Best Attraction of Rajasthan
One of the most colorful and active states of India, with a strong combination of vibrant culture, untold history, traditional music, delicious cuisine, and local people of the royal state welcoming you with smiling faces, falling in love with Rajasthan does not take much time to impress you. Rajasthan, the land of the great kings, is an excellent example of the ancient belongings and beauty of India, which proofs remain in the air of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan has more history than the other states of India. It is the land of once Maharajas and their royal palaces and historic forts. This state is immersed with the history bordered with esteem, courage, and boldness. Golden sand lonely deserts, historic handicrafts, Rajasthani cuisine made with pure ghee, and stunning palaces all make Rajasthan an ideal tourist destination.
...Wildlife of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a home to several forms of flora and fauna. You can get your Rajasthan tour with several unique and wonderful wildlife species. Witness the wild forests and jungles with the Wildlife Tours in Rajasthan. There are many popular wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife national parks in Rajasthan. Witness wild wonders and explore nature area owned by unique birds in Rajasthan. And hold your breath when you see a royal tiger roaming in a jungle, elephants encroaching their way through the tall grass or the sounds of beautiful birds. There are also several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan which includes Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Desert National Park, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, and Mount Abu Sanctuary. You can spot tigers at Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, for which these national parks are famous for. Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur bird sanctuary is a great park as several varieties of birds reside there. It also has several small wildlife sanctuaries and ecotourism parks.
You can get to view the beautiful diversity in wildlife by nature in Rajasthan. Animals like tigers, black panthers, sambar, chinkara, bison, Blackbucks, fox, antelopes, deer, wild bears, lizards, caracal and many more can be seen with the wildlife tours in Rajasthan. A large variety of unique birds like rare Siberian cranes, migrate to Rajasthan during winter season. Desert National Park with a great variety of wild animals like chinkara, hare, desert fox, black buck, wolf, and desert cats are seen through the wildlife tour of Rajasthan. Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan is the wildlife sanctuary located in Mount and is now spread all over the fabulous Aravalli range of mountains.
Best Time To Visit Rajasthan
Winter season is the best time to visit Rajasthan as it offers a spectacular view of Rajasthan, as the temperatures during this season touch the minimum 0°C. The arrival of winter months is an ideal season of Rajasthan tourism with popular destinations which includes Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Jaipur becoming the most favorite city of Rajasthan among tourist. Visitors from all over the world seeking for cultural and traditional experiences go for stunning destinations of Rajasthan such as Bundi, Mandawa, Ranakpur, Rohet, and much more. The Pushkar Mela, one of the major cultural festivals in India, is also held every year during the winter season in November in the small town of Rajasthan called Pushkar. The period, which can be said to stretch between the months of November till February, is known to be the best time to visit Rajasthan.
The summer season in Rajasthan is humid and moist with the average temperatures up to 45°C at times. That's why the summer season should be avoided if you are planning a Rajasthan trip. As Rajasthan is not Summer Holiday Destinations in India, you can visit the stunning hill station of Rajasthan called Mount Abu.
The rainy season is an excellent time to discover romance in this royal hotel. When the rainy days rinse the dry land of Rajasthan and make it one of the beautiful lands in the world. Peacocks dances to the sound of the rain as the entire desert have touched the drops of water. Udaipur is one of the best destinations to visit in Rajasthan during monsoon season. Known as the romantic city in India, Udaipur is also a hub to the Taj Lake Palace considered as one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
Popular Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan
Rajasthan flourishes with ancient forts which offer stunning views of the picturesque landscape. Two most popular forts of Rajasthan are the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and the Amber Fort in Jaipur. Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur is one of the most enormous forts in India. Located atop a wall, the Mehrangarh fort is still attractive and is a hub to a museum which showcases different archaeology and ancient belongings of the ancient royal family. The Amber Fort, popularly known as the Amer Fort showcases the architecture of Hindu and Mughal. The Amber Fort, the ancient stronghold of the Kachhawa Clan is an amazing formulation builts out of white marble and red sandstone. The Maota Lake bounded the Amber fort provides crystal clear reflections of the entire Amber fort and adds to the beauty of the ancient monument. Another popular fort of Rajasthan is the Jaisalmer Fort, popularly known as the Sonar Quila which is fully made out of sandstone. The fort twinkles from a distance is an only reason why it is named Sonar Quila which also means Golden Fort.
Rajasthan also has several royal palaces that are the strong significance of the untold history of Rajasthan, the popular palaces the Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Jaipur City Palace. Both of these dazzling palaces term back to the high times, and you can see the age-old furniture and other item used by the royal families on witnessing these palaces.
