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Rajasthan-The Land of
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Amazing legends of heroism and
 romance
still resound from its equally amazing architecture, that still
stands to narrate its tale of a bygone era. The magic
of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture,
safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife.
Rajasthan is often expressed as huge open-air museum with relic so
well preserved for the travellers and the curious of the day. It
isaction-packed with outdoors too; take a safari on horses, camels,
elephants or even jeeps with the Aravalis -India's oldest mountain
range in the backdrop, or caress your eyeson the sloppy sand dunes,
or trail a tiger or just watch birdson wetland. Or you can choose
to pamper yourself in thelavish heritage properties.
Rajasthan has something for everyone, just &choose your
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Jaipur | |
Jaipur is named after its founder
the warrior and astronomer  sovereign Sawai Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744).
The decision to move out of his hilltop capital Amer was also
compelled by reasons of growing population and paucity of water.
Moreover in the early seventh century the power of the great
Mughals was dwindling with its aging Monarch Aurangzeb and after
several centuries of invasions the north was now quite and the
wealth of the kingdom had become greater than before. Seizing upon
this opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the
planes. Jaipur is a corroborative effort of Sawai Jai Singh's
strong grounding in sciences and astrology and a Bengali architect
Vidyadhar with a strong instinct for planning
Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max 45, Min 22. Winter- Max 22,
Min 8.3.
Places Of Interest:
Albert Hall,Birla Temple,Jantar Mantar,Statue Circle,Hawa
Mahal,Moti Dungri,Amber,Jaigarh Fort,kanak Vrindhawan,Nahargarh
Fort,Galtaji.
Reach -
By Air: Well connected with all major towns.
By Rail: Well connected with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar,
Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Madras and other major cities.
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Ajmer | |
South west of
Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was
founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and
continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D.
When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Gaure. Since then,
Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular
pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially
famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. It is a
centre of culture and education, the British chose Ajmer for its
prestigious Mayo College a school exclusively for Indian nobility.
Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (14 km.), the abode of
Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque
lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the
month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.), devotees throng in large numbers here
to take a dip in the sacred lake.
Ajaipal Chauhan founded Ajmer in the seventh century. He
constructed a hill fort "Ajaimeur" or the invincible hill. The
Chauhans ruled Ajmer till the 12th century when Prithviraj Chauhan
lost Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter it became a part of the sultanate
of Delhi. Ajmer was also favourite residence for the great Mughals.
One of the first contacts between the Mughal King Jahangir and Sir
Thomas Roe took place here in 1616. The Scindias took over the city
in 1818 and then handed it over to the British and it became one of
the only part of Rajasthan controlled directly by the East Indian
Co.
The bus stand in Ajmer is located near the RTDC hotel Khadim. And
the railway is further north and most of the hotels are west of the
stations. Northeast is the main post office and most of the cities
market is located behind and up to Agra Gate. Further north is a
large artificial lake called the Anna Sagar.
Climate: (deg C) Summer- Max 38, Min 27. Winter- Max 23, Min
5., Best Season: March-July.
Places Of Interest:
Dargah,Shahjhan's
Mosque,Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra,Taragarh Fort,Mayo
College,Pushkar
Lake,Man
Mahal.
Reach -
By Air:
Jaipur 132 km is
the nearest airport.
By Rail:
Regular train
services link Ajmer with important cities.Some important train
connections are: Gujrat Mail (Mumbai-Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla);
Jodhpur Mail (Marwar-Ajmer-Jaipur): Delhi,
Express(Ahmedabad-Ajmer-Jaipur);Shatabadi Express(New
Delhi-Ajmer-New
Delhi).
By Road:
A good network
of bus services operate from Ajmer to key destinations
around.
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Bikaner | |
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.
These are built on high plinths with slender minarets on each of
the four corners and can be noticed even from a distance. The
history of Bikaner dates back to 1488 when a Rathore prince, Rao
Bikaji founded his kingdom. Bikaji was one the five sons of Rao
Jodhaji the illustrious founder of Jodhpur. But Rao Bikaji was the
most adventurous of them. It is said that an insensitive remark
from his father about his whispering in the Durbar provoked Bikaji
to set up his own kingdom towards the north of Jodhpur.
The barren wilderness called
 Jangladesh became his focus point and he transformed
it to an impressive city. He accomplished his task with 100 cavalry
horses and 500 soldiers, and established his kingdom on 84 villages
abandoned by the 'Shankhlas'. When Bikaji died in 1504 his rule had
extended to over 3000 villages.
Modern Bikaner is the result of the foresight of its most eminent
ruler Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887 1943) whose reformative zeal set
the pace for Bikaner transformation from a principality to a
premier princely state. The strategic location of Bikaner on the
ancient caravan routes that came from West/Central Asia made it a
prime trade centre in those times.
Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by
a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent
forts and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone,
bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy.
Surging lanes, colourful bazaars with bright and cheerful folks
make Bikaner an interesting experience to explore.
