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| Ajmer Travel Guide The city of Ajmer, south west of Jaipur, is situated in the heart of Rajasthan. It is a green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting past. South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Know More..... |
| Alwar Travel Guide Alwar is one of the most important cities of Rajasthan, nestling in the western sands of India that represents its cultural heritage. This city is popularly known as the Tiger Gate of Rajasthan. This city is surrounded by the rigorous Aravalli hills. Formerly this city was known as Mewar. Alwar was a mainly a Rajput Kingdom that came under Muslim domination during 13th -18th century. Know More..... |
| Bharatpur Travel Guide Bharatpur city is named after Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama. This city is also called the Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan. The foundation of this city was laid by Maharaja Suraj Mal, an adopted son of Badan Singh in 1733 AD. It was once an unconquerable well fortified city, carved out of the region formerly known as Mewar. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played an important part in the history of Rajasthan. Know More..... |
| Bikaner Travel Guide Bikaner is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan in western India which was founded in 1488 A.D. This is the royal fortified city by with a timeless appeal which is surrounded by a long embattled wall pierced by five gates. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. Bikaner is popularly known as the camel country and is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. Know More..... |
| Chittaurgarh Travel Guide The pride of Rajasthan, Chittorgarh still reverberates with the tales of its glorious but turbulent past. It is a land where the ideals of chivalry, sacrifice and honor were always worshipped. Today, all that remains of those glorious times are the ruins of forts, palaces and temples that have nevertheless managed to retain their old grandeur. Know More..... |
| Jaipur Travel Guide Jaipur the `Pink City' as it is popularly known, is the bustling capital of Rajasthan. `Pink city' because most of the buildings are pink in colour in the old city. The city retains its old self, at the same time it is moving fast as a modern city. You can see extreme contrast on the streets of Jaipur. On one side you have cars, buses and motorbikes, on the other side you can see camel carts. Know More..... |
| Jaisalmer Travel Guide Its like straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. The name Jaisalmer induces a dramatic picture of utter magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile terrain not with standing the warmth and colour of people is simply over whelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city. Know More..... |
| Jodhpur Travel Guide Jodhpur is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. This city is popularly known as the "Sun City" because it enjoys the bright & sunny weather all year. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination a valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert has the distinction of neither being a part of the Thar Desert nor out of it. At best it is a doorway to the Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi and Kannauj. Know More..... |
| Kota Travel Guide An amazing, juxtaposition of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization, mainly the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River and the Nuclear Power Plant has a few traces of its past still left. The fort overlooking the river Chambal is the foremost tourist attraction. It also houses the museum with a rich collection of art and artefacts and some elaborately painted chambers. Know More..... |
| Mount Abu Travel Guide Mount Abu is located at the southern corner of Rajasthan. An amusing retreat set amidst the lush green forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the unfertile desertscape of Rajasthan. Mt. Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan. The climate of Mt. Abu is cool to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and blossoming shrubs. Know More..... |
| Pushkar Travel Guide South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. Know More..... |
| Udaipur Travel Guide Udaipur, popularly known as the City of Lakes, is a lovely land around the azure water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. This city stands on the banks of the lake Pichola in Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Singh founded Udaipur meaning the 'city of Sunrise' in 1599 AD and today it is a one of the better-known tourist destinations of India. Know More..... |
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