Rajasthan remind the visitors the days of
the sophisticated lifestyle of the Maharajas and their Flamboyant royal
courts. Termed as the Land of Royalty due to the imposing Forts and grand
Palaces tells the tale of valour and chivalry. The mountainous Aravali and
the Vindyans on one side and the desert to the other forms a contrast that
perfectly blends the unique history of the state.
Tourist Guide for Rajasthan Tour » Dhundhar Circuit (Jaipur to Dausa) - Jaipur, the
first planned city was designed in accordance to the shilpa shastra and was
coloured pink on the visit of Prince Albert, the consort of Queen victoria
of England in the year1876AD. Places of importance includes the City Palace,
Gaitor, Galta, Amer Fort, Jai Mahal, jaigarh Fort and the Nahargarh Fort.
Samoda 40kms from Jaipur houses a splendid palace with ornate and fine
frescoes. Ramgarh has a huge artificial lake and is 32kms from Jaipur.
Important places in Ramgarh are Bagru, Sanganer and Chaksu.
» Hadoti Circuit (Bundi to Baran) - Hadoti region is
a treasure house of ancient relics traced along the Chambal river full of
Paintings and temples. The town of Bundi, though isolated is tucked away in
a picturesque valley rich in miniature paintings. Bundi palace is a fine
architecture. The place of Kota blends mediaeval grandeur with modern
industrialisation, Jag Mandia and Brij Vilas Palace are not to be missed.
Jhalawar, the land belonging to the Jhalas is a culturally rich area with
exotic wildlife.
» Merwara-Marwar Circuit (Ajmer to Nagaur) - Ajmer,
south west of Jaipur is a pilgrimage destination once ruled by the Chauhan
Rajputs. Puskar, the Hindu pilgrimage center is believed to have been
created by Lord Brahma himself. The places is occupied by around 400 temples
and 52 ghats. Merta, the ancient town is associated with the medieval mystic
poetess Meera Bai whereas Nagaur is significant in its forts that shows a
distinct Mughal influence.
» Mewat-Brij Circuit (Alwar to Tonk) - Alwar, once a
part of the Matsya kingdom is the gateway to the state of Rajasthan. One
cannot overlook the famous Moosi Maharani Ki Chatri. Bharatpur, the 17th
century Jat ruled place is popular for its Lohagarh Fort and the Keoladeo
Ghana Park. Sawai Madhopur is too known for the Ranthambore Fort. Tonk, 96
kms from Jaipur is proud of its Sunehri Kothri laid with exquisite gold
work.
» Vagad Circuit (Dungarpur to Banswara) - Vagad is
the home region of the Bhill tribes and rich in natural beauty with a
different culture of their own. Dungapur near Gujarat border was founded by
Rana Dungar in the 13th century. The Baneswar fair is a great event of the
locality of Baneswar. The name Baneswar is derived from bans or bamboo trees
and founded by Maharaja Jagmal Singh.
» Desert Circuit (Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Barmer) -
Rustic,arid, hot,sparse in population are the varied names that are
associated with the Desert landscape. Jodhpur is the first to be visited,
the place that stands proud of its Mehrangarh Fort,Umaid Bhawan Palace and
the Kailana Lake. Jaisalmer , the yellow walled fort is a vertical extension
of the desert. Bikaner, founded by Rao Bika is called the Camel country in
the world. The other areas of visit are the Lalgarh Palace, Karni Mata
Temple.
» Shekhawati Circuit (Sikar to Jhunjunu) -The area
to the north eastern part of Rajasthan comprises Sikar and the Jhunjuna
districts. Shekhawati adores the region with its exquisite frescoes. The
towns of Lachhmangarh, Chiwara, Mukundgarh, Fatehpur, Ramgarh, Dundlod,
Nawalgarh and Mahansar are the major tourist attracted
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