Bundi Tourism

Travel To Bundi, An Undiscovered Picturesque Destination In Rajasthan, And Discover Ornate Forts, Beautiful Palaces And Stepwell Reservoirs Called Baoris That Have Amazing Architecture.

An undiscovered town of historical splendour, Bundi has fairy tale like forts and palaces. Its history dates back to 1193 AD to the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan. Located near a narrow gorge, it is encircled by the Aravali mountain range on three sides. Bundi is also a princely town, like most others in Rajasthan. The town is surrounded by a massive wall with four gateposts at four corners.

Bundi finds mention in the works of Rudyard Kipling. To quote from Kipling’s Letters of Marque .... "Jeypore Palace may be called the Versailles of India; Udaipur's House of State is dwarfed by the hills round  it and the spread of the Pichola Lake; Jodhpur's  House of strife, gray towers on red rock, is the work  of giants, but the Palace of Bundi, even in broad daylight, is such a palace as men build for themselves in uneasy dreams-- the work of goblins rather than of men."

The tourist attractions in Bundi include the Bundi Palace, Taragarh Fort or the Star Fort, Nawal Sagar, Nagar Sagar twin step wells and Dhabai Kund with predominantly Rajput architecture shining through the intricately carved brackets and pillars. There are also various excursions to be enjoyed in and around the town.

A hot favourite with the tourists is the Kajli Teej, a festival celebrated with gaiety on the onset of the monsoon. A palanquin carrying the Goddess Teej is carried through the streets. The celebrations coincide with the festival of Janamashtami, Lord Krishna's birthday.

Bundi is an important member of the Rajasthan school of miniature painting. The Bundi school of paintings tells tales of chivalry, valour, romance and sacrifice. It also has plenty of Mughal influence.

Bundi and Kota are twin cities, barely a short distance of 36 kilometres away that takes about 40 minutes of travel. Tourists can easily cover both at the same time, by making a base in one of the two places. Both Bundi and Kota have excellent quality of hotels available including heritage properties. Bundi and Kota are a part of the Hadoti circuit, so called as they were settlements of Hada rulers.

Shopping In Bundi

Retaining their age-old appearance, the bazaars of Bundi offer wonderful handicrafts. Bundi is famous for its cotton carpets, miniature paintings, wooden toys, lac bangles and colorful odhinis (shawls).

How To Reach

By Air: International Airport at Jaipur is the nearest airport located 220 km from Bundi.

By Rail: The railway station at Kota (36 km from Bundi) is well connected to the cities like Chittorgarh, Agra, Jaipur, Banaras and other major cities of India.

By Road: Bundi is well linked to Ajmer, Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and other main cities of the country by road.

Bikaner Tourism

Bikaner Tourism

Bikaner, In The Midst Of Thar Desert In Rajasthan, Is A Princely State. Bikaner Is Famous For Its Red Sandstone Forts, Exquisite Architecture Of Its Palaces , Havelis And Camel Safaris.

Bikaner is a marvel of Rajput architecture. It is among the three important cornerstones of the Rajasthan travel circuit and offers a glimpse into the real Rajasthan.
Founded in 1488 AD, Bikaner the erstwhile princely state of the same name, is a shining example of Rajasthan heritage. Bikaner used to be an important trade route linking the country with China and Central Asia.
Bikaner is justifiably famous for its buildings made of red and yellow sandstone, outstanding forts and palaces, and camel safaris. Bikaner is home to the largest Camel research and breeding farm in the world, so it is also called the Camel Country. Bikaner is proud of the riding quality of its camels and its camel festival is very popular among the tourists.
Bikaner city is surrounded by high fortification comprising of a seven km long wall, that encircles the old city and has five entrances, all constructed in the eighteenth century. Famous places to see in Bikaner include the Junagarh Fort. Bound by a moat, it has thirty-seven palaces and pavilions as well as a museum. The Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli, Bhandeswari Jain temple and the Gajner wildlife sanctuary are also tourist delights.
Bikaner lends its name to 'Bikaneri Bhujia', a spicy savoury and is also famous for various sweets. The handicrafts, leather products and intricately carved Jharokas (stone screens) of Bikaner are also well known. Usta Art, a style of miniature painting with gold embossing, is a centuries old technique of this region.
The fairs and festivals of Bikaner include the Akshaye Tritya, Karni Mata fair, Kapil Muni fair and Gangaur festival. Bikaner also has shopping to satiate the most jaded shoppers. An enameled form of jewelry called Kundan, uncut stones particularly diamonds set in beautifully crafted gold, lightweight quilts called Nokha, paintings in a signature miniature style and pretty cotton fabric with sanganeri prints, tie & die, all call out for attention.

Accommodation In Bikaner

Offering best of the facilities and warm hospitality, the accommodation options in Bikaner are many in number. The heritage hotels in the city are a major attraction for tourists as they offer a royal stay. Some of the popular Deluxe heritage hotels of Bikaner are  Hotel Lalgarh Palace, Gajner Palace Hotel, Hotel Bhanwar Niwas. The best hotels falling into heritage categories are Hotel Maan Bilas, Hotel Bhairon Vilas and Hotel Jaswant Bhawan. Depending on your need and budget you can also choose from the budget hotels such as Hotel Dhola Maru, Hotel Palace View and Hotel Thar.

