tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52073896932069078192024-03-05T17:15:00.503-08:00Rajasthan ExplorerMamon Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601711772341099041noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-26557933523095018492011-09-22T00:38:00.000-07:002011-09-22T00:48:43.396-07:00Ajmer Sharif Dargah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJ6gpyuMxMmSCYWkE4QW8cF0bjoQ9ccKLxrelXQcWgoInl_8Aw-4hsaSkhOy_4rC6ZevY3xPjhaYl1cx3DB9zca2iZjV7gQs8z7OUVIkq-lAPXNsiiPXHwZJ1qQZBy5ZJIeSRLGCiyQc/s1600/dargah.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJ6gpyuMxMmSCYWkE4QW8cF0bjoQ9ccKLxrelXQcWgoInl_8Aw-4hsaSkhOy_4rC6ZevY3xPjhaYl1cx3DB9zca2iZjV7gQs8z7OUVIkq-lAPXNsiiPXHwZJ1qQZBy5ZJIeSRLGCiyQc/s320/dargah.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655086362194356850" border="0" /></a>Ajmer is one of the most holiest destination in India, popular for <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rajasthan-tour-package.com/pligrimage-in-rajasthan/ajmer-sharif.html">Ajmer Sharif Dargah</a>. It the final resting place of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The holy shrine is visited by thousands of pilgrims of all the religions. People have a strong belief that their wishes are fulfilled if they pray with pure heart.<br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Famous Attractions of Ajmer Sharif Dargah</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Urs Fair</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sIezYvfb2WodKzR6gIPS07AiGO0WgbkR6JBtd9T9I_lu81juQgkZwW9my9Ire91mwN1ekaH91Mpw6liMWFoBhRPNNyodRbFs3q_oDtyEUUPK7VZhSbJQE7GqR_XgKbW-6A0-AzHwiSQ/s1600/Thumbnails.aspx.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sIezYvfb2WodKzR6gIPS07AiGO0WgbkR6JBtd9T9I_lu81juQgkZwW9my9Ire91mwN1ekaH91Mpw6liMWFoBhRPNNyodRbFs3q_oDtyEUUPK7VZhSbJQE7GqR_XgKbW-6A0-AzHwiSQ/s320/Thumbnails.aspx.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655087293727853106" border="0" /></a></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lHy67oWRroCXUQsha1ootuOyJ2LUyft_kUdD_3siwYDscVnwJH9cZn03_U2cR30jckmby38v0XiQ9iktG4si3CPkec3TYcJfEDcM7uREitS6DLSrhfkxTTDGQCtSzRW_bsRv2OR6s94/s1600/taragarh1.gif"><br /></a></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Taragarh Fort</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lHy67oWRroCXUQsha1ootuOyJ2LUyft_kUdD_3siwYDscVnwJH9cZn03_U2cR30jckmby38v0XiQ9iktG4si3CPkec3TYcJfEDcM7uREitS6DLSrhfkxTTDGQCtSzRW_bsRv2OR6s94/s1600/taragarh1.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lHy67oWRroCXUQsha1ootuOyJ2LUyft_kUdD_3siwYDscVnwJH9cZn03_U2cR30jckmby38v0XiQ9iktG4si3CPkec3TYcJfEDcM7uREitS6DLSrhfkxTTDGQCtSzRW_bsRv2OR6s94/s320/taragarh1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655087221766387042" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Get the best <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.rajasthan-tour-package.com/">Rajasthan tour packages</a> to pay a visit to Dargah in Ajmer.<br /></p>Mamon Royhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601711772341099041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-36059194049269374442010-03-23T05:26:00.000-07:002010-03-23T05:32:47.355-07:00Rajasthan Organizes Summer Festival 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1aNBrNHFPeqnGIp2q3Z9cbanHzNwhrjL8mOrwRAWTDzU5IRr1xNqyzwETgz_DPeA-ymmShOJqHY4ly6B5l18YWc1a47ig5ojMDhpAqVPU0hZdJjKyhyphenhyphenHatsNhYdBfil7E7mnxNTbJuw/s1600-h/summer+festival.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1aNBrNHFPeqnGIp2q3Z9cbanHzNwhrjL8mOrwRAWTDzU5IRr1xNqyzwETgz_DPeA-ymmShOJqHY4ly6B5l18YWc1a47ig5ojMDhpAqVPU0hZdJjKyhyphenhyphenHatsNhYdBfil7E7mnxNTbJuw/s320/summer+festival.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451805125314983970" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> Area- 328 Sq. Km<br /><br /> Altitude- 1220 meters above the sea-level<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best Time To Visit:</span> February to June; September to December.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.indialine.com/travel/rajasthan/">Rajasthan</a>, the incredible State of India are dream destinations to fantasy lovers. It is dotted with enthralling travel areas, which just keeps alluring travelers time and again. Mount Abu in the state is an oasis in the barren desert land. Quite many a time we have seen this hill-station in Bollywood big screen and at times in the silver screen. But a real watch worth more than wandering around through the Idiot box. <br /><br />Mount Abu nestled in the midst of the green loft hills and is a summer retreat for weary travelers. The mesmerizing place is blessed with exquisite rocky mountains and century-old temples. Summer Festival , held every year in the month of May/June pulls greatest number of crowds from different parts of the world.<br /><br />This 2010, Summer <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.rajasthanunlimited.com/fair-festival/">Festival in Rajasthan</a>, India will begin on 26th May and will wind up on 28th May. A visit to this hill-station offers a close glimpse of tribal tradition in the state. In additions, the festive aura is rejoiced with cultural programmes, which are worth watching. Ballad singing, Ghomar dance, puppet shows, Sham-e-Qawwali and display of fire works are special attractions. <br /><br />Apart from the fun-filled cultural activities, tourist delight lies in enjoying the adventure boat race on the Nakki Lake. Roller Skating Race are also organized in the jazzing ambiance. <br /><br />The joyful celebration of Summer Festival pave the way to have more at one go. <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.indialine.com/travel/rajasthan/mountabu/">Mount Abu hill-station</a> has lot in store for visitors. Some worth-visiting places are enlisted below:<br /><br />View Points: Sunset Point, Honeymoon Point, the Crags and the Shanti shikhar are popular hang out zone.<br /><br />Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: This oldest part of the is home to 110 plant species and 250 bird species<br /><br />Dilwara Jain Temple: Dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras, this group of divine shrines was built between the years of 11th and 13th centuryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-64200968842947199522010-03-04T20:30:00.000-08:002010-03-04T21:22:59.936-08:00Kaila Devi Fair 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcdw2sg-bUsrUfTFC9QWjqNNMlcRi3AbD67PG7MbChIxJs86vL-LL1dnCmv9F2MboWs3tcbkmkXEqTV3vxl6y-YE-64oI7zuqxwDZGa9HM21JhUf-MaoRSA0iWYvVEy6XiymEnOOuUzY/s1600-h/kaila+devi+.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcdw2sg-bUsrUfTFC9QWjqNNMlcRi3AbD67PG7MbChIxJs86vL-LL1dnCmv9F2MboWs3tcbkmkXEqTV3vxl6y-YE-64oI7zuqxwDZGa9HM21JhUf-MaoRSA0iWYvVEy6XiymEnOOuUzY/s320/kaila+devi+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445013046024785058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Festival Date:</span> 18th March 2010- 19th March 2010<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Significance:</span> Religious fair dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Venue:</span> Kaila Village, Karauli, Rajasthan<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Attractions:</span> Kaila Devi Temple<br /><br />Rajasthan in India is a land of mystique euphoria. The state of royalty is well-known for its vibrant culture, greatly enjoyed in the form of fairs and festivals. <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.rajasthanunlimited.com/fair-festival/kaila-devi-fair.html">Kaila Devi Fair</a> is among the many occasions, that presents the fusion of mythic legend with celebration. According to the Hindu festival calendar, the jazzing fair falls in the 12th day of Chaitra Budi, in month of Chaitra. The auspicious occasion attracts tourist from every corner of the country.<br /><br />Kaila Devi Fair is organized in the premises of Kaila Devi Temple, one of the revered <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.rajasthanindia.com/cities-of-rajasthan/">destinations in Rajasthan</a>. It is dedicated to the worship of Mahalakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. Devotees take delight to decorate the temple and its surrounding, a week prior to the fair. The courtyard of the temple is dotted with small shrines devoted to Lord Bhairon and Lord Hanuman, respectively. Rituals are observed and the festive atmosphere turns lively with performances by Rajasthani folks and Mina tribesmen.