Rajasthan – the Land of Spectacular Monuments of Worship & Peace

A mere idea of vacationing in Rajasthan is fascinating. Enticed by Rajasthan’s intriguing history, exuberant hospitality, distinct architecture, art & unique culture, millions of holiday-makers visit this beautiful & ancient Land of Kings every year.

Rajasthan, also lauded as the Royal State of India, promises a unique & remarkable travel & holidaying experience to its visitors. It is a home to myriad of grand & magnificent forts, palaces, castles, havelis, lakes, ancient temples & so much more! Rajasthan merits a visit any time of the year. A tour to Rajasthan is all that it takes to explore the magnificence & enthralling beauty of Rajasthan.

If you are planning for a wonderful holidaying trip with your family, probably, Rajasthan is the perfect destination for you. Contact a Rajasthan Tour operator today & select the best from an extensive range of Rajasthan holidays packages.

Temples of Rajasthan – the Splendid Monuments of Worship for all religions

The architectural wealth of Rajasthan is acclaimed globally. The magnificence of architectural beauty is associated with forts, palaces, opulent hotels & ancient temples.

Rajasthan is a home to a plethora of majestic temples that are renowned for their beauty & rituals. One of the finest ways to cherish the culture of this regal land is visiting temples during the festivals & savoring from Rajasthan’s scrumptious culinary segment. 

We have hand-picked renowned ancient temples of Rajasthan that you shouldn’t miss visiting on a Royal Rajasthan tour:

1). Birla Mandir, Jaipur: Constructed by the Birla Family in 20th Century, Birla Mandir ranks amongst one of the most visited temples in Rajasthan. It is situated at the foothills of Moti Doongri of Temple & dedicated Lord Vishnu & Goddess Lakshmi. This temple is also referred to as “Laxmi Narayan” temple. The entire temple is constructed with white marble & considered as one of the most revered places of worship for Hindus.

The magnificent architecture, sculptures on various mythological themes, images of saints, statues of deities of various religions & philosophers catch the attention of the visitors. The temple has the images of Lord Ganesh, Socrates, Zarathustra, Christ, Buddha & Confucius.

2). Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer: Ajmer Sharif Dargah ranks amongst the renowned places of worship for Muslim devotees. Located in Ajmer district of Rajasthan, this dargah is considered as the final resting place for Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Thousands of Islamic followers & people from other communities visit this serene place of worship every year.

The pious Persian Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti reached Ajmer via Lahore in year 1192. It is believed that the shrine of Moinuddin Chisti was built by Mughal Emperor Humayun on his request.

A series of massive silver doors with beautiful carvings lead to the courtyard of the Dargah, which consists of tomb of Moinuddin Chisti, carved out of marble. The magnificent tomb consists of gold plating on the top & is surrounded by a silver railing.

The dargah complex consists of several mosques that were built by Mughal Emperors Akbar & Shah Jahan. These serene mosques merit a visit at least once on a year. Immerse in the peacefulness offered by this architectural marvel with Royal Rajasthan tours.

3). Brahma Temple, Pushkar: The Hindu Mythology states that the creator of the world, Lord Brahma, was cursed that he shall not have any temple or place of worship on Earth. Therefore, temples that are entirely dedicated to Lord Brahma are hard to find.

One of the finest temples amongst the handful temples of Lord Brahma in the world is the Brahma Temple of Pushkar. Located beside the sacred Pushkar Lake, this Brahma temple is also known as “Jagatpita Brahma Temple”.

It is believed that this temple was constructed nearly 2000 years ago. Marble & stone slabs were used to construct this beautiful temple. The red pinnacle of the temple & a hamsa bird motif are the distinct highlights of the temple.

The sanctum of the temple holds marble statue of four-headed Brahma & Goddess Gayatri. It is managed & governed by the Hindu sect priesthood, Sanyasis. Visitors to this temple take a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake & offer prayers in the temple, especially on Kartik Poornima.

4). Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, Ajmer: Located in the religious city of Ajmer, Adhai Din ka Jhonpra is considered as one of the oldest mosques in India that was constructed in 1199 CE. The name of the mosque suggests that it was made in two & half days only. The construction of the mosque was carried out by Qutub Ud Din Aibek on the orders of Mohammed Ghori.

Renowned as the oldest monument in Ajmer, it is also one of the major attractions of Rajasthan after Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

It is one of the astounding examples of the Indo-Islamic architecture, which was designed by Abu Bakr of Herat- the architect who accompanied Mohammed Ghori to India. It was built with yellow limestone that has inscriptions from the Holy Quran & floral designs inspired by the Arabic Architecture.