Rajasthani Cuisines
Rajasthan is considered as the stunning land of vibrant colors, astonishing palaces, charming architecture, and delicious cuisines. Rajasthani cuisines play a great role in forming the vibrant culture of Rajasthan. As water is scarce and fresh green vegetables are not easy to get in Rajasthan. The scrumptious Rajasthani cuisines are made with less quantity of water. Milk, butter, and buttermilk are the substitute for water in the formation of Rajasthani cuisines. Gram flour (Besan) is one of the ideal key ingredients used to cook Rajasthani food which includes Pakodi, Gatte Ki Sabzi, Khata, and much more. In many places of the royal state of Rajasthan, Bajra and corn are used to prepare delicious food which includes Khichdi, Rabdi, and Rotis. One of the most popular Rajasthani dishes is a mix of Dal Bati and Churma. If you are an adventure seeker who is not afraid to travel that extra mile, there are many other tasty varieties in stores for you. Amongst the Rajasthani food, sweets are an ideal part. Each part of Rajasthan offers its own special sweet. In the small town Pushkar, you can savor the delicious Malpas while in Jodhpur you can taste Mawa Kachori. Tasty Rasgullas are available in Bikaner. Bati, besan ki missi, latched paratha are different varieties of bread that are a big attraction amongst the tourists of Rajasthan.
Festivals of Rajasthan
Festivals add energetic colors to the royal stunning state of India, Rajasthan. Several festivals are celebrated in this state of India. All the festivals showcase the tradition, colorful handicrafts, delicious Rajasthani food, traditional Rajasthani costumes, folk music, folk dance, and various attractive competitions of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan also proudly showcases its rich culture and traditions to the tourists. They also get a chance to discover the vibrant colors of the royal state with its fairs and festivals. This makes the tourists visit Rajasthan and attend the fairs and festivals.
Rajasthan- the part of the Golden Triangle
The popular Golden Triangle is a tourist’s analysis of Indian figures. The Golden triangle usually bangs off at the capital of India, Delhi, with its fabulous Mughal heritage. It then edges to the city of Mughals called Agra, where one of the world’s most popular historical monument, the Taj Mahal, characterizes the city with its admirable extent. At last, the Golden Triangle is completed with Jaipur, a pink city of Rajasthan with some of the most vibrant bazaars (markets) in India. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and arch to the royal state called Rajasthan, and once you have entered the royal city, witness a medieval fort or take a camel ride, if you want to experience more.
Q. Where is Rajasthan?
Ans. Rajasthan is located in the northwest of India and has the neighboring country of Pakistan.
Q. Is the Rajasthan cost effective?
Ans. Rajasthan is best known for its royal heritage and exotic locations. It has something attractive to everyone. The Rajasthan Trip Cost is average; it differs as it has many places to visit.
Q. How to travel to Rajasthan?
Ans. By Airways - The nearest airport for Rajasthan is Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI), at New Delhi.
By Railways - By Railways- You can travel to Rajasthan with super fast trains from Delhi and Mumbai.
By roadways - You can travel to Rajasthan by NH8(National Highway 8) which travels through Jaipur and Udaipur.
By waterways - There are no ways to travel to Rajasthan by water.
Q. What is the best time to visit Rajasthan?
Ans. The best time to visit Rajasthan is in winter from October to March. The weather is best to travel traditional tour, exotic safaris through desserts, journey through wildlife. It is the top season to visit Rajasthan.
Q. What are the thrilling adventures in Rajasthan?
Ans.Hot Air Balloon Rides
Explore Rajasthan on horseback
Paragliding
Desert and camel safari
Camping under sky
Zipline
Boating on the Lake
Wildlife
Safari
Camping
Get a bird’s eye view of Desert
Q. What are popular things to do in Rajasthan sightseeing?
Ans. Rajasthan is filled with some amusing excursions other than adventures and attractive shopping articles; there are other things to do in Rajasthan Sightseeing which are as follows :
Jaipur
Jaipur Camel Ride and Monkey Temple
Jaipur Night Tour
Chittorgarh
Jodhpur City
Dilwara Temples & Mount Abu
Jaisalmer
Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur
Udaipur
Mewar Evening Light & Sound Show
Q. What are the top tourist attractions in Rajasthan?
Ans. Amber Fort - Amber Fort is one of the popular forts and attracts travelers for aesthetic structure.
