Rajasthan: Desert state of India

Rajasthan, India's desert state, was once a collection of princely kingdoms where feudal traditions still carry on amidst forts and palace hotels. Rajasthan is where all the country 's similes and metaphors appear to have come together to create a visual extravaganza.

Situated in the north-western part of India . It covers 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 square miles). Compared to many countries that are located in a similar latitudinal belt, such as in northern Arabia , Rajasthan has a less harsh climate. The State's scorching and dry summers and its parched landscape is undergoing significant changes because of the developmental effort that have led to the spread of the Indira Gandhi Nahar .

The Aravali mountain ranges that run from Delhi to Gujarat cut through the State almost vertically. The Aravali ranges divide the State through south-east and north-west. The north-west region covering two-thirds of the state consist mostly of a series of sand dunes. Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and part of the Jhunjhunu districts form part of this region. The eastern region has large fertile tracts.

Majestic palaces and rugged forts, spectacular deserts, wooded hills and tranquil lakes, bustling towns and quiet villages, the colorful and vibrant people of Rajasthan form an intricate tapestry of mysticism, grandeur and rusticity. Behind the breathtaking beautiful facade, expect to find contradictions to the ordinary and mundane aspects of vacationing. Wherever you travel, particularly when you escape from the popular tourist destinations, you will come across the unexpected, whether it is a local fair or a bustling bazaar or mind-blowing architectural wonders. It is a land of magical fantasies that remain a lifetime memory.

Cities of Tourist Interest

Ajmer
Alwar
Banswara
Barmer
Bharatpur
Bikaner
Bundi
Chittorgarh
Dungarpur
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jhalawar
Jodhpur
Kota
Mount Abu
Ranthambore
Samode
Sariska
Shekhawati
Udaipur