Rajasthan Cultural Tours

India is an extremely rich country. It boasts of its diversity and rich heritage, culture and a well-defined geography, extending from the mighty Himalayas in the North to the beautiful beaches of South, from the never-ending desserts of the West to the sacred river Ganges flowing towards the East. Languages and cuisines vary from region to region and contribute to making India a tourist’s dream destination. What make it even more special are the traditions that take along the belief of treating guests equal to God. A variety of festivals ensures that celebrations are on throughout the year.

Known for its stories and history of heroism and romance, the monuments and forts of Rajasthan take us back to the bygone era. The magic of varied and vibrant Rajasthan - its well protected and rich heritage, traditional and well-defined folk dances and music, diverse and colourful culture, mouth-watering cuisines, desert safaris with Aravalis in the backdrop, sand-dunes, lush green forests home to varied wildlife - makes it a destination of unmatched adventure.

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, also the Pink City, has numerous majestic forts and beautiful havelis that attract tourists. The most common and popular attraction for tourist is the Hawa Mahal, used by the princesses as a veil to watch proceedings on the road below. Other must visit places are The City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The Maharaja’s have been great food lovers. Jaipur’s high profile eating outlets still serve the well-preserved recipes of the Royal Chefs. Dal-bati-churma, lachhedar parantha and bessan ki missipuri, red meat, sweets like malpuas, dil jani, ladoos, ghevar are just some of the mouth-watering specialities of Jaipur, served famously in Hotel Choki Dhani, Surya Mahal Restaurant, The Royal Fast Food, The Temptations and Shivir Restaurant. Fast food joints of Fresh Flavours, Garden Cafe, Hotel Breads, Pizza Hut and Wimpy ensure that variety of food is maintained. Visitors get to enjoy wonderful shopping ranging from traditional artefacts, handicrafts, tie-and-dye textiles, kundan jewellery and lot more. There are polo and golf clubs, as well as theatre for relaxation.

Another favourite tourist destination of Rajasthan is Jodhpur, located on the foothill of a sandstone hillock. The main places to visit include Mehrangarh Fort with several palaces, galleries, a museum, and temples inside, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada, the royal cenotaph made of white marble. Other places of interest are temples like Chamundaji Temple, Raj Ranchhodji Temple, Siddhanth Shiv Temple etc. Colourful clothes and jewellery, great hospitality, typical Marwari accent are qualities that define Jodhpur culture. Shopping in Jodhpur is sure to make your visit a memorable one with Jodhpuri suit, Tie-and-Dye sarees, footwear, handicrafts and spices. Speciality of this city lies in the multiplicity of cuisines, ranging from Indian to Chinese to Continental to Mughlai. Famous among these are Kachoris, sweet laddoos and a tall glass of buttermilk or ‘lassi’.

A city that commands a visit both by Indian and foreign tourists, Jaisalmer is situated amid the great Thar Desert. Like other cities, Jaisalmer too has its own heritage. Jaisalmer Fort is made of sand stones and is popularly known as Sonar Quila. Famous Havelis include Salim ji ki haveli and Nathmal ji ki haveli. The Gadsisar Lake is home to many migratory birds. The Desert Cultural Centre boasts of a rich Rajasthan culture. Jaisalmer too offers rich and mouth-watering cuisines, both veg and non-veg. One major attraction is puppetry shows in the evenings which are entertaining and narrate old epics through creativity.

Rajasthan is a diverse and well developed state of India. It complements the rich culture and heritage that India has preserved for ages and attracts tourists who are fond of experiencing an Incredible India.