Rajasthan TourDestinations

Rajasthan, the largest state of India was formed on 30 March 1949 with Jaipur as the state capital. Once known as the ‘Land of the Kings’, the state still retains the glory and richness. Parts of Rajasthan have been inhabited since the days of the Indus Valley Civilization about 5000 years ago. Excavations at Kalibanga in Northern Rajasthan have revealed the existence of human settlements of the Harappan times on the banks of a river that dried up later, which is believed to be the River Saraswati by some scholars.

Rajasthan blessed with majestic forts, magnificent palaces, stretches of sand dunes, serene lakes and natural surroundings, Rajasthan portrays an amazing diversity in all its forms. The capital city of Rajasthan, also well known as “Pink City” is itself a major tourist destination in India appealing tourists from all over the world. Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Chittorgarh, Mount Abu etc are other cities of Rajasthan and equally significant in their own way.

The major fairs in Rajasthan are Pushkar Cattle Fair, Nagaur Fair, Desert Festival Jaisalmer and Camel Festival Bikaner. Rajasthan is famous for gem and jewellery centre, Jaipur is famous for Kundan work (enamel work on gold). The Major shopping places in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Rajasthan is worldwide famous for woollen carpets, cotton rugs, marble statuary, enamelled wares, brass ware, hand-block printed Sanganeri and Bagru Cotton fabrics, exotic blue pottery made from crushed quartz, leather footwear and more.