Chittorgarh Fort - Chittorgarh Fort
is the biggest fort according to the world heritage site.
Sonar Quila - Sonar Quila also known as Golden Fort stands in the middle of extended Thar Desert.
Monsoon Palace - Monsoon Palace is known as Sajjan Garh gives a scenic view of the entire city and lakes.
Umaid Bhavan - Umaid Bhavan is so huge that it has its own residences split up into Museum and Taj Palace Hotel.
Hawa Mahal- Hawa Mahal
attracts tourists for its different and eye-catching benchmark.
Great Wall of Kumbhalgarh- Great Wall of Kumbhalgarh is unbelievable it is second largest fort after the great wall of China.
Jal Mahal- Jal Mahal is situated in the Pink City of Udaipur is a beautiful structure of Mughal and Rajput Style.
Bada Bagh- Bada Bagh as the name denotes is located at peripherals of Jaisalmer.
Chand Baori- Chand Baori is the deepest famous steps well in India.
Jaswant Thada- Jaswant Thada is built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh.
Mehrangarh fort- Mehrangarh fort is fort that consists of many museums.
Jantar Mantar- Jantar Mantar
is a stone clock located near Hawa Mahal and City Palace of Jaipur.
Vyas Cenotaphs- Vyas Cenotaphs is a beautiful sandstone Rajasthan Architecture.
Ghanta Ghar- Ghanta Ghar
is the tallest clock of India situated near Sadar Market, famous shopping area of Jodhpur.
Jaigarh Fort- Jaigarh fort is one of the tips of Aravalli range of hills.
Tazia Tower- Tazia tower is a famous attraction of Jaisalmer because an awful pagoda has grabbed its attention in the Jaisalmer tours.
Lake Palace- Lake palace is lavishing hotel located in the Lake Pichola which is an artificial water lake.
Laxmi Niwas Palace- Laxmi Niwas Palace
is a royal hotel and one of the well-known spots of Bikaner.
Gadisar Lake Chhatri- Gadisar Lake Chhatri is famous a manmade water lake.
Ranakpur and Dilwara temples- The temples of Ranakpur and Dilwara is from one of the popular Jain temples in Pali.
Salim Singh ki haveli- The architecture of Salim Singh ki Haveli is very nice and this haveli is privately owned.
Ranthambore Fort- This fort is situated inside Ranthambore National Park.
Vijay and kirti stambh- Vijay Stambh
and Kirti stambh are the towers which are situated in Chittorgarh fort. The Vijay stambh is amongst the famous memorial.
Q. What are the places to visit Rajasthan?
Ans. Rajasthan is known as the largest state and popular tourist places filled with amusing activities. Following are the amazing places to visit Rajasthan which will give you a life-changing experience :
Jaipur
Udaipur
Jodhpur & Jaisalmer
Mount Abu
Ajmer & Pushkar
Sawai Madhopur
Bikaner & Alwar
Bundi & Chittorgarh
Q. Is Rajasthan safe to travel?
Ans. Yes, Rajasthan is absolutely safe to travel as crimes rates are not that much high.
Q. What is the appropriate duration for spending the holiday in Rajasthan?
Ans. The ideal duration for spending the holiday in Rajasthan is 7 to 9 days. One can definitely explore major attractions of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Mount Abu, Ranakpur, Ajmer, Pushkar.
Q. Nightlife in Rajasthan
Ans. Rajasthan along with its tradition also has a fabulous nightlife, it has the following things to do celebrate at nighttime :
Udaipur City Night Walk
New Year Party 2019 at Heritage Village Resorts & Spa, Jaipur
Pub Crawl in Udaipur
Pub Crawl in Jaipur
The Dessert Drive and Overnight Stay
Q. What are the popularly known pubs in Rajasthan?
Ans. Reds
100% Rock
Geoffrey’s Pub
Steam - The Taj Rambagh Palace
Hardy’s pub
Maharani express bar
3D’s Restro Lounge
The fireball
Q. Which are the famous hotels in Rajasthan?
Ans. The Ananta Udaipur
Lake Pichola Hotel
Hotel Kalyan
Shahpura House
Hotel Doda’s Palace
The Country Side Resort
Hotel Sarang Palace
Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel
Golden Tulip Jaipur
Via Lakhela Resort & Spa
Hotel Lakend
The Fern Residency Udaipur
Park Inn by Radisson, Jaipur
Hotel Hilton
Radisson Udaipur
Umaid Haveli Hotel and Resort
Golden Tulip Essential Jaipur
Radisson Blu Jaipur
Q. What are the Rajasthan tour packages?
Ans. The main purpose of Rajasthan tour and travels is to make travelers delightful all across the world with its scenic monuments, traditions, lively atmosphere for shopping, rides such as Balloon ride, camel ride around dessert. Picnicwale provides the following tour packages :
2 Nights 3 Days Rajasthan tour package
Choose 2 Nights 3 Days Rajasthan Tour Packages to experience traveling Rajasthan for a beginning. You will cover all the influential places across Rajasthan.