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 Still planning! An interaction with the nature awaits your advent. Peaceful journeys, jaunts and sojourns all can be experienced differently by integrating your trip with wildlife sightseeing.The beautiful animals, chirping birds and the natural scenic beauty all together make the trip alluring. All you need is to book a Rajasthan Wildlife Tour Package.

Well, imagining an encounter with a leopard will make you feel goose bumps but the excitement is worth the risk. Experiences at Rajasthan’s sanctuaries can be different, ranging from ‘humpy camel rides to bumpy gypsy-safari rides’. All of these enthralling experiences await your advent to the desert-state and can be experienced by a tour to Rajasthan.The moderate number of bird sanctuaries and national parks makes it a club for the ample species around world to stay here temporarily especially during winters. Hence, they have been under protection ever since from the humans wishing to settle. But, you can visit by booking a Rajasthan Wildlife tour package.

Some of the prime national parks and Bird sanctuaries of Rajasthan are:

• Keoladeo Ghana National Park
• Sariska Tiger Reserve
• Ranthambore National Park
• Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
• Tal Chappar Wildlife sanctuary
• Mount Abu Sanctuary
• Darrah Sanctuary
• Machiya Safari park
• Desert National Sanctuary

These wildlife sanctuaries range from enclosed semi-green grasslands of Mount Abu and Darrah, kota to open and dry grasslands near Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, from the deciduous thorn forest in Alwar to the wetlands of Bharatpur. This vivid and varied geography makes these lands habitats to some animals and temporary place of stay for some migratory birds.

Ranthambore National Park:

Situated in SawaiMadhopur, Rajasthan, it is one of the largest and the most important National parks of India. This most popular sanctuary of Rajasthan was established under the name of SawaiMadhopur Game Sanctuary in the year 1955. Brought under the Project Tiger Scheme of 1973 and later declared a National Park in 1980, it is best known for the tiger populationthere.  It was later merged in the adjacent sanctuaries and since then it is known as Ranthambore National Sanctuary.

The royal national animal, Tiger, can be best spotted during November and May as the lush green leaves present them amidst scenic beauty. Bound by Banas and Chambal, it is established on a plateau. The Ranthambore fort is also situated within the boundaries of the National park. It is abundant in Wildlife with species such as sloth bears, sambars, cheetals, hyenas, blue bulls (Nilgai), leopards, wild boars and tigers.

Primary attractions:

• Indian Tigers
• Get familiar with the wildlife on a jungle safari
• 500 species of flowering plants
• Finest resort in the middle of the wildlife
• Ample of species along with some endangered ones

Desert National Sanctuary:

The second largest in the country and one the most important national parks of Rajasthan, desert national park covers an area of 3162 square kms. Situated in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer, it has an extraordinary landscape and thus, attracts tourists from all over the world.

Some of the total area that the covers, has sand dunes. Being a perfect example of the desert ecosystem, it constitutes of fix hilly dunes, salt lake bottom surfaces and rocks. Though it is a desert still it houses birdlife in abundance. The most common of them is the endangered great Indian Bustard along with kestrels, falcons, sand grouse, tawny eagles, vultures, harriers, laggar falcons and spotted eagles.

Here, at the desert national park animal fossils, more than 180 million years ago, have been recovered. To witness the outstanding collection of plant species you must visit this place during November and January. The animal species include hedgehogs, desert cats, black bucks, Bengal foxes, wolves and desert foxes.

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These 7 places will make your Rajasthan Tours special

Rajasthan literally means the “Land of Kings”. Historical forts, massive palaces, desert activities, Rajasthani cuisine and its art & culture with the slogan ‘Padharo Mahare Desh’ are few reasons, Rajasthan holds 3rd position on the list of ‘World Heritage Site Tags’. The beauty of this king’s land will leave you spellbind. Since Rajasthan is a part of Golden Triangle, it is on the priority list of every 3rd foreign tourist visiting India. With the palaces in Jaipur, lakes in Udaipur and desert forts in Jaisalmer & Jodhpur, it is magnetizes large number of domestic & international tourists.

