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Rural Jodhpur : Feel The Rich Rural Culture In Villages

Tourism Attraction Jodhpur Excursion and Car Rental

Jodhpur – Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country. The forts and palaces in the city are the major source of attraction in the city. Exploring the forts gives you a feel of the times when the Rajput might was at its peak. The gates and the walls of the forts speak of the battles they have witnessed. One needs to spend enough time with these historical monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era. Some of the major attractions around Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan & the Government Museum and Zoo.

Rural Village Bishnoi :

Bishnoi (also known as Vishnoi and Prahladapanthi) is a religious sect found in the Western Thar Desert and northern states of India. They follow a set of 29 principles/commandments given by Guru Jambheshwar (1451-1536).Jambheshwar founded the sect at Samrathal Dhora in 1485 and his teachings, comprising 120 shabads, are known as Shabadwani. He preached for the next 51 years, travelling across India and many other countries.

Bishnoism was founded by Guru Jambheshwar (1451-1536), also known as Jambhaji. Some writers have used the term Vishnoi, meaning followers of Vishnu but sect members refer to themselves as Bishnoi, a word they claim is derived from the Rajasthani for twenty (bish) and nine (noi). Jambheshwar himself did not refer to Bishnoi but does mention Vishnu. Adherents are also known as Prahladapanthi because of their devotion to Prahlada, another Hindu deity.

Luni Jodhpur :-

Luni is a town in Luni tehsil in Jodhpur district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 35 km South from Jodhpur district headquarters, Luni is a tehsil headquarters.

Fort Chanwa :-

Fort Chanwa is a red sandstone fort, whose foundation was laid over a hundred years ago during the rule of Maharaja Dalip Singh. The red sandstone comes from Jodhpur. Later the fort became a heritage hotel. Its main features are manicured gardens, carved lattice work friezes and Jharokas

Car Rental in Jodhpur Rajasthan

Budget Car Rental in Jodhpur

Luxury Car Rental in Jodhpur

Jodhpur Tour With Bishnoi Village Safari 

 

 

 

orchha Tour

Orchha is a town in Madhya Pradesh near the banks of Betwa river. The medieval city of Orchha seems to have frozen in time, its palaces and temples still retaining their original grandeur. Orchha had the distinction of being the capital of one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms of Central India. The Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, founded the city, located by the side of the beautiful Betwa River, in the 16th century. The word Orchha means ‘hidden’. When the Tughlaqs, who were ruling Delhi in the 15th century, pushed the Bundelkhand rajas out of Garkhundar, they retreated to distant Orchha.

Orchha travel offers detailed information on the important tourist destinations, dinning and accommodation facilities and means of transportation of the town. Orchha is a small town in the Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, which is situated at a distance of 120 kilometers from Gwalior and 178 kilometers from Khajuraho. The best time to visit Orchha is between October and March.

Orchha was founded in 16th century by Rudra Pratap, a Bundela chieftain. The rich historical legacy of the town is preserved in the beautiful stone sculptors and the ancient forts and buildings of the town. The travel to Orchha provides the tourists with an opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of the town. One must tour Orchha to discover the rich architectural splendor of the town.

A travel to Orchha would take you to a scenic destination where austere hills rise in striking contrast with the lush green surrounding along the limpid flowing river Betwa. Tourist attractions in Orchha still retain much of their pristine charm.

Orcha Fort

Orchha, situated on river Betwa, has various historical legends associated with it. However, not much of it is known before the 1501 A.D. when the city was founded by Rudra Pratap sinhg, a Rajput ruler of Bundelkhand. He was the first king of Orchha and built the Orchha Fort.

The city was attacked by the Mughal Army under the generalship of Shah Jahan, in the early part of the 17th century. The Mughals gained reign over the city and ruled here till 1641 A.D. All the attempts of the Marathas to rule over Orchha went in vain and in the year 1783, Tehri was declared as the capital of Orchha.

The city was ruled by Hamir Singh from 1848 to 1874 A.D and in the year 1865, the king gained the title of the ‘Maharaja’. Maharaja Pratap Singh sat on the throne of Orchha in 1874.

Orchha was declared as a part of Madhya Pradesh in the year 1956.

 

Ram Raja Orcha

Madhukar Shah Ju Dev (1554-1592) was a devotee of Banke Bihari (Lord Krishna) while his wife Queen Ganesh Kunwari was a devotee of LordRam.One day the King and the Queen went to Lord Krishna’s temple but the temple had closed by that time. The queen urged the king to go back but the king wanted to stay. So both the king and queen decided to stay back. They joined a group of devotees who were singing and dancing in praise of Lord Krishna outside the temple and started singing and dancing. It is believed that Lord Krishna and Radha personified and danced with them and golden flowers were showered on them.

 

After this the king asked the queen to accompany him to Mathura but the queen wanted to go to Ayodhya. The queen was adamant at which the king said that “You keep praying to Ram but Ram never appears in front of us. If you want to go to Ayodhya then go, but return only when you have the child form of Ram with you.” The queen left the palace and started the journey to Ayodhya. She ordered her servants to start building a temple (Chaturbhuj Temple) for Lord Ram.

 

On reaching Ayodhya, the Queen started praying to Lord Ram. The Queen fasted and prayed for about a month but Lord Ram did not appeared. So she jumped into the river. Just then Lord Ram appeared in child form in the Queen’s lap. Lord Ram told the queen that she could ask for a boon, at which the queen asked Ram to come with her in child form to Orchha. Ram agreed to go but he put forth three conditions: “I will travel only in Pukh Nakshatra. When Pukh Nakshatra will end I will stop and resume only when Pukh Nakshatra sets in again. Secondly, once I reach Orchha, I will be the King of Orchha and Thirdly, the first place you seat me will be my final place.” The Queen agreed and started her journey. It took 8 months and 27 days for the queen to reach Orchha from Ayodhya on foot (between 1574 to 1575).

 

King Madhukar Shah meanwhile had a dream where Lord Banke Bihari scolded him on discriminating between Lord Ram and himself. King was very apologetic. When he woke up he found out that the queen was returning from Ayodhya. King apologized to the queen but she did not accept king’s apology. On returning to Orchha, the queen went back to her palace with baby Ram but Lord Ram transformed into an idol and got transfixed in the queen’s palace itself.

 

To this day the Ram Raja Temple is in the queen’s palace and not in the Chaturbhuj Temple .Additionally, as promised by the queen, Lord Ram is the King of Orchha, hence the name Ram Raja Temple

 

Jehangir Palace Orch

Orchha is an emerald of Madhya Pradesh, and has a proud to be the city of Rajputs. The town situated Northern part of Central Indian in Madhya Pradesh state. Rudra Pratap Singh was a Bundela Ruler who initiated the construction of Orchha, during the medieval times of 16th century, but couldn’t complete it as he had been killed while saving a cow from the clutches of a Tiger. As Rudra Pratap has no child so his younger brother Bharti Chand became king and continued the work. After Bharti Chand next king was his son Ram Shah (1592-1605). But turn around took place when Bir Singh Dev was declared as Maharaja of Orchha by Mughal Emperor Jahangir as he helped Jahangir during his revolt against Akbar. Just to give thanks to Jahangir, Bir Singh ordered to construct Jahangir Palace and later invited Jahangir to visit Orchha and stay here. The most dashing Bundela Ruler Bir Singh Deo built around 52 forts and other things across the region during his 22 years of odd age, in them famous were citadel of Jhansi, the rembling Narsingh Dev at Datia, apart from Sheesh Mahal, which is now converted into a Heritage Hotel.

