RAJASTHAN GUIDE |
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Rajasthan, the land of Prince and Princess the
most amazing legends of devotion, romance and
heroism come alive. The state is the golden land
of India, come and discover with culture
heritage with a treasure of history, picturesque
architecture and bewitching landscape is
unparalleled destination of India. Rajasthan
offers the visitors both quiet moments of
relaxation and adventure in the desert state.
Welcome to the land of cherished memories and
preserve a unique and unforgettable experience.
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RAJASTHAN INFORMATION |
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Rajasthan... The golden glow of desert landscape,
Rajasthan capital of Jaipur the shimmering emerald water
surrounding the medieval lakes, grand palaces, bustling
bazaars, endless desert sands, teeming wild & bird life
are as much a part of Rajasthan. As the ships of the
desert who sail majestically amidst the tranquility,
colour and warmth all around. Land of people, who are
brave and chivalrous, people with warlike lifestyle
around whom grew the most amazing legends of romance and
heroism. Everything here is breathtakingly beautiful,
impressive and fascinating. It is packed with history,
arts and culture. |
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RAJASTHAN FACTS AND FIGURES |
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Rajasthan at a Glance ...
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Area:
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342,239 sq km |
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Languages: |
Hindi,English,Rajasthani |
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No of District: |
32 |
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Population: |
44 million |
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Best
Time to visit: |
October to March |
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RAJASTHAN HISTORY |
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Ancient Period, upto
1200 AD
Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different
parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that,
Rajasthan was a part of several republics. It was a part
of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that
dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas,
Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas.
The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history was during
the period from the eighth to the twelfth century AD.
The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan and most of northern India
during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD, Rajasthan
witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas,
Parmars and Chauhans.
Medieval Period, 1201 - 1707
Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim
rulers. The principal centers of their powers were
Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthanbhor was also under their
suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th century AD, the
most prominent and powerful state of Rajasthan was
Mewar.
Modern Period, 1707 - 1947
Rajasthan had never been united politically until its
domination by Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Akbar created a
unified province of Rajasthan. Mughal power started to
decline after 1707. The political disintegration of
Rajasthan was caused by the dismemberment of the Mughal
Empire. The Marathas penetrated Rajasthan upon the
decline of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 they occupied
Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century was marked by
the onslaught of the Pindaris.
In 1817-18 the British Government concluded treaties of
alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana. Thus
began the British rule over Rajasthan, then called
Rajputana.
Post Independence
The erstwhile Rajputana comprised 19 princely states and
two chiefships of Lava and Kushalgarh and a British
administered territory of Ajmer-Merwara. Rajasthan State
was heterogeneous conglomeration of separate political
entities with different administrative systems
prevailing in different places. The present State of
Rajasthan was formed after a long process of integration
which began on March 17, 1948 and ended on November 1,
1956. Before integration it was called Rajputana; after
integration it came to be known as Rajasthan. At present
there are 32 districts (including the new district of
Karauli), 105 sub-divisions, 241 tehsils, 37889
inhabited villages and 222 towns in the State. |
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RAJASTHAN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS |
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| Umaid Bhawan Palace ( Kota) » Jantar Mantar (Jaipur) » Lake Palace (Udaipur)» Dargah Shariff (Ajmer) » Jaislmer Fort (Jaisalmer) » City
Palace (Udaipur) » Jaswant Thana (Jodhpur) » Dilwara Temple (Mountabu) » Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur) » Godsisar Lake » Junagarh Fort (Bikaner) » Pushkar Lake(Pushkar) » Lalgarh Palace (Bikaner)» Jhonpara (Ajmer) » Havelis (jaislmer) » Amer Fort (Jaipur) » Pichola Lake (Udaipur) » Hawa Mahal (Jaipur) » City Palace (Jaipur) » Seheliyon ki Bari (Udaipur) » Brahma Temple » City Palace » Umaid Bhawan Palace |
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RAJASTHAN FAIRS AND FESTIVALS |
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| The Rajasthani’s love for colour and joyous celebrations
is proved by the elaborate rituals and the gay abandon
with which he surrenders himself to the numerous fairs
and festivals of the region. In addition to the
festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims and
others, there are also the traditional fairs. There are
animal fairs, there are religious fairs and there are
fairs to mark the changing seasons. Infact, celebrations
occur almost round the year and are a splendid
opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight into the
life of the Rajasthani. Other than the traditional
fairs, recently established festivals which involve
elephants, camel races, dance and music have been
specially organised for the tourists. |
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HOW TO REACH |
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Rajasthan being a major tourist destination in India,
the state is well connected with other parts of the
country and is well accessible by air, rail and road.
