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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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