Rajasthan Travel Guide

Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful and colorful regions situated in India. If you are intending to travel to another country, this will make a very exciting destination for you, your family and friends.

There are a lot of places to go to in Rajasthan because it covers a total area of 342 million sq. kilometers. A large part of that is the Thar Desert. A number of celebrations take place in this land of Rajasthan such as festivals and fairs where wonderful music and dances can be heard and seen. These festivals are part of the traditions India has and are unveiled with various colors showcasing elements of passion, romance, valor, unity and gratitude. Once you see how these merriments take hold of the land, you will surely forget all the worries you may have in mind prior to your travel. Delight with seeing such culture will certainly capture your thoughts removing all your physical, emotional and mental stress.

The beautiful cities that you may visit in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer. Jaipur, also known as the pink city is one of the first places tourists visit in Rajasthan. The General is one of the attractions the town of Jaipur has. The white city or Udaipur which can be found in the south of the state is a pretty place to stroll around. It is situated in the middle of Lake Pichola where you can have a view of the old Maharaja Palace. Jodhpur is a town with attractions like Meherangarh Fort to be found at the top of a hill. Before you reach that hill, you will be passing through small alleys where you can see the blue Brahmin houses, white houses, shops and markets. At the top of the hill, your eyes will be fed by the great and breathtaking overview of the whole city. In the towns of Bikaner and Jaisalmer or The Golden City, you will feel the era of the middle Ages.

A great way of traveling to all these wonderful spots is by traveling the Palace on Wheels. Here, you will be riding carriages that look like the saloons of the Maharajas. In the Palace on Wheels, you will have the chance to get to the towns mentioned above plus the National Park Ramthambhor and the Bird Sanctuary Bharatpur.

Thinking about souvenir items? A lot of bazaars on the way can be seen. Handicrafts, gems and stones can be bought as well as colorful textiles and fabrics designed by the age-old families of truly skilled artisans.

Rajasthan without a doubt is a place to go for almost every kind of traveler. A wide variety of arts and crafts plus great visuals and culture, what else would you search for?