ARCHITECTURE

This palace was built by Raja Bir Singh Deo-1 in between years 1605 to 1626. It was made in honor of Mughal emperor Jahangir. During that time Bundela rulers of Orchha maintains good relationship with Mughals. Here entire palace is constructed around a square shaped courtyard with side of 67.6 meter each. It is a three storied palace built mainly with red and yellow sandstone and have 136 rooms decorated with wall paintings. Being constructed to resemble the good relationship of Bundelas (Hindus) with Mughals (Muslims) here we can identify the confluence of both Hindu and Islamic architectures like in domes, rooms, entrance gates, terraces, corridors. It is a percy-brown monuments covering a square of 220 feet side and rising into an immense rectangular mass supporting 8 graceful domes. It encompasses all qualities that is expected in a medieval castle. Palace is built on the bank of Betwa river with surrounding of green forest offering picturesque and romantic surrounding view. Presence of elephant images and painting inside rooms gives a touch of hindu architecture in building. Behing palace their is a camel stable. Although whole building isdedicated to Jahangir and Raja Bir Singh Deo friendship but when Jahangir came here, he stayed here for just one night.

TOURISM

Jahangir palace is just adjacent to Raj Mahal of Orchha. It is a Betwa river facing palace covering about 220 square feet area. It is now maintained by Madhya Pradesh Archeology department. Raj Mahal and Jahangir palace are main tourist attractions for visitors. It is open for visitors from sunrise to sunset. Tourists are required to take entrance ticket from ticket counter their before visiting this historical monument. Guides are available their in the service of visitor but it is not mandatory for visitor to take their service. Here we can get guides of different languages like Hindi, English, French, Spanish etc. Ticket taken from counter is not just limited for Raj Mahal and Jahangir Palace but can be used as entrance pass for visiting other nearby monuments like cenotaphs, temples etc. Usually it takes about one hour or more to completely visit the palace. Photography is allowed inside the palace. While visiting the Jahangir palace, one can notice the presence of vultures mostly on palace domes as inviting visitors to shoot them. If you want to see the palace in night under artificial light system, you can attend light & sound show just similar to Khajuraho light & sound show. It is separately charged where visitor can visit the monument in night and can also hear the commentary explaining the history, facts and myths of these monuments.

of Lord Vishnu with four arms but was originally meant for Lord Rama’s idol.

Legends say that when Lord Rama’s idol which is placed at the Rani Niwas, the private residence of Raja Madhukar’s wife- Maharani Gansh Kunwar, rejected to move to the temple, an idol of Lord Vishnu with four arms was kept in the temple and this is how the temple came to be known as Chaturbhuj Temple.

 

The magnificent architecture of Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh attracts thousands of visitors every year. The temple stands on a huge, stone platform, which itself is a lofty rectangular building with a very simple exterior, ornamented on two large and four small spires. Chaturbhuj temple’s interior is rather devoid of carving ornament. The great loftiness of its ceiling is an unusual feature in a hindu temple.

 

 

Festival del deserto di Jaisalmer – Per esplorare la cultura del Rajasthan

Festival del deserto di Jaisalmer 2018 :-
Con un’immagine completa di motivi popolari, tocchi e spago incorniciati tra le dune sabbiose, il Festival del Deserto Jaisalmer mostra la cultura tradizionale del Rajasthan. Per raggiungere gli occhi degli spettatori di tutto il mondo, il festival avrebbe spruzzato i suoi colori, suonato le sue melodie e anche ronzando dal centro del deserto del Thar. Non appena sei uscito dalle lane invernali e sei entrato nel sapore sbocciante del fiore, la fusione folk di Jaisalmer attirerà sicuramente l’attenzione di molti viaggiatori. Ora, è il tuo turno di esplorare te stesso nell’entusiasmante stravaganza di un giorno, che continua per circa tre giorni nel mezzo di forti storici, havelis antichi, templi Jain, maestosi palazzi e cultura indigena. Pertanto, il Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2018 è considerato una perfetta fuga dall’età moderna, che rientra nel collage di arte colorata e di grandiosità vecchio stile dal diorama di Implausible India.


Una breve storia del festival del deserto di Jaisalmer :-
Il festival del deserto di Jaisalmer è stato avviato con l’intenzione di fornire ai turisti, in particolare quelli provenienti dall’esterno dell’India, uno sguardo sulla cultura dello stato imperiale del Rajasthan che è sempre stato stregato e affascinato. Il festival prevede di dare un’occasione a quei visitatori per aggiungere un po ‘più di ricordi a vita verso la loro visita in un periodo di tempo limitato di 3 giorni. Quasi tutti gli eventi al festival del deserto di Jaisalmer otterrebbero una grande partecipazione e un coinvolgimento massiccio che si abbandona a baldoria senza precedenti. Durante l’occasione, si presume che le persone siano esaltate ed euforiche. Gli stranieri sono completamente divertiti dall’ottenere la possibilità di diventare parte della ricca cultura indiana.


Celebrazione del Jaisalmer Desert Festival – La fusione di danza, musica e abbigliamento :
Guardando fuori per catturare le menti globali e anche per estendere i suoi colori tradizionali, il Festival del Deserto a Jaisalmer presenterà indubbiamente gli elementi locali e il patrimonio. La disarmonia dell’arte, della danza popolare e della musica del Rajasthan sono rappresentate dagli artisti professionisti. I ballerini di Fire e Gair rimangono la principale attrazione e inoltre, il festival del deserto si legherebbe anche a molti eventi culturali tra cui corse di cammelli, la più lunga competizione di baffi, legatura del turbante e persino Mr. Desert Contest. Inoltre, un safari nel deserto alle dune oscillanti di Sam segnerà un gran finale finale in cui si potrebbe applaudire l’intelligente esibizione di molti artisti folk sotto il cielo scuro stellato.


Punti salienti del festival del deserto di Jaisalmer  :-
Alcuni luoghi interessanti del Jaisalmer Desert Festival includono spettacoli di burattini, incantatori di serpenti e anche spettacoli di musica popolare. La musica popolare è influenzata dal Sindh, la regione confinante del Pakistan. Artisti come Manganiyar Folk Musicians canteranno e balleranno per quanto riguarda i trionfi e le tribolazioni dei ladri nel corso dei secoli. Inoltre, le tradizionali esibizioni acrobatiche sono state fatte dalle ginnaste nomadi locali, che vengono chiamate Nats o Kalabaz. Alla fine, i fuochi d’artificio esploderanno per tutto il cielo, che schizzerà il paesaggio con ulteriori esplosioni di luce e colore, portando così in vita l’antico forte.


