Hidden Gems of Rajasthan: Beyond The Major Tourist Attractions

Home to hundreds of years of fascinating traditions, the state of Rajasthan is like a ride on the sands of time. While Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur are often the most sought out places in Rajasthan, but the land of maharajas has so much more to offer than just those three cities.

The mighty Mehrangarh, the shimmering Lake Pichola, and the lustrous Amber Fort are worth all the hype, but if you get off the tourist circuit in Rajasthan, you’ll discover quite a few unexpected getaways in India’s most flamboyant state. Rajasthan is a treasure trove of history and one can spend years trying to unearth its hidden gems. Every time I visit a new place, I get blown in Air  with the history, architecture, culture, tradition and beauty of the place.

Bundi :-

Bundi is a town that you might have a picture of its in your head, but often struggle to place in the real world. Dotted with blue houses, lakes, hills, bazaars and a temple at every turn, Bundi is straight out of a fairy tale. It is believed that Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling penned part of his famous novel Kim in Bundi and this is what he had to say about the Bundi palace.

‘Jaipur Palace may be called the ‘Versailles of India’. Jodhpur’s House of strife, gray towers on red rock, is the work of giants, but the Palace of Bundi, even in broad daylight, is such a palace as men build for themselves in uneasy dreams – the work of goblins rather than of men.’

Places to visit in Bundi :– Sukh Mahal, Kshar Bag, Dabhai Kund, Raniji Ki Baori, Taragarh Fort, Lake Jait Sagar.

Barmer :-

Known for its ultra rich crafts that include wood carving, pottery, embroidery work and ajrak prints, the town of Barmer in western Rajasthan is located 153 km from Jaisalmer. Formerly know as Mallani, the present name of Barmer was given by its founder Bahada Rao, popularly known as Bar Rao, who was a Parmar ruler. Barmer captures the imagination of everyone who visits it, and has successfully stood the test of time and circumstances.

Places to visit in Barmer :-  Kiradu Temple, Barmer Fort and Garh Temple, Shri Nakoda Jain Temple, Chintamani Parasnath Jain Temple, Juna Fort and Temple.

Sawai Madhopur :-

Popularly known as the ‘Gateway to Ranthambore’, Sawai Madhopur is a beautiful and legendary city in the desert state of India. Surrounded by Vindhyas & Aravalis, it is an ideal for adventure enthusiasts. Also, the guavas are incredible.

Places to visit in Sawai Madhopur :-  Ranthambore Fort, Sunheri Kothi, Jama Masjid and Khandhar Fort.

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Mewar festival is observed to welcome the arrival of spring season with all zest and dedication in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The spirit of the festival can be seen throughout the state of Rajasthan, since Udaipur has been always the governing place of the Mewar rulers, you will find its exact flavor in the city of Udaipur. Mewar Festival of Udaipur is a major festival of Rajasthan and is famous all over India for its liveliness. During the days of festival, the whole city of Udaipur gets drenched in colors of festivity. Local markets and shops beautify their frontage with bright lights and decorations. Coinciding with the Gangaur festival, Mewar festival is equally significant for the womenfolk of Rajasthan.

The festival is especially meant for women and offers the best time when they dress in their finest clothes and join the celebrations of the fest.  To conduct the ceremony, women assemble to dress the images of Isar (Lord Shiva) and Gangaur (Goddess Parvati). After dressing the idols, they carry them in a traditional procession passing through different parts of the city. In the last, the procession makes its move towards the Gangaur Ghat at Pichola Lake. At this point, the images are transported into special boats and immersed in the deep waters of the lake. When this religious part gets over, people engage into various dances, songs and other cultural events revealing the culture of Rajasthan. Mewar festival is concluded with a glittering show of fireworks. Mewar festival spreads a feel of gusto and fervor all over Rajasthan and people enjoy this festival to its full. This bright and colorful festival attracts tourists from all over to join its charming ceremony of tradition.

History of Mewar Festival :-

The history of Mewar Festival dates back to time when this part of India was ruled by the Sisodia dynasty. According to history, Maharana Udai Singh met a holy man while hunting. The holy man was meditating on a hill that provided a sweeping view of Lake Pichola. The man blessed the king and advised him to build a palace at the place. The king agreed to his advice and built the palace and founded the city.

Celebration of Mewar Festival :-

The celebration of Mewar Festival includes a number of practices, followed by the local people. They dress the images of Gangaur and Isar. It is followed by a procession that moves through the various parts of the city. As the procession reaches Lake Pichola, the images are taken on boats. The celebration of Mewar Festival also includes organizing a number of cultural events and activities. Dances, songs and cultural programs are also performed. The people of this region boast a joyous mood and enjoy every bit of the festival.

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The state of Bundi was founded in 1341 by Rao Deva of the “fire-born” Hada Chauhan Rajput clan, and the massive, square Taragarh Fort dates to his reign. Work on the palace began in the 16th century, and it was added to by successive rulers over the next 200 years, at different levels on the hillside. Unlike most other palaces in Rajasthan, there is very little Mughal influence in its architecture. The Garh Palace represents a rare example of the pure Rajput style, with curved roofs topping pavilions and kiosks, a profusion of temple columns and ornamental brackets, and typically Rajput motifs such as elephants and lotus flowers. Unusually, the palace is not built of the sandstone favored by most other Rajput Kingdoms, but of a hard, green-tinged serpentine stone, quarried locally. This stone, unlike sandstone, does not lend itself to fine carving. Instead, Garh Palace was embellished by superb paintings.