Places of Interest:
Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Bhandeswari Jai Temple, Ganga Singh
Museum,Sadul Museum,Prachin Museum,Shiv Bari Temple,Deshnok
Temple,Devi kund.
Excursions:
Camel Research Farm-8 kms,Gajner Palace,Kolyatji-50 kms,
Katarisagar village-50 kms.
Reach -
By Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur 235km .
By Rail: Bikaner is connected with Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur,
Bhatinda, kalka and Howarh (Culcutta)
Some important train connection are :
Kalka Express (Bikaner-Jodhpur);
Bikaner Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Bikaner),
Chetak Express (Delhi-Sarai Rohila-
Bikaner Mail (Delhi Sarai Rohila-Bikaner).
By Road: Bikaner is connected by road with the major cities
of India.
Some important distance are : Delhi 456km Jaipur 334km, Jaisalmer
333 km.
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Bharatpur | |
The 55 km
journey by road from  Agra drives you to the
town of
Bharatpur-the eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular
for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in
Asia rich avian variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come
to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.Of the
remnants of the royal past remains the marvellous Bharatpur Palace
housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibit that
date back to the early 15th century.
Altitude: 250 mts., Climate: (deg C) Summer- Max.45,
Min.37. Winter- Max.31, min.7., Rainfall: 69 cms., Best
Season:October-Feburary
Places Of Interest:
Lohagarh
Fort,Museum,
Deeg Palace,Jawahar Burj and Fateh
Burj,The
Palace,Keoladeo
National Park.
Excursions:
Deeg(32
km): Once the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, it
served as the second capital of the region. This interesting town
is strewn with massive fortifications , stunningly beautiful
gardens, magnificent palaces and a colourful bazaar.
Reach -
By Air:
Agra 56 km is
the nearest airport.
By Rail:
Regular rail
services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi-Mumbai
trunk route, Jaipur and Agra. Some important train connections are
: Golden Temple Mail(Mumbai-Bharatpur-Jammu-Tawi); Intercity
express(Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bharatpur); Paschim Express(New
Delhi-Bharatpur-Mumbai).
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Road:A
network of bus services links bharatprur with several cities within
and outside the State.
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Ranthambore | |
Ranthambore National Parkis in
 Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan state.Located at
the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is one of
the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used to
being stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400
sq Km and if combined it with the area of sawai man singh sanctuary
area,it is around 500 Sq km.
Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in
1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger". It
got it's status of a National Park in 1981.
Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind
you of bygone eras.There are many water bodies located all over the
park, which provide perfect relief during the extremely hot summer
months for the forest inhabitants. A huge fort, after which the
park is named, towers over the park atop a hill. There are many
ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which give it a
unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature, history and
wildlife.Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to
even hunt in full view of human visitors. These tigers are famous
for being seen in the daytime too, due to their lack of fear of
human presence in vehicles. This lack of fear of humans is
excellent for tourists, as they get to see the tigers often.
This National park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's
dream. It offers excellent accommodation and internal
transportation facilities. The park remains open every year from
October to May.Famous for the exciting and frequent tiger sightings
captured dramatically in several books, this park is today affected
by ecological pressures and poaching.
In Nutshell, Ranthambore National park is a wildlife enthusiast
and photographer's dream. It offers excellent accommodation and
internal transportation facilities and remains open every year from
October to Mid June.
Places of Interest: Bakaula, Kachida Valley, Lakarda and
Anantpura, Raj Bagh Ruins, Padam Talao, Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh
Talao, Malik Talao.
Safari Timings: Timings for entry into, and exit from,
the park vary according to the season. In winters, due to the
shorter duration of daylight hours, the morning entry time is later
and evening exit time is earlier.
Winter Timings:
Entry:
Morning Safari:
07:30 hrs
Evening Safari:
15:00 hrs
Exit:
Morning Safari:
10:30 hrs
Evening Safari:
17:30 hrs
Summer Timings:
Entry:
Morning Safari:
06:30 hrs
Evening Safari:
16:00 hrs
Exit:
Morning Safari:
09:30 hrs
Evening Safari:
18:30 hrs
Reach -
By Air: Jaipur and Kota.
By Rail: Delhi - 362 kms, Agra - 227 kms, Bombay 1027 kms,
Kota - 108 kms, Jaipur - 132 kms.
By Road: Delhi - 480 kms (via Dausa), Jaipur - 180 kms (via
Tonk).
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Jaisalmer | |
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The  name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic
and brilliance of the desert. Legend has it that Rawal Jaisal laid
the foundation of the city in 1156 A.D. After consulting a local
hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta was the hill chosen and Jaisal
abandoned his old fort at Lodurva to establish this new
capital.
Over the years the remote
location of Jaisalmer kept it almost untouched
by outside influences and even during the days of Raj, Jaisalmer
was the last to sign the Instrument of Agreement with the
British.
In Medieval times, its prosperity was due
to its location on the main trade route linking India to Egypt,
Arabia, Persia, Africa and the West. Ages have gone by and the
monuments of Jaisalmer have withstood the buffeting winds of the
desert all through. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and
harsh climatic conditions, together amounting to a memorable
experience.