Date del Festival del deserto di Jaisalmer 2018 :-
Organizzato dal dipartimento del turismo del Rajasthan su base annuale nel mese di febbraio, il Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2018 sta per colpire le dune sabbiose tra il 29 gennaio 2018 e il 31 gennaio 2018. Sembra essere il momento giusto in cui le persone possono pianificare il loro tour di Jaisalmer per esplorare il deserto del Thar immettendosi nel clima festivo.
Principali attrazioni :-
Jaisalmer è considerata una popolare destinazione invernale in India e anche una tra le destinazioni esotiche in luna di miele. Più di questo, la città è cosparsa di tracce di molti patrimoni in pietra arenaria che rivelano una ricca storia del luogo. Spiegherà anche la cultura indigena Jain, che riflette i pilastri incisi e le guerre degli antichi templi giainisti riparati all’interno del forte di Jaisalmer. Uno stile unico di Dipinti e architettura Dilwara è esibito da questi templi. Altre importanti attrazioni di Jaisalmer includono i Templi di Laxminath e il Palazzo Reale. Tuttavia, si presume che l’attività più richiesta a Jaisalmer sia un safari nel deserto.

Cose da fare in Jaisalmer :
• Safari nel deserto:
Se visiti l’India con l’obiettivo di esplorare i suoi affascinanti deserti e le sue dune di sabbia, non dimenticarti di goderti il ​​safari nel deserto per catturare alcuni dei migliori momenti di vacanza. La maggior parte degli operatori turistici e degli agenti di viaggio del Rajasthan organizzano safari in cammello, durante i quali uno viene consegnato a persona per offrirti una rapida occhiata al deserto.
• Battere Jaisalmer Dune:
Dune Bashing è meglio definito Desert Safari, che è un’attività sportiva avventurosa grazie alla quale è possibile esplorare le dune di sabbia del deserto. Quando si tratta di India, si presume che la migliore duna di sabbia si trovi nella città dello stato imperiale di Jaisalmer, nel Rajasthan. Il safari nel deserto è comunemente organizzato in due modi popolari: lo stile indiano e lo stile di Dubai. In stile indiano, le persone esploreranno il deserto su cammello insieme a una guida esperta, mentre nello stile di Dubai, le persone vengono utilizzate fuori strada.
• soggiorno presso il lussuoso campo:
È possibile scoprire la tranquillità del deserto indiano accampandosi nel Rajasthan. Fai un tour di lusso nel Rajasthan per scoprire la vera essenza dell’India nei suoi interni remoti e lontano dal caos delle città e dei centri commerciali. Queste spedizioni in campeggio porteranno in vita gli interni idilliaci e all’aperto, anche se con stile. Le tende moderne sono fino ai cinque hotel di partenza e sarete certi del servizio specializzato.
Come raggiungere :-
Jaisalmer sarà accessibile da strade da molte città diverse trovate in Rajasthan senza alcun problema. La città ha ospitato la propria stazione ferroviaria, che si collegherà agli angoli più remoti dell’India. Treni regolari e autobus volano da Udaipur, Jaipur, Nuova Delhi e Jodhpur a Jaisalmer, che renderanno la fuga senza problemi per i viaggiatori. Inoltre, il dipartimento del turismo del Rajasthan ha recentemente annunciato che la città di Jaisalmer avrà presto il suo aeroporto per la prossima stagione turistica.

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Safari in cammello nel Rajasthan per testimoniare la vita nel deserto del paese

Camel Safari In Rajasthan : –
Per i viaggiatori avventurosi, l’India offre diversi viaggi eccitanti. Una tale delizia per i turisti non convenzionali sarà il safari in cammello. Lo stato imperiale del Rajasthan e il suo maestoso deserto del “Thar” offrono una notevole esperienza durante i safari in cammello insieme a uno sguardo intimo sulla vita nel deserto. Inoltre, potrai godere dei preziosi tesori di danza, musica e panorami naturali. Anche se i deserti asciutti e innevati di Leh & Ladakh, situati sul lato settentrionale del paese, sono stati i safari sui due cammelli battriani Bactrian, i safari sui cammelli nel Rajasthan ti regaleranno un fantastico sapore di sole e dune di sabbia. Da settembre a marzo si dice che siano i mesi invernali asciutti durante i quali un gran numero di turisti e viaggiatori visitano il Rajasthan per godersi safari in cammello perché il tempo si rivela perfetto per le giornate temperate e le notti moderatamente fredde. Essendo una delle maggiori attrazioni turistiche della regione, il safari sui cammelli si adatta a quasi tutti i tipi di staffe finanziarie. Pertanto, i turisti con diversi budget potrebbero ottenere questa esperienza indimenticabile.


Camel Safari a Pushkar : –
Pushkar è una piccola città nel deserto, che si trova a soli 11 km dalla città di Ajmer. La fiera del bestiame Pushkar, famosa in tutto il mondo, si svolgerà nel mese di novembre, solitamente nella stagione invernale. A Pushkar, i safari sui cammelli sono davvero un’esperienza bellissima, che i turisti devono includere nei loro itinerari. Anche se ci sono molti tour all’alba e al tramonto molto famosi, insieme a un tour di una giornata nei villaggi e villaggi vicini, i turisti sono sempre invitati a scegliere tra trekking nel deserto e tour di lunga durata su cammelli o persino cammelli a Mandawa, Jaisalmer e Nagaur di Pushkar.


Questi tour avventurosi ed eccitanti includono deliziosi e appetitosi piatti preparati al fuoco, la speciale serata culturale con gli zingari, sistemazioni in tenda sulle dune di sabbia sotto il meraviglioso cielo del deserto e musica e danze popolari, date agli artisti tradizionali locali. I safari sui cammelli sono offerti da molti operatori, tra cui numerose agenzie di viaggio in tutta la città di Pushkar.
Safari in cammello a Jaisalmer : –
In Rajasthan, Jaisalmer è considerata la meta più ambita per quasi tutti i viaggiatori che vogliono godersi un safari in cammello. Alcuni famosi safari sui cammelli includono tour brevi e regolari intorno a Jaisalmer o alle dune vicine come Khuri e Sam che includono passeggiate sui cammelli al tramonto insieme alla tradizionale cena del Rajasthan e programmi culturali nel campeggio nel deserto. Inoltre, per i turisti che vorrebbero avere un programma più lungo e più rilassato, molti safari sui cammelli si svolgono per un periodo di tempo più lungo, spesso per 2 settimane per gli appassionati.


La maggior parte degli operatori di cammelli safari lavorano principalmente da Jaisalmer attraverso pensioni, hotel e resort nella città del deserto. Di solito hanno tour bloccati che includono cammelli individuali a persona, alloggio e cibo nel deserto e negli hotel vicini, serate culturali e visite ai villaggi. Amarsagar, Kuldhara, Mool Sagar, Kanoi, Damodara e Ludhrva sono alcuni dei villaggi del deserto che fungono da campeggio notturno dove i turisti saranno trattati con l’intenzione di sperimentare il sonno vicino alle scintillanti dune di sabbia sotto le stelle.
Safari in cammello a Bikaner : –
Bikaner, che altrimenti è conosciuta come la città dei cammelli, offre una vista spettacolare di un deserto per tutti i turisti che vogliono che la loro vacanza diventi non convenzionale. La maggior parte degli operatori turistici presenti nella piccola città offre safari in cammello a tariffe diverse. Proprio come l’altra città, gli operatori di safari di Bikaner sono in grado di organizzare gite di un giorno, passeggiate al tramonto, gite all’alba, viaggi di lunga durata e duraturi soggiorni nel deserto.

