Holidays in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is an Incredible India Holiday experience that will amaze you with its colors and contrasts. A land of romance and chivalry, magnificent forts and fairytale palaces, Rajasthan, India is a holiday destination like no other. Relive regal times in Rajasthan with Incredible India Holiday. See the legendary destinations of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Bikaner and Ranthambore on your Incredible India Holiday in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is famous for its brave Rajput warriors. Their kings built many impressive forts and beautiful palaces. You can stay in these heritage buildings that have been converted into hotels, on your Incredible India Holiday in Rajasthan. See the magnificent sights of Rajasthan - the sunset over the sand dunes, the towering forts perched on high hills, the colorful clothing, arts and crafts and the stunning gems and jewellery, created by master craftsmen in Rajasthan, India.

Immerse yourself in the colorful life of the people of Rajasthan as you see their fairs and festivals. Feel like a royal ruler as you ride an elephant or camel and see tigers, leopards, peacocks, deer and monkeys in the forests of Rajasthan on Incredible India holidays in Rajasthan.

Jaipur:Rajasthan's capital city is located about 260 Km from Delhi and is easily accessible by air and road. The city was built by the ruler Sawai Jai Singh II (1693-1743) in 1627. Raja Sawai Jai Singh II was an enlightened ruler who was genuinely concerned about the welfare of his people. Jaipur was a planned city, unusual in medieval India and is known for its forts and palaces. The Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar and Jaigarh Fort are landmarks in Jaipur. Jaipur is known for its colorful festival celebrations of Gangaur and Teej. Jaipur is also a shopper's paradise with clothing, textiles, jewellery, handicrafts and works of art on display in shops in Jaipur, made by the master craftsmen of Rajasthan.

Jaisalmer:Also known as the golden city for its golden fort, built of honey colored sandstone, Jaisalmer was established by Bhatti Rawal Jaisal in 1156. An important town on trade routes across the Indian subcontinent, Jaisalmer is known for its grand fort and beautifully carved sandstone mansions. There are several Jain temples in Jaisalmer, which are known for their exquisite carvings. The sand dunes at Sam about 20 km from Jaisalmer are a beautiful location where people gather to see the spectacular sunset. Jaisalmer hosts a Desert Festival every winter when you can see Jaisalmer at its best, on your Incredible India Holiday in Rajasthan.

Ajmer: Ajmer, famous pilgrimage destination in Rajasthan, is situated 130 km southwest of Jaipur. Ajmer town is located in between the Anna Sagar Lake and the Aravalli Ranges. The 13th-century, Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti lived in Ajmer and is buried here. His tomb has become a shrine at which pilgrims from around the world come to pray. There are many monuments in Ajmer from Mughal times.

Jodhpur: Jodhpur is home to the Rathore clan of Rajput rulers. This city is also known as the blue city for the blue color on the walls of many houses in the town. Impressive monuments which you can see in Jodhpur on your Incredible India Holiday are the Mehrangarh Fort, the Umaid Bhawan Palace and the royal cenotaphs or Jaswant Thada.

Bikaner: Located in northern Rajasthan, Bikaner was founded by Rao Bikaji, a Rathore Prince in 1488. Bikaner has a brave history filled with tales of courage and sacrifice. Bikaner was attacked by the Mughals and the British and the scars of these battles can still be seen in the Junagarh Fort. Other tourist attractions you can see in Bikaner on your Incredible India Holiday are the Camel Research Farm, the Ganga Golden Jubilee museum, the Lalgarh Palace and the Kali temple.

Udaipur: Founded by Maharana Udai Singh a member of the Sisodia dynasty, Udaipur was said to have been built after the ruler met a hermit meditating near Lake Pichola. The holy man advised him to build a palace in this scenic spot and the Mharana did so. Udaipur is famous worldwide for its fabulous lake palaces, which are now luxury hotels. Jag Niwas is a wonder in marble and granite and rises out of the sparking waters of Lake Pichola. It was previously the summer home of the Mewar princes. Jag Mandir is another palace in Lake Pichola which is built of red sandstone and marble.

Pushkar:Pushkar is famous for its camel fair, which has become an international tourist attraction as a showcase of the heritage of Rajasthan. Located in a valley 14 km from Ajmer, Pushkar is bordered by hills and sand dunes. Every year during the auspicious occasion of Karthik Purnima - the 11th day of the bright phase of the moon in October - November, Pushkar is inundated by tourists and pilgrims. Devotees believe that bathing in holy Pushkar Lake will wash away all one's sins. The only Brahma Temple in India can be seen at Pushkar. The camel fair is a riot of color, with camel races, sales and cultural performances happening next to each other.

Ranthambore: This beautiful National Park in Rajasthan was previously the Maharaja of Jaipur's hunting reserve. Located near the town of Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore is not far from the towns of Kota and Bharatpur. With the Vindhy a and Aravalli mountains in the backdrop and near the Tahr Desert, Ranthambore is covered with semi-desert vegetation and is home to tigers, deer, wild boar, monkeys, birds and many more wild animals. Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India was declared a Project Tiger sanctuary in 1973. It currently includes the Mansingh Sanctuary and the Kaila Devi Sanctuary in its ambit. President Bill Clinton is one of the visitors, who enjoyed seeing tigers in their natural habitat at the Ranthambore National Park. You can enjoy a visit to the Ranthambore National Park on your Incredible India Tour of Rajasthan.

Have an Incredible India Holiday in Rajasthan, India and see the wonders of the Land of Kings.