Rajasthan Tour Packages

•  Rajasthan’s beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the color of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur’s bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie, and dye scarves, and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar Desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles, and architecture.

JAIPUR ATTRACTIONS:

1. Nahargarh Fort
2. Amber Fort
3. Jaigarh Fort
4. Jal Mahal

• Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama – the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. A major trade center of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second-largest city of Rajasthan.

JODHPUR ATTRACTIONS: 

1. Mehrangarh Fort
2. Jaswant Thada
3. Umaid Bhawan Palace
4. Girdikot & Sardar Market
5. Museum
6. Balsamand Lakes & Gardens
7. Mandore
8. Mahamandir Temple
9. Kailana Lake
10. Osian
11. Luni Fort
12. The Dhawa

The history of Mount Abu is as diverse as the city itself. It was once a part of the Chauhan kingdom of Rajasthan and served as a summer resort for the Rajput kings of the region. After that, it was leased by the British government from the then Maharaja of Sirohi for use as the headquarter of the resident to Rajputana (another name for Rajasthan).

During the British rule in India, it was the favorite summer destination of the British, who came here to escape the dusty, dry heat of the plains particularly Rajasthan. It also served as a sanatorium for the troops. The small huts and cottages here tell stories of those times even today.

MOUNT ABU ATTRACTIONS:

1. Gaumukh Temple
2. Delwara Jain Temple
3. Adhar Devi Temple
4. Museum & Art Gallery
5. Viewpoints
6. Shri Raghunathji Temple
7. Gardens & Parks
8. Trevor’s Tank
9. Guru Shikhar
10. Achalgarh
11. Mount Abu Tourist Palace
12. Gaumukh Temple
13. Delwara Jain Temple
14. Adhar Devi Temple
15. Museum & Art Gallery
16. Viewpoints
17. Shri Raghunathji Temple
18. Gardens & Parks
19. Trevor’s Tank
20. Guru Shikhar
21. Achalgarh

• Binaker’s history dates back to 1488 A.D. when a Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji- a desendent of the founder of Jodhpur (1459 A.D.), Rao Jodhaji, established his kingdom here. Rao Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Bikaji was the most enterprising of them. Bikaji chose a barren wilderness called Jangladesh and trandormerd it to an impressive city, called Bikaner after the founder’ name.

BIKANER ATTRACTIONS:

1. Junagarh For
2. Lalgarh Palace
3. National Research Centre on Came
4. Laxminath Temple
5. Ganga Singh Museum
6. Sadul Singh Museum
7. Jain Temple

• The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would built his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 A.D. when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital – Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.

Jaisalmer ATTRACTIONS:

1. Jhalawar Fort (Garh Palace)
2. Government Museum
3. Bhawani Natya Shala
4. Gagron Fort
5. Buddhist Caves and Stupas
6. Rain Basera (6KM)
7. Jhalarapatan (6KM)

• Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama – the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. A major trade centre of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.

Jodhpur ATTRACTIONS:

1. Mehrangarh Fort
2. Jaswant Thada
3. Umaid Bhawan Palace
4. Girdikot & Sardar Market
5. Museum
6. Balsamand Lakes & Gardens
7. Mandore
8. Mahamandir Temple
9. Kailana Lake
10. Osian
11. Luni Fort

The Dhawa

• Historically, Ajmer always had great strategic importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later it became a favourite residence of the great Moghula. One of the first contacts between the Moghula and the British occurred in Ajmer when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jahangir here in 1616. The city was subsequently taken by the Scindias and, in 1818, it was handed over to the British, becoming one of the few places in Rajasthan controlled directly by British rather than being part of a princely state.

AJMER ATTRACTIONS:

1. Taragarh
2. Shah Jahan Mosque
3. Pushkar Lake
4. Nasiya Temple
5. Mayo College
6. Man Mahal
7. Foy Sagar
8. Dargah Sharif
9. Ana Sagar Lake
10. Akbar Palace
11. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpda

• Bharatpur was the premier Jat State in Rajasthan. Badan Singh established and founded the fort and palaces of Deeg in 1725. Seven years later, his son laid the foundation nearby of the fort of Bharatpur. It was a formidable structure called Logagarh (iron fort), which lived up to its reputation.