Passeggiate più brevi e viaggi di un giorno potrebbero portare i turisti in luoghi vicini come Deshnok, che pone fine alla fotografia del deserto e ad altre attività simili. A Bikaner, lo sci da neve si è rivelato estremamente popolare e, soprattutto, tutti i safari sui cammelli includeranno questo nei loro itinerari. Quando si tratta di viaggi di lunga durata, include safari di 3 o 2 notti che consentono di soggiornare nei campi del deserto di classe mondiale insieme a cibo, coperte, acqua e strutture di intrattenimento.

Camel Safari a Jodhpur : –
Poiché Jodhpur è considerata una delle tante città cosmopolite presenti nel Rajasthan, non possiede alcuna vista del deserto dentro e intorno. Tuttavia, sarà la porta d’accesso a numerosi safari a cinque stelle e lussuosi nel deserto, grazie alla sua importanza. Una tra le dune più popolari intorno all’estensione di Jodhpur a Osian, che è un meraviglioso villaggio nel deserto che ostenta alcuni dei migliori campi safari di lusso della regione.


Periodo migliore per godersi il safari in cammello nel Rajasthan : –
Il momento ideale per godersi il safari in cammello in India è da settembre a marzo a causa delle condizioni meteorologiche confortevoli.
Cose da fare in Camel Safari In Rajasthan : –
Desert Safari sul dorso di un cammello è di per sé un’attività eccellente mentre si visita l’India. Ma puoi anche divertirti con diverse cose, tra cui avventurosi campi nel deserto, visitare i villaggi locali e avvistare musica popolare, ballare e molto altro
• Campo deserto avventura: è davvero avventuroso in quanto ti sarà permesso di dormire in un ambiente completamente diverso, che è una duna di sabbia sotto il cielo del deserto e le stelle scintillanti.
• Visita ai villaggi locali: mentre cammelli safari, potrai visitare villaggi locali dove vedrai persone con una ricca cultura e tradizione. È inoltre possibile gustare le cucine locali il cui gusto non è mai dimenticato. Insieme a cibo e bevande, puoi assistere alla serata culturale degli artisti tradizionali locali.
Come raggiungere : –
Quasi tutte le città e le città che offrono safari in cammello sono ben collegate con le principali città dell’India come Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi, Chennai e Ahmedabad. Quindi, raggiungere queste città non sarà mai un compito difficile, poiché avrai frequenti servizi di autobus e metropolitana per raggiungere la destinazione desiderata. Meglio di tutto, alcune città per avere aeroporti nazionali, che riducono anche il tuo sforzo di viaggiare.

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Camel Safari In Rajasthan To Witness The Desert Life Of The Country

Camel Safari In Rajasthan :-

For adventurous travelers, India offers several exciting journeys. One such delight for unconventional tourist will be camel safari. The imperial state of Rajasthan and its awe-inspiring “Thar” Desert provides some remarkable experience during camel safaris together with an intimate glimpse into the desert life. Furthermore, you will get pleasure from the valuable treasure troves of dance, music and natural vistas. Even though the dry and snowy deserts of Leh & Ladakh located on the northern edge of the country too have come safaris over the two-humped Bactrian camels, the camel safaris in Rajasthan will give you a really fantastic flavor of sun and sand dunes. From September to March is said to be the dry winter months during which a large of tourists and travelers visit Rajasthan to enjoy camel safaris because the weather is found to be perfect for temperate daytime and moderately cold nights. As one among the biggest tourist attraction in the region, the camel safari will suit almost all sorts of financial brackets. Therefore, tourists with different budgets could get this memorable experience.

Camel Safari in Pushkar :-

Pushkar is a small desert town, which is located just 11 kms from the city of Ajmer. The world renowned Pushkar cattle fair will be happened in the month of November, usually in the winter season. In Pushkar, camel safaris are really a beautiful experience, which tourists need to include into their itineraries. Though there are many popular sunrise and sunset camel tours are available together with a day-long tour to the nearby small villages and hamlets, tourists are always advised to opt for desert treks and long-duration tours on camels or even camel carts to Mandawa, Jaisalmer and Nagaur from Pushkar.

These adventurous and exciting tours include delicious and mouth-watering food prepared on fireside, the special cultural evening with the gypsies, tent accommodation on the sand dunes beneath the wonderful desert sky and folk music and dance given the local traditional artists. The camel safaris are offered by many operators, which include numerous travel agencies all around the Pushkar Town.

Camel safari in Jaisalmer :-

In Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is considered to be the most sought after destination for almost all the travelers who want to get pleasure from a camel safari. Some popular camel safaris include short, regular tours around Jaisalmer or to nearby dunes like Khuri and Sam that includes sunset camel rides together with traditional Rajasthani dinner and cultural programs on the desert campsite. Further, for tourists who would like to have a longer yet more relaxed schedule, many camel safaris are there stretching for a longer period of time, often to 2 weeks for the enthusiasts.

Most of the camel safari operators mainly work from Jaisalmer through guest houses, hotels and resorts in and around the desert city. They usually have blocked tours that include individual camel per person, accommodation as well as food in the desert and at nearby hotels, cultural evenings and village visits. Amarsagar, Kuldhara, Mool Sagar, Kanoi, Damodara and Ludhrva are some of the desert villages that serve as a night-time campsite where tourists will be treated with the intention to experience the sleeping near the glittering sand dunes under the stars.

Camel safari in Bikaner :-

Bikaner, which is otherwise known as camel city, provides a spectacular sight of a desert for each and every tourist who wants their vacation to become unconventional. Most of the tour operators found in the small town offer camel safaris at many different rates. Just like the other town, the safari operators in Bikaner to possess day-long trips, sunset rides, sunrise rides, long duration trips and enduring cross-desert sojourns.

Shorter rides and day-long trips could take tourists to the nearby places like Deshnok, which brings an end to your desert photography & other similar activities. In Bikaner, Sand-skiing is found to be extremely popular and mostly, all the camel safaris will include this into their itineraries. When it comes to long-duration trips, it includes 3-days and 2-nights safaris allowing you to stay in the world-class desert camps together with food, blankets, water and entertainment facilities as well.

Camel Safari in Jodhpur :-

As Jodhpur is considered to be one of many cosmopolitan cities found in Rajasthan, it does not possess any desert vistas in and around. However, it will be a gateway to several five-stars and luxurious desert safari experienced due to its prominence. One among the most popular dunes around Jodhpur extension in Osian, which is a wonderful desert village flaunting some of the best luxurious safari camps in the region.

Best time to enjoy camel safari in Rajasthan :-

The ideal time to enjoy camel safari in Rajasthan  is from September to March because of comfortable weather conditions.

Things to do in Camel Safari In Rajasthan :-

Desert Safari on camel’s back is itself an excellent activity while visiting Rajasthan . But, you can also able to enjoy several things including adventurous desert camp, visiting local villages and spotting folk music, dance and much more

  • Adventure desert camp: It is really adventurous as you will be allowed to sleep in an entirely different environment, which is a sand dune under desert sky and glittering stars.
  • Visiting local villages: while camel safari, you will able to visit local villages where you will see people with rich culture and tradition. You can also enjoy local cuisines whose taste is never forgotten. Together with food and drink, you can able to witness the cultural evening given by the local traditional artists.

