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Located on the northwest borders of India, Rajasthan stretches out in to the Thar Desert. Rajasthan, literally translated as the land of kings & princes, is the ultimate confluence of history, chivalry, romance, rugged natural beauty, art & crafts and colour. The magic of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife.
Best time to visit:
October to March.
Major cities of interest:
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Ajmer-Pushkar, Udaipur
Wildlife parks:
Ranthambore, Sariska
Fairs & Festivals:
Jaipur:, Gangaur festival (March), Elephant festival (March), Jaipur festival (March)
Jaisalmer: Desert festival (February),
Ajmer: Pushkar fair (October), URS fair.
Jodhpur: Marwar festival (Sep-Oct)
Throughout India: Holi, Diwali, Dusshera.
Sports and adventure:
Polo, Golf, Vintage car rally, Kite flying, Bicycling, Trekking, Camping, Ballooning, Parasailing.
Shopping:
Jewellery, Miniature art, Phads & Pichwais (painting), Folk painting, Stone carving, metal craft, textile, blue pottery, terracotta, Rugs & carpets, Wooden artefacts |