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rituals in Kaila Devi Fair</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYJ1Kfwr6OduiVm6NYxxsT_FDMUn5HCpcIAgiTJDSOxVYx2TpV4cg7m33JsWQA4Wpn3hMzEGw6q7Y_VZlGrDZhQ9jMucb1_A_22DjbEFoI3cchb7Zl4VeV7M44auoKivaVCdvFI5zuoU/s1600-h/festival6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYJ1Kfwr6OduiVm6NYxxsT_FDMUn5HCpcIAgiTJDSOxVYx2TpV4cg7m33JsWQA4Wpn3hMzEGw6q7Y_VZlGrDZhQ9jMucb1_A_22DjbEFoI3cchb7Zl4VeV7M44auoKivaVCdvFI5zuoU/s320/festival6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445014731216053970" border="0" /></a><br />The two-day festival pulls countless pilgrims from places like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh etc. Coconuts, Kajal(Kohl), Tikka(vermillion), bangles, sweets, flowers and cash are main offering to the deities. 'Kanak-Dandoti' is an interesting ritual, performed by the descendant of Goli Bhagat, who was once the great devotee of Goddess Kaila Devi. They visit the festival ground from Agra. Accordingly, observers cover a distance of about 15 to 20 Kms, just lying prostrate and marking lines with their hands. While some refresh themselves on the way, many dare to complete their faithful journey with eating nothing.<br /><br />Apart from enjoying the rituals, song and dance programmes, tourist can take the pleasure of shopping at the make-shift shops. The beeline local stores exhibits antique accessories, which are worth buying.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to reach</span><br /><br />Kaila Devi Temple is positioned atop the Trikut hill, on the bank of Kalisil river. It is situated 2kms from Kaila village, 24 kms from Karauli district headquarters in Rajasthan.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-6772344481785758552009-12-29T21:42:00.000-08:002009-12-29T23:25:02.833-08:00Dance forms of Rajasthan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4dSMQR2AM8QkmbHpsbFMw5huojUcBLb6p3L6zUh1EF-j8vJuXxPnm4Ge5hzx8H6JXHCFw-mxS5o9hjQ7uRCC5KIbwAPOAhpG0hF7B36wonaU_nIAliqjVs3lpbOqHpdVsCMPV5n_S94/s1600-h/dancer1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4dSMQR2AM8QkmbHpsbFMw5huojUcBLb6p3L6zUh1EF-j8vJuXxPnm4Ge5hzx8H6JXHCFw-mxS5o9hjQ7uRCC5KIbwAPOAhpG0hF7B36wonaU_nIAliqjVs3lpbOqHpdVsCMPV5n_S94/s200/dancer1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420922743007908914" border="0" /></a>The first impression that the word 'Rajasthan' brings to our psyche is either the <a href="http://www.indiavacationpackages.com/rajasthan-vacation/havelis-of-rajasthan.html">majestic forts and palaces</a> or the vast boiling deserts that spell some kind of magic to the on-looker as well as the ones who has just heard about it. Tourists flood this western state of the India union every year to feel at home with the royal ways of the days gone and to wonder at the extreme craftsmanship of the past kings of Rajasthan. Being one of those millions who has visited Rajasthan, I myself confess that, walking down the wide corridors of these forts standing tall and spread across hills gives you goosebumps and a repertoire of memories that is there to stay.<br /><br />However, amidst all these charismatic monuments, there exists the rich and diverse <a href="http://www.rajasthan-tour-package.com/rajasthan-culture/">folk culture of Rajasthan</a>. Rajasthani folk music, in recent times, has got some exposure which has increased its popularity and acceptance. We hear the sound of a Sarangi; thats Rajasthan mate!<br /><br />The folk dance of Rajasthan is equally enchanting as its music. One of the most famous and <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbFCV367HlMEpbAPGww0bvcKY2s32SXqAkIog4tlVfX0Bs1N4TKJyTxYbhve6xG2Dw6MZGvy8V01fgpwkO-cKbT_cyDrQIVLzGcnkqHQJFWqIHQOPpcVZ6kPTzNGQUX-0ms0DopgAKRc/s1600-h/ghumar_dance_max600.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbFCV367HlMEpbAPGww0bvcKY2s32SXqAkIog4tlVfX0Bs1N4TKJyTxYbhve6xG2Dw6MZGvy8V01fgpwkO-cKbT_cyDrQIVLzGcnkqHQJFWqIHQOPpcVZ6kPTzNGQUX-0ms0DopgAKRc/s200/ghumar_dance_max600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420922932098308498" border="0" /></a>popular forms is the Bhavai. The slender and articulate dancers with some six to seven pitchers balanced on their heads perform this dance. The elegance with which they move is something to be appreciated.<br /><br />This one is perhaps the most well heard of, yes, I am talking about Ghoomar. Its association with the Rajput community makes its charm more enigmatic. Basically, it is performed by the women in the house circle and according to a legend, a bride is supposed to do it on being welcomed to her in-law's home. It is marked by the gracious swaying movements along with the traditionally woven dress. Performed in tandem with the beats of the music, it can blow your mind.<br /><br />A treat to the connoisseurs of sensual art, Kalbeliya is one dance form that has its origin in the snake charmer community of Rajasthan. Drapped in black costume with silver ribbons, the dancers swing in circle and with progressing beat it catches pace and elegance.<br /><br />An unisex dance form, Gair owes its inception to the celebration of Holy in Rajasthan. The dancers first move clockwise and later anti-clockwise with creating a harmonious sound by clashing their sticks that they hold in their hands.<br /><br />In the conclusion it can be easily stated that these dance varsities add to the<a href="http://www.rajasthan-tour-package.com/"> cultural plethora of Rajasthan</a> in many ways. The need of the hour is to preserve these beautiful creations of art and let the feet moving to the rhythm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-38520218029947267902009-08-12T01:27:00.000-07:002009-08-12T01:41:17.951-07:00Choki Dhani <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --></style><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Situated on the suburbs of pink city Jaipur, Chokhi Dhani village resort offers luxury in a unique style. Started on the line of traditional ethnic Rajasthani village, this resort truly represents the Rajasthani culture and tradition. The rich heritage and lifestyle of this colourful state is showcased through this resort. Fusion of tradition and hospitality gives you unique experience at Choki Dhani. This resort which started functioning in the year 1989, over the year has evolved as an important tourist attraction of Jaipur. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The best thing about Choki Dhani village is that for each day a theme is selected and there's a festive atmosphere through out the year. Fun, entertainment, games, thrill, Rajasthani diet, traditional dance and music, shopping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4Fc1_6vccY5c90kNn2AOMQQDcyw76_Kz4YUUisD_xIj8t95ITj9xb4OHaO1aI1R7hL7TDf4U45B5kidWn_Z8YZjKNTzzutABsmm807KqRe9VerJk4FU3jD8erOTgxr_ySQHnA-TeuFo/s1600-h/how-it-looks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4Fc1_6vccY5c90kNn2AOMQQDcyw76_Kz4YUUisD_xIj8t95ITj9xb4OHaO1aI1R7hL7TDf4U45B5kidWn_Z8YZjKNTzzutABsmm807KqRe9VerJk4FU3jD8erOTgxr_ySQHnA-TeuFo/s320/how-it-looks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368994498552678306" border="0" /></a> and many more activities await you at Choki Dhani. The architecture and atmosphere of this resort give you a feeling of real Rajasthani village. This five star luxury resort is besotted with all the basic modern facilities like banquet hall, recreational activities, health club, swimming pool, spa, gym,etc. The most attractive part of Choki Dhani is the delicious Rajasthani cuisines. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u><b>Attractions of Choki Dhani</b></u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> <b>Sargahsulli Shopping Arcade: </b>The architecture of this building characterize the historical clock tower. Numerous traditional items filled this shopping arcade. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> <b>Kotri</b>:<b> </b>This is the reception cum lobby of Choki Dhani resort. It is adorned with mud-plastered floor, bamboo net ceiling and Rajasthani paintings and murals adoring the wall which will sure captivate the visitors.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> <b>Village Huts</b>: There are 31 village huts and 34 executive huts. These spacious huts offer you complete peace and tranquil atmosphere. They are blended with modern comfort and amenities.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> <b>Shekhawati Haveli Suites</b>: There are 8 royal suites which is tailored made for quite, intimate moments and restful time. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> <b>Bindola</b>: This dining hall is quite grandeur in nature. Various types of dishes like Indian, Chinese and Continental are served here. A sprawling lawn which is located within its yard are capable of hosting up to 2000 people at a time in pure village ambience.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> <b>Restaurant and Bar</b>: Sangri Restaurant is specially popular for delicious Rajasthani cuisines. Chandi Mahal Bar is the proud of Choka Dhani resort. The ceiling of this bar is fitted with more than 1,00,000 mirrors. The magnificently manufactured furniture will remind you the bygone era of former Maharajas.