How to reach :-

Almost all the cities and towns offering camel safaris are well connected with major cities of India such as Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi, Chennai and Ahmedabad. So, reaching to these towns will never be a hard task as you will get frequent bus and metro facilities to reach your desired destination. Best of all, some cities to have domestic airports, which even reduce your effort of traveling.

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Bikaner Festival dei cammelli – Testimoni accattivanti pratiche ritualistiche e abitudini multicolori

Il festival dei cammelli Bikaner è considerato un festival celebrato ogni anno con una devozione al cammello, un animale robusto e privo del quale il deserto sarà ritenuto incompleto. Essendo organizzato dal dipartimento del turismo del Rajasthan, il festival è davvero un evento perfetto per le persone che vogliono assistere allo stato del deserto del Rajasthan completamente nella sua colorata gloria. Anche le celebrazioni consistono in esibizioni folk date dagli artisti locali.

Una breve storia del Camel Festival Bikaner :-
Questo evento annuale è particolarmente celebre per gli animali duri, che sopravvivono nelle severe condizioni del deserto. Il festival è molto importante per la popolazione del Rajasthan in quanto non c’erano automobili trovate nei primi tempi e solo allora i cammelli erano diventati una fonte essenziale di trasporto e di sostentamento nello stato del Rajasthan. Per questo motivo esiste una lunga relazione tra Bikaner e cammello, dal momento che Bikaner è considerata l’unica e inimitabile regione di riproduzione dei cammelli nei periodi precedenti. Le gentili bestie che sono state allevate qui sono addirittura arruolate nell’esercito. Pertanto, il corpo dei cammelli viene anche chiamato Ganga Risala, che ha servito nelle guerre indo-pakistane e nelle guerre mondiali. L’esercito indiano mantiene ancora un reggimento in cui questi coraggiosi animali vengono lealmente serviti nella forza di sicurezza del confine.

Celebrazione del Bikaner Camel Festival :-
Il festival inizia con la sfilata di cammelli splendidamente decorati, che a sua volta offre uno spettacolo colorato sullo sfondo del forte di Junagarh. Alcuni dei festeggiamenti includono la mungitura dei cammelli, le corse dei cammelli, il design delle pellicce, le acrobazie dei cammelli, la competizione di razza migliore e anche i concorsi di bellezza dei cammelli. I commercianti e gli artigiani provenienti da tutta l’India convergeranno su Bikaner per trarre piacere dal festival e così, ci sarà un sacco di opportunità per acquistare souvenir, mangiare e scattare una serie di foto meravigliose per apprezzare i vostri momenti. Oltre alle celebrazioni sopra menzionate, ci sono anche altre feste tra cui danzatori del fuoco, ballerine di turbine e fuochi d’artificio che illuminano la città fortificata del deserto. Ti piacerà sicuramente il tè, che viene preparato dal latte di cammello insieme agli snack.

Punti salienti del Bikaner Camel Festival :-
Anche se il festival è organizzato esclusivamente per glorificare la nave del deserto – i cammelli, la tradizionale danza popolare del Rajasthan insieme alla musica aggiungeranno un grande fascino a questo festival. I viaggiatori possono godersi le fantastiche esposizioni di cammelli, vestiti con una collana tradizionale, una cavigliera pesante e briglie vivaci, che mostrano un ottimo gioco di gambe per le dune di sabbia dorata. Inoltre, assistete alla serie di giochi di cammelli, eventi di corse di cammelli in associazione con altre rappresentazioni culturali. Circa centinaia e persino migliaia di turisti, viaggiatori e gente del posto dovrebbero partecipare a questo tradizionale festival indiano. Senza alcun dubbio, possono provare un piacere assoluto nell’ambiente delizioso.

Date del festival dei cammelli Bikaner:-
Il festival del cammello Bikaner è organizzato su base annuale di solito nel mese di gennaio a causa del clima piacevole in questo periodo. Per il prossimo anno, il festival dovrebbe essere iniziato il 13 gennaio e concluso il 14 gennaio. Sì, è un festival di due giorni.

Principali attrazioni :-
Il festival dei cammelli Bikaner è diventato uno dei festival più colorati ed energici del paese, trasformato in una piccola città nel deserto di Bikaner , un luogo di visita obbligato per i turisti. L’affascinante danza del fuoco aggiungerà anche più glamour al festival. I loro spettacoli e le loro abilità non sono altro che sensazionali. Inoltre, c’è una sensazione rilassante dalla musica popolare melodica che sicuramente incanterebbe quasi tutti quelli che la ascoltano completamente. Quando si tratta di fantastici spettacoli di burattini, le bambole burattina vestite con colori vivaci narrano gli affascinanti folklore locali. Il festival dei cammelli di Bikaner ti offrirà anche un’eccellente opportunità per assaporare l’eccezionale sudore prodotto dal latte di cammello. I piatti locali saranno sicuramente appetibili per tutti gli amanti del cibo. Cerca le bancarelle presenti nei mercati che offrono gioielli squisiti, vasellame, artigianato e delizie rare.

Cose da fare in Bikaner :-
Bikaner vanta numerose attività per i suoi visitatori. In realtà, è meglio conoscere i migliori cammelli da equitazione del paese. Oltre a sperimentare un safari in cammello, Bikaner ti permette anche di fare shopping e visitare il forte di Junagarh, l’allevamento di cammelli Bikaner, il tempio Deshnok Karni Mata e il Gajner Palace Bikaner.

1. Safari sui cammelli :-
I cammelli, che sono generalmente chiamati come la nave del deserto, possono portare un gruppo di individui sul dorso. Fin dal punto di partenza fino alla fine, un individuo sarà in grado di assistere alle dune di sabbia dorata e alle diverse regioni inesplorate di Bikaner. Non ci saranno regole disponibili da seguire durante la sicurezza. Ti darà sicuramente un sorriso calmante sul viso di tutti.

2. Shopping :-
Bikaner non fallirà mai e ti sorprenderà attraverso gli oggetti unici presenti nei suoi mercati. Quindi, il luogo sarebbe anche chiamato “Paradiso dello shopping”. I mercati locali tendono a offrire diverse eccellenti opportunità con l’intenzione di scegliere prodotti realizzati in pelle di cammello insieme a vestiti, oggetti d’antiquariato in legno, oggetti d’arte e artigianato e gioielli. I tappeti particolarmente fatti di lana intrecciata sono popolari qui.

3. Visitare il Forte di Junagarh :-
Il cortile del forte insieme a balconi, finestre e chioschi sono esempi ideali di artigianato di quei giorni. È davvero affascinante assistere alle meravigliose cutwork e ai punti fatti su biglie e pietre rosse. Le diverse parti del palazzo, tra cui Phool Mahal, Badal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Anup Mahal, Dewan-il-khas, rifletteranno il magnifico design strutturale di Bikaner.

