Rajasthan

Rajasthan is India’s largest state. It comprises inhospitable Great Indian Desert - Thar. This is the “Land of Kings”, as many kingdoms, including Rajputan, Jat and Muslim, ruled it over for years. For, a great tourist influx swoons in Rajasthan each year to check its bevy of beauties.

Rajasthan is bordered by Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast and Punjab to the west. The tropic of Cancer passes through its southern tip in the Banswara district.

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The city is known as the “Pink City of India”.

Rajasthan is the “Land of Colours” with displaying opulent vista, rich cultural heritage, safaris sand dunes, lush forests and deterrent wildlife to invite adventurers come down and explore it. There is a prefect amalgamation endowed with wholesome beauty in Rajasthan.

Travellers visit majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated Havelis. Their exemplified magnificence is present across the state. Jantar Mantar, Chittorgarh Fort, Dilwara Temple, Lake Palace Hotel, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are major attractions of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is a shopper’s paradise, famous for textile, semi-precious stones and handicrafts. It appeals to tourists the most and they enjoy its intricate designs at reasonable rates.

Tourists come down to relish in Rajasthani music, dance and art & craft.

Rajasthan produces the second largest polyester in India. The Bhilwara district of the state is the largest city in suiting production and export. Rajasthan is the biggest wool-producing state in India.

Each district of Rajasthan spells its own speciality. Bikaner is well known for its spicy snack, namkeen and mixture, the pink city Jaipur is for Jewellery, Jodhpur for sweet and Jaisalmer is for yellow stones.

There are many national parks and sanctuaries in Rajasthan. Notable ones are Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar, Ranthambhore National Park in Sawai Madhopur and Desert National Park in Jaisalmer.

Rajasthan accounts for 14%, which is the fourth highest in all India’s states, of total international tourists.

Rail, Road and Air connect Rajasthan to the other part of India. There are three main airports in Rajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur. Direct flights connect Rajasthan to major India’s cities. However, most international flights arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. It is 250 Km from Jaipur.

Rajasthan is rich in culture that reflects in its way of life. Tourists receive traditional warmth and finest hospitality in India’s largest state – Rajasthan.