About Rajasthan

Rajasthan simply pulsates with life. If literally translated, it means 'Land of the Kings'. The land is awash with beautiful palaces and majestic hilltop forts set against diverse topography ranging from Aravali Hills to the Great Indian Desert.

Rajasthan is one of India's prime travel destinations with multitude of historic cities and formidable forts to explore. From the pink capital city of Jaipur with its Palace complex including the 18th century Jantar Mantar Observatory; ambling around the Meherangarh Fort in the blue city of Jodhpur, the beautiful temples and Lake Palace floating on the azure waters of Lake Pichola in the romantic city of Udaipur; the beautiful temple town and holy lake of Pushkar; to the awesome medieval fort of the golden Jaisalmer which rises from a stark desert landscape, you are spoiled for choice.

Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur are historic yet vibrant cities of Rajasthan. Throughout the cities, historical sites and attractions are in plenty, offering tourists an interesting and informative peek into the golden past of Rajasthan.

Apart from being the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is the starting point for touring Rajasthan. . The rose-colored sandstone architecture of this vibrant city has earned for the city the sobriquet of Pink City. Its proximity to Delhi and easy accessibility has made it a tourist haven for all people across the world.

Appropriately called the City of Lakes, Udaipur is located around an oasis of three lakes in amidst the verdant hills of Aravalli. Incredibly romantic, the place is replete with palaces, temples and havelis of beautifully crafted elegance. The piece de resistance of Udaipur is undoubtedly the Lake Palace hotel situated in the middle of the famous Pichola Lake.

Jodhpur is defined by the most formidable fort of Meherangarh in Rajasthan. The place provides the base for exploring the rural Rajasthan and the extreme beauty of its countryside.

Wherever you roam in Rajasthan you will be certainly struck by the beautiful colors, friendly people and exquisite beauty of its wilderness.