Here, I will unveil top 7 Forts/Places of Rajasthan which every visitor should have on the top of the list of special Rajasthan tours:

1. Jaisalmer Fort: Constructed in 1156 CE by Rawal Jaiswal, the founder of Jaisalmer city, this fort is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort is beautifully built using Golden- Yellow Stones found in Jaisalmer. This Sone Ka Quila, shines bright as if it is made up of Gold if seen from a distance. Located on the top of Trikuta Hill, it is a perfect place to witness the most picturesque and mesmerizing view of sunset. Apart from the sunset point, there are lot many things to explore in the Golden Fort. The fort is a collection of chambers, museum, Laxminath & Jain Temple, shops and what not! Plan your Rajasthan cultural tours and explore the massive landmark of Jaisalmer.


2. The City Palace: Still owned by the Royal family of Jaipur, City Palace is hidden deep in the folds of Old Jaipur. This palace is a perfect blend of Indian, Mughal and Rajput architecture with a touch of European style. It is a multiplex with unique infrastructure having several courtyards, gardens and temples. There are 3 gates to enter this colossal royal structure, namely – Virendra Pol, Udai Pol and Tripolia Gate. All the three gates are richly ornamented in Mughal style. Out of the three gates, entry from Tripolia Gate is reserved only for royal family and their friends. If you wish to explore the massive Fort, September – February is the ideal time.

3. Pushkar Lake: The historical & holiest lake is situated in the small town - Pushkar. It is the assortment of 52 Ghats and 500 Temples. It is believed that, the lake is creation by Lord Brahma’s fallen lotus petal. The fallen petal spurted the water. According to Hindu Mythology, the water of Pushkar Lake, cleanse all your sins and troubles. This Hindus Pilgrimage is one of the top destinations which are attracting large number of devotees and tourists in Rajasthan.

4. Ranthambore Fort: Located within the Ranthambore National Park this fort is a part of ‘Hill Forts of Rajasthan’. It was built by Chauhans in 944 CE and held it till 13th century. Every wall of the fort, speaks the history of the fort. Despite all the attacks, the fort still stands tall. The fort gladly stood against the attacks of foreign invaders to protect Rajput Empire. Situated on the top of the hill, the view of National Park from fort is itself breathtaking. Surrounded by mountains and dense forest, sometimes the big cats have been spotted from there. The 3 Hindus temples of Ganesh, Shiva & Ramlalaji inside the fort are the dominant attractions for tourists on Rajasthan Tours.

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Relish Mount’s serenity at Summer Festival, Mount Abu 2019

The time edging nearer to May marks the aperture of Rajasthan’s summer festival that is to be held in Mount Abu near Udaipur.

Mount Abu has been catching the eyes of tourists as it is believed that over 300 Hindu demigods (offspring or incarnation of Hindu gods) visited Mount to expedite Yajna (a sacrifice made to impress the Hindu gods). During summer season, a significant tourist statistics is ensued by Rajasthan Tourism Authority that can be explained by the beauty and cool environment that dwells this hilly gem.

Every Year in May Rajasthan Tourism sets to organize and conduct a flock of cultural activities to admire and promote the heritage of Rajasthan. This festival starts at Buddha Poornima that signifies the Birth, enlightenment and pari-nirvana of Gautam Buddha. Entire Mount glows articulately, the light around Nakki Lake adds up to the beauty of the gleam mountain.

Prominent tourist attractions at summer festival Mount Abu, 2019

• Dance and Musical performances

Folk dances and musical competition and performances are organized in entire Mount to attract more and more crowd that craves for culture and heritage. These dances bestow traditional values on the modern generations influencing them to discern new-old traditions.

• Tribal culture’s demonstrations

The tribes that live in the valleys near Mount come forth at the time of festival to magnify the jollity of the festive spell and perform & illustrate their way of living by way of folk dances and traditional music.

• Gusto-full performances by the Local art-masters

Gaiety in the performances by the local performers makes the festivity even more attractive to adore. The liveliness in the ballad music and Rajasthan’s traditional dances spreads a serene odor in the place’s attractive milieu. Tourists who crave for Rajasthan’s traditional music may find this edition of Summer Festival enthralling. Dance performances include artistically acted upon various dance forms such as Daph folk dance and Gair dance.


• Dinghy Race

The fantastic boating competition is organized in Mount Abu’s Nakki Lake. However, the boating events continue to happen every day so that tourists may enjoy the delights of water rides in high spirits.

