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About Rajasthan

A vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert, Rajasthan has an unusual diversity in its entire forms - people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, cuisine and topography. Referred to as the Desert Jewel of India, holidays in Rajasthan has so much going for it that it's difficult to decide where to start. The land is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources.

Royal, exquisite, sprawled languidly in ancient splendor, Rajasthan travel offer tourists an image drenched in romance and beauty. It is a land rich in music, dance, art & craft and adventure. There is a haunting air of romance, about the state, which is palpable in its every nook and corner.

Travel to Rajasthan to savour a royal experience. This abode of kings is one of the most exotic locales for tourist world over and the ambassador of India to the world of travel and tourism. The state has not only survived in all its ethnicity but owes its charisma and color to its enduring traditional way of life. The history of Rajasthan is as old as the Thar Desert. The saga of Rajasthan is a story of bloodshed as much as heroism and sacrifice. And the numerous forts, palaces, havelis stand testimony to Rajasthan's royal and glorious past.

Here is a land that breathes both romance and chivalry. Here is a living proof of history, of brave rulers who were artists of heart, of kings who campaigned in wars but gave patronage to artisans. Rajasthan in much more than the imagination of few rulers. It is an identity created by people who enjoy life, and have ample proof to show for it. An affair with Royal Rajputana is in fact the vacation of a lifetime.

Rajasthan vacation is indeed a royal retreat. One of the 26 states that, along with seven union territories, form the republic of India, Rajasthan stands proud among Indian states with the maximum number of heritage hotels, with innumerable forts, palaces, mansions and havelis being converted into hotels. The magic of Rajasthan captures all with the royal treatment and hospitality. Rajasthan is dotted with several hotels and resorts catering to the numerous tourists. Rajasthan stands proud among Indian states with the highest number of Heritage Hotels in India. And from heritage hotels, deluxe hotels to budget hotels, hotels in Rajasthan are cocoons of comfort for the weary traveler.


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