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Rajasthan is known for its culture heritage, marvelous architecture, art & craft, miniature paintings, regal history of Maharajas, jatas and Rajputas, glamorous and gallantry stories of royal people and specially for its colourful and lively life style. It also has a religious importance. Above all the natural desert beauty can be seen here. Thus Rajasthan is an important tourist point of India.

Rajasthan spread over an area of 342,000 sq. km. The north west part is dried and abandon. Enormous Thar Desert makes its climate extremely hot. Its eastern side covered with Aravalli Hills, which is the oldest mountain range. This part is semi dries and somewhat cultivated. In the south west the Mount Abu temple spread its glory. The white Milky marble found in Makrana Mines.

Rajasthan is the land of cultural heritage. The giant like Forts like Amber Fort, Iron Fort, Jag Niwas, Hawa Mahal etc, Havellis, architectural structure, lakes, art & craft, miniature paintings shows its glorious past. The Jatas, Maharajas and Rajputas of Rajasthan built royal palaces, beautiful garden and Lakes. They had their own gorgeous saloons for travelling. The cities of Rajasthan still have a medieval touch in its life style. Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Amber, Alwar, Bikaner, Chittaurgarh, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu, Pushkar, Sawai Madhopur, and Udaipur are some of its famous cities. Everyone has a glorious history. This state has an important tourist point.

The land of Rajasthan is also famous for its crafts. The unique tie & dye & Block Paintings clothes, Dupattas, Lehgas look fabulous and famous all over the India. They used bright colour which makes the fabric more lively. Saganer is one of the famous place for the block painting. The Jaipuri Dupattas are famous thoughout the country. You must fall in love to see the typical Rajasthani Jewellery struck with precious gems, Kundan Jewellery fitted with marvelous stones, gems stones and handicrafts items. The example of Painting, miniature painting can be seen in forts and temple. Dilwara Temple in Mount Abu is the unique example of miniature paintings. One more thing that is famous is Printed pottery. They make pots with clay and decorate them with floral & geometrical designs, Persian style of calligraphy also used to decorate the pots and other things.

Rajasthan is also world fame for its folk dances and music. Women and men in colourful clothes singing and dancing with cheer sparkling spell over the audience. The melodious music echoing the Thar's golden sand. During Pushkar Mela no one can stop themselves to dance on Rajasthani tunes. There are many unique festival celebrated by Rajasthani like Kite flying festival, Desert Festival, Camel races, Elephant festivals, Mewar festival and much more. There are many beautiful Temples. The Dilaware Temple of Mount Abu made of granite. The Khawaja Moin ud din Dargah in Ajmer are the famous pilgrimage for Jainis and Muslims respectively. An Urs in Ajmer held every year at Dargah sharif famous amongs the people of all faiths specially amongs muslim.

The wild life of Rajasthan is enthusiastic. The dried atmosphere of Thar desert and the dried periodical forests produced the great variety of fauna & flora. The forests are suitable for cheetah, tiger, sloth, deer, bear and chital and beautiful birds migrated from Siberia and China. There are some national park and sanctuaries like Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve and Keoladeo Ghana National Park.

Although Rajasthan is a hot tempering desert. So the Camel the ship of the desert , horses, oxen and elephants are the common transport to see the arid Thar. above all it is also connected by rail track, air, and roads with all the cities. RTDC Buses, local trains, taxis and cars also help to enjoy the journey. The most attractive and famous tourist transport is Palace on Wheel. It is a unique train with gorgeous decorated coaches provide all amenities for their visitors. It is a royal saloon for a regal journey of Rajasthan.

Many Forts and palaces now converted into Hotels for the tourist. They are fabulous and royal places for enjoying a journey. Choose one according to your budget. They all gives you a warm welcome. The Heritage Hotel in Jaipur is the most famous place to stay during journey. No matter where you stay your tour surely be a remarkable.

In short, Rajasthan is an excellent paradise of vacation having lots of colour, fun, recreation and an unforgettable momentous journey.