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> Besides these Choki Dhani offer everything which a visitor could dream of. Experiencing urban lifestyle in a rural setting can only be done at Choki Dhani. </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-84522017190159384492009-07-30T23:25:00.000-07:002009-07-30T23:37:23.293-07:00Mount Abu-Desert Hill StationIn the midst of barren desert land, Mount Abu arise from nowhere like a green oasis. The only hill station of desert state Rajasthan , this beautiful place is located in the southern edge of Aravali hill. Mount Abu experience cool climatic condition due to rich flora which encircles the area. Beside being an important summer destination, this place house large number of Dilwara Jain temples, which were built between 11th -13th century. This town is very important in terms of religious value too and has welcomed many sages and saints.<br /><br />According to popular legend, many gods and goddess o<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLHSgUen8R8KEjXpC7ISpbmO_jSUm4KZScguodvgzILRZfgLpqJH1zuwNORkqypGTVULKimgdKgHj95Io7QqS_B1gZ6LWdvOSoLDcqSCDk3hn9mDgi_9jJT7l9cuTwcua9EdtgYNTRXY/s1600-h/116713766_ba35860e3b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLHSgUen8R8KEjXpC7ISpbmO_jSUm4KZScguodvgzILRZfgLpqJH1zuwNORkqypGTVULKimgdKgHj95Io7QqS_B1gZ6LWdvOSoLDcqSCDk3hn9mDgi_9jJT7l9cuTwcua9EdtgYNTRXY/s320/116713766_ba35860e3b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364508305914379986" border="0" /></a>f Hindu visited the mountain of this picturesque town. The most popular among all the sage is Vashistha who is believed to have created four agnikula Rajput clan by performing Yagna . Mount Abu for long period of history was part of the Chauhan kingdom and for years served as summer shelter of Rajput kings of the Rajasthan. In the later year, this town became popular getaway for the British officers during summer. Even today Mount Abu is a very important hill station of India. Even for the scientist and conservationist, flora of this exceptionally beautiful town is quite intriguing to study.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">Main Attractions</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nakki Lake</span>: It is the most famous tourist attraction of Mount Abu. Crystal clear water and green surrounding make this lake a beautiful romantic getaway for the tourists. Nearby the lake, Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace is also located and add to the beauty of lake.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gaumukh Temple</span>: Its is believed that famous 'Yagna' of sage Vashishtha was performed in this temple. There is a natural spring which flows from carved cow's head which gave this name to the shrine. There is also a majestic image of Nandi near the temple.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adhar Devi Temple</span>: Favourite among the tourists this temple has been chiseled out from a huge rock and can be reached by climbing 360 number of steps.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dilwara Jain Temple</span>: These magnificently curved group of temple was built around 11th to 13th century AD. Built using marble, this temple is dedicated to Jain Tirthankara. Of all these, Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest dedicated to Jain Tirthankara and was built in 1031 AD by Vimal Shah a merchant.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Parks and Sanctuaries</span>: Mount Abu Wild life sanctuary established in 1960 is a popular attraction. It covers area of around 290 km and is home to many interesting wild animals. There are also many beautiful gardens and lakes which adorned the entire hill. Ashok Vatika,Gandhi park, Municipal Park,Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden are some of the popular gardens of Mount Abu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-11732689249184883392009-07-22T05:12:00.000-07:002009-07-22T05:15:00.556-07:00Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Bharatpur bird sanctuary is a very famous bird sighting place. Located in the Rajasthan state of India, this bird sanctuary welcome large number of migratory birds from all over the world. Many aquatic birds from China, Afghanistan, Siberia and Turkmenistan often visit this place during winter. Among all, Siberian crane is the most popular. More than 370 species of birds are found in this sanctuary. UNESCO declared it as world heritage site in the year 1985 for being home to many endangered and beautiful bird species. </p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNrzXB1eusYzCfN4c7G1KnApgBb_Kya2Mcc4LLKryMfUOs3xmkcZOoSeSRYw9J6O9fIvmiVI3_9Ct1B-J2L9jFfcvXIAqNf5ZEDVouQY7EtyP8vchr0tGMAQ81Tdvqnsbfex2YxQ3VXs/s1600-h/Bp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNrzXB1eusYzCfN4c7G1KnApgBb_Kya2Mcc4LLKryMfUOs3xmkcZOoSeSRYw9J6O9fIvmiVI3_9Ct1B-J2L9jFfcvXIAqNf5ZEDVouQY7EtyP8vchr0tGMAQ81Tdvqnsbfex2YxQ3VXs/s320/Bp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361256674332073282" border="0" /></a><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">This sanctuary is believed to be more than 250 year old and is also known as Keoladeo national park. During colonial era this area was used as hunting ground by the British officers and former Maharajas. After independence, till 1972 shooting were allowed for the former rulers. This park is spread around the area of 29 sq-km, out of which 11 sq-km are marshes and rest comprises of grassland and scrubland. Even though this sanctuary is open through out the year, the best time to visit is from August to November for resident birds and November-March for the migratory birds. </p>
<br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><u><b>Attractions </b></u> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="">Bharatpur bird sanctuary is home to more than 370 species of birds. Some of them reside permanently while others are migratory birds. Some of the popular species of birds found here are Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Pipits, etc. Most of the migratory birds arrive just before the onset of winter and leave in the month of February to their respective destinations. The famous migratory birds are Coot Snipes, Spanish Sparrow, Red Crested Porhard, Rosy Pelican, Famingo and most popular of all is Siberian Crane. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />This bird sanctuary is also home to many wild animals like Jackal, Hyena, Fishing Cat, Jungle cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck and Wild Boar. This place is considered to be the Asia's best birding areas. Many bird lovers from across the world visit this sanctuary to have a close look at these beautiful creatures. <span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="">Apart from this bird sanctuary, there are some fantastic locations around Bharatpur which are worth visiting. Bharatpur government museum is good place to revisit the royal past of state. Remains from the time of former Rajput rulers can be found in this museum. Nearby this museum there is Bharatpur Palace, whose architecture is wonderful mixture of Mughal and Rajput style. Another famous attraction around Bharatpur is Lohagarh fort. </span></span> </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-73047325244715105582009-07-09T22:21:00.000-07:002009-07-09T22:27:02.087-07:00Rajasthani CuisinesRajasthan is often in the news for the majestic forts and palaces. These beautiful monuments which are the pride legacy of former royal have become synonymous with Rajasthan. Apart from these structures, this state boast of delicious cuisines and culinary. A lot of persistence and effort were involve in the evolvement of Rajasthani cuisines. It is worth appreciating as people had to struggle against all odds and devise recipes which suits them. Ingredients have been selected keeping in mind the geographica<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbObCLi7hDUdGzluUPDmR7U4OJhuFHLF8yTnzvij6nrHkOXEkcngALnk-sW3XjpwIggvRnKq9W5P3-Q67yg8PTYk8dErm3cBpImhwhAl_RtCLUh5XhmVI1LEvTNqdKzAHWWRiLBTf58uE/s1600-h/54t.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 75px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbObCLi7hDUdGzluUPDmR7U4OJhuFHLF8yTnzvij6nrHkOXEkcngALnk-sW3XjpwIggvRnKq9W5P3-Q67yg8PTYk8dErm3cBpImhwhAl_RtCLUh5XhmVI1LEvTNqdKzAHWWRiLBTf58uE/s320/54t.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356698634491847106" border="0" /></a>l nature of state. The style of cooking to varies from one region to another. In general Rajasthani curries appear red but they are not as spicy as they surface.