How To Reach

By Air: The nearest airport is at Jodhpur, which is located at a distance of 235 km.

By Rail: The railway station at Bikaner connects it with cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kolkata and Bhatinda.

By Road: Bikaner is well connected to almost all the major cities of India by road.

Ajmer Tourism

Ajmer Tourism

Ajmer Is A Famous Symbol Of Unity In Diversity In India. Pushkar Fair And Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Urs At Ajmer Dargah Are Important For Both Hindu Pilgrimage And Muslim Pilgrims.
Ajmer is a green oasis surrounded by the hills of the Aravali mountain range. Ajmer has a long history and has been a witness to many battles. Once ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan, Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the tenth century CE. Ajmer has always been strategically important in the military history of India, having first been sacked by Mahmood of Ghouri and later conquered by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
For the itinerant tourist, Ajmer offers the most amazing example of the religious diversity and tolerance of the idea that is India. The dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, the Muslim Sufi saint, is revered by both Hindus and Muslims equally. Other tourist attractions here are the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra (built in 2 ½ days, Akbar's Palace and Museum and Nasiyan Temple (famous for glass, precious stones and gold and silver work).
Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar, a mere 11 kilometers away. Pushkar is home to the only temple in the world, dedicated to Lord Brahma, reverred as the creator of all creation, in Hindu religion. It also has a beautiful lake. A dip in the lake is considered sacred by Hindus and is thronged by millions in the month of Kartik (October - November).
The pilgrimage is also the occasion for the famous Pushkar Cattle Fair that has become extremely popular among the tourists for its colour, Camel Races, fun and revelry.
Shopping In Ajmer
Tourists can shop for amazing shopping items in the holy city of Ajmer. The famous items one can buy from the markets of Ajmer are antiques, jewelery, bandhini(colorful tie and dye fabrics), embroidered jutis and ittar( a special type of local perfume). The well known shopping destinations of the city are the Puraa bazaar, Kaisarganj Purani Mandi, Madar Gate and Nala Bazaar.
Accommodation In Ajmer
Ajmer has several hotels falling into different categories such as three star, heritage, boutique and budget. Offering courteous service and best of facilities, the heritage hotel Bijay Niwas Palace is a wonderful option here.

How to Reach Ajmer

By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport located 135 km from Ajmer.

By Rail: Ajmer is well connected to the main cities of Rajasthan and to the main cities of India by rail.

By Road: Ajmer is easily accessible from the major cities of Let's Go! India Tours such as Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Agra, New Delhi and Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer Tourism

Jaisalmer Tourism

Jaisalmer, The Golden City Is Known For Its Forts, Havelis, Desert Festival, Desert National Park, And It's Sand Dunes! Jaisalmer Is A Favorite Of Haunt Of Celebrities, Including The Hollywood Royalty.
Famous for the Yellow Sandstone, Jaisalmer is called the Golden City, after the 12th Century Fort and numerous Havelis constructed with this stone.
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD, Jaisalmer in the medieval times was an important part of a trade route connecting India to Egypt, Arabia, Persia, Africa and the West. The Havelis were constructed by the prosperous merchants of those times.
The magnificent fort, a poem in yellow sandstone, seems to rise out of the sand haze and is aptly called the Sonar Kila (the Golden Fort) by the locals. This fort is special because it is a living, bustling place, with most of the town housed within its ramparts. The fort was attacked by Ala-ud-din Khilji, the Emperor of Delhi in the 13th century and besieged for nine years, in his effort to take back the treasure. When the fall of the fort was imminent, the women of the fort committed Jauhar, an act of mass self-immolation, while men donned saffron robes and rode to the battle to face certain death.
It is this history that attracts tourists to Jaisalmer, apart from the Arabian Nights like beauty of its architecture, noticeable for intricately carved Jharokas, the sea of sand dunes, thrilling camel safaris, Jeep night safari and its Desert Festival when the sands come alive with a riot of colours, performing arts, folk music and Rajasthani folk culture.
Jaisalmer was untouched by external influences for a long time, due to its remoteness. It escaped direct conquest by the Mughals and was the last to sign the Instrument of Agreement with the British. Having been largely unaffected by outside influences, the princely culture of Jaisalmer charms the travelers.
Shopping In Jaisalmer
Shopping in a classy city like Jaisalmer is an exhilarating experience as there is so much to buy. Jaisalmer pleases the senses of tourists with beautiful handicrafts such as puppets, embroidered jutis, tablecloths and rugs in mirror work, textiles, camel leather items, stonework, tie and dye fabrics and wooden boxes.
Accommodation In Jaisalmer
Although Jaisalmer offers a variety of accommodation options to cater to budgets of all types of tourists, but the heritage hotels are simply fantastic. You can choose from the two star hotels, three star hotels, budget hotels, heritage hotels and deluxe resorts. Fort Rajwada, Hotel Rang Mahal, Jaisal Castle and Jawahar Niwas Palace are some of the popular heritage hotels in Jaisalmer.