JAIPUR
THE PINK CITY

Jaipur is founded in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It is single planned city of its contemporary time. Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattarcharya planned this beautiful city. It has straight spacious avenues, streets, roads, lanes and one lane shops on the both side of the major bazaars. Visitor can shop Rajasthani clothes, stone, Jewellery, handlooms and grand handicrafts items. The colourful costumes, melodious music and folk dances make your journey remarkable.

Important Sights
Hawa Mahal ( The palace of wind): Jaipur is well known for its Hawa Mahal all over the country. It is built in 1799 A.D. It is a five storeyed structure stand on a high platform along with the main bazar. It is made of pink sandstone which give it a splendour look. Its entrance gate is situated in the west direction. The exterior part of the building have 953 small honey combed casement in a large curve and each curve has a separate balcony and an arch. These windows keeps the building cool by enabling proper cross ventilation of air. The building is specially meant for the ladies of Sawai Pratap Singh. They can watch the regal possession and everyday life of the crowded bazar.

The City Palace : The city palace located in the mid of the old city. It is a mingle structure of Rajasthani and Mughal style. On the entrance there is two sculpture of the elephant who look like the guard of the palace. The white marble shaft supported the carved arches which are decorated with floral, colourful stones and gold.

The Palace has a museum with a huge collection of armoury & ammunition, Rajasthani dresses, different shapes and size of swords. Different kinds of gems, gold and enamel used in the handle of some swords.

There is an art gallery. It has a superb collection of carpets, craft articles, miniature paintings, royal equipments. Raja Sawai Jai Singh II was very keen interest in astronomy so the astronomical works in Persian, Latin, Arabic can be seen here.

Jantar Mantar : Jantar Mantar is an another attraction of Jaipur. It is built in 1728-1734 by Sawai Jai Singh II for measuring the objects from height to time, and also the movement of planets and stars. It is an instrument made of concrete. Its shape and setting are designed scientifically which represents the excellent astrological example of its contemporary world. This observatory instrument move clockwise and have several yantras in it. Small Samrat is a large sundial used to know the solar time. Dhurva calculate the second, small karati measure the latitude and longitude of the heavenly bodies, Large Samrat is same as the small samrat but huge in size, Unnathamsa used to find the altitude of the planet etc., Disha indicate the north direction.

Govind Dev Ji Temple : It is the most famous temple of Jaipur dedicated to the Lord Krishna. It is situated in the mid of Jai Niwas Garden.

Swargasuli : Swargasuli is located on the west of the Tripolia bazaar. This highest tower of Jaipur built by Sawai Ishwari Singh in 1749 A.D. in the memory of his grand victory.

Ram Niwas Bagh : Ram Niwas Bagh is built by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868 A.D. It is an spacious grand and beautiful garden with a zoo, a greenhouse, an aviary, a harbarlum and museum. There is also a large sport ground. The Albert Hall is the marvelous structure shows the Indo-sarcenic architectural style. it was open with a huge collection of sculpture, wares, painting, there is also an Egyptian mummy and decorative Persian carpets. Recently, to promote the cultural events an art gallery and an auditorium has been added.

Doll Museum : There is an museum with huge collections of dolls of different part of the world. It is located in the complex of the deaf and dumb children school near police memorial.

Mubark mahal : Jaipur's next attraction is Mubarak Mahal that was used as the guest house for the Maharaja. It is two storyed building having a large courtyard. There is the textile and costume museum on the first floor where we can see fine fabrics, toys, musical instruments etc. An armoury museum containing weapon of this time, is located in the northwest side. There are two elephant statues on the entrance. The entrance door is decorated with fine work of jail on brass.

Chandra Mahal : Chandra Mahal the Moon Palace is the seven storeyed building. There is the large and high ceiling Halls on the first and second floor of the Mahal. On the ground floor there is a spacious courtyard and an Audience Hall. The Pritam Niwas decorated with the Italian paintings.