Delhi, the capital of India and most important
international gateway is conveniently located at 4 hours
distance from Jaipur, the Rajasthan capital.
Air: Jaipur is the main airport to enter
Rajasthan. Serviced by all the domestic airlines of
India, Jaipur has connections to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur,
Aurangabad, Jodhpur and few more cities in India. Other
major airports are in Udaipur and Jodhpur.
Rail: The city is well connected by the railway
lines and trains are available from all major cities in
the country for here.
Road: Road transport in Rajasthan, on the other
hand, is much better than in the other parts of India.
But, most enduring of the memories in Rajasthan is
undoubtedly Camel Safari and Horse Safari across the
Thar Desert. |
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RAJASTHAN MAJOR CITIES |
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| Bikaner » Jodhpur » Jaisalmer » Udaipur » Jaipur » Mandawa » Pushkar » Bharatpur » Samode » Kota » Mount Abu |
| Other cities- Bundi » Sawai Madhopur » Khimsar » Pokhran » Mukundgarh » Nathdwara » Neemrana |
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HOTELS IN RAJASTHAN MAJOR CITIES |
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| Bikaner Hotels »
Jodhpur Hotels » Jaisalmer Hotels » Udaipur Hotels » Jaipur Hotels » Mandawa Hotels » Pushkar Hotels » Chittaurgarh Hotels » Bundi Hotels » Kota Hotels » Mount Abu Hotels |
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RAJASTHAN WILDLIFE |
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| Rajasthan is the land of some of
the finest Sanctuaries and National parks of India and
the world. Noted among them are Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
(Keoladeo Ghana National Park) , Sariksa Tiger Reserve
and Ranthambhor National Park .One needs to take the
help of safaris for better exploration of the wildlife
in Rajasthan. You can choose from many options available
like Camel Safari, Horse Safari, Tiger Safari, Bird
safari or a Jeep Safari to easily negotiate and enjoy
the vast and stretched natural habitats of Rajasthan. |
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RAJASTHAN ARTS AND CRAFTS |
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| In Concept In Colour In Workmanship The Handicrafts of
Rajasthan are incomparable. Be it jewellery, painting,
furniture, leatherware, pottery, metalcraft or
hand-printed textiles… each object has a subtle and
overpowering appeal. And an ethnic aura envelops even
the simplest of forms, making each one truly a
Collector's Delight. It is therefore hardly surprising
when people the world over, call Rajasthan a
Treasure-Trove of Handicrafts and a Shopper's
Paradise. There is a profusion of exuberant colours and
fascinating forms in the handicrafts of Rajasthan. They
are infact, a tribute to human refinement and
sensibility and also a challenge, as it were, to the
stark desert environment. Each period of history had
some stroke of ingenuity to contribute to the aesthetic
heritage of this land. The kings and nobles were lovers
of arts and crafts and encouraged craftspersons in their
activities.In Rajasthan people obsessively decorate
almost everything -be it a camel, a kitchen wall, their
clothes or themselves. No wonder each piece of
Rajasthani handicraft never ceases to amaze. |
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RAJASTHAN SHOPPING |
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Today, Rajasthan's markets spill with an exciting array
of goods: paintings, jewellery, fabrics and textiles,
soft-as-gossamer quilts, clay pottery and blue pottery,
durries and carpets, wood, metal and stone sculpture,
leatherware and terracotta...
Little bells dance in the breeze, puppets dangle from
strings, embroidered footwear brightens up stores,
lights glow in huge glass candelabra and gemstones spill
across pavements: in Rajasthan's treasure-trove, you
could spend days simply exploring the world of the
artisan.
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