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Garh Palace :-

Maharao Balwant Singh started the construction of Garh Palace in Bundi. The Garh Palace is the complex of numerous palaces which were built by rulers of different times. Most of the palaces were built between the 17th and 18th centuries. After a long period of neglection Garh palace again gaining its recognition. Garh Palace is known for its artistic Rajput style architecture which can be easily seen in its Jharokhas and pillars. Among other palaces which are famous for their decoration like Chhatra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Badal Mahal, there is a somewhat separate Ummed Mahal, famously known as ‘Chitrashala‘. Chitrashala has fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals located on a raised platform above a garden platform. It has entrance from other side and no entry fee with 8 am to 5 pm timings.

Rani ji ki Baori :-

Raniji ki Baori, also known as “Queen’s stepwell” is located in Bundi town in Rajasthan. It was constructed in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji younger queen of ruling Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi. It is just a 46 meter deep step well with some superb carvings with its pillars and also a high arched gate. It is a multi-storied structure with worship on every floor. The baoli have entry marked by four support beams. Stone elephant statues of which face each other stand in the corners. Ogee brackets decorate every of the archways connected with 46 meter deep Raniji ki Baori, which is reputedly the largest Baori in Bundi. Baoris had been significant social constructions in the medieval Bundi simply because acted while assembly areas for your towns folk. Raniji ki Baori features superb carvings with its pillars and also a high arched gate. It had been constructed during the reign connected with his boy Maharao Raja Budh Singh which ruled Bundi between 1695 AD to 1729 AD.

Sukh Mahal bundi :-

Sukh Mahal, which is located on the periphery of the lake Jait Sagar was built during Umed Singh’s regime. It is a universal belief that the old palace and Sukh Mahal are connected by means of an underground tunnel. The main attraction of Sukh Mahal is a white marble Chhatri or an umbrella. This magnificent umbrella stands on the roof of the second storey of the Sukh Mahal. The purpose behind constructing this palace was to make provisions for the princes of those times to have a free hand in their nefarious activities.

The Taragarh Fort :-

The palace is entered through the imposing Hathia Pol (“Elephant Gateway”), flanked by two towers and topped by a pair of huge painted elephants. The most spectacular parts of the palace are the Chattar Mahal (built in 1660), and the Chitrashala, an arcaded gallery (built between 1748 and 1770) overlooking a hanging garden. The murals in these are regarded as among the finest examples of Rajput painting. The themes they cover include scenes from religious ceremonies, hunting scenes and other princely amusements. The colors are predominantly blue and green, with touches of deep red and yellow. The Taragarh Fort crowns the crest of a steep hill overlooking the town, while the Garh Palace spills picturesquely down the hillside. This palace is Bundi’s – and Rajasthan’s – jewel. Lieutenant Colonel James Tod, (1782-1835), the British Political Agent and author of the authoritative Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, wrote that “the coup d’oeil of the castellated palace of Bundi, from whichever side you approach it, is the most striking in India.”

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Jodhpur – Famosa per i suoi magnifici forti e palazzi, Jodhpur è la seconda città del Rajasthan e una delle maggiori attrazioni turistiche del paese. I forti e i palazzi della città sono la principale fonte di attrazione della città. Esplorare i forti ti dà la sensazione dei tempi in cui Rajput poteva essere al massimo. Le porte e le mura dei forti parlano delle battaglie a cui hanno assistito. Bisogna passare abbastanza tempo con questi monumenti storici per cogliere appieno la grandezza dell’era Rajput. Alcune delle principali attrazioni intorno a Jodhpur sono il Forte di Mehrangarh, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan e il Museo del Governo e lo Zoo.

Il villaggio rurale Bishnoi :-

Bishnoi (noto anche come Vishnoi e Prahladapanthi) è una setta religiosa che si trova nel deserto del Thar occidentale e negli stati settentrionali dell’India. Seguono una serie di 29 principi / comandamenti dati da Guru Jambheshwar (1451-1536). Jambheshwar fondò la setta a Samrathal Dhora nel 1485 e i suoi insegnamenti, comprendenti 120 shabad, sono noti come Shabadwani. Ha predicato per i successivi 51 anni, viaggiando attraverso l’India e molti altri paesi.

Il Bishnoism fu fondato da Guru Jambheshwar (1451-1536), noto anche come Jambhaji. Alcuni scrittori hanno usato il termine Vishnoi, che significa seguaci di Vishnu, ma i membri della setta si riferiscono a se stessi come Bishnoi, una parola che affermano essere derivata dal Rajasthan per venti (bish) e nove (noi). Lo stesso Jambheshwar non si riferiva a Bishnoi, ma menzionava Visnu. Gli adepti sono anche conosciuti come Prahladapanthi a causa della loro devozione a Prahlada, un’altra divinità indù.

Luni Jodhpur :-

Luni Jodhpur Luni è una città in Luni tehsil nel distretto di Jodhpur, nello stato indiano del Rajasthan. Si trova a 35 km a sud dal quartier generale del distretto di Jodhpur, Luni è una sede centrale del Tehsil.

Fort Chanwa :-

è un forte in pietra arenaria rossa, la cui fondazione è stata posata più di cento anni fa durante il regno di Maharaja Dalip Singh. L’arenaria rossa proviene da Jodhpur. Più tardi il forte divenne un hotel storico. Le sue caratteristiche principali sono giardini ben curati, fregi scolpiti a graticcio e Jharokas

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