Amer Palace and Shila Mata Temple: Amer Palace is an another beautiful tourist spot. There is a beautiful compound, hall, gardens and temple founded by Raja man Singh, Sawai Man Singh, and Mirza Raja Jai Singh. The visitors can enjoy an elephant ride from Singh Pol to Jaleb Chowk. There is a Pillared Hall called Diwan a Aam. The gate was double storyed with beautiful paintings. A beautiful but tiny garden increase the beauty of the palace.
There is an Shila Mata Mandir on the other side of the chowk. Raja Man Singh brought an image of Patron goddess from East Bengal and placed here. Devotees, worshipped the goddess with eternal love and devotion.

Beside these beautiful and elegant places, BM Birla Planetarium, Galtaji, Jain Temple, Moti Doongri and Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Nahargarh, Sanganer, Bagru, Ramgarh Lake , Samod, Bairath, Abhaneri, Statue Circle Ghat ki Guni, and Maharani ki Chhatri are some of other important places in tourist point of view.

Bazaar and Shopping:
In Jaipur tourist can experience and enjoy the shopping of fabulous goods. Rajasthani (Govt. Handicrafts shop located on Mall road are the main shopping complex for the tourist. Except this MI Road, Bapu Bazar which is known for the printed costumes, Johari Bazar famous for Jewellery, Chaupar and Nehru Bazar famous for its Jaipuris textile, one can shop precious gems, handicrafts items, exotic pottery, woolen carpets, leather footwear and embroided chappals and shoes and much more. On Sunday the shopping complexes are remained closed.

Festival :
In Jaipur some unique festivals are celebrated
Gangaur : Celebrated in March-April by women of the city. This festival is celebrated for the dedication of Goddess Gauri.

Elephant festival:Celebrated in March. People enjoyed the holi festival on the elephant back.

Teej : (July August) This festival dedicated to the Parvati the Wife of Bhagwan Shankaras. A mela organised on this day in which camels, elephants, and dancers increased the glory of the festival.

Hoe to Reach Jaipur
Air : Sanganer airport has flights from Delhi Jodhpur, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Rajkot. Airport taxis and buses runs and takes approximately thirty minutes to the center of the city.

Train : Important train track connected to Jaipur from Delhi Mumbai, Lucknow, Secunderabad, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Agra and Calcutta.
Some important train are:
Shatabdi Express - from Delhi to Jaipur Ajmer
Marudhar Express - from Varanasi to Jaipur-Jodhpur)
Gujarat mail - from Mumbai to Jaipur, Delhi
Chetak Express - Udaipur to Jaipur Delhi
Ahmedabad Mail - from Delhi to Jaipur-Ahmedabad.
Jodhpur Mail - from Marwar to Jaipur Delhi
Intercity express - from Jaipur to Delhi
Superfast Express - from Delhi to Jaipur.

Road : Buses are the convenient mode of transport to see the Jaipur city, but auto rikshaw, cycle-rikshaw are also popular to travel with in city. Rajasthan Raodway runs regular buses to Amer Palace and around other tourist points. Several AC and Deluxe buses runs from Delhi from Kashmiri Gate, Bikaner house, Pandara road and ISBT.

Hotels And Accommodation :

Hotel Ram Bagh Palace - Phone: 381919
Hotel Clarks Amer - phone : 550616
Hotel Jaipur Palace - Phone - 512963
Tourist Hotel - Mall Road, Phone - 360238
Jaipur Inn - Shiv Marg, Bani park - phone - 316821
Narain Niwas Palace - phone- 563448
Hotel Hawa Mahal - phone - 381201
Rajputana Palace Sheraton - Welcome group -palace road, 360001
Royal Castle- jai Ambey nagar, tonk road, 551425
Jai mangal Palace - Opposite Central Bus stand - phone-378901
Kanchandeep - Banasthali Marg - phone - 364507, 364518
Circuit House - phone : 374455
Mandap homestays - Bhilwa Garden, Moti Dungri Raod phone: 44389
Rose Hotel: Shopping Center, Subhash Nagar - phone: 305422
Youth Hostel - near the Stadium
Shakuntala - Durga Marg, Bani Park -Phone: 316821
Shivam - Bharatia Path, Bani park phone: 201008