Come raggiungere :-
Bikaner si trova nelle immediate vicinanze di Delhi, Agra, Kolkata e Jaipur, è accessibile in aereo, in aereo o addirittura in treno da qualsiasi luogo senza alcun problema. L’aeroporto di Nal si trova a soli 13 km da ovest di Bikaner. Inoltre, autostrade come NH 11, 15 e 89 collegheranno Bikaner con diverse altre grandi città dell’India.

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Fairs And Festivals Of Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s Fair & Festival  :-

When we think about Rajasthan, we think of colors and brightness, royalty and hospitality, celebrations and feasts, music and dance, culture and tradition, history and heritage. Rajasthan packs the essence of Incredible India in 1 state. And the experience of Rajasthan is never complete unless you have a taste of the myriad fairs and festivals that it has to offer. They are a celebration of life, culture, heritage, and nature, in true Rajasthani style. Here are some of the festivals of Rajasthan you must experience at least once in your lifetime. Rajasthan is a cheerful state that celebrates its vibrant culture through an array of fairs and festivals running all year round, adding numerous colors to the arid land of the state. These glaring fairs and festivals come with a chance for the travellers to delve into the art, culture, traditions that are very nicely interwoven with the state’s royal history. Rajasthan is a unique place that believes in celebrating life. And to savour the true flavours of this amazing land, visit during this festivity and become a part of it. These varieties of fairs and festivals infuse life into the barren land of Rajasthan and fill the colors of joy all around.

 

Desert Festival Jaisalmer :-

A three-day event organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation in the month of February, it is an absolute bonanza that celebrates the delights of the desert. The atmosphere is alive with song and dance, with the artists dressed in bright colours and traditional finery, depicting the tragedies and accomplishments of the desert. The best part about the festival is the folk dance performance on the last day of the event. A showcase of desert rituals and life, camel races, gymnastic stunts, several competitions like longest moustache, turban tying, Mr Desert etc, delicious food and interesting stalls selling handicrafts and other souvenirs will make it a memorable 3 days of your life

Camel Festival Bikaner :-

Organised in the honour of the ship of the desert, the Camel Festival is a spectacular festival celebrated in Bikaner. Just like the other celebrations of Rajasthan, this festival kicks off with great pomp and show. Celebrated every year in the pleasant January, the Camel Festival is a two-day long affair with a colourful parade of the decked up camels against the backdrop of the magnificent Junagadh Fort. It includes camel race, camel games and other cultural performances. Though celebrated to glorify the camels of Rajasthan, this festival also includes the traditional Rajasthani folk performances. The festival concludes with an awe-inspiring display of fireworks, illuminating the majestic skies of Bikaner.

Nagaur Festival Nagaur :-

Nagaur Fair is the 2nd largest cattle feast in India. This carnival provides the largest platform for trading cattle, cows, bullocks, oxen, camel and horses. People are seen wearing vibrant dresses and long moustaches. Visited by many tourists every year, Nagaur Fair captures the essence of Rajasthan and will blend you with their beautiful culture. Folk and cultural competition keeps on happening side by side. Various games like tug-of-war, camel races, cock fights etc are organized for the entertainment of tourists.

Pushkar Fair :-

Every year in the month of Kartik, Pushkar Mela is celebrated. Drawing in 50,000 camels and 200,000 people, this fair is considered as the largest platform to buy and sell camels, cattle and horses – most of the trading, however, is completed in the days leading up to the fair. This carnival gathers camel traders and associates from all the parts of the world. One can witness unusual performances like camel dancing, bump riding, neck shaking and various other things. A huge camel procession is organized on the 1st day followed by various competitions and trading activities. Owners decorate their camels with paints, jewellery, cloths etc. By the end of the day, live dance and music performances are organized to celebrate the culture of Rajasthan. One the last day, fireworks are organized to lighten-up the entire city and illuminate the deserts of Pushkar.

Elephant Festival Jaipur :-

Here comes Holi and the best manner to celebrate it in Rajasthan is by being a part of the Elephant festival. This parade is considered as a symbol of Rajasthan royalty. This event begins with a huge procession of large and beautiful elephants. For this special day, elephants are groomed, painted, dressed and embodied with heavy ornaments like gold. All the participants of this festival are female elephants and they take part in race, tug of war and polo. The festival pulls huge crowd and is loved by all. Beside this, there are live musical and dance performance too.

Gangaur Festival  :-

Soon after Holi, the people of Rajasthan celebrate the festival of Gangaur. It commences on the day right after Holi and lasts for 18 days. The festival is celebrated by the womenfolk with great enthusiasm and devotion for Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva. While married women worship Gauri, unmarried women worship the Goddess to get blessed with good husbands. All the female members gather to dress the image of Isar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonial procession through different parts of the city. This is the time of year when all the women put their best foot forward and look like a diva.

Holi Festival  :-

The colourful state of Rajasthan celebrates Holi much the same way as Mathura. Crowds of people come together before the full moon night and light huge bonfires to burn the residual dried leaves of the winter. On the second day, people throw coloured water and powders (gulal and kumkum) at each other and make merry. Singing, dancing and the traditional beats of dhol add to the gaiety of the occasion.

Mewar Festival Udaipur  :-

Here comes the spring! This is the time when Mewar festival takes place. During this festival, women carry the statues of Isar and Gangaur towards Lake Pichola. The whole city of Udaipur is decorated beautifully in colourful streamers and one can feel that a grand celebration is round the corner. The Mewar festival is one of the most important celebrations of Udaipur and the rich culture of Rajasthan is at its all time best. This is an event that should not be missed if you are travelling to Udaipur.

Summer Festival Mount Abu :-

To celebrate the exuberance and spirit of this small hill station, every year Mount Abu organizes a 3 days cultural festival on Buddh Purnima. This carnival starts with a procession, live dance programme on the first day, followed by sports activities like skating race, horse race, boat race and various other on the 2nd and the 3rd day. The festival comes to an end with an electrifying fire work and a road show by the CRPF band.

 

 

 

Top Things To Do In Rajasthan :-

Rajasthan is a place on almost everybody’s wish lists. Riot invoking colors, battle scarred forts, breathtaking sand dunes, slightly arrogant pride and honor. Rajasthan is a true royal state by all means. Its rich food, beautiful locales, and heritage sites are delightful attractions. Not just for its forbearing beauty and heritage, the state is also known for exciting things to do. Of many things to do in Rajasthan, here are experiences that will make you feel awesome about your trip to Rajasthan.

 

Take a Safari with the wildlife of Rajasthan –

Rajasthan houses some of the best wildlife and bird sanctuaries in India. The most popular ones are Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo National Park, and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Tigers, elephants, boars, bears, several species of birds, and various other inhabitants of the wild greet you to these wildlife sanctuaries.

 

Hot-air Ballooning in Rajasthan

 One of the most spine-tingling activities in Rajasthan, hot-air ballooning is a sure hit with travelers and tourists. Soaring high in the sky, you get to witness the detailing of heritage structures and wide expansive greeneries. The experience is marvelous and gives you an insight of this regal land. Right now, there are three cities in Rajasthan where you can enjoy hot-air ballooning: Pushkar, Jaipur, and Ranthambore. Take your pick of the scenery and set out to navigate in the sky.