<br /><br />In most case pure ghee or butter are used as medium of cooking. Chutneys made out of local spices add to the flavour of Rajasthani curries. Rajasthani cuisines are more rich in butter and other milk products, like buttermilk, yogurt and ghee, as it substituted for the scarce water present in the region. Some crops like millet and barley which are grown in few areas of state is extensively used. Other ingredients include gram flour, dried lentils and local grown bean plants like sangri, ker etc. The most popular combination of Rajasthani food is that of dal, bati and churma (dal is lentils, bati is baked wheat ball and churma is powdered sweetened cereal). In contrast to the popular belief, all population Rajasthan of Rajasthan are not vegetarian.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Popular Dishes</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ker-Sangri on Bajara Roti</span>: In this dish dried lentil, beans from local plants like sangri, ker, etc are used. Gram flour is used to prepare delicious dishes like khata, gatta ki sabzi and pakodi. Powdered lentils are used to make mangodi papad.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma</span>: This is one of the most popular dish of Rajasthan. This mouthwatering curry composes of three separate dishes. Dal means the lentils, Bati is the puffed and baked wheat ball and Churma is the sweetened flour.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Chapatti</span>: It is a flat unleavened bread. In the entire north India, this is very popular dish.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sula - Tender Morsels of Meat</span>: This is the most delicious Rajput cuisine. Sulas are made of chicken, pheasant mutton or fish. Meat is mixed with dry yogurt, browned onions, garlic ginger, red chilli and kachari.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Soup</span>: Soup is an important part of the Rajasthani cuisines. Rajasthani soups are flavored with red chili peppers, yogurt or milk and sometimes vegetable like okra, jackfruit, eggplant, mustard or fenugreek leaf.<br /><br />Apart from these delicious curry, Rajasthani people devour many more curries. They love to eat tasty and healthy food.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-64393678522316742212009-06-28T22:38:00.000-07:002009-06-28T22:47:15.596-07:00Hawa Mahal- Jaipur <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> Pink city Jaipur has been bestowed with some of the amazing historical monuments. These historical monuments are the legacy of former Rajput rulers of state. Of all, Hawa Mahal or wind palace is the most popular monument of this city. Constructed in the year 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this magical monument since then has become the symbolizing factor of Jaipur. This palace was built specially for the royal women to watch various processions passing below street. Hawa Mahal is a significant part of the majestic City palace complex located in the heart of the Jaipur. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrq6j0-aJu0HZELJT1wCsHOSCx5Cjw1ztVjoXl8FnhEktQIBnxy1FWLPFWmEtUa6zMvTnmmljEgji-a8vh4HTXTjD9tyYzeFhg7UHZwihhO4_DXLBUUaeEVgW7UGawI0Oluw4ORBf_ls/s1600-h/Hawa+Mahal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrq6j0-aJu0HZELJT1wCsHOSCx5Cjw1ztVjoXl8FnhEktQIBnxy1FWLPFWmEtUa6zMvTnmmljEgji-a8vh4HTXTjD9tyYzeFhg7UHZwihhO4_DXLBUUaeEVgW7UGawI0Oluw4ORBf_ls/s320/Hawa+Mahal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352621799335146018" border="0" /></a> This five story building was designed by popular architect of that time, Ustad Lal Chand. Built using red and pink sand stone, this monument is a shining example of the Rajput architectural brilliance. The main entry to Hawa Mahal is from city palace side. It is a fifty feet high building and are made up of 953 small casements. Through out the day cool breeze keep blowing from these small windows.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><u><b>Attractions of Hawa Mahal</b></u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> One of the most popular attractions of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal is an incredibly beautiful monument. Moment tourists step inside this monument, they will be taken to another era. From roadside, it look like any other normal building, but when you enter inside your eyes will be wide open seeing the architecture of this monument. Hawa Mahal is famous for its beehive like structure. There is no gate at the front side and entry to the building is from the rear side. This palace houses a small archaeological museum in the courtyard. In this museum many arts and artifacts from former Rajput kingdom have been safely placed. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"> From Hawa Mahal visitors can have a fantastic view of the whole Jaipur city. The buzzing streets and markets of Jaipur can be viewed quite brilliantly from the balconies of Hawa Mahal. Best part of this majestic monument is its truly magnificent architecture. It has been often been noticed that most of Rajput architecture were influenced from the Mughals. They quite brilliantly adapted Mughal style and mixed it with traditional Hindu style, giving way to a new distinctive architecture. Hawa Mahal is surrounded by some amazing monuments like City Palace, Central museum and Jantar Mantar. Together they form the part of fascinating travel attractions of Jaipur.</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-51490747143086851322009-05-29T03:30:00.001-07:002009-05-29T03:32:04.131-07:00Wildlife in Rajasthan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-NEDGHiACd9iKb94Bg3Kf6XQpLHYMwZ6ZGAWMq8TuGZJL-zhyx-SFiVVQuvpBUJkwBoFl44Fb4Qc31HuChoFz9DcMtRLEQXCPYF4mwW7oDg3E6ARz5e0o57SX-USzZn_boQIV7tf5GM/s1600-h/tiger.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy-NEDGHiACd9iKb94Bg3Kf6XQpLHYMwZ6ZGAWMq8TuGZJL-zhyx-SFiVVQuvpBUJkwBoFl44Fb4Qc31HuChoFz9DcMtRLEQXCPYF4mwW7oDg3E6ARz5e0o57SX-USzZn_boQIV7tf5GM/s320/tiger.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341191753179807234" /></a><br />Think of Rajasthan and all that comes to mind is the deserts, forts, palaces and havelis. But Rajasthan is not only about Thar Desert. Rajasthan is also immensely rich in wildlife and the varied topography of Rajasthan has blessed it with large areas of wetlands, lush green landscapes and dense forests. From the majestic Tigers to the elegant peacocks, animals, birds and reptiles are found here in plenty. Rajasthan has 3 national parks and over a dozen wildlife sanctuaries. <br />Ranthambore National Park – Ranthambore national park is located in Sawai Madhopur district. It served as the hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur. Established as wildlife sanctuary in 1955, it gained the status of a National Park in 1981. Major attraction of the Ranthambore national park is the Tiger. Other animals which one can sight in the park are leopards, hyenas, wild boar, chinkara, jackals etc. <br />Bharatpur National Park – Officially known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, it is a bird sanctuary and occupies an area of 29 sq km. Bharatpur bird sanctuary gained the status of World heritage site in 1985. Main attraction of the park is the migratory Siberian Cranes. Other birds which one can see are pelicans, geese, ducks, ibises, egrets, eagles etc. <br />Sariska National Park – Sariska forest reserve was the hunting ground of Maharaja of Alwar in the past. It got the national park status in the year 1979. The terrain is predominantly hilly, as it lies in the Aravalli range. It has total area of 788 sq. kilometres, with a core area of approx. 47sq. Kilometres. Main attraction of the park is Tiger, other animals which can be seen here are Nilgai, Sambar, Chital, Hyena, Porcupine, Indian Palm Civet etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-4829904435347976092009-05-02T05:03:00.001-07:002009-05-02T05:04:45.467-07:00Jaisalmer Fort – Sonar Quila<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtG8cC5wBMCH6P0dvDs3GFjcMcnn5D_pOttYKnuOAJbtPGIOa-HGqY1FtnQWP9L0J2lq1BX6fmr8IwM_0LvEdER_w3AaJJs9K4tvl7Yo6Fcud4Ln4AKvw3olOqLLVk9DWoOAPuUbNCL4/s1600-h/jaisalmer-fort.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtG8cC5wBMCH6P0dvDs3GFjcMcnn5D_pOttYKnuOAJbtPGIOa-HGqY1FtnQWP9L0J2lq1BX6fmr8IwM_0LvEdER_w3AaJJs9K4tvl7Yo6Fcud4Ln4AKvw3olOqLLVk9DWoOAPuUbNCL4/s320/jaisalmer-fort.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331196256462149330" border="0" /></a>
