Incredible Rajasthan



Rajasthan is one of the prime tourist destinations of India mesmerizing the world with its geographical features - the world's oldest Aravalli Range, the Great Indian Desert popularly known as Thar Desert, Mount Abu, two national tiger reserves Ranthambore and Sariska.

Surrounded by Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast and Punjab to the north, Rajasthan attracts tourists from all over the world for its various types of holidays like adventure tourism, eco-tourism, wildlife tourism, heritage hotel tourism, safari tourism, historical tourism, festival tourism, cultural tourism and tour package tourism endowed with unique heritage, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, sand dunes huge open-air museum and lush green forests.

Tourist destinations in Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the "Land of the Kings" is the perfect and unparalleled tourist destination of India offering wildlife tours, tours to forts and palaces, tour to fairs and festivals, to Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Other fabulous destinations include Ajmer, Pushkar, Bikaner, Bundi, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mt. Abu, Sariska, Shekhawati, Udaipur where you candiscover the hidden culture and heritage of Rajasthan.

Heritage Hotels of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known in the history of India as the land of kings and Maharajas, so all the palaces, fortress, havelis were converted into Heritage Hotels after the abolition of 'Jagirs'. These heritage hotels are the reflection of the lifestyle of noble families. Even today, they have become the tourist spots for the rich and famous including many royal families who want to spend their holidays in the comfort of luxury. Some of the famous heritage hotels are Laxmi Vilas Palace, Hotel Lallgarh Palace, Bissau Palace, Rajmahal Palace, Mukundgarh Fort, Neemrana Fort, Sardarsamand Palace, Bijay Niwas Palace, Gajner Palace, Jal Mahal Palace, Rang Niwas Palace.

Fairs and Festivals

Rajasthan is a land of Fairs and Festivals characterized by traditional singing and dancing to the accompaniment of folk music. There are two festivals which are not to be missed. The Desert Festival of Jaisalmer and the Pushkar Fair attract tourists from around the world for their vibrancy and colourful celebrations. Other famous fairs and festivals are Banganga Fair, Karni Mata Fair, Baneshwar Fair, Mewar Festival, Teej Festival, Camel Festival, Chambal Adventure Festival, Kite Festival, Urs (Ajmer), Shekhawati Fair and Winter Festival. You find all of this in Incredible Rajasthan.

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