Climate: (deg C)-Summer- 41.C. 25 .C. Winter-23 .C. 8
.C., Rainfall: 15 cms, Best Season: October-Feburary.
Places Of Interest:
Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmalji ki Haveli,
Salim ji ki Haveli, Patwon ji ki Haveli, Desert National Park, Akal
Wood Fossil Park, Gadi Sagar.
Excursions:
Lodurva,Wood Fossil Park,Sam Sand Dunes, Desert National Park,
Amar Sagar, Bada Bagh, Mool Sagar, Camel Safaries, Pokran,
Barmer.
Reach -
By Air: Jodhpur 285km is the convenient airport.
By Rail:A good connection with major cities of the country
through Jodhpur.
By Road: A good network of roads joins Jaisalmer with many
destination in and around Rajasthan.
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Sariska | |
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Sariska Tiger
Reserve lies in the Alwar district of the Rajasthan state of
 India. It is prime tiger country. The forest is
typical dry deciduous, dramatically changing with the change in
season. The terrain is undulating plateau lands and wide
valleys.
Besides tiger, herbivores, spotted deer, sambar, blue bull can be
commonly seen and found in good
density.
Sariska Tiger
Reserve was created in 1978. The present area of the Reserve is 866
sq. km.
In the
pre-independence period the forests within the Reserve were a
 part of the erstwhile Alwar State and maintained as
hunting preserve for the royalty. After independence, these were
first notified as a reserve wherein it was unlawful to hunt, shoot,
net, trap, snare, capture or kill any kind of wild animals in 1955.
The reserve was upgraded to a Sanctuary in 1958. Later on, in view
of the preservation of wild animals in a better way few forest
areas contiguous to the Sanctuary were also
incorporated.
The primary
notification to declare part of the core as National Park was
issued in 1982. Final notification is pending in view of need of
relocation of few villages from the Park.
Best Season: Visitors can visit Sariska wildlife
sanctuary throughout the tear, still the beast period is during the
months of October to June.
Places Of Interest:
The Kankwari Fort, The Ancient Shiva
Temples,The Palace.
Reach -
By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport from Sariska at a
distance 107-kms.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Alwar
(37-kms).
By Road: Sariska wildlife sanctuary is situated off the
Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. Jaipur is located at a distance of 107-kms
and Delhi at 200-kms from Sariska. Sariska is well connected with
Alwar, which is further directly connected with bus services from
Delhi and Jaipur.
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Jodhpur | |
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Jodhpur was founded in 1459by Rao
 Jodha, a Rajputchief belonging to the
Rathoreclan. Rao Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding
territory and thus founded a state which came to be known as .
As Rao Jodha hailed from the nearby town of Mandore, that town
initially served as the capital of this state; however,
Jodhpur soon took over that role, even during the lifetime of
Rao Jodha. The city was located on the strategic road linking
Delhito Gujarat. This enabled it to profit from a flourishing
trade in opium, copper, silk, sandals,date palmsand
coffee.
Early in its history, the state became a fief under the mughal
empire, owing fealty to them while enjoying some internal autonomy.
During this period, the state furnished the mughals with several
notable generals such as Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Jodhpur and its
people benefitted from this exposure to the wider world: new styles
of art and architecture made their appearance and opportunities
opened up for local tradesmen to make their mark across northern
India.
Aurangzebbriefly sequesterated the state (c.1679) on the pretext
of a minority, but the rightful ruler was restored to the throne
after Aurangzeb died in 1707. The mughal empire declined gradually
after 1707, but the Jodhpur court was beset by intrigue; rather
than benefitting from circumstances, Marwar descended into strife
and invited the intervention of the Marathas, who soon supplanted
the mughals as overlords of the region. This however did not make
for stability or peace; 50 years of ruinous wars and humiliating
treaties dissipated the wealth of the state, which sought and
gratefully entered into 'subsidiary alliance' with the Britishin
1818.
During the British Raj, the state of Jodhpur was the largest in
Rajputana, if size be reckoned by land area. Jodhpur prospered
under the peace and stability that were a hallmark of this era. Its
merchants, the Marwaris, flourished without let or limit and came
to occupy a position of dominance in trade across India. In 1947,
when India became independent, the state merged unto the union of
Indiaand Jodhpur became the second city of Rajasthan.
Places Of Interest:
Osiyan Temple, Umaid Bhavan Temple,
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada.
Reach -
By Air: Indian Airlines flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur
and Jaipur.
By Rail: Direct rail connection with many important cities of
the country. Some important train connections are : Marudhar
Express (Varanasi-Jodhpur); Barmer Express (Jodhpur-Barmer);
Ranakpur Express ( Marwar-Jodhpur); Paschim Express (New
Delhi-Jodhpur-Mumbai); Ahmedabad-Jodhpur Express
(Ahmedabad-Jodhpur).
By Road: A good network of roads joins Joshpur with many
destination in and around Rajasthan.
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