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Majestic forts, magnificent palaces, huge
havelis and rich culture define the vibrant state of Rajasthan in India.
Situated in the northwestern part of India, Rajasthan is predominantly a desert
area with rich and vibrant culture. Aravalli's the oldest mountain range passes
through Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan. Besides, the beautiful
state of Rajasthan is home to two famous tiger reserves of Ranthambore and
Keoladeo. Tours North India offers to take you to this exotic state of Rajasthan
with its online booking of Tours to Rajasthan, India.
Known as the land of Maharaja's, Rajasthan is dotted with beautiful palaces,
temples and forts. Besides, the famous palaces of Jaipur, forts of Jaisalmer and
Havelis of Shekhawati Rajasthan is also known well known for lakes of Udaipur,
Camel fair of Pushkar and hill station of Mount Abu. Blessed with natural beauty
and rich culture, Rajasthan is one of the most sought after tourist destinations
of India.
Witness the rich and colorful culture of the Rajasthan state on your tours to
Rajathan in India. The folk music and dance of Rajasthan is very popular and is
an important element of Rajasthani culture. The lively music and dance makes the
life of Rajasthani folks not only interesting but also helps them in breaking
the monotony of desert life. Any shopper's paradise, Tours to Rajasthan
can never be complete without purchasing the local art and craft items. Besides,
the state is also known for the famous Bandhini or tie and dye work.
Camel Safari Rajasthan
Camel safaris in Rajasthan are not only about exploring the desert but also
include many enjoyable activities like camp outs, bon fire nights and dance /
music performances. True, you may not remember a luxury beach tour but a camel
safari in Rajasthan is something you will remember for a lifetime. Its
unconventionality is something that draws everyone. However, camel safari tours
are not that arduous after all. Tour companies make sure that you are given all
the basic amenities apart from a good night’s rest everyday during your tour.
All you need to do is to carry sunglasses, hats, sunscreen and lots of water to
escape the heat.
From tours lasting for a few hours to 15-day long packages, you can easily pick
up a camel safari tour that suits you. So don’t wait, indulge in a camel safari
today and see for yourself why it is so popular with visitors from all across
the world.
Fair & Festival Rajasthan
Experience the vibrant Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan during your royal
journey aboard the Palace on Wheels. As the Palace on Wheels chugs through the
heart of Rajasthan in the kind of royal style that only the Maharajas of
yesteryear could have enjoyed, you not only experience the romance of
old-fashioned rail travel, but also get to experience the splendid architecture,
colourful bazaars, the rich culture, the myriad topography of the Thar Desert,
the vibrant people and colourful fairs and festivals of Rajasthan.
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.) : One of the most popular among the
festivals of Rajasthan, the Jaisalmer Desert festival is a journey into the
heart of the Rajasthan desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer. A true show on the
sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor. Folk performers like
musicians, ballad singers, snake charmers, and puppeteers all exhibit their
traditional skills. There are exciting camel dances, camel acrobatics, camel
races, and camel polo, competitions for the best decorated camel, tug-of-war
between musclemen, a turban tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest. The
culmination is a sound and light spectacle on a moonlit night amidst sand dunes.
Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March-April): A festival to celebrate Holi,
this is a great occasion for the visitor to watch several elephant sports and
also play this festival of colours. A show is organised with the elephants
turning out in their best finery.
Gangaur Festival (March-April): A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati,
the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up in their
finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the
well-being of their husbands. This 18-day festival is laced with various
activities and culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Shiva to
escort his bride home.
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According to
Lunar Calendar): Held in the memory of the revered Sufi Saint Khawaja
Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion for thousands of believers to congregate at
the shrine and offer their prayers. All of Ajmer seems to take on a festive air
and several programmes are organised to mark the festival.
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