While looking for more information on Rajasthan at a glance, the first thing we notice about this state is its tradition of finest hospitality. The traditional of excellent hospitality, rich culture, glorious history, vibrant lifestyle, and generous people of this royal state draws a large number of tourists and vacationers from all over the world. There are a number of architectural structures studded in this desert state of India. Forts, palaces, temples, havelis, museums, etc all are to give tourists a cheerful Rajasthan travel experience.
Rajasthan is also famous for many of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. Sariska, Ranthambhore, and Keoladeo Ghana are few to name. The colorful fairs and festivals of Rajasthan depict the rich culture, tradition and custom of the state. Rajasthan heritage hotels are ideal for luxury vacation in India. Rippling sand dunes of vast Thar Desert are also wroth visit. One can enjoy camel safari to enjoy the charm of sand dunes.
More Rajasthan Information in Facts
| State |
Rajasthan |
| Capital |
Jaipur, the Pink City of India |
| Location |
Northwestern Part of India |
| Districts |
33 |
| Established |
1956-11-01 |
| Largest City |
Jaipur, the Pink City |
| Population |
56.5 Million |
| Density |
165/Sq Km |
| Climate |
Hot & Dry, Scorching Summers, Cool Winters |
| Known for |
Rich Culture, Glorious History, Tradition of Finest Hospitality |
| Attractions |
Forts, Palaces, Temples, Wildlife Parks, Sand Dunes, Fairs & Festivals |
| Cities & Tourist Places |
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandawa, Shekhawati, Ajmer, Pushkar, Bharatpur, Ranthambhore, Alwar, etc |
| Important Forts |
Junagarh Fort, Golden Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Neemrana Fort, Amber Fort, Fort Mandawa Castle, Mehrangarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Taragarh Fort, Lohagarh Fort, Ranthambhore Fort, etc |
| Important Palaces |
City Palace in Jaipur & Udaipur, Amber Palace, Deogarh Mahal, Fateh Prakash Palace, Lake Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Samode Palace, Phool Mahal Palace, Rambagh Palace, etc |
| Important Havelis |
Alsisar Haveli, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Piramal Haveli, Samode Haveli, Havelis in Shekhawati Region |
| Heritage Hotels |
Lake Palace, Alsisar Haveli, Rambagh Palace, Devigarh Fort Palace Hotel, Fateh Prakash Palace, Golbagh Palace, Gajner Palace, Jal Mahal, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Neemrana Fort Palace, Raj Mahal Palace, Umaid Bawan Palace, Samode Palace & Haveli, Sariska Palace, etc |
| Wildlife Parks |
Ranthambhore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Desert National Park, Tal Chappar Wildlife Sanctuary, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, etc |
| Hill Station |
Mount Abu – the Only Hill Station of Rajasthan |
| Fairs & Festivals |
Bikaner Camel Festival, Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Mount Abu Summer Festival, Pushkar Fairs & Festivals, Gangaur Festival, Teej Festival, Jodhpur Marwar Festival, Mewar Festival Udaipur, Urs Ajmer Sharif, Jaipur Elephant Festival, Kota Dushehra Festival, Jaipur Kite Festival, Holi, Bharatpur Brij Festival, Mt. Abu Winter Festival, Diwali |
| Temples & Shrines |
Mt. Abu Dilwara Jain Temples, Ranakpur Jain Temples, Jaipur Birla Temple, Eklingji Temple – Udaipur, Ossian Temples – Jodhpur, Jaisalmer Jain Temples, Ajmer Sharif Dargarh, Lord Brahma Temple – Pushkar, Govind Devji Temple – Jaipur, Jagdish Temple – Udaipur, Sas Bahu Temple – Udaipur, Nathdwara Temple – Udaipur, Karni Mata Temple Deshnok, etc. |
| Highlights |
Monuments, Culture, Forts & Palace, Camel Safari, Accommodation, Cuisine, Sand Dunes, Wildlife, Camel Safari, Elephant Safari, Horse Safari, Fairs & Festivals, Vibrant Cities, Historic Places, Handicrafts. |
| Major Industries |
Tourism, Handicrafts, Cement, Chemical, Sugar and Textiles |
| International Airport |
Jaipur |
| Domestic Airport |
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota and Jaisalmer |
| Best Time to Visit |
Mid September to Mid March |
| How to Reach |
By Air : Main Airports are Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur, well-connected with major cities like Delhi and Mumbai
By Rail : Well connected with major cities of India. Main railway stations are Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur and Jodhpur.
By Road : Well connected with major cities of India by state and national highways. |
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