About Rajasthan
Rajasthan—An Extraordinary Destination Cocooned In Beauty And Luxury
Introduction
Steeped in royalty to the hilt, Rajasthan is a mesmerizing tourist destination,which is renowned the world over. Travellers from across the globe flock to this abode of Raja-Maharaja to see and experience its rich cultural heritage. Dotted with fascinating attractions, Rajasthan is endowed with vibrant and colourful traditions, arts, heritage and culture. Its royalty can be best experienced in its architectural marvels such as palaces, forts, havelis, monuments,caves, tombs,mosques and temples. Punctuating the barrenness of Rajasthan, the lively culture of this arresting state beautifully manifests in its fairs and festivals, which are so colourful and lively that even the desert of Rajasthan comes alive and looks like an oasis of merriment during the festive season. Equally rich in its mouth-watering cuisine, bewitching wildlife and amazing adventure, Rajasthan boasts of its glorious past. A visit to Rajasthan will surely leave you enchanted!
Location
Rajasthan is the largest state of North India encompassing most of the area of the large Great Indian Desert(Thar Desert). Covering an area of 342,269 sq km(about the size of Germany), Rajasthan is a famous tourist destination of India. Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan.
Attractions Of Rajasthan
Occupying a prized place on the map of Rajasthan, the attractions of Rajasthan are countless in number. In fact Rajasthan is a paradise of tourist attractions, which are simply majestic. Opulent palaces, stunning havelis, magnificent forts, beautiful temples, captivating monuments, unique museums, luxurious train, romantic lakes, fascinating desert, appealing wildlife, breathtaking adventure, colourful fairs and festivals, delectable cuisine, wonderful handicrafts and much more, the land has a lot to offer to the tourists. Some of the most famous attractions of Rajasthan are Lake Palace, Udaipur; Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Umaidbhavan Palace, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary, Dilwara temples, Havelis, Sam Sand Dunes and Palace On Wheels.
Flora And Fauna
Rajasthan is a land of contrast. While one part of it is covered by the Thar Desert, the other part is proud of its rich vegetation. The Aravallies and Vindhya ranges are dominated by the forests,which comprises of about 9 % of the total area. Kejri or prosopis cineraria is the most prominent tree found in Rajasthan. Its bean shaped fruit, sangri, is used as food. Other trees found here are akaro and shrubs, the thor, botdi babul, anwal, sewan, dhaman, boor and bhatut.
Rajasthan boasts of rich variety of fauna,which can be classified into mammals, reptiles and birds. Rajasthan is a famous habitat of tigers and endangered species. Some of the species found in Rajasthan are nilgai, bluebull, nilgai, chinkara, tiger, leopard, elephant, langur, jackal, wolf, sambar, chital, Indian porcupine, desert fox, Indian gerbil, five-striped palm squirrel, wild boar, endangered black buck and many more. For wildlife freaks, Rajasthan offers several wildlife sanctuaries such as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Sariska National Park, Desert National Park,Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and Ranthambore National Park. Beautiful and colourful birds inclusive of migratory birds inhabit the forests of Rajasthan. Avian species such as common crane, coots, ducks, pelicans and the rare Siberian cranes, imperial sand grouse, falcons and buzzards are found here.
Wildlife Resorts In Rajasthan
Wildlife buffs come to Rajasthan from far and wide to treat their eyes to the breathtaking sights of wildlife. The state has various wildlife resorts,which are the perfect venues for exploring the wilderness of the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of Rajasthan. Some of the famous wildlife resorts of Rajasthan are Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur; Ashok Forest Lodge, Bharatpur, Vanya Vilas, Ranthambore, Ranthambore Bagh, Ranthambore. All the guest rooms of these resorts are well furnished with modern amenities offering the guests a comfortable stay.
Safaris In Rajasthan
Be it a sightseeing safari, wildlife safari or sand dunes and camel safari, Rajasthan offers it all. Being a land of multifaceted attractions, the cities and villages of Rajasthan offer many sightseeing opportunities. Enjoy wildlife safaris on Jeep, boats and elephants at the famous wildlife sanctuaries of the state. Camel safari in Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan, is a great pleasure. The view of the sand dunes stretching for miles is a sight to behold. The wonderful mirages created on the sand dunes are truly beautiful. Tourists can stay at the night camps organised on the sand dunes to have a different experience.
Shopping
Go on a shopping spree in the bustling bazaars of Rajasthan. The bazaars are flooded with a wide variety of handicrafts, which are high on beauty and quality quotient. You can buy amazing handicrafts such as exquisite wooden furniture, beautifully carved marble statues, leather ware, metal items or the famous tie and dye and block printed fabrics,miniature paintings, saris and jewellery.
Climate
Rajasthan experiences all the four seasons Winter,summer,spring and autumn. It is hot in summers and cold in winters. In summers the temperature ranges from 32 °C to 45 °C . In winters the average maximum temperature is 33 °C to 38 °C and the minimum temperature is between 18 °C to 20 °C
Best Time To Visit Rajasthan
The best time to travel to Rajasthan is from October to March. The climate remains pleasant during this period.
How To Reach Rajasthan
By Air: Jaipur is an international airport. Udaipur and Jodhpur are the other two important airports, which are connected by regular flights to the main cities of India like Delhi and Mumbai.
By Rail: The major railway stations are in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer and Udaipur, which connects Rajasthan to the main Indian cities.
By Road: A fine network of National Highways and State Highways make Rajasthan easily accessible by road.