<br /> <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; text-align: left } P.western { font-family: "Liberation Serif", "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10pt } P.cjk { font-size: 10pt } --> </style> <p class="western" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Liberation Serif, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jaisalmer Fort is also famously called as the “Sonar Quila” or “Golden Fort”. It is the most famous tourist attraction of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer Golden Fort is one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan. Bhatti King Jaisal laid the foundation of the fort in 1156 A.D. On Trikuta hill. It is famous for its antiquity and repertory of architectural wealth. The fort looks beautiful with the desert ambiance and setting sun, which gives the fort a golden look and hence the name, Golden fort. The interiors of the fort have been built and painted in Rajput style. A cross-culture merging of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles is visible in this fort. </span></span></span> </p> <p class="western" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Liberation Serif, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size:85%;">At one point of time in history, fort housed entire population of Jaisalmer. Today, Jaisalmer can be divided into two parts. Good number of people still resides in the fort area. Rest of the population is at the foot of the Trikuta hill outside the fort. There are four massive gateways that lead to the fort – Akshaya Pol, Suraj Pol, Hawa Pol and Ganesh Pol. There are many monuments, palaces, temples and havelis inside the fort which are worth visiting. Best attraction of the fort are Jain temples which were built in it between 12<sup>th</sup> and 15<sup>th</sup> century. There is a beautiful palace, Raj Mahal which was once the residence of the royal family which has now been converted into a museum. </span></span></span> </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-57614966612109344292009-03-31T02:43:00.000-07:002009-03-31T02:44:50.670-07:00Camping in Rajasthan Desert<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLh5BS1TLe5nyeXWKL0bM8rZaS1tqQjvJlM_hYCmxe9UgdjESWeI5exI6wmcgMEQsqrxHUSb2FZa60GhaKsw6Oy4Q_IBqtHcHbzB5yKLg-RrcWihzjoSsPD5b4eI-VsvNE2e8PDvYDce0/s1600-h/camping.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLh5BS1TLe5nyeXWKL0bM8rZaS1tqQjvJlM_hYCmxe9UgdjESWeI5exI6wmcgMEQsqrxHUSb2FZa60GhaKsw6Oy4Q_IBqtHcHbzB5yKLg-RrcWihzjoSsPD5b4eI-VsvNE2e8PDvYDce0/s320/camping.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319285492222271922" /></a><br />Ever thought of camping in desert beneath thousands of stars glittering in the sky. Thar desert in the state of Rajasthan provide several days of ideal camping opportunities in the middle of the desolate sand dunes. Desert of Rajasthan is different from any other desert of the world, it is the most populous desert of the world. Camping in Thar gives an opportunity to have an insight of the culture and lifestyle of the people living in the extreme conditions of Thar and wonder about the life in untamed countryside. <a href=http://www.rajasthanindia.com/>Travel Rajasthan</a> to experience the incredible sands and dunes of Thar.<br />Sam sand dunes, best place for putting up camps, is about 40 km from the desert city of Jaisalmer. Camping in Rajasthan desert offers mystical romance of night, which has kept the tourists engrossed in thoughts of the golden sands. Most amazing moment will be to witness the dunes shift places overnight. View of the sunrise and sunset is incomparable and is once in a lifetime experience. <br />Dance and music is a very important part of people living in the Indian desert. Watching woman dancing on the traditional folk song and music while enjoying bonfire on the desert is beyond imagination.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-54875280682379089692009-03-20T05:18:00.000-07:002009-03-20T05:20:30.502-07:00Neemrana Fort PalaceAbout Neemrana<br />Neemrana is a small town located in Alwar district of Rajasthan. Town is located on the Delhi Jaipur highway and is 122 km from Delhi. Neemrana is historically very important destination of Rajasthan, it was the third capital of the successors of Prithvi Raj Chouhan. Neemrana is located in the heart of Golden Triangle destinations and is an ideal base to visit Sariska national park, Neelkanth temples, Siliserh and Jaisamand lakes, Bharatpur bird sanctuary and Mathura. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMe8gQ4IvVkDEW22Wa_Fcd5kTfbHFJChYqLW2qgee-c7jB0wNAu1nkuTbNZYc9KqfxOcOYBaKX2udMaMpKhL0qDtoLCOEKLzPEt0Eayz1haV1W40ewuHlx5PrudUZwViXFPlqpqvCMCQ/s1600-h/neemrana-fort.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMe8gQ4IvVkDEW22Wa_Fcd5kTfbHFJChYqLW2qgee-c7jB0wNAu1nkuTbNZYc9KqfxOcOYBaKX2udMaMpKhL0qDtoLCOEKLzPEt0Eayz1haV1W40ewuHlx5PrudUZwViXFPlqpqvCMCQ/s320/neemrana-fort.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315243630879252690" /></a><br />The Fort Palace<br />Neemrana is the site of 14th century hill-fort, the Neemrana Fort Palace. Neemrana fort palace was built in 1464 AD and is among India's oldest heritage resort properties. Neemrana fort palace is spread in 25 acres area on a hill top. Fort offers splendid view of the whole area. Today this palace is a heritage hotel. Hotel provides all the facilities of a modern 5 star hotels. Staying in Neemrana heritage hotel is an experience of living in the past. <br />Neemrana fort palace offers 40 luxurious rooms spread at 10 levels. All the rooms have different decoration and offer splendid view of the village. Most of the rooms have private balconies and terraces. Facilities offered are Games room, Library, guided tour of the fort, yoga and meditation, ayurvedic rejuvenation treatments, swimming pool, jacuzzi and camel cart rides can be arranged.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-85358715432590862622009-03-05T04:20:00.000-08:002009-03-05T04:22:43.951-08:00City Palace Jaipur
<br /> <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The land of Royal people boasts of having a palace like 'City Palace'. An epitome of royal attainment each and every corner of the palace are filled with enticimg and interesting artiface. It is a blend of R</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXSP92ecJHCHF4ggkAnNpd_CnfBP0LeHKayU9Js2xGKCnn2O343arFSsQJ4C7mQdTmtETuHuYp-FTUqXRGFksUWVjX9l9x1m8Rfl7sFT21-vN1__dvG-12CSMbXYds2wKZk8YqciD4fE/s1600-h/2206661878_ce9def29a1_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXSP92ecJHCHF4ggkAnNpd_CnfBP0LeHKayU9Js2xGKCnn2O343arFSsQJ4C7mQdTmtETuHuYp-FTUqXRGFksUWVjX9l9x1m8Rfl7sFT21-vN1__dvG-12CSMbXYds2wKZk8YqciD4fE/s320/2206661878_ce9def29a1_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309677782344307746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">aj put and Mughal architecture. This majestic palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of </span><span style="font-size:130%;">the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs but there a</span><span style="font-size:130%;">re</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> many</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> additions have been by his successors afterwards. Among all the forts and palaces of Jaipur this city palace stands apart with its excellent art and architecture. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Location – At the centre of the town, just next to the Hawa Mahal</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Attractions – The attractions of the palace lies in Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum, </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Sukh Nivas & Shobha Nivas, Chhavi Nivas & Mukut Mahal. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-zotf29OpBPCFlm4RmjqMZ36nNxu6kxPrOrkCwzJj6Nv9h2NvHpP4O3ke-LVA8pX-UE_dBRzxpqKJRRlIph1wTTM0RbU4cUyuH6-iSEwKSTO7EaT7byUexch2vy5JFVZqMl8vFD1LFY/s1600-h/3154122133_024124878c_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-zotf29OpBPCFlm4RmjqMZ36nNxu6kxPrOrkCwzJj6Nv9h2NvHpP4O3ke-LVA8pX-UE_dBRzxpqKJRRlIph1wTTM0RbU4cUyuH6-iSEwKSTO7EaT7byUexch2vy5JFVZqMl8vFD1LFY/s320/3154122133_024124878c_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309677896213698578" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The City Palace covers a huge area of Jaipur. It was once the royal residence of the Rajputs and now one portion of it are still houses of the Royal family and rest are for the public. The museum inside the palace attracts huge no of tourists. It contains amazing collections of paintings, manuscript, textile and extra ordinary weapons. The largest silver urns of the world are also displayed here. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The vast area of City Palace are divided in to a series of </span>courtyards, gardens and buildings<span style="font-size:130%;">. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The first building of the palace is Mubarak Mahal, built by Maharaja Madho Singh. