The state capital is Jaipur. Geographical features include the Thar Desert along north-western Rajasthan and the termination of the Ghaggar River near the archeological ruins at Kalibanga, which are the oldest in the subcontinent discovered so far.
One of the world's oldest mountain ranges, the Aravalli Range, cradles the only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu, and its world-famous Dilwara Temples, a sacred pilgrimage for Jains. Eastern Rajasthan has two national tiger reserves, Ranthambore and Sariska, as well as Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, famous for its bird life.
Culture
Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. There is rich and varied folk culture from villages which is both fascinating and mesmerizing. Highly cultivated classical music and dance with its own distinct style is part of the cultural tradition of Rajasthan. The music is of uncomplicated innocence and songs depict day-to-day relationships and chores, more often focused around fetching water from wells or ponds.
Places to Visit
Jaipur
Also popularly know as the "pink city", The district is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Sikar and Alwar, in South by Tonk, Ajmer and Sawai Madhopur. Nagaur, Sikar and Ajmer in the west and in east by Bharatpur and Dausa districts.
Places to see in Jaipur
1)Hawa Maha
2)Nahargarh Fort
3)Jantar Mantar
4)Jal Mahal
5)Galtaji
6) Govind Dev Ji temple
7) City Palace Museum
8)Ganesh Temple
9)Kanak Ghati
10)Albert Museum in Ramniwas Bagh
11)Jawahar Circle
12)Central Park
13)KLP IMPEX 1, Vishnu Puri, Durgapura, JAIPUR
14)Birla Temple
Distance from major cities
* Delhi-265 km
* Ahmedabad-625 km
* Chandigarh-510 km
* Mumbai-1,176 km
* Calcutta-1,472 km
* Agra-246 km
Climate
The climate of the district is dry and healthy and is subject to extremities of cold and heat during winter and summer respectively, due to proximity to the Thar Desert. The minimum and maximum temperatures recorded in the district varies from 3 to 50 degrees Celsius. Normal annual rainfall is 556 mm.
Jaisalmer
nicknamed "The Golden City", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and has a population of about 78,000. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District.
Place to See in Jaisalmer
Patwon-ki-Haveli
Salim Singh-ki-Haveli
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli
Desert Culture Centre & Museum
Jaisalmer Folklore Museum
Government Museum
Gadsisar Lake
In Neighbourhood
* Bhattiani Sati Rani
* Bada Bagh
* Amar Sagar
* Lodhruva
* Mool Sagar
* Kuldhara
* Desert National Park
* Sam sand dunes
* Khuri village
* Akal Wood fossil Park
Desert Festival
This is held over three days in Jan/Feb every year. This is the best time to visit Jaisalmer to witness many performing arts like Kalbelia dances and folk songs and music.
Udaipur
Udaipur is famous around the world as the City Of Lakes or Venice of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Fateh Sagar contains two small islands, one of which contains USO, or Udaipur solar observatory, and the other one has a beautiful garden called Nehru Garden.
Places to See in Udaipur
1)City Palace
2)Lake Palace
3)Jag Mandir
4)City Palace and Museum
5)Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
6)Maharana Pratap Memorial or Moti Magri
7)Sajjangarh Fort
8)Sukhadia Circle
9)Jagdish Temple
10)Fateh Sagar Lake
11)Lake Pichola
12)Udaipur Solar Observatory
13)Gulab Bagh & Zoo
14)Dudh Talai
15)Nehru Garden
16)Bagore-ki-Haveli
17)Saheliyon-ki-Bari
18)Ahar Museum
19)Shilpgram
20)Neemach Mata Temple
21)Ambika Mata Temple
Places Nearby
* Nathdwara - Shri Nathdwara (a pathway to Lord Shri Krishna) lies 48 km from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord. This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century on spot exactly defined by the Lord himself. The legends have it that the image of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The image when it reached the spot it vehicle the bullock carts wheel sank axel deep in mud and refused to move further. The accompanying priest realised that this was lord's chose spot and the image did not want to travel any further. Accordingly a Temple was built here. This is revered temple and place of pilgrim amongst believers. Devotees throng the shrine in large number during occasions of "Janamashtmi" the day of Lord's birth and other festivals like Holi. The priests treat if like a living deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like bathing- dressing meals called "prasad" and the resting times in regular intervals. The main attractions are the Arties and the Shringar. The formal prayer offered with diya, insentsticks, flowers, fruit and other offerings with local instruments and devotional songs of the Lord according to the demand of the time and occasion. The fine intricately woven shaneels & silk cloth with real original zari and shredded work done upon them along with tones of real jewellers, which are of antique value, looks dazzling. The view of the idol after the pardha (curtain) is removed is a spectacular sight that is simply mesmerizing leading to a melee (gully) of visitors, crowding divine lord. The mystic, spirited aura of India comes alive. Nathdwara has a small but throbbing township around the temple. It's shopping in the bye lanes is a great revelation. It's famous for its 'pichwani' paintings, which Shri Krishna in the centre and is recognized for profuse use of gold colour.