• CRPF Band performances
Other magnetizing events and places in Mount Abu

• Achaleshwar Mahadev temple
• Gurushikhar
• Mount’s wildlife sanctuary
• Wax museum
• Adventure camps
• Dilwara’s Jain temple
• Brahmakumari’s ashram
• Various Churches
• Sunset and Sunrise spots
• Arbuda Goddess temple
• Nakki Lake’s Market
• Adventure Tracking Events


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Embrace the alluring traditions at the Mewar festival 2019

Eulogized as the India’s traditional land, Rajasthan has been popular amongst Indian visitors and foreign guests. The exultant and profuse crowd every year adds up to the opulence of the state. It was primitively the land of kings and their riches.  The colossal affluence of the kings led to the establishment of miraculous monuments, ranging from Nahargarh fort in Jaipur to Jal Palace Udaipur. Ship of the desert, Camel’s ride is the foremost attraction of Rajasthan. Promotion of Rajasthan tourism marks the signification of the opulent state’s traditional values.A lofty amount of tourists attend various events that are organized throughout the year to promote aforesaid asseveration. In order to enjoy the enticing excitement of the dessert land one can plan a Tour to Rajasthan.


Mewar festival 2019, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Udaipur is one the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by the beauty of hills.Mewar festival 2019, to be organized in Udaipur – “The city of lakes” is the 2nd world living heritage festival. Udaipur is known to allure capacious crowds with ample amount of foreign guests. Cities adjacent to Udaipur are Mt. Abu and Nathdwara. The former’s a hill station and the latter one’s a holy place connecting people to the divine force. Companies providetour to Rajasthan, Rajasthan Cultural Tours, Rajasthan wildlife tour and Heritage tours in Rajasthan at affordable prices. It is celebrated to signify the onset of spring season. The entire city manifest sojourn color schemes with eclectic imagination.

Liturgies of Mewar Festival, 2019

It is celebrated by women of Mewar in order to worship Goddess Gangaur to get bestowed upon with a happy married life along with long life of their husbands. The women-folk carve Lord Shiva’s (India’s MythicAdiyogi) statue alongside his consort Goddess Gangaur.

The procession comprising of the statues, visits various parts of the city along with women performing dance and singing religious songs.  It ends with crowd reaching Lake Pichola’s GangaurGhat. The Mewari women prepare a tidy sum of ghewar (Rajathani sweet) to worship the deities, which afterwards is consumed by everyone in form of Prasad. Visitors can get an amazing view of the boats carrying deities for immersion at the center of the lake. The completion of the ceremony marks the advent of the cultural activities.

Enticing Cultural activities at the Mewar Festival, 2019

• Interaction with professional local artists
• Seminars (unification of traditional and modern arts)
• Rangoli (colorful presentation of food and beverages by HRH group of hotels), an opportunity for professional chefs.
• Traditional dishes of the state are also showcased for visitors.
• Three day cultural event inclusive of classical – vocal and instrumental.
• Classical Dances all over the country are organized along with dramas depicting the traditional values of the state.

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The Vivacious Rajasthan Festival- 23rd March to 30thMarch 2019

Lauded as the Ancient Land of Kings, the royal state of Rajasthan is all set to transform in to an exuberant jamboree destination again.  Yes, the bright & multihued Rajasthan has geared up to celebrate its foundation day in a dazzling & perky way.

No wonder people from across the globe are looking for ways to get their Rajasthan tour materialized. Beguiled by the enthusiasm of the locals & flamboyance of events, Rajasthan Festival is likely to witness a large number of Good-time Charlie.

Contact tour operator of Rajasthan today to select the best golden triangle travel packages & witness the splendid celebrations of “Rajasthan Foundation Day.”

Rajasthan Festival- The Magnificent Festivities of Rajasthan Foundation Day


The glorious Rajasthan Festival is celebrated to commemorate “Rajasthan Foundation Day” in a regal & opulent way. This invigorating event is organized by Tourism Department of Rajasthan across the state of Rajasthan.

This week-long jamboree arrives jam-packed with programs ranging from morning chants to musical evenings. A certain air of cheer & merriment begins to hover over this princely state as the events bring its heritage & triumphant legacy back to life.

Grab the chance to witness eminent history & culture of Royal Rajasthan State come alive at Rajasthan Festival. Contact us to get special Rajasthan tours or heritage Rajasthan tours materialized today.

Unveiling the History of Rajasthan Foundation Day
Before 1947, Rajasthan was renowned as Rajputana consisting of around 22 small & big princely states. At the time of independence, 19 princely states & 3 chief ships of Neemrana, Lava & Kushalgarh together comprised Rajasthan.

