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Rajasthan

The Land of Romance and Chivalery
No more spectacular land exists in the whole world, no more stirring histories are as concentrated in any one region as Rajasthan, where mountains have been thrown up from the burning sands of the desert, where legends have created lakes and polls, where a proud and mysterious people have built forts and palaces, temples, and mansions. Here, where kingdoms once fought over codes of honor and chivalry rather then wealth and power, families still feud long after the last battle has been consigned to the pages of history.

The magical land set amidst the desolate desert beauty. The land synonymous with romance and chivalry. Immensely rich in culture, history and natural beauty. That's is Rajasthan. Always temming with colour, joy, and friendliness that's unique to this part of the country. Everything about Rajasthan fascinates - from miles of golden stretches of sand to the kaleidoscope of magnificent forts, opulent palaces and marvellous havellis , each a splendid architectural creation having a legend of its own. The beautiful laid out gardens and lakes contrasting perfectly with the hilly ranges are a sight to the gladden eyes.

The royal land of kings offering unimaginable beauty in myriad forms, Rajasthan is ‘never to be missed’ places in the world. Take your romance at its zenith.


Fairs and Festivals

The Spirit of Celebration
The Rajashthani's love for colour and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate rituals and the gay abandon with which he surrenders himself to the numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims and others, there are also the traditional fairs.

There are animal fairs, there are religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing seasons. In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for the visitor to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthan. Other than the traditional fairs, recently established festivals that involve elephants, camel races, dance and music have been specially organized for the tourists. Among the better known fairs of Rajasthan are :Nagaur fair, Desert Festival, Gangaur, Summer Festival, Nagaur fair and lot more.


Architecture Heritage

Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan
What is there in Rajasthan if not its forts and palaces that together give the image that Rajasthan is famous for. Built over the hilltops, in the middle of enormous deserts and inside the wild world, these forts and palaces also showcases close association between the men and their close possessions. Surprises are the second name of these architectural marvels spread throughout the land of Rajasthan.

Make sure while you are a journey to the eternal land of Rajasthan to stay in any of these forts and palaces, as many of these places are again regaining their past glory. Popularly known as the Heritage Hotels, these places are the blend of royal past and modern world. The most popular of these forts are Amber palace, City palace - Jaipur, City palace - Udaipur, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh fort, Chittaurgarh fort, Junagarh, Kotah fort, Kumbhalgarh fort.

Art and Culture
In Rajasthan, the spectacular is commonplace. Many civilizations forged by waves of settlers ranging from ancient Indus Valley urbanites to pastoral Aryan herdsmen that have all shaped this region called the land of kings. Colorful costumes, festivals and customs relieve the tedium of coping with a harsh, demanding land. Discover it all in the fairs and festivals like Pushkar and Desert Festival.

Dances and Music
The desert landscape of Rajasthan certainly does not inspire colorful and lively images. But it is because of the sheer festive spirit of the people, imagination of a colorless and dull lifestyle is often proved wrong. Yes! The Thar, and with it, all of Rajasthan, is known as the most colorful desert in the world. Fairs & Festivals, lilting music, lively dances and the dazzling attire of the people punctuate its barrenness, turning the land into a fertile basin of color and creativity.

Encompassing the spirit of the Thar Desert, Rajasthan has been a haven of various folk art forms. Vibrant, vigorous and graceful, the dances of Rajasthan evoke the desert in all its moods. The dances, found in limitless variations in Rajasthan, punctuate its barrenness, turning the land into a fertile basin of color and creativity and are an expression of human emotion as much as the folk music. Rajasthan popular dance include Bhavi, Chari, Gair, Ghoomar, Kalbeliyas, Kathputli and Terathtalli.