 

Desert camping –

An amazing glamping site, Rajasthan is famous for its desert camping. Starlit sky, lively folk dances, colorful puppet shows, delicious authentic meals, and cozy beddings are experiences that make camping in Rajasthan such a rage. This extraordinary experience of camping in desert is truly one of the best things to do in Rajasthan during winters.

 

Dine at Chokhi Dhani – Experience the real taste of Rajasthan –

One of the best places to visit in Rajasthan, Chokhi Dhani needs no introduction. A name synonymous with royal hospitality, Chokhi Dhani has catered to avid travelers and eager foodies for many years. Chokhi Dhani serves authentic Rajasthani cuisine with a touch of warm hospitality. Even if you don’t like Rajasthani food much, you will be floored by the service and the decor. The cultural performances and colorful folk dances are enthralling to say the least.

 

Vintage Car Rally in Rajasthan –

 Well now, this doesn’t need any more explanation. Surely, some of you were sold on ‘Vintage Car’ only. For the rest, the showcase of luxury in Rajasthan is at its best during these rallies, especially in Jaipur. The beautiful streets are taken over by these awe-inspiring machines, and its sheer delight for car lovers to just witness the rally. It is certainly one of the best things to do in Rajasthan for mean machine fanatics.

 

Abhaneri Step Well –  

Abhaneri Step Well or Chand Baori as it is popularly known is a shining star in heritage showcase of Dausa District near Jaipur. One of the best things you can do in Rajasthan is to visit the imperial structure and admire its architecture and beauty. The ancient site, once used to harvest rainwater, impresses with its sheer excellence and colossal size.

 

Go Trekking At Hills –

Trekking in Rajasthan can be tough and tiring given the hot summer climate. But in right season and on a slight windy day, it can be a terrific experience. Lush greenery of Alwar and heritage density of Mount Abu are the most preferred treks for adventure lovers. While these treks range from easy to moderate, the otherworldly beauty and salubrious climate attract not only adventure seekers but nature lovers too. You get to spot colorful birds and interact with local villagers.

Camel Breeding Farm In Bikaner

One of the most unusual yet interesting things to do in Rajasthan is befriending camels. Visit the Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner, and try patting and playing with the camels. Especially if you are traveling with kids, including a trip here could be the highlight of your Rajasthan vacation.

Bikaner – Camel Breeding Farm – Feeding the Camels

 

Magnificent fort in Rajasthan

Magnificent fort in Rajasthan

Bundi Fort – Bundi Taragarh Fort or ‘Star Fort’ is the most impressive of structures of city of Ajmer in Indian state of Rajasthan. A rather ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation, It was constructed in 1354 upon a steep hillside. There are three gateways to the fort, well known as Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki Phatak. Most parts of these impressive gateways are now in ruins. During its heyday, Taragarh Fort was renowned for its tunnels crisscrossing the entire hillside. However, these tunnels are now inaccessible for want of proper maps. The largest of its battlements is the 16th century bastion known as the Bhim Burj, on which was once mounted a particularly large cannon called Garbh Gunjam, or ‘Thunder from the Womb’. This erstwhile Chauhan bastion has some huge water reservoirs. These reservoirs were built to store water and supply it to the residents during time of crisis. The reservoirs have been carved out of the rocky base of the fort. Rani Mahal is a small palace within the fort complex, built for the wives and concubines of rulers. The Mahal has, however lost most of its charm as the shine of its spectacular murals and stained glass windows have completely faded away. The fort also has Miran Saheb ki Dargah. He was the governor of the fort and laid down his life in an encounter, in 1210.

BhanGarh fort Alwar– The Bhangarh Fort  is a 17th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India. It was built by Man Singh I (one of the navratnas of Akbar’s court) for his younger brother Madho Singh I. It was named by Madho Singh after his grandfather Man Singh or Bhan Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved

The Bhangarh Fort is located on the border of the Sariska Reserve in the Aravali range of hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan.The nearest village is Golakabaas. The fort is situated at the foot of the hills on sloping terrain. The ruins of the King’s palace are located on the lower slope of the hills; trees surround the pond area and a natural stream falls into the pond within the premises of the palace.

The fort is located 235 kilometres  from Delhi and the approach to the entrance gate of the fort in the last 2 kilometres  stretch of the road is an unpaved road.The fort is 32 km from Thana Ghazi.

 

There are two legends related to the history of the fort city, which is reported to be haunted, and no one is allowed to remain in the precincts of the fort at night, per a notice board put up by the Archaeological Survey of India at the entrance.One version of the legend is that a sadhu named Baba Balau Nath lived within the fort area. It was his injunction that any houses built in the precincts of the fort should not be taller than his house, and if the shadow of any such house fell on his house, it would result in destruction of the fort town.

In another version, N.K. Sinhai, the wizard who was adept in black magic, fell in love with Ratnavati, the princess of Bhangarh, who was very beautiful, and had suitors to marry her from many royal families of the country. One day the princess, at 18 years of age, went shopping with her friends and was buying Ittar (scent). The wizard saw this and replaced the scent with a love potion in order to ensnare the princess. He offered the potion to her so that she would take a liking to him and marry him. However, the princess saw through the wizard’s trickery, and when he offered her the bowl of potion, she threw it onto a big boulder nearby. As a result, the boulder started rolling down towards the wizard and crushed him. Before he died, he made a curse that Bhangarh would be destroyed soon and no one would be able to live within its precincts. Subsequently, Bhangarh Fort was invaded by the Mughals from the north and the city was surrounded and sacked; 10,000 people lived in the fort city at that time. All the people in the fort, including the princess, were killed. The present state of the fort is attributed to the curse of the wizard and people believe the ghosts in the fort are those of the princess and the wizard.

 

Amber Fort Jaipur – Amer Fort -Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres  located 11 kilometres  from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur area. The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I (December 21, 1550 – July 6, 1614).

Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.

Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-i-Aam, or “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-i-Khas, or “Hall of Private Audience”, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.[5] The palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort’s Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to Shila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult, which was given to Raja Man Singh when he defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604.

 

This palace, along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the same Aravalli range of hills. The palace and Jaigarh Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort to shift to the more redoubtable Jaigarh Fort.

Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur – Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan, is credited with the origin of Jodhpur in India. He founded Jodhpur in 1459 (Jodhpur was previously known as Marwar). He was one of Ranmal’s 24 sons and became the fifteenth Rathore ruler. One year after his accession to the throne, Jodha decided to move his capital to the safer location of Jodhpur, as the one thousand years old Mandore fort was no longer considered to provide sufficient security.

 

With the trusted aid of Rao Nara (son of Rao Samra), the Mewar forces were subdued at Mandore. With that, Rao Jodha gave Rao Nara the title of Diwan. With the help of Rao Nara, the foundation of the fort was laid on 12 May 1459 by Jodha on a rocky hill 9 kilometres  to the south of Mandore. This hill was known as Bhakurcheeria, the mountain of birds. According to legend to build the fort he had to displace the hill’s sole human occupant, a hermit called Cheeria Nathji, the lord of birds. Upset at being forced to move Cheeria Nathji cursed Rao Jodha with “Jodha! May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water!”. Rao Jodha managed to appease the hermit by building a house and a temple in the fort very near the cave the hermit had used for meditation, though only to the extent that even today the area is plagued by a drought every 3 to 4 years. Jodha then took an extreme measure to ensure that the new site proved propitious; he buried a man called “Raja Ram Meghwal” alive in the foundations. “Raja Ram Meghwal” was promised that in return his family would be looked after by the Rathores. To this day his descendants still live in Raj Bagh, “Raja Ram Meghwal’s” Garden, an estate bequeathed them by Jodha.