* Ranakpur - A village that is home to one of the most important Jain temples. 1400+ marble pillars support the temple. These marble pillars are carved in exquisite detail. Opposite the Jain temple is the much older Sun Temple. Located in Rajsamand District, 110 km north of Udaipur.
* Haldighati - A mountain pass in Rajsamand District that hosted the battle between Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and the Mughal emperor Akbar. Now a memorial site.
* Kumbhalgarh - A 15th century fortress, built by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, with 36 kilometres of walls. Over 360 temples are within the fort. It also has a wildlife sanctuary. Located in Rajsamand District, 64 km from Udaipur. The vista from the top of the palace typically extends tens of kilometers into the Aravalli hills.
* Mount Abu - A popular tourist hill station.
* Eklingji - Eklingji is one of the biggest temple complexes situated nearly 22 km in the north of Udaipur.
* Kankroli and Rajsamand Lake
* Rishabhdeo Famous Jain pilgrimage center sacred to Jains and local tribals.
* Jagat
* Bambora
* Jaisamand Lake
* Jaisamand Island Resort
* Udaisagar Lake
* Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
* Baneshwar
* Galiakot (Mazar-e-Seyadi Fakhruddun Shaheed) * Dungarpur
* Banswara
* Chawand -The Third Capital of Mewar and also the place where Great Maharana Pratap spent his
Jodhpur
is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, also known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many beautiful palaces, forts and temples, apart from a stark, scenic desert landscape. The city is known as the Sun City for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year. It is also referred as the Blue City, due to the indigo tinge of the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.
Places to See in Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace: The Umaid Bhawan Palace is not only one of India's most imposing palaces but also among its most recent. This lavish art deco monument to royal living had an improbable conception: it was built as a public relief and employment project during a long period of drought. Over one million square feet (90,000 m²) of the finest marble was used in the construction of the palace.
Mehrangarh Fort: The Mehrangarh Fort lies at the outskirts of Jodhpur city and is located atop a 125 m high hill. The magnificent Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur ka kila) is the most majestic and one of the largest forts in India.
Jaswant Thada: The Jaswant Thada is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These stones are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when the sun's rays dance across their surface. Within this cenotaph, there are also two more tombs.
Osiyan Temple: An ancient Jain temple, well worth the visit, lies in the village of Osiyan, about 60 km outside Jodhpur. There are many sections of this temple, which was built in several distinct phases.
Kaman art gallery: The Kaman art gallery is indian contemporary art gallery .It is first contemporary art gallery in rajasthan .There are see many famous indian contemporary artists painting.This gallery location near clock tower jodhpur,Old fort Road,kili khana
Other places to see
* Girdikot and Sardar market
* Maha Mandir ( temple)
* Government Museum
* Mandor park
* kaman art gallery
Amber
The picturesque situation of Amber at the mouth of a rocky mountain gorge, in which nestles a lovely lake, has attracted the admiration of all travellers, including Victor Jacquemont and Reginald Heber. It is seen to be a remarkable example for its combined Rajput-Mughal architecture. The first Rajput structure was started by Raja Kakil Dev when Amber became his capital in 1036 on the site of present day Jaigarh Fort. Much of Amber's current buildings were started or expanded during the reign of Raja Man SinghI in the 1600s. Among the chief building is the Diwan-i-Khas in Amber Palace and the elaborately paited Ganesh Poll built by the Mirza Raja Jai Singh I
Alwar
Alwar contains many interesting and historical monuments. The city has a beautiful lake and a picturesque valley. The Sariska National Sanctuary is located in the Aravalli hills only a few kilometres away from Alwar. The sanctuary, which is a Project Tiger reserve, also boasts of many other species, including rare birds and plants. The military cantonment of Itarana lies on the outskirts of Alwar. Milkcake (a kind of sweet) made in Alwar is not only very famous in India but is also exported from the country.