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here lies the famous halls of 'Diwan-E-Khas' or the 'Hall Of Private Audience' and 'Diwan-E-Am' or the 'Hall Of Public Audience', </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chandra Mahal, the residence of ex ruler is in the north west of the palace. It is considered as the best part of the whole City Palace. It is a seven storied Mahal and each story is known by different names. And the Mukut Mahal is the name of the top most Mahal. The wonderful architecture and painting, delicate mirror work on walls and different decorations lure every tourist. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Just opposite to Chandra Mahal is the Badal Mahaland between them is the Govind Ji temple. Though the City palace does not have much historical importance but it stands as a symbol of royal elegance which lures the tourists again and again. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<br /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-62433152156203208582009-02-23T01:05:00.000-08:002009-02-23T01:08:21.686-08:00Safaris in Rajasthan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFYLw8G8oy3Q2lJZjZY6qQE05Fz3Qox69OSIZog8n3tk12cx1jk_WO-j2M80pGJOgfQ-WOl-z97de07pIRXBRpA3Rjk4FOouvocF5RygdAU-HYEupv3W1wEDFm2lPI1K_UqEU4uomAXI/s1600-h/2204305383_917a25ba01_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFYLw8G8oy3Q2lJZjZY6qQE05Fz3Qox69OSIZog8n3tk12cx1jk_WO-j2M80pGJOgfQ-WOl-z97de07pIRXBRpA3Rjk4FOouvocF5RygdAU-HYEupv3W1wEDFm2lPI1K_UqEU4uomAXI/s320/2204305383_917a25ba01_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305916758835268786" border="0" /></a>
<br /> <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Ariel;">Every state of India is unique in its own way. Every state has something different to the tourist. And speaking about Rajasthan it is just versatile. It has somany things to offer to the tourists that sometimes we just get spell bound. One such things is the safaries in Rajasthan. The desert land and willd life of this Royal land can be explored by different safaries. These are -</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><b>Camel Safari</b></span><span style="font-family:Ariel;"> – The most common safari in Rajasthan is the camel safari which take us to the far and distance land of Rajasthan giving gli</span><span style="font-family:Ariel;">mpses of the rustic life of Rajasthan. Camel safari is the excellent means to explore the desert land. A camel safari takes us closer to the to the nature. A camel safari in the sam sand dunes of Rajasthan is totally a different experience. Activities like bon fire in the evening, sleeping in the tent beneath the starry sky are really once in a life time experience. Camel safari is also arranged by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), on request from Delhi and Jaipur. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><b>Elephant Safari – </b></span><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><span style="">Elephant safari adds royal touch in our journey. It is the most royal way to explore the royal land of Rajasthan. The slow and s</span></span><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><span style="">teady pace of elephant allows the traveler to explore Rajasthan in leisure. The best areas to explore by elephant safari in Rajasthan are the rich wild life of Rajasthan and the principal towns.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><b>Horse Safari – </b></span><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><span style="">It is one of the popular safari among the tourists in Rajasthan. These are usually conducted on the hilly terrain, country side, magnificent forts, fascinating temples, picturesque locales, etc. These all add to the appeal of a Rajasthan horse safari. </span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRohhh5IYMQ4BZjl-LPlfxiJqf0srGjoZCNR1UEDY5fu1HjTTEyoRvTzqmSb0JvaTiUxwysGd4SkQ3Pi15kcaKPJWkpd02ZH_a7Ey36BU4-potqowHGdPLOuw6SEYFLFCw8kHE6Sd440/s1600-h/2631159469_977f1a1392_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRohhh5IYMQ4BZjl-LPlfxiJqf0srGjoZCNR1UEDY5fu1HjTTEyoRvTzqmSb0JvaTiUxwysGd4SkQ3Pi15kcaKPJWkpd02ZH_a7Ey36BU4-potqowHGdPLOuw6SEYFLFCw8kHE6Sd440/s320/2631159469_977f1a1392_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305916925524427154" border="0" /></a> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><b>Jeep Safari – </b></span><span style="font-family:Ariel;"><span style="">Open jeep safari is the most conducive way to see Rajasthan. A jeep safari in Rajasthan takes us through the wonderful country side, forts and palaces and in wild life parks also. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Ariel;">Thus, if you are planning to visit Rajasthan then do not forget to include the safaris in your trip. These safaris give a peek into the Original Rajasthan. </span> </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-72970635763300877492009-02-05T01:18:00.000-08:002009-02-05T01:25:49.028-08:00Tiger and Ranthambhore<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvbzBLP4LAT-Ed2HXSSx-ymDlqiJSy5UPxRvY1ExiKW31SP1uG-z9ykuStps5bnmSyQk0jittSvfNgfBuJYu8lzItoGX8QG-VMmnUaFiWssIVo0XpIFYUrRm0A9VFQgwIBMtpu5G3KLk/s1600-h/2919179438_35c8879bdd_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvbzBLP4LAT-Ed2HXSSx-ymDlqiJSy5UPxRvY1ExiKW31SP1uG-z9ykuStps5bnmSyQk0jittSvfNgfBuJYu8lzItoGX8QG-VMmnUaFiWssIVo0XpIFYUrRm0A9VFQgwIBMtpu5G3KLk/s320/2919179438_35c8879bdd_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241851814164930" border="0" /></a><br />Tigers and Ranthambhore are inseparable. Ranthambore is famous for its tiger population. In 80s it was well known for tiger sightings. But over the last two decades the appeal of Ranthambhore has extended beyond its tiger; now it is as much as like a luxury retreat where you can appreciate nature and can spot other families of cat families.<br />The history of Ranthambhore goes back almost a thousand years when the Chauhan Kings started to build the Ranthambore fort.The fort bears both Rajput and Mughal influence the thousand years old fort is spotted with ancient temples, baoris, chhatris, yagyashala and haunting pavillions.<br />Cuddled in Aravalli hills Ranthambore becomes more charming because of the old fort that lies within the park. There are water falls, lakes and lush green gives tourists a panoramic view.<br />Ranthambhore is a must visited place infact favourite haunt of wild life lovers and wildlife photography buffs. Tourists around the world come to explore this national park to see tigers, panther, wild cats, hyena, jackal, marsh croco<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTsXh7SzomBRtSL0dJo7izNQre2cY-7zV8Fkdg_HVmFlzPkdWQxeB7WzESWS4sV18MdsSbXmcl6Kfx8FVc3WP3i8SGfMjLuRZN0yHUUuPN84TAjThVDVUwpbu2_gsvGFjnz4jTSSGzHY/s1600-h/3124843957_c0ace20557_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTsXh7SzomBRtSL0dJo7izNQre2cY-7zV8Fkdg_HVmFlzPkdWQxeB7WzESWS4sV18MdsSbXmcl6Kfx8FVc3WP3i8SGfMjLuRZN0yHUUuPN84TAjThVDVUwpbu2_gsvGFjnz4jTSSGzHY/s320/3124843957_c0ace20557_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299241428837194242" border="0" /></a>dile, wild boar, bears, many species of deer and a rich birdlife of over 300 species, including the great Indian horned owl. Aquatic birds can also be seen in Ranthambhore as there are three lakes :: Raj Bagh, Malik Talab and Padam Talab. Although the population of tiger is declining in Ranthambhore but still tigers are visible almost daily, leopard once a week, and sloth bears around once a month. Langurs, sambar,cheetal,neelgai,mongoose testify that they are omnipresent.<br /><br />How to get<br />Just 145 km from Jaipur. Easily accessible from Delhi and nearest airport is Kota and Jaipur. Entry to the park is limited and have to obtain a permit.<br /><br />Accomodation<br />Excellent accommodation is available suiting all size of pockets in side and outside the park. There are cottages, wild life resorts, forest rest house to to make your trip more adventurous.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-53941790962897699622009-01-15T03:40:00.000-08:002009-01-15T03:46:49.840-08:00Colourful Rajasthan tourIf any body wants to shaken up the senses then there is not a second option like to visit Rajasthan. There is so much variety in the state that people get overwhelmed by its culture, co lour, people, architecture and history. Not only the Indians but tourists all over the world longs to explore the land of rajas. A trip to this land of Royal Rajas give the life a new experience.