It offers excellent accommodation and internal transportation facilities. The park remains open every year from October to May.Famous for the exciting and frequent tiger sightings captured dramatically in several books, this park is today affected by ecological pressures and poaching.
In Nutshell, Ranthambore National park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's dream. It offers excellent accommodation and internal transportation facilities and remains open every year from October to Mid June.
Places of Interest: Bakaula, Kachida Valley, Lakarda and Anantpura, Raj Bagh Ruins, Padam Talao, Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh Talao, Malik Talao.
Safari Timings: Timings for entry into, and exit from, the park vary according to the season. In winters, due to the shorter duration of daylight hours, the morning entry time is later and evening exit time is earlier.
Winter Timings:
Entry:
Morning Safari: 07:30 hrs
Evening Safari: 15:00 hrs
Exit:
Morning Safari: 10:30 hrs
Evening Safari: 17:30 hrs
Summer Timings:
Entry:
Morning Safari: 06:30 hrs
Evening Safari: 16:00 hrs
Exit:
Morning Safari: 09:30 hrs
Evening Safari: 18:30 hrs
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By Air: Jaipur and Kota.
By Rail: Delhi - 362 kms, Agra - 227 kms, Bombay 1027 kms, Kota - 108 kms, Jaipur - 132 kms.
By Road: Delhi - 480 kms (via Dausa), Jaipur - 180 kms (via Tonk).
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| Jaisalmer |
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The  name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. Legend has it that Rawal Jaisal laid the foundation of the city in 1156 A.D. After consulting a local hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta was the hill chosen and Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Lodurva to establish this new capital.
Over the years the remote location of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched by outside influences and even during the days of Raj, Jaisalmer was the last to sign the Instrument of Agreement with the British.
In Medieval times, its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Persia, Africa and the West. Ages have gone by and the monuments of Jaisalmer have withstood the buffeting winds of the desert all through. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable experience.
Climate: (deg C)-Summer- 41.C. 25 .C. Winter-23 .C. 8 .C., Rainfall: 15 cms, Best Season: October-Feburary.
Places Of Interest:
Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmalji ki Haveli, Salim ji ki Haveli, Patwon ji ki Haveli, Desert National Park, Akal Wood Fossil Park, Gadi Sagar.
Excursions:
Lodurva,Wood Fossil Park,Sam Sand Dunes, Desert National Park, Amar Sagar, Bada Bagh, Mool Sagar, Camel Safaries, Pokran, Barmer.
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By Air: Jodhpur 285km is the convenient airport.
By Rail:A good connection with major cities of the country through Jodhpur.
By Road: A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with many destination in and around Rajasthan.
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| Sariska |
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Sariska Tiger Reserve lies in the Alwar district of the Rajasthan state of  India. It is prime tiger country. The forest is typical dry deciduous, dramatically changing with the change in season. The terrain is undulating plateau lands and wide valleys.
Besides tiger, herbivores, spotted deer, sambar, blue bull can be commonly seen and found in good density.
Sariska Tiger Reserve was created in 1978. The present area of the Reserve is 866 sq. km.
In the pre-independence period the forests within the Reserve were a  part of the erstwhile Alwar State and maintained as hunting preserve for the royalty. After independence, these were first notified as a reserve wherein it was unlawful to hunt, shoot, net, trap, snare, capture or kill any kind of wild animals in 1955. The reserve was upgraded to a Sanctuary in 1958. Later on, in view of the preservation of wild animals in a better way few forest areas contiguous to the Sanctuary were also incorporated.
The primary notification to declare part of the core as National Park was issued in 1982. Final notification is pending in view of need of relocation of few villages from the Park.
Best Season: Visitors can visit Sariska wildlife sanctuary throughout the tear, still the beast period is during the months of October to June.
Places Of Interest:
The Kankwari Fort, The Ancient Shiva Temples,The Palace.
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By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a distance 107-kms.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Alwar (37-kms).
By Road: Sariska wildlife sanctuary is situated off the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. Jaipur is located at a distance of 107-kms and Delhi at 200-kms from Sariska. Sariska is well connected with Alwar, which is further directly connected with bus services from Delhi and Jaipur.
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| Jodhpur |
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Jodhpur was founded in 1459by Rao  Jodha, a Rajputchief belonging to the Rathoreclan. Rao Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus founded a state which came to be known as . As Rao Jodha hailed from the nearby town of Mandore, that town initially served as the capital of this state; however, Jodhpur soon took over that role, even during the lifetime of Rao Jodha. The city was located on the strategic road linking Delhito Gujarat. This enabled it to profit from a flourishing trade in opium, copper, silk, sandals,date palmsand coffee.
Early in its history, the state became a fief under the mughal empire, owing fealty to them while enjoying some internal autonomy. During this period, the state furnished the mughals with several notable generals such as Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Jodhpur and its people benefitted from this exposure to the wider world: new styles of art and architecture made their appearance and opportunities opened up for local tradesmen to make their mark across northern India.
Aurangzebbriefly sequesterated the state (c.1679) on the pretext of a minority, but the rightful ruler was restored to the throne after Aurangzeb died in 1707. The mughal empire declined gradually after 1707, but the Jodhpur court was beset by intrigue; rather than benefitting from circumstances, Marwar descended into strife and invited the intervention of the Marathas, who soon supplanted the mughals as overlords of the region. This however did not make for stability or peace; 50 years of ruinous wars and humiliating treaties dissipated the wealth of the state, which sought and gratefully entered into 'subsidiary alliance' with the Britishin 1818.
During the British Raj, the state of Jodhpur was the largest in Rajputana, if size be reckoned by land area. Jodhpur prospered under the peace and stability that were a hallmark of this era. Its merchants, the Marwaris, flourished without let or limit and came to occupy a position of dominance in trade across India. In 1947, when India became independent, the state merged unto the union of Indiaand Jodhpur became the second city of Rajasthan.
Places Of Interest:
Osiyan Temple, Umaid Bhavan Temple, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada.
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By Air: Indian Airlines flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Rail: Direct rail connection with many important cities of the country. Some important train connections are : Marudhar Express (Varanasi-Jodhpur); Barmer Express (Jodhpur-Barmer); Ranakpur Express ( Marwar-Jodhpur); Paschim Express (New Delhi-Jodhpur-Mumbai); Ahmedabad-Jodhpur Express (Ahmedabad-Jodhpur).
By Road: A good network of roads joins Joshpur with many destination in and around Rajasthan.
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