How To Reach

By Air: The airport at Jaisalmer connects the city to New Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur by regular flights. However, the airport is operational from September to March only.
By Rail: Jaisalmer can be easily reached from the major cities of India such as Jaipur, Jodhpur,Agra, New Delhi and Mumbai.
By Road: Jaisalmer is well connected to the cities of Rajasthan and major cities of the country by road.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur Tourism

Jodhpur was founded in the year 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha, who was part of the Rathore clan and is claimed to be a descendent of Lord Rama. He chose Mandore, a place nine kilometers away from the city, as the capital of Jodhpur. To strengthen his foothold he built a fortress to which additions were done by his successors over the centuries. 

Jodhpur has been ruled by a string of rulers from 15th century A.D. It was under the rule of Rao Gaj Singh from 1516-32, when he allied with Rana Sanga, the leader of the Rajput clans, and fought against the then reigning Mughal emperor Babar. Rana Sanga and Rao Gaj Singh were defeated by Babur, and the dawn of the Mughal Age in India began. Over the next half century, the rulers of Jodhpur joined hands with the Mughals and this relationship flourished. Until the reign of the Mughal prince Aurangzeb, that is. The Mughal prince tried to deceive the then king Maharaja Jaswant Singh by sending him to the frontiers and trying to seize his infant son, but the infant prince was saved by the Maharaja’s loyalist. The Jodhpur prince later formed an alliance with the rulers of Jaipur and Udaipur and eventually overthrew the Mughal and ended their rein over India.

The lifestyle in jodhpur is unusually fascinating with folks wearing , artistically designed lovely costumes. Women folk wear wide gathered skirts and a hip length jacket, with three quarter length sleeves , covering the front and back. The colorful turbans worn by the men folk add more color to the city . It was from here that the popularity worn baggy - tight , horse riding trousers- ‘ Jodhpurs’ took their name. Shopping in Jodhpur bazaars is a heady experience with a colorful display of the rich collection of exquisite handicrafts. The tie and dye fabric, embroidered ‘jutis’ or slippers in suede, camel skin, velvet add more colors to the city. Countless festivities celebrate the rich past and culture of the princely state. The Marwar Festival held annually is one such spectacular bonanza. 

Place to see
Mehrangarh Fort
Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh fort is one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures. 

Umaid Bhawan Palace
The only palace built in 20th century under the famine relief programme, has now been converted into a hotel with some parts being retained as a museum.

Jaswant Thada
The 19th century royal cenotaph is built in white marble, in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare portraits of the rulers of Jodhpur are also displayed here. 

Lakes & Places
Balsamand Lake & Palace
This picturesque artificial lake is 7 kms from the main city. Summer palaces along the embankment and a bird sanctuary has made it a picnic spot.

Sardar Samand Lake and Palace
Rajasthani village life and vibrant cultural colours come alive as you drive along the 55 kms stretch. The monotony of the drive is broken by Chinkaras and Black Bucks who frisk pass the road. 

Jodhpur Excursions
One places which you can visit around Jodhpur is Osian, which is the largest center of Jain and Hindu temples in Rajasthan. It is about fifty kilometers from Jodhpur. Mahamandir is another place of interest near Jodhpur. It was built in 1812 and is a small walled town clustered around a one-hundred pillared Shiva temple. Another nearby excursion is to Balsamund Lake and palace, which is around seven kilometers from Jodhpur.

Jodhpur Climate
The climate of Jodhpur is characterized by extreme heat in summer and cold in winter, which is typical of a desert region. The temperature ranges from 50°C in summer to 1°C in winters. Rains are scarce, as the rainy period is limited to a maximum of a couple of weeks in the year. Jodhpur is also known for its huge sandstorms, which is somewhat of an attraction for people from other regions of the country and tourists in general. 

Jodhpur Cuisine
Jodhpur cuisine is mouth watering and delicious, and there are many restaurants where you can try the fare. Jodhpur is especially famous for recipes like Dal, Bati, and Churma, kair-sangri and panchkuta. It is a must for visitors to at least taste Jodhpur food, or they would be missing something exquisite. Dal, Bati, and Churma is a combination of Dal, which is a mixture of 5 different pulses cooked together, and bati bread, which is kneaded flour baked and then soaked in ghee. Churma is a sweet ladoo, a desert and for sure a delicacy of the place. Jodhpur cuisine is also quite spicy; Mirchi vade and Pyaz Ki Kachori are other items which should not be missed by the foodies. 

How to get there?
Air
Jodhpur has its own airport and regular flight services conect the city with other major cities in and around Rajasthan.

Rail
The city is also well connected by the railway lines and trains are available for other major cities in the country from here. The 'Palace on Wheels' also visits this city of royal splendour. 

Road
The state transport has bus services from other cities of the state and some services are interstate too.

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