<br /><br />Rajasthan is a fascina<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGMQp_O9PaAPo82p4vJaNdiZJfrwFf_-Zae3qokVvAcMOhQtqhGg-stQpeyfQ4TfM27vP8QBAg_Bre4LvnOqDMTaYY_CEgh6JVIVjrVYrXgbUraqn0GyPF1Ms-i4q-qnDv5PgdlXWC_I/s1600-h/2748035823_188e9d8995_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGMQp_O9PaAPo82p4vJaNdiZJfrwFf_-Zae3qokVvAcMOhQtqhGg-stQpeyfQ4TfM27vP8QBAg_Bre4LvnOqDMTaYY_CEgh6JVIVjrVYrXgbUraqn0GyPF1Ms-i4q-qnDv5PgdlXWC_I/s320/2748035823_188e9d8995_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291485037603644530" border="0" /></a>ting state in the north of India. The vast desert, majestic Aravalli, Forts and palaces, lush green and varied wild life and lots of fairs and festivals have made the state an unique one. The different cities of the state display different back ground. The famous cities of the state are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Pushkar and a few more. Rajasthan is full of festivals. And the different festivals show the different aspect of Rajasthan. Infact the different festivals of Rajasthan are the splendid opportunity to acquire an insight in to the life of Rajasthasn. The various colourful festivals of Rajasthan are Pushkar Fair, Pushkar, Desert Festival, Jaisalmer, Elephant Festival, Jaipur, Gangaur Festival, Marwar Festival, Jodhpur, Camel Festival, Bikaner, Teej Festival, Jaipur, Nagaur Fair, Nagau, Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar, Mewar Festival, Udaipur, Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer, Summer Festival, Mount Abu. And these signifies the rich culture of Rajasthan. The different festivals of Rajasthan display different colour and beliefs of life.<br /><br />Music, dance, puppet show of Rajasthan are world famous. A trip to the any of the cities of Rajasthan shows their love of music. Every where in the evening the favourite pastime is music. Since the inception it has been observed that the people of Rajasthan has great love for music even in the famous palaces and forts of Rajasthan had great arrangements for them. Speaking about the forts and palaces, these are majestic. The famous forts and palaces of Rajasthan are - Amber Fort, Junagarh Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jaisalmer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort. Palaces are<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvApH0kWOf8pt2Pjn6KgG8vyvhzqfMM_A1CA0AxTxW3x_eCDUayxOqGMY-d9SDQFOdUpp3VZXIL1YEfqBIudUldCPjYAuQ5cjZFCuzm6AVT_Ji9HMiMEI4wYwsLIZMfK5AOV62JjMjC2M/s1600-h/196100771_613b1698b5_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvApH0kWOf8pt2Pjn6KgG8vyvhzqfMM_A1CA0AxTxW3x_eCDUayxOqGMY-d9SDQFOdUpp3VZXIL1YEfqBIudUldCPjYAuQ5cjZFCuzm6AVT_Ji9HMiMEI4wYwsLIZMfK5AOV62JjMjC2M/s320/196100771_613b1698b5_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291485167919687138" border="0" /></a> - Jai Mahal Palace - Jaipur, Lake Palace Udaipur, Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel Jodhpur, Lalgarh Palace Bikaner. All the forts and Palaces spell the saga of Rajput and Mughal.<br /><br />A tour to Rajasthan includes so many things that tourists never get boared. One such never miss activity in Rajasthan is camel safari in Thar Desert. It is an amaizing experience. People get spell bound after such safari. Rajasthan is also known as shoper's delight. The handi crafts, artificial jewelery, fabrics everything are very unique and colourful.<br />There is no denying the fact that in a trip to the Rajasthan people can taste every colour of life along with the mouth watering dishes of that region.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-1748632783025307152008-12-16T21:56:00.000-08:002008-12-16T22:03:24.251-08:00Royal Rajasthan on wheel <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.3 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the name of new luxury train in India which will cover some places of Royal Rajasthan. Luxury train tour in India has become so popular that Government of Rajasthan has introduced a new luxury train after Palace on Wheels. The Palace on Wheels has received great response from the foreign tourists and it was not possible to accommodate all the tourists who come for the tour. In fact the train is booked till the end of 2009. So the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels has been introduced to fulfill the tourists demand. A week of royal life style including visit to the some of interesting famous spots of Rajasthan is something very exciting. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Royal Rajasthan on Wheel is a new version of Palace on Wheels with a better facility. It is an epitome of luxury, pleasure, wonder and so on. This luxury tour will cover the destinations like - </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">Delhi, Jaipur, </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><span style="font-size:13;"><span style=""><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" >Bikaner,</span> </span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Bharatpur and Agra. Tourists will be taken through a charismatic train tour of 8 days. </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Facilities on the tour</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The facilities on the train are really royal. There are two types of coaches in Royal Rajasthan - deluxe and super deluxe coaches. The super deluxe coach has two suites. Each suits has capacity of 4 persons and specious sitting area with dressing table, luggage space and specious bath room. There is a common lounge in the coach also.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Deluxe coach has 3 double beded cabins with a capacity of 6 pax. There are sitting areas, dressing table, luggage rack and specious bathroom in each cabin. </span> </p> <p style="margin-left: -0.02in; margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;" align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">There are two resto lounge bar with capacity of 120 pax. And one most interesting thing added here is the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="">Wi-Fi</span></strong><strong style="font-weight: normal;"> </strong><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="">Intenet connection. Last but not least there</span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span>is a spa cum gym to provide the ultimate relaxation to the tourists and super deluxe saloons too.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: -0.02in; margin-bottom: 0in;font-family:arial;" align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;">The Royal journey of Royal Rajasthan will start from Delhi. Every Sunday it will depart from the capital city. And after 7 days of Rajasthan tour the train will come back to the Delhi via Agra. The journey in the luxury train is an awesome experience. The interior, food , places everything give the tourist a feeling of royal treatment. </span> </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-23765220257293830352008-12-01T01:51:00.000-08:002008-12-01T01:53:10.762-08:00Costume and Jewelry of RajasthanCostume and jewelry of Rajasthan are world famous. It is the dress of the people which make the Rajasthan colourful. The dresses of the male and female are clearly well defined suiting the climatic condition of the state. The colourful dresses of the people compensate the blooming flowers in the pale back ground of sand. Everything they wear from head to toe including footwear establish one's social, religious and economic status.<br /><br />Man's attire<br />Dhoti, colour ful angraksha, payjama, kamarbandhan, turban and foot wear are special to men's dress. The co lour of the turban, its style and how it is tied get special attention from the people. As it symbolizes the religion and cast of the people. People wear angraksha made of cotton clothes tie and die are reserved for special occasion. People of Royal family use Patka or Kamarbandhani. Peasant class do not wear it.<br /><br />Woman's attire<br />Rajasthani women are famous for their long colourful dresses. Women wear long skirt which is called ghaghara with kurtis or blouse. They wear odhini or churni on their head. odhini are long cotton clothes.<br />Rajasthani ghaghara are very famous and gorgeous. The ghaghras are ankle length and made up of beautiful tie and die print.<br /><br />Shoes <br />The jutees of Rajasthan are very much fashionable. They uses lather shoes to get protected from heat. It is made of camel or goat, sheep skin.<br /><br />Jewelry<br />Rajasthani are very fond of jewelry. Wealthy class wear gold and diamond and many other stones. Jaipur is famous for silver and mina work. The women of Rajasthan wear bangles of conch shell and coconut shells. They wear big ear rings and nose pins. Over all the people of Rajasthan do very gaudy make up.<br />Either it is boy or girl young or old the dressing sense of the Rajasthani are very colourful. In fact it is their tradition which make them wear such beautiful out fit.