A tour of Rajasthan is never complete without exploring the hustle-bustle and the rich cultural heritage of Jodhpur. The graceful palaces, monuments and temples strewn throughout the city bring alive the historic grandeur and royalty of Jodhpur. Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur are its beautiful lakes where you can take a boat ride while… Read More
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Jaisalmer means ‘the Hill Fort of Jaisal’. Jaisalmer is also called the “Golden City of India” because the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden shade to the city and its neighbouring area. Jaisalmer is a land of fascinating sand dunes, magnificent havelis (huge bungalows), bewitching palaces and stunning Jain temples. Jaisalmer is situated in north Indian… Read More
Forts, palaces, temples, colours (lots of them!), food, history and heritage- welcome to Jaipur, the ideal gateway to royal Rajasthan. The largest and the capital city of the state, Jaipur is a bustling metropolis where modernity and heritage co-exists in a manner that leaves people in sheer awe. Fondly known as the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur… Read More
Covering an area of 3162 sq km, Desert National Park (DNP) is one of the largest national parks in the country. Located in the Thar Desert, 40 km from Jaisalmer, Desert National Park is situated very close to the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. It was accorded the status of a national park in 1980. Although… Read More
Known for the forts and palaces, Rajasthan is also popular for rich wildlife. Ironically the state has a good treasure of flora and fauna in the national parka and wildlife reserves. One such remarkable national park of Rajasthan is at Kota – Darrah National Park. Spread in a hilly terrain, the sanctuary is actually a… Read More
Mount Abu, a surprising mountain retreat, will take you high above the heat wave – where the air is cool and the weather is pleasant. On a drive through the desert, you’ll suddenly find the sands give way to verdant mountains, the beautiful Nakki Lake fringed with lovely trees, cool breeze, and heavenly environs. There… Read More
Udaipur is a popular tourist destination in India. Udaipur, the capital of the former princely state of Mewar is a beautiful city in Rajasthan, India. Udaipur city is also referred to as the “Venice of the East”, the “Most Romantic City of India” and the “Kashmir of Rajasthan”. Udaipur the “City of Lakes” is one… Read More