The process of merging & unification of Rajasthan was accomplished in November 1956 after undergoing 7 integration stages. However, the 4th Stage paved a way for the formation of “Greater Rajasthan” as major states like Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer joined the Union.

The formation of “Greater Rajasthan” was formally launched by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 30th March 1949. Since 1949, the legendary Rajasthan Foundation Day is celebrated each year with great enthusiasm.

A Glimpse into Rajasthan Festival 2018

The grand celebrations of Rajasthan Festival 2018 were inaugurated with the lightning of “Rajasthan Day Torch” at JDA, Polo Ground, Jaipur. The splendid opening ceremony was followed by a Police Tattoo Show.

The renowned Indian composer trio, Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy added flair to the festival by performing live at a Mega Evening Concert organized at Albert Hall on 29th March.

This fantastic & spectacular event was brought to conclusion at Vidhansabha on 30th March 2019.

Invigorating Activities associated with Rajasthan Festival

The lauded Rajasthan Festival has so much up its sleeve than one can ever dream of. Jam-packed with vibrant musical concerts, euphonious religious chants & heritage fashion show, the festival has something to connect to every age group.

Other exuberant activities associated with the festival include buoyant film festivals, musical nights, dynamic Army processions, Police Tattoo Show & so much more.

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How Rajasthan Tours can give you Jaunty Vibes

Besieged by the monotony & pressure of daily errands, everyone desires to unhook from their tedious life & escape into placidity. No leisure activity stirs up as much composure & joy as celebrating a festival does.

Festivals not only provide a reason to celebrate, but it also encompasses people from different religion & cultural backgrounds to come together & relish their differences with harmony.

One such festival that offers people from distinct communities & religion an excuse to make merry & paint the town red is Braj Holi-the festival of colors. The festival is just around the corner & celebrators from across the globe are looking for ways to get their royal Rajasthan tour materialized.

Introduction to Braj Festival

Braj Holi is a two-day festival commemorated every year in the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month in the Brij region, situated in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Marked with enthusiasm & gusto, the festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna.

During the festival villagers could be found dressed in multi-colored attire, singing & performing Raas Leela, a dance showcasing the life of Krishna & immortal love-story of Radha & Krishna. The entire Bharatpur town is painted in different colors & the sound of folk melodies fills the air as professionals lift their voices.

The exuberant cultural activities & festivities associated with the Braj Holi entice people from all over the world to select special Rajasthan tours packages & head to Bharatpur.

In case you are looking forward to attend this flamboyant festival, contact us to get your Delhi Agra Jaipur tour or royal Rajasthan tour booked.

BRAJ HOLI FESTIVAL IN RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan, the Ancient Land of Kings renowned for its charm & vigor is all set to embrace the festival of colors, Braj Festival. One of the splendid manifestations of Holi festival can be observed during this festival, which is held in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan every year in the month of March.

Highlights of the Festival:

This year the Braj Holi Festival will be celebrated from 16th March 2019 to 17th March 2019 with sheer glamour & joy.

During the festival Bharatpur will intriguingly transform from the desert land to a flamboyant & exuberant festive arena. The delighted villagers could be seen adorned in variegated attires, splashing colors on each other & painting their houses in scintillating & radiant colors.

Another outstanding feature of the festival is Raas Leela dance, which is said to be performed by Radha & Krishna in moments of deep affection towards each other. Villagers’ performing Raas Leela in traditional costumes is a sight worth beholding. The dance is accompanied by music narrating the folklores on the lives of Radha & Krishna.

A certain air of exhilaration descends over Bharatpur as the villagers & professionals began to sing folk melodies. Not only locals but tourists from across the globe visit Bharatpur to witness the saga. Visitors partake in the festivities with great enthusiasm & ardor.


Activities associated with Braj Holi Festival

The festivities of Braj Holi exhibit the true essence, spirit & culture of Rajasthan. This two-day celebration is jam-packed with a plethora of activities, competitions & shows.

Customarily, the festival begins with a “Nature Walk for Children” at the Keoladeo National Park of Bharatpur, which is organized by the district administration.

Photographic Exhibition, Bird fair & a seminar is organized to commemorate the festival.

Various rural sports activities are organized during the festival like, Kushti & Tug-of-War are held at Lohagarh Stadium in Bharatpur, Rumal Jhapatta & Safa Bandh (Turban Tying) are held in Deeg.

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