Places to See
* The Alwar fort or Bala Quila
* Sariska Tiger Resort
* Haldia Bhawan - About 250 year old Haveli
* Silliserh Lake
* Jaisamand Lake
* Pandupol Hanuman Temple
* City Palace
* Government Museum
* Moosi MaharaniChhatri
* Purjan Vihar or company garden
* Tomb of Fateh Jang
* Nehru garden
* Hope Circus
* Moti Doongri Park
* Bharthari
* Naldeshwar
* Neel Kanth
* Narayani Mata
* Karni Mata
* Ada Pada
* Andheri
* Taalvriksh
* Saagar
* Ajabgharh
* Bhangharh
* Bala Quila
* Mansa Devi ka mandir
Ajmer
is a city in Ajmer District in India's Rajasthan state. Its population was approximately 500,000 in 2001. The city gives its name to a district, and also to a former province of British India called Ajmer-Merwara, which, after India's independence, became the state of Ajmer until November 1, 1956, when it was merged into Rajasthan state.
Places of interest
The chief objects of interest are Pushkar, and the Dargah, tomb of the most revered Muslim sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, the Gharib Nawaz.
Pushkar is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India near Ajmer, about 14 Kilometers away, and is an important tourist destination. Pushkar is famous for Pushkar Lake and the 14th century Hindu temple to Brahma, God as the Creator of all creation. This is the only temple of Brahma in the world. Pushkar is also famous for its annual Camel Fair.
Nasirabad is a town near Ajmer.
* Magazine
* Rajputana Museum
* Nasiyan (Jain mandir)
* Abdullah Khan's tomb
* Ana Sagar
* Circuit house
* Khobra Bheroon Temple
* Visal Sar
Around Ajmer
* Ajaipalji
* Anted ki Mata
* Jain Chhatries
* Foy Sagar
* Mangliyawas
* Kishangarh
* Beawar
Bikaner
Bikaner is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District. It was formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The city was founded by Rao Bika in 1486 and from its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan.
Fairs and festivals
* Karni Mata fair
* Gangaur
* Kapil Muni fair
* Camel festival: each January the state government organises a camel festival with camel races, various cultural events and a fire dance performed by the Sidh people.
* Aksaye Tritya or "AKKHA TEEJ": the foundation day of bikaner.this was the day when Roa bika laid the foudation of newly found empire.Every year on this day people from all walks of the society enjoy themselves by flying kites or "CHANDA".And also cook a special meal i.e "Khichra and Imlani".
Tourist Attractions (in Bikaner)
* Junagarh Fort
* Lalgarh Palace
* Raj Ratan Bihariand Rasik Siromani Temple
* Laxminath Temple
* Bhandasar Jain Temple
* Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
* Rajasthan State Archives
* Havelis
* Kodamdesar Bhairav
* Punrasar Temple
* Baldeo Plaza
* Mukam Temple
Tourist Attractions (near Bikaner)
* Shiv Bari Temple
* Camel Research Farm
* Devi Kund Sagar
* Kolayat
* Karni Mata Mandir
* Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
* Kalibangan
* Laxmi Niwas Palace
Junagarh Fort
The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. Rai Singh had conquered part of Marwar and had been granted territory in Gujurat and Burhanpur by the Mughal emperor Akbar as a reward for his services as military commander. This, as well as funding from Jodhpur, enabled him to build the fort. Rai Singh held high rank in the imperial courts of both Akbar and his successor, Jehangir. During his imperial service he travelled extensively, giving him an appreciation of art and architecture. These ideas have been incorporated meticulously into the architectural style of Junagarh Fort.
Lalgarh Palace
The palace was built between 1902 and 1926 according to Rajput, Mughal and European architectural styles. The building was commissioned by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881 - 1942) in memory of his father Maharaja Lall Singh and was designed by the British architect, Sir Swinton Jacob. It is coated in red sandstone and has several grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. The building features magnificent pillars, elaborate fire places, Italian colonnades and intricate latticework and filigree work. The palace houses the Shri Sadul Museum as well as the fourth largest library in the world. Though the Bikaner Royal Family still live in the palace, part of the building has been converted into a hotel operated by the WelcomHeritage Group.
Laxmi Nath Temple
Laxmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bikaner. The foundation of the city was laid here in 1488 by Rao Bikaji. The temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and was added to by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
Shiv Bari Temple
Built from red sandstone by Dungar Singh in the late 19th century, the temple is surrounded by a wall with battlements. It has a four faced black marble statue of Shiva and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva Lingam. There are also two large reservoirs of water known as bawaris. The temple attracts thousands of visitors during Shravan (August) especially on Mondays.
Kolayat
Kolayat is a famous pilgrimage spot with a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni who, according to his devotees, sat in meditation near the lake.
Karni Mata Temple
The shrine of Karni Mata can be found in the town of Deshnoke 30 Km south from Bikaner on the road to Jodhpur. Karni Mata is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
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