Introduction of Rajasthan
Sharing an international border with Pakistan, much of Rajasthan is spread out in Thar, the Great Indian Desert. Rajasthan is also home to the Aravalli Mountain Range (among the world's oldest), and several lakes add to the State's natural beauty. Rajasthan has two Tiger reserves, at Ranthambore and Sariska as well as an active bird sanctuary at Keoladeo National Park, close to Bharatpur.
While Jaipur, the state's capital, is justifiably popular among tourists and is a part of the famed golden triangle of India, of Agra, Jaipur and Delhi, Rajasthan possibly has the largest number of cities on the Indian tourist map. Prominent among these are Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Bundi and Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. Tourism being the key economic activity here, Rajasthan is full of comfortable and luxurious accommodation to suit the budget of any traveler. A fun way to explore Rajasthan is by traveling on Palace on Wheels. Made of replica of carriages that have been refurbished to imitate the original saloons of the Maharajas, the Palace on Wheels covers most of the important places to visit in Rajasthan, over the course of a week. The climate here varies from summer to winter, but even in summer, while the days are hot, evenings and nights are cool. The population here practices all major religions, namely Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and others, and the festivals observed are of all the religions. Camels being integral to living in the desert, camel and cattle events are a major attraction in the fairs and festivals for tourists. Rajasthan scores high on law and order and security. It takes the safety of the tourists extremely seriously. An eternally popular tourist destination, Rajasthan is actually several destinations rolled into one. Rajasthan is truly unique and the pride of India. |