Rajasthan - The Land of Forts and Palaces, Bravery and Royalty, Diversity and Exuberance and last but not the least of Culture and Heritage. It has so much to offer that every new monument you visit will leave an ever lasting impression on your mind. I had planned for a 10 day trip to Rajasthan and wished for a visual spectacle. But believe me, Ye Dil Maange More...
Here are glimpses of my journey of the colorful Rajasthan.
Mount Abu is a hill station in Rajasthan and attracts a big number to tourists all round the year.
Dilwara Jain Temples in Mount Abu, constructed between the 11th and 13th Century are a must visit especially for the interesting stories by the locals.
Guru Shikhar, a temple perched at the top of Aravali hills, gives a spectacular view of the surrounding region and also houses an Observatory.
Udaipur, synonymous to the City of Lakes, gives you great insights about Rajashtan's rich history. It displays painting depicting famous Battlefields (Battle of Haldighati) and a wide range of ancient artifacts used by the Kings.
Jag Niwas, situated in the heart of Lake Pichola is one if the top Heritage Hotels in Rajashtan.
Sajjan Garh, popularly known as the Monsoon Palace is perched at a hill top and offers you splendid views of the Udaipur City.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari is a beautiful garden which has numerous fountains, Lotus Pool and Marble Elephants.
Kumbhalgarh Fort is the only Fort that has never been conquered till date due to its expansive structure and is one of the major attractions in Rajasthan.
Another distinctive attraction on the Udaipur - Jodhpur Highway is the Om Banna Temple. There is a belief of all the Drivers passing this route that if they take blessings of Om Banna, his soul would save them from road accidents.
Umaid Bhavan Palace, a Palace turned heritage hotel will leave you spell bound by its luxury and architecture.
Mehrangarh Fort, perched on top of the desert city Jodhpur will leave you awestruck with its intricate artwork and brilliant construction. It also offers a 360 Degree view of the Blue City.
The Golden City of Jaisalmer will give you an essence of true Rajasthan. It is a perfect blend of class and valor. The desert camel safari and tent stay are a must on your itinerary.
Located in the heart of Jaisalmer, the Fort is so huge that you need to roll your eyes from left to right to get a complete view.
Jaisalmer gives you a feel of rural life and is also known for its 3 Havelis - Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Diwaan Nathmal ki Haveli.
Jaisalmer's is also home to the War Museum due to its proximity to the international Indo-Pak border.
Thousands of devotees visit the Ajmer Sharif shrine of sufi saint - Moinuddin Chisti every day to pray for their dreams to be fulfilled.
Pushkar, a rare combination of sand dunes, lake, hills and forest, is a quaint little town around Pushkar Lake. It has the only temple in Asia dedicated to Lord Brahma.
Built as an extension women's chambers of the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal was used as a viewing gallery by the royal women in olden days.
Built by Man Singh I, the Amer Fort is a popular attraction in Jaipur. This is where the famous Hindi movie "Jodha Akbar" was pictured.
The Jantar Mantar is one of the 5 stone observatories constructed in India by Jay Singh, the then King of Jaipur. It accuracy of the caculations here will leave you fascinated.
Shades of Rajasthani Culture:
You can reach Rajasthan by road, train or flight and intercity road travel would be more feasible and will take you closer to the Wonderland.
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