Whenever you think of Rajasthan, the first thoughts that come to your mind are that of the heroic legends of the Rajputs, whose gallant fights are remarkable events of Indian history. Rajasthan, the state of the heroes, is an excellent tourist attraction in India owing to its art, culture, history and various sightseeing attractions.
What to See in Rajasthan
The state of Rajasthan is one of the most colorful states set amidst some of the finest temples, rugged forts, majestic palaces, serene lakes and wildlife sanctuaries in the country. While traveling in Rajasthan come across everything that you expect in a holiday destination. There are many tourist spots that one can visit and explore in Rajasthan.
The desert state is very popular for its rich culture and traditions, a glimpse of which you can see in the music and dances of Rajasthan that allure and soothe your heart.
The most important form of music in Rajasthan is ‘panihari’ which deals with the value of ‘water’. There are various communities here, which are renowned for their folk songs such as Langas, Manganniyars, Mirasis and Dholis. The ballad tradition of Rajasthan, another famous amenity of the state, is a must for every traveler.
Cuisine: The distinct cuisine of Rajasthan is another attraction of this Indian state. In this desert state, food is prepared using less of water and more of milk, buttermilk and clarified butter giving the food a typical taste, much different from that of delicacies from other states of India. Using mango powder in the food is a specialty of Maheswari cooking.
Handicrafts: When you are shopping for souvenirs in Rajasthan, then you must take your pick from leather ware, blue pottery and items crafted from stones. This would add to your kitty of antiques and valuables.
Festivals: The Rajasthan tour will take you on a grand journey of all the famous destinations of Rajasthan. Ensure that you do not miss the internationally renowned festivals of Rajasthan, namely the Desert Festival, Pushkar Fair, Elephant Festival and the Camel Festival.
Wildlife: Get ready for a royal journey onboard Palace on Wheels, the luxury train offering you a weeklong tour, which starts from the capital city of India, Delhi, moves onto the royal state of Rajasthan, and finally reaches Agra. On your tour to Rajasthan you can enjoy luxury tour with Palace on Wheels.
Wildlife: Rajasthan is home to some of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries like Ranthambore National Park and the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world's largest collection of Indian native animals. Besides Tigers, here you can find other species like the great gaur, Indian bison, which can be seen with ease.
However, the importance of Rajasthan as a tourist destination is enhanced by the presence of several sightseeing attractions including architectural marvels across the cities of Rajasthan. The cities that you cannot miss are Jaisalmer with the ‘Golden Fort’, Jaipur, the city of Hawa Mahal, Ajmer for its dargah, Pushkar for its famous lake and temple and last but not the least Jodhpur, famous as the ‘Blue City’.
With all these various flavors of culture, art, festival and tourist spots, Rajasthan is indeed an irresistible attraction for the tourists.
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