 

Rao Jodha then invited the famous female hindu warrior sage of Charan caste, Shri Karni Mata, to lay down the foundation stone of the Mehrangarh Fort and the same was carried out by her. Today only the forts of Bikaner and Jodhpur remain in the hands of Rathors, both had their foundation stone laid by Shri Karni Mata. All other Rajput forts of Rajasthan were abandoned for some or the other reasons by the respective clans. Only the Rathors of Jodhpur and Bikaner have their forts with them till date. This fact is considered a miracle by the local population and is attributed to Shri Karni Mata.

 

Rao Jodha also granted villages of Mathania and Chopasni to the two Charan warlords who were sent by him to request Shri Karni Mata to come to Jodhpur.

Jaisalmer FortJaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world. It is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site. It was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal, from whom it derives its name. The fort stands amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill. Before the days of the British Raj, the fortress city served as a refuge and way-station for caravans and travelers along the Silk Road. Its ramparts served as the backdrop for many battles in past centuries when the Silk Road still served as one of the main trade routes between East and West.the fort’s massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion colour during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. For this reason, it is also known as the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort. The fort is located along the southern edge of the city that bears its name, and is perhaps one of the more striking monuments in the area, its dominant hilltop location making the sprawling towers of its fortifications visible for many miles around.

Ranthambhore fort -Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, the park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur until the time of India’s Independence. It is a formidable fort having been a focal point of the historical developments of Rajasthan. The fort is known for the glory and valor of Hammir dev of the Chauhan dynasty.

The Ranthambore fort was built by a Chauhan Rajput ruler, although the exact name of the ruler is disputed. A widely held belief states that the fort was built the reign of Sapaldaksha, in 944 CE. Another theory states that the fort was built during the reign of Jayant, in 1110 CE. According to Government of Rajasthan’s Amber Development & Management Authority, it is likely that the construction started in the mid-10th century during the reign of Sapaldaksha, and continued a few centuries after that.

Chittorgarh Fort-The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh is one of the largest forts in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is today situated in the Chittorgarh town. It sprawls over a hill 180 m  in height spread over an area of 280 ha above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort precinct has several historical palaces, gates, temples and two prominent commemoration towers. These monumental ruins have inspired the imagination of tourists and writers for centuries.

 

From 7th century, the fort was ruled by the Mewar Kingdom. In 1303, the Turkic ruler of Delhi, Alauddin Khalji defeated Rana Ratan Singh, in 1535 Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat defeated Bikramjeet Singh and in 1567 Akbar defeated Maharana Udai Singh II who later founded Udaipur. Each time the men fought bravely rushing out of the fort walls charging the enemy but lost every time. Following these defeats, the women are said to have committed Jauhar or mass self-immolation. Thus, the fort represents the quintessence of tribute to the nationalism, courage, medieval chivalry and sacrifice exhibited by the Mewar rulers of Sisodia and their kinsmen and women and children, between the 7th and 16th centuries. The rulers, their soldiers, the women folk of royalty and the commoners considered death as a better option than dishonor in the face of surrender to the foreign invading armies.

Kumbhalgarh fort – Kumbhalgarh (“Kumbhal fort“) is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India. It is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Built during the course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to the public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Kumbalgarh is situated 82 km northwest of Udaipur by road. It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittaurgarh. With a wall over 38 km long, the fort is among the largest wall complex in the world, and the second largest fort in Rajasthan after Chittor Fort.

Top Places To Visit In Rajasthan In Winters

Rajasthan :- Padahro Mhare Desh 

Winters anywhere can be pretty chill and normally people prefer not to tour during this season, but Rajasthan is one place that can be best visited and enjoyed during the winters. Rajsthan is a haven for tourists In Winter Season

However, you needn’t stay indoors under your blanket, instead you can hop in to see what the state Rajasthan has got to offer special for its tourists during winter season.  Rajasthan is one of the beautiful places that have a lot to offer in terms of tourism. From Rajasthani cuisine to Rajasthani handloom, everything in this state is noteworthy. Rajasthan is the imperial state, and unquestionably, one of the most magical tourist places of India

If you are planning to have an extensive tour for 5-10 days, Rajasthan is the place that you must be going. Trust us, you will fall in love with the state all the more when you visit during the winter season.

 

Jaisalmer
Since you’d be at the gateway to Thar, you just can’t afford to miss the camel safari through the sand dunes. The Jaisalmer Fort crowns the town with its sand-coloured walls and houses an old museum, telling stories of the royalty. The city is also peppered with beautiful Havelis built by wealthy merchants. The most famous of these Havelis is certainly the Patwon-Ki-Haveli, which is an absolute must-visit for its intricate architecture.

 

Jaipur

Being the capital of Rajasthan, and a practical getaway for many, Jaipur is the most frequented city by tourists. And while you may be here for all the shopping and the Hawa Mahal, don’t miss out on the grand Amer Fort and the royal City Palace. If you’re a reader, plan your trip specifically Between  the month of December to January, as it brings with it the much sought-after Jaipur Literary festival, which is being organised in January, from 21st to 25th, this year. Also visit the festival for the deluge of musical variety it offers.

 

Udaipur

This chilly winters, a drink in your hand and the sight of the calm waters of Lake Pichola, with the imposing Lake Palace at its heart. You can turn this picture into reality by just driving up to Udaipur (11-hour drive from Delhi) and reveling in the relaxed life. This lake city of Rajasthan is truly breathtaking, and we can’t even put in words how romantic the sights are. During the day, you can check out the City Palace-it’s filled with tiny passageways that open onto gorgeous courtyards and enclosures. A few other places that might interest you are the stunning Jain Temple of Ranakpur and the Fateh Bagh Palace, which is now a heritage hotel. We recommend you pick a rooftop restaurant-like Ambrai or Uday Kothi–for the night to enjoy the twinkling views of the city.

 

Jodhpur

Jodhpur is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. The forts and palaces in the city are the major source of attraction in the city. Exploring the forts gives you a feel of the times when the Rajput might was at its peak. The gates and the walls of the forts speak of the battles they have witnessed. One needs to spend enough time with these historical monuments to fully grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era. Some of the major attractions around Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan & Umaid garden. Overnight at Hotel

 

 

 

Bikaner

Bikaner, situated in the northern part of Rajasthan, The city is surrounded by high fortifications comprising a seven-kilometers long wall which encircles the old city and has five entrances-all constructed in the 18th century. and sightseeing tour of Bikaner, Bikaner offers several attractions to the tourists besides, of course, the exotic camel safaris. You can visit the majestic forts or go to the Mata Karni temple where rats are considered sacred and worshipped. The camel festival held in the month of January is also an event worth witnessing. Some of the major attractions around the city are Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.