3 Nights 4 Days Rajasthan tour package
As you select 3 Nights 4 Days Rajasthan Tour Packages you will be happier to visit the best places like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Jaipur
6 Nights 7 Days Rajasthan tour package
Choose 6 Nights 7 Days Rajasthan Tour Packages for the magical experience of traveling in this city blessed with cultural heritage and forts, royal palaces, expanded desserts of golden sand.
Q. What can we include in Rajasthan Family Tour Packages?
Ans. Picnicwale provides the following tour package :
5 Nights 6 Days Rajasthan Family Tour Package :
This package can be the best choice for you it will add spice to your life. This package is all about spending quality time with your family. It will involve activities like authentic food, wildlife safaris, golden sands. It can be a great holiday destination for all members of your family, as members will engage themselves in different activities like sightseeing of specious forts, royal palaces, delicious food. This will also include traveling to Jaipur known as the pink city to experience marvels of Jaipur such as Jantar Mantar, Palace of wind, Jain Temple. It will also include traveling to hills of Mount Abu.
Q. Which are the popular forts in Rajasthan?
Ans. Jaisalmer Fort - This fort is declared a world heritage site according to UNESCO.The structure is made up of yellow sandstone walls.
Taragarh Fort - This fort is located on the hillside has an attractive architecture of Bundi.
Junagarh Fort - The fort situated at Bikaner is known for his history as it was attacked many times but no one could capture it.
Kumbhalgarh Fort - The fort has the most graceful architecture in the world. It is declared as second largest after the great wall of China.
Nahargarh Fort - The fort is located at Jaipur City, considered to be safe in times of war this fort is also a path for trekking. Climbing on top of the roof of the fort, you can enjoy the picturesque beauty of Jaipur.
Chittorgarh Fort- The fort is built by powerful ruler Mewar of the kingdom and one of the most famous forts of Mewar.
Q. Is Rajasthan better for newly-wed couples?
Ans. Rajasthan can be a favorable destination for couples for their honeymoon. It has beautiful places such as Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Bikaner, Jaipur which will make nice memories.
Q. Is Rajasthan ideal for families?
Ans. Rajasthan travel packages will be the best packages for your family, where you will get to spend enough time with your near and dear ones. Your family will be cheerful appreciating the interesting culture, rides of balloon, camels, paragliding.
Q. What are the popular Rajasthani cuisines?
Ans. Rajasthani food is famous for including spices, yogurt, besan(chickpea flour), red chilies and dry fruits in food that makes the food mouth-watering. The popular cuisines in Rajasthan are Churma recipe, Makki ka dhokla, Dal Bati Churma, Gatte ki Sabzi, Ker sangria, Laal Maas, Methi Bajra poori, Pyaaz ki kachori, Mawa Kachori, Rajasthani Kadhi, Bikaner Bhujji, Churma Laddoo, Mohan Maas.
Q. What are the popular Casinos in Rajasthan?
Ans. The Heritage Palace
The Oberoi Udaivilas
Hotel Jaisalkot
The Kothi Heritage
Hotel Shivam Paradise
Q. Is drinking legal in Rajasthan?
Ans. Yes, Legal age for drinking in Rajasthan is 18 years.
Q. What sort of shopping can be done markets of Rajasthan?
Ans. Sada Bazaar - Silver ornaments, Bandhani Fabrics, Camel Leather footwear, traditional jewelry
Clock Tower Market(Ghanta Ghar) - All sort of handicrafts, clothing and spices can be shopped from clock tower market.
Johari Bazaar - This is especially for those who loves shopping jewelry and ornaments.
Bapu Bazaar - The market is best known for handlooms, Jaipur textiles.
Nai Sarak- Your shopping won’t be completed without leather goods, unique pagris and bandhani cloths.
Q. What are the emergency contact numbers in Rajasthan?
Ans. Apex Hospital- 0141-2751871, 2751872
Bhandari Hospital- 0141-2703851, 2705122
Anand Hospital- 2371107
Ambulance- 108/ 102/ 104
Police- 100