Rajasthan is the land of vibrant culture, majestic architecture, royal heritage, and rich traditions. It is the place where history lives on in the daily lives of its people. Rajasthan is like a living museum, where the past coexists with the present. In your upcoming trip to India, include Rajasthan in your India Tour Packages for an exclusive tour experience.
Royal Heritage and Architectural Splendor
Rajasthan is dotted with grand forts, palaces and havelis, each with a story of its own. The popular cities of Rajasthan which you must definitely include in your Rajasthan Tour Package are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer.
Start your trip by exploring the Jaipur, which is the capital city of Rajasthan. Here the main tourist attraction places include the City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar. The City Palace Jaipur is the home of the royal family of Jaipur, and a part of it is opened to the public as a museum. The Amber Fort is one of the grand forts of Rajasthan located not far from the main hub of Jaipur. It is built in Rajput and Mughal architecral style. The highlight of this fort is the Sheesh Mahal, also known as mirror palace as it is designed using mirrors.
The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur city is another grand fort located on top of a hill, offering panoramic views of the Blue City. There are also many other places to visit in Jodhpur that offers an enriching experience.
Udaipur city is known for its lakes and the beautiful Lake Palace built in between the Lake Pichola. Take a boat ride to see the Lake Palace up close and the views of the Udaipur City Palace located near the lakeside.
Jaisalmer is the desert city of Rajasthan known for Jaisalmer Fort which is the only living Fort and the Thar Desert. You can enjoy desert safari which includes camp stay in the desert, camelback ride, enjoy folk dance performances and savor traditional Rajasthani cuisine for food.
In your India Tour Packages include the places that you would love to visit for having an immersive tour experience.
Timeless Traditions and Festivals
Rajasthans culture and traditions can be seen in their everyday life. In some Rajasthani villages the women wear traditional colorful attires and are engaged in making handcrafted items.
The artisans produce exquisite handcrafted items. Every city in Rajasthan is popular for their own artistic works like the bandhani (tie-dye) textiles in Jodhpur, blue pottery in Jaipur, leather goods in Jaisalmer and miniature paintings in Udaipur.
Rajasthan’s music is totally different from other states of India. It’s traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance is popular around the world. The popular dances that are performed during the festivals and celebrations include Ghoomar and Kalbeliya dances. The folk instruments which are used are sarangi and algoza which melodic music touching the soul of the people. There living traditions have been passed down from one generation to another.
The festivals in Rajasthan are vibrant and are a grand affair. The Teej and Gangaur festivals in Jaipur showcase the deep-rooted customs of the state through music, dance, and grand processions. The Pushkar Camel Fair is a camel trade fair accompanied with dance and music performances and great food. The Desert Festival in Jaisalmer is accompanied with races, turban competition and more.
If you are visiting Rajasthan during the festival time do include in your in your Rajasthan Tour Package. Discuss with your tour operators for any upcoming festival so that you can be a part of it.
Rural Rajasthan: A Window into the Past
While the cities let you see the grandeur of the region, but visiting rural Rajasthan will give you an intimate encounter. Some of the must-visit villages of Rajasthan include Samode, Khimsar, and Mandawa. Each of this village is unique on their own way; you can know about the daily lifestyle of the people, occupation and their history.
See the locals dressed in their traditional attire, and cooking traditional meals in the traditional cooking ways. Visit the workshops and see how the local villagers are engaged in making handcrafted items using traditional ways.
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