  Bharatpur ATTRACTIONS:
  Lohagarh Fort
  b. Bharatpur Museum
  c. Bharatpur Palace
  d. Keoladeo National Park

Alauddin Khilji was the first to sack Chittaur in 1303 A.D. overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini. Legend has it, that he saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and was struck by her mesmerising beauty. But the noble queen preferred death to dishonour and committed Jauhar’.

In 1533 A.D., during the rule of Bikramjeet, came the second attack from Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat. Once again Jauhar was led by Rani Karanavati, a Bundi princess. Her infant son, Udai Singh was smuggled out of Chittaur to Bundi who survived to inherit the throne of the citadel. He learnt from his traumatic childhood that discretion is preferred to valour. So in, 1567 A.D. when the Mughal Emperor invaded Chittaur, Udai Singh fled to establish a new Capital, Udaipur-a beautiful lake city, leaving behind Chittaur to be defended by two 16 year old heroes, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. These young men displayed true Rajput chivalry and died after Jauhar’ was performed. Immediately thereafter Akbar razed the fort to rubble. Chittaur was never inhabited again but it always asserted the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors.

Chittaurgarh ATTRACTIONS:
a. The Fort
b. Vijay Satambh
c. Kirti Stambh
d. Rana Kumbha’s Palace
e. Meerabai Temple
f. Padmini’s Palace
g. Kumbha Shyam Temple
h. Kalika Mata Temple
i. Govt. Museum
j. Jaimal & Patta Palaces

• In Rana Kumbha’s time the kingdom of Mewar spread from Ranthambore to Gwalior, including vast tracts of present-day Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Mewar’s rulers became patrons of all that was best in Indian martial and fine arts, architecture, and learning. Of the 84 fortresses defending Mewar, 32 were designed and built by Rana Kumbha. Of these, Kumbhalgarh with its 36-kilometer long wall and soaring towers is the most impressive. Kumbhalgarh stands on the site of an ancient citadel dating back to the second century AD belonging to a Jain descendant of India’s Mauryan emperors. It defined the boundaries between Mewar and Marwar and became a refuge for Mewar’s rulers in times of strife. Its steel gray ramparts encircle the fertile Shero Mallah Valley, with ancient monuments cenotaphs, ponds and flourishing farms. Kumbhalgarh fell only once in its history, to the combined forces of Emperor Akbar, Raja Man Singh of Amber, and Raja Udai Singh of Amber, and Raja Udai Singh of Marwar.

Kumbhalgarh attractions:

1. Dussehra Mela (Sep – Oct of every year)
2. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

• Historically, Pushkar always had great strategic importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan. Later it became a favorite residence of the great Moghula. One of the first contacts between the Moghula and the British occurred in Pushkar when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jahangir here in 1616. The city was subsequently taken by the Scindias and, in 1818, it was handed over to the British, becoming one of the few places in Rajasthan controlled directly by British rather than being part of a princely state.

Pushkar atractions:

1. Pushkar Ghat
2. Pushkar Temples

• Ranakpur is named after Rana Kumbha whom Dharna Sah, a Jain businessman, approached when he had the vision of his great temple to ask for the land for its construction. Renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples in amber stone, Ranakpur is amongst the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty. These temples were constructed in the AD 1439. It is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, 39 kms. away from the Phalna railway station. Ranakpur is reached after passing lush green valleys and streams and the heart capturing views drive away any fatigue of the journey. The Ranakpur Jain Temple were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kgs. whose sound echoes in the entire complex.
  
  Ranakpur Attractions:

1. Jain Temple
2. Sadri
3. Ghanerao
4. Narlai
5. Falna
6. Desuri
7. Rohet
8. Village Safaris