Rajasthan Travel Guide By Quick Travel Trip

“Rajasthan is a state in the northwest of India. It is mainly arid and its western border is adjacent to Pakistan. The main attraction for travellers is the vast Thar Desert and one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Aravallis. The Rajput heritage which is apparent in the forts, temples and palaces established by the Rajput Kings like Bappa Rawal, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga and Rana Pratap are also popular places to visit.”

Cities Rajasthan City:

• Jaipur
• Ajmer
• Bharatpur
• Bikaner
• Chittorgarh
• Jaisalmer
• Udaipur
• Kota
• Jodhpur
• Jaisalmer

Other destinations:

• Jaisamand Lake
• Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary
• Mount Abu
• Ranthambhore National Park
• Sariska Reserve and National Park
• Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary
• Bamnera
• Alwar

Best Places to See

Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destination to observe Indian heritage and royalty closely. A fortnight should suffice to be able to glimpse the splendor of the state. It has a lot of natural and man made tourist destinations, which include:

Amber Fort in Jaipur

Camel fair in Pushkar

Chittorgarh Fort - A massive structure with numerous gateways, the fort is an outstanding example of Mauryan architecture.

Mehrangarh Fort - Located in Jodhpur.

Junagarh Fort in Bikaner

Pichola Lake in Udaipur

Bundi Fort in Bundi

Jaisalmer Fort - Located in Jaisalmer. This fort is constructed with sand stones and is an important landmark of Jaisalmer city.

The Desert landscape in Jaisalmer

Jal Mahal in Jaipur

The Pink City in Jaipur

Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur

Khejarla Fort in Jodhpur

Wildlife Sanctuary in Ranthambhore National Park -  Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary was established in 1957. In 1974 this park came under the campaign of “Tiger Reserve”. Visitors can easily see many water bodies, everywhere inside the park, which is the perfect destination to relax during the summer for the wildlife animals.

Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu

Mirpur Jain Temple in Sirohi

Eat

Food is generally very spicy - to be enjoyed in moderation for first timers. Dairy based sweet products are very popular in this part of the country. Restaurants are mostly vegetarian. Finding restaurants serving good non-vegetarian food could be difficult, and in general, non vegetarian stuff in road side eateries should be avoided. Bread - both leavened and unleavened is readily available.

A typical Rajasthani fare would include daal-baati-churma. Daal is lentil curry;baati is round balls made out of wheat flour and baked in charcoal fire;churma is a dessert made out of crushed wheat balls rolled in jaggery/sugar and topped with ghee.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Rajasthan is from October to March as it isn't too hot then and travellers can enjoy sightseeing without being bothered by the heat. A much loved destination with foreign and local tourists alike, a ramble through the state should take you 10 days, including all the major cities and tourist destinations.

The best thing about Rajasthan is that travellers across all budgets can enjoy the state. If you're a budget traveller you'll spend anything between Rs. 55,000- 80,000, a all range traveller would spend between Rs. 80,000-115 ,000 and a high end traveler would spend between Rs. 1, 20,000 – 155,000.

Shopping in Rajasthan

Shopping in Rajasthan is a delightful experience. The land is traditionally rich in making handicrafts and handlooms.

The tradition of art and crafts is Rajasthan actually developed and flourished under the direct patronage of the royalties. Different regions of the state specialize in different kinds of handicrafts, which would lead you to shopping spree in Rajasthan.

Since precious and semi precious stone are available in abundance in Rajasthan, the local artisans craft out exquisite jewellery from them.

Textiles and leather are also favourite medium of handicrafts with the Rajasthani craftsmen. The most striking phenomenon with the Rajasthani crafts is the glow of vibrant colours.

The artisans also fashion amazing objects made out of clay. Rajasthani painting also carves a special niche in Indian art, which displays a lyrical quality through enchanting combination of tender lines and bright colours.

Best Hotel in Rajasthan

• Taj Hotel Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Hotel, Udaipur, spanning over a four acre land, stands with elan in the middle of the Pichola Lake. With Aravalli hills as the backdrop and reflection of white marbles in the Lake, the Hotel has a unique charm.

• Hotel Jai Mahal Palace

The famous Jai Mahal Palace of Jaipur bears the history of 260 years of Indo-Saracenic architectural grandeur. This age old structure of 1745 AD has now become a major tourist 5 star deluxe hotel.

• The Oberoi Udaivilas Hotel, Udaipur

The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Ornamenting the banks of the serene Lake Pichola, The Oberoi Udaivilas offers magnificent view of the 'White city' Udaipur and is the ultimate romantic getaway. With a choice of 82 luxurious rooms and suites, complete with majestic Rajput architecture.

• Hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore

The Oberoi Vanyavilas Ranthambore is a 5 Star Deluxe hotel, located in Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. It is situated at the junction of the Vindhya hills and Aravali ranges, near Ranthambore National Park.

• Hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace

Laxmi Niwas Palace is one of the most popular hotels in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Located in the Lallgarh Palace Complex, Laxmi Niwas Palace offers quality boarding and lodging facilities to all its guests.

• Hotel Basant Vihar palace

Hotel Basant Vihar Palace is a beautiful heritage hotel in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The hotel was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singhji, in the year 1940. It is situated amidst lush green surroundings.

• Hotel Gajner Palace

Hotel Gajner Palace is a famous hotel in Bikaner, Rajasthan. This grand heritage palace is a division of the HRH Group of Hotels.

• Karni Bhawan Palace

Karni Bhawan Palace is one of the finest heritage hotels in Bikaner. Once the royal residence of Maharaja Dr. Karni Singh, today it offers luxurious accommodation to both business and leisure travelers in the city of Bikaner.

• Hotel Lallgarh Palace

Hotel Lallgarh Palace is one of the renowned hotels in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is situated 250 kilometers away from the railway station. However, this Hotel Lallgarh Palace is quite close to the Bikaner bus stand. Being located on the outskirts of the city, this hotel offers a delightful stay amidst the serene atmosphere.