Ajmer City
Ajmer situated in the green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness
to an interesting past. The city was founded by Raja Ajai Pal Chauhan in the
7th century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of Chauhan power. When Prithviraj
Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri leaving behind indelible marks of their culture
and traditions on the cities history, converting it to an amalgam of various
cultures and a blend of Hinduism and Islam.
Alwar City
150km from Jaipur and 170km from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between a cluster of
small hills of the Aravali range. Perched on the most prominent of these hills
is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich history of the city.
Banswara City
Home to the tribal with Bhils constituting half of the total populations Banswara
has its name derived from Bans or bamboo trees, which once grew here in abundance.
Maharawal Jamal Singh founded the erstwhile state. With Udaipur and Chittorgarh,
forming its boundaries, the district presently comprises of the territories
of former Banswara State and the Chieftainship of Kushalgarh. While the central
and western portion of the district are fertile plains, the scattered ranges
of the Aravali form the eastern region.
Barmer City
Barmer is a desert town just 153 kms from Jaisalmer and has fortresses to boast
off. This place is primarily famous for its woodcarving, furniture and interiors,
carpets, block printing and embroideries. The centre for embroidery is the Sadar
Bazaar and woodcarvings are around the Station Road. It has an RTDC Hotel and
private Hotels too.
Bharatpur City
Bharatpur - The Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan, was founded by Maharaja Suraj
Mal in 1733 AD, it was once an impregnable well fortified city, carved out of
the region formerly known as Mewat. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur
has played an important part in the history of Rajasthan.
Bikaner City
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.
Bundi City
Bundi is the undiscovered splendour, 36 Kms from Kota ruled by the Hada Chauhans.
First destination is HADOTI. Set in a narrow inclining gorge. The palaces and
forts have fairy tale quality about them. Isolated and independent, this picturesque
location has much to offer. Rajput architecture shines and in the intricately
carved brackets, pillars etc. Interesting places are Diwan-e- aam, Hati Pol,
and Naubat Khana.
Chittourgarh City
The fort has checkered history, it has witnessed some of the bloodiest battles
iln history, three great Sakas and some of the most heroic deeds of valor, which
are still sung by the local musicians. The antiquity of Chittaurgarh is difficult
to trace, but it is believed that Bhim the legendary figure of the Mahabharta,
visited this place to learn the secrets of immortality and became the disciple
of a sage, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his goal,
and out of sheer anger he stamped on ground creating water reservoir, this reservoir
is called as Bhim Lat. Later on, it came under the Mauryas or Muri Rajputs,
there are different opinions as to when ilt came under the Mewar ruler, but
it remained the capital of Mewar till 1568, when it was shifted to Udaipur.
Dungarpur City
Huddled in the foothills of the Aravali, Dungarpur has a fascinating landscape
of an array of wild and rugged terrain in the northeast to fertile plains of
alluvial soil in the southwest. Two rivers the River Mahi and the River Som
flow through the area. Rawal Veer Singh founded Dungarpur in 1282 A. D., when
he took over this part of the state from Bhil Chieftain Dungaria.
Jaipur City
Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism
golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a
business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured
strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller.
Jaisalmer City
Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climatic conditions, together
amounting to a memorable experience. The old city was completely encircled by
wall but much of it is now pulled down sadly for want of building material in
recent years.
Jodhpur City
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 wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain
and thorny trees. The home of the Rathroes - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan.
They conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi
and Kannauj.
Kota City
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 City
Mount Abu, the only hill resort of Rajasthan, situated at the highest peak of
the Aravali at an altitude of 1220 meters. This "Hill of Wisdom" and
a true " Olympus of Rajasthan" stands on an independent hillock, which
is separated from the main Aravali ranges by a deep gorge.
Nagaur City
This Eight days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly
known as the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town
is the most picturesque of Rajput townships. Nagaur is a sea of animals, trading
over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses every year. The bullocks are known for
their fleetness. Not only are the animals lavishly decorated, even their owners
flaunt wearing colourful turbans and long moustaches.
Pushkar City
Pushkar is a much loved tourist destination, many who visit there just fall
in love with the place and overstay. Situated on the edge on the desert it is
separated from Ajmer by the Nag Parbat (the snake hill). The town has very distinct
tourist excitement with narrow lanes lined with shops selling various accessories
and rooftop restaurants. Despite its high tourist profile the town maintains
some mystical charm.
Ranakpur City
Renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in amber stone ranakpur is
one of the five holy places of the jain community, 96km from Udaipur, these
temples were created in the 15th century A.D. during the regin of Rana Kumbha
and are enclosed within a wall.
Sawai Madhopur City
Lying on the main Delhi Mumbai railway line Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to
the world renowned Ranthambhar National Park-the famous tigers reserve, just
12 km away from here. Ranthambhor has been a witness to the rise and fall of
many rulers and a series of battle scenes.
Shekhawati City
This is a Semi Desert region in north Rajasthan and it is situated entirely
in the triangle between Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur. Shekhawati is a region and not
just a town or fort; it takes its name after its ruler Rao Shekha. Shekhawati
means the garden of Shekha. The towns of Shekhawati are eminent for their amazing
painted havelis. Such is the appeal of the havelis that this region is dubbed
as "open art gallery of Rajasthan".
Udaipur City
Udaipur is known as the Venice of the east. It is also called the city of lakes.
The Lake Palace on Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest
example of its architectural and cultural explosion. The City of Udaipur is
a lovely land around the Azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the
Aravails.