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-48833804404546950772008-11-17T20:04:00.000-08:002008-11-17T20:05:46.699-08:00Cuisines of RajasthanUnity in diversity in India can be seen in the cuisines of India. Every states has its special cuisines. Every region has its special dishes. Similarly Rajasthan has its special dishes like : Gatte ki sabzi, Dal bati churma, Mawa Kachori, Ghevar, Mawa, Rasgullas, Malpuas etc.<br /><br />Rajasthani food have been greatly influenced by the climate of the state and political conditions of the state. Because of the desert condition and scarcity of water, preservation of food is the main purpose. In desert area like Jaisalmer, Bikaner people use milk products rather than water. They use spices in their curries to compensate green vegetables. They use dried lentils and beans and make fascinating delicacies.<br /><br />The cuisines of Rajasthan varies from region to region, and religion to religion. Gram flour is the main ingredient of their food. The region of Bikaner is famous for bhujiya, papad, ras gulla etc. Where as Udaipur is famous for barbecue. Jodh pur is famous for Makhaniya, kachori, masala chillies and ladoos. Pushkar is famous for Malpua, Ajmer for sohan Halwa. Similarly the preferences for the food of the different people is also different. Like Rajput, Vaishnav are vegetarian. Marwaris are also vegetarian but their way of cooking is a bit different from the Rajput. Jains are also vegetarian but they eat before sunset. <br /><br />Rajasthani also like sweets in their word 'meethai'. The popular meethai of Rajasthan is jalebi and faluda. The laddoos of Jodhpur, dil jani of Udaipur, halwa of Ajmer, milk cake of Alwar, mishri, mawa, and ghevar of Jaipur, the list is unending.<br /><br />A trip to the different places of Rajasthan gives us a wide variety of fgood food. Their staple food is roti , paratha not rice and curry. They like hot and spicy food similarly they definitely add sweets in their food.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-80619608901236559392008-10-05T20:51:00.000-07:002008-10-05T20:52:05.763-07:00Udaipur – The City of LakesUdaipur is considered as one of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan. This city is dominated by Pichola lake and at the centre of the lake is the Lake Palace. When the lake is full the palace seems to float, and it gives an impression of a hallucinated piece of architecture carved from icing sugar. Other two lakes of the city are Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar. City Palace and Monsoon Palace are another two interesting palaces of Udaipur.<br /><br />Museums and Havelies<br />Udaipur is famous for museums and havelies. The main part of the City Palace is now preserved as a museum. The museum display a huge amount of mirror works and paintings. Other famous museums of Udaipur are Shilpgram museum and Abhar museum. Bagori ki Haveli is one of the famous havelis which now stages pleasurable performances of Rajasthani dance and music. People pass their evening there while enjoying the view of the lake.<br /><br />Art and Culture<br />Udaipur is also a centre for arts, crafts and dance. It has a renowned school of miniature painting. The best village art can be seen in Shilpgram village. During the shilpgram festival and Marwar festival the art and culture of the city are best displayed. Tourists can enjoy the the whirling dance, puppet show and music during the festivals.<br /><br />Wedding Venue<br />When we talk about Udaipur one most important aspect that click our mind is its wedding venue. The city has become a wedding venue for many designers, bollywood stars and foreigners. The gorgeous Lake Palace, once the summer residence of Udaipur's Maharaja, is now accessible to any one who can afford it. Lake Palace is one of the famous wedding venue for the rich and exuberant people.<br /><br />Shopping<br />Udaipur is a great place to shop too. The shops are very enticing. It is very hard to keep oneself away from miniature painting, jewellery shops, textiles in bright colours, wood carvings, puppets and hand made papers.<br /><br />Enchanting lakes, astonishing palaces, purple shaded Aravalli hills, true Indian hospitality have made the place Udaipur a mystic land. Tourist find this land of lakes of Rajasthan a bit different from the other cities of the desert land. <br /><br />Lodging, boarding & Getting There<br />Though Udaipur has got variety of accommodation but tourists are always suggested to do prior booking. The place is well connected from all the famous cities of India by air, bus and train.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207389693206907819.post-21853152835146352342008-09-12T04:13:00.001-07:002008-12-09T00:13:36.169-08:00A Memorable Day in Jaisalmer FortAre you an avid traveller? Have you ever dreamed of ancient royal castles? Or you wish to explore the massive forts on your own. Ok, then the desert state of Rajasthan ends your long search. In fact, the entire state of Rajasthan is home to a number of picturesque forts and monuments.<br /><br />Amongst the forts and monuments of Rajasthan, the Jaisalmer Fort is known worldover for its unique molten golden hue. One of the biggest forts of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer Fort looks like a wonder carved out from the vast and rugged breast of Thar Desert. Yel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6-mnDB_Ay0x51wDNe-lteaevi9iBhKArDXF3ceaI2GVyxtDmq6GZ1e9AwdYV8SyDFA1wE_rq0lJYVp4knyLIx5r3dgQ7ixjBAPCPwCl6Wjou5vBQyJh58NihrfUw2kGoHIp3BxiIk5oQ/s1600-h/JAISALMER+FORT+FLICKR2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085937662249139394" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn6-mnDB_Ay0x51wDNe-lteaevi9iBhKArDXF3ceaI2GVyxtDmq6GZ1e9AwdYV8SyDFA1wE_rq0lJYVp4knyLIx5r3dgQ7ixjBAPCPwCl6Wjou5vBQyJh58NihrfUw2kGoHIp3BxiIk5oQ/s320/JAISALMER+FORT+FLICKR2.jpg" border="0" /></a>low and crinkly pages of mediaeval history tells that in 1156 AD, the fort was constructed by the Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal.<br /><br />Perched atop the Trikuta Hill, the Jaisalmer fort has witnessed many great battles, fought between valiant heroes. Jaisalmer fort is also known as the Golden fort (Sonar Quila), because it is entirely built of yellow sand stone. Once upon a time, this grand fort used to house the entire population of the city. However, due to the vagaries of time and nature, only a quarter is now present here.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">An Architectural Masterpiece</span></strong><br /><br />Jaisalmer Fort is noted for its marvellous architecture and beautiful designing patterns. You will find an excellent blending of the Rajput art and Mughal essence in the architecture of this fort. With its spectacular outlook, the Jaisalmer fort mesmerize the tourists at once. Besides, the architectural masterpieces inside the fort leave the visitors speechless.<br /><br />When you enter the fort, you will find that the entire fort is surrounded by three layers of wall, that is considered as on<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirEvyF2Fay2-NaP2bRR30M3JeCo6tjMGOjHJGZ_pLGxDGhysrhWVuBZJgqZODh0p3khs9dfXy6TeEe5g4mxVvUYtvbNcf_Ia2W5R-jx2gJ8AgFm0kK40mAIjso_yiNZOdJWtJwoDhwa1Fk/s1600-h/JAISALMER+FORT+FLICKR1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085939453250501842" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirEvyF2Fay2-NaP2bRR30M3JeCo6tjMGOjHJGZ_pLGxDGhysrhWVuBZJgqZODh0p3khs9dfXy6TeEe5g4mxVvUYtvbNcf_Ia2W5R-jx2gJ8AgFm0kK40mAIjso_yiNZOdJWtJwoDhwa1Fk/s320/JAISALMER+FORT+FLICKR1.jpg" border="0" /></a>e of its various unique characteristics. The lower layer is made of solid stone blocks and it strengthens loose rubbles of Trikuta Hill. The middle layer has a serpentine pattern running all through the fort. While the rest part was utilized by the Rajput warriors to hurl boiling oil and water, massive stones as missiles upon the enemies. This delicacy in defensive mechanism was even more aggravated by the 99 bastions of the fort. Out of these 99 bastions, 92 were built during 1633-1647 AD. From the lofty walls of the fort, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Jaisalmer city.<br /><br />Apart from these, the other attractions of this fort are Royal Palace(Raj Mahal), Jain temples, Laxminath Temple and mammoth Merchant Havelis. Each of these attractions are adorned with rich architectural designs.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">Plan A Trip to Jaisalmer</span></strong><br /><br />Most importantly, Jaisalmer Fort is now the only living fort of the world. When the Sun is about to set, a bewitching honey gold view of the fort totally fascinates you and keep you stand for hours. So, don’t waste your time, just pack up and start for Jaisalmer to fulfill your long dreams.<br /><br />You can have more info about the Forts of Rajasthan in<br /><a href="http://www.rajasthanindia.co.uk/tour-packages/imperial-rajasthan-tour.html"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0