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Travel to Rajasthan, India, with Incredible India Travel on a magical journey to an incredible land. Travel to magnificent forts and fabulous palaces; see the ancient cities with a history of warfare, brave deeds, love and passion. Hear the stories of the Maharajas and Maharanis of Rajasthan and see their mansions and palaces converted to luxury hotels where you can stay and experience the royal lifestyle of Rajasthan.

Experience the culture of this exotic desert state. Join in the vivid festivals of Rajasthan, see the vibrant dances of Rajasthan, sway to the traditional music of Rajasthan, go on a camel ride or elephant ride in Rajasthan, see tigers in Ranthambore and Sariska National Parks in Rajasthan, go shopping for works of art and handicraft items in Rajasthan, try on the colorful clothing of Rajasthan and wear a turban and feel like a King in Rajasthan, with Incredible India Travel.

Travel to the exotic cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Pushkar and Ranthambore in Rajasthan with Incredible India Travel. See their grand heritage buildings and learn about their amazing history when you travel to Rajasthan with Incredible India Travel.

Some of the exotic cities of Rajasthan, you will see when you travel to Rajasthan with Incredible India Travel are:

Jaipur:

The beautiful capital of Rajasthan is located at a distance of 258 Km from Delhi, the capital of India. Along with Agra, which is 232 Km away, these cities constitute the Golden Triangle of tourism in North India. In 1727, the city of Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. This enlightened ruler who ruled from 1693 to 1743, was known for his interest in science, astronomy and town planning. Jaipur city was built according to a well laid out plan with provision for markets parks, water supply and grand forts and palaces. Also called the Pink City, Jaipur is famous for landmarks such as the Hawa Mahal, the Amer Fort, the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Jaipur is renowned for the beautiful arts and crafts produced by the descendants of court artists who now sell their wares to tourists who travel to Jaipur in Rajasthan, India.

Jaisalmer:

Located in the Thar Desert region of Western Rajasthan, Jaisalmer was established in 1156 A.D. by Rawal Jaisal, a Rajput chief of the Bhatti tribe. Jaisalmer is famous for the impressive sandstone Jaisalmer Fort. It is also known as the Golden Fort for its mellow color. Jaisalmer is famous for its annual desert festival, for ancient havelis and for undulating sand dunes at a village called Sam, near Jaisalmer where tourists can travel to see the sunset. Bask in the mellow glow of the setting sun as it shines over the golden sand dunes and fortress of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India.

Ajmer:

If you travel 130 Km from Jaipur towards the south west of Rajasthan, India, you will arrive at Ajmer, a holy pilgrimage destinations for Muslims and people of all religions. The tomb or Dargah of Moinuddin Hasan Chisti, a sufi saint who lived in the 13th century, is visited by devotees from around the world. Ajmer is also known for many Mughal buildings and locally made handicraft products. The Ana Sagar Lake and Aravali Range can be seen near Ajmer.

Jodhpur:

Travel to Jodhpur and see the royal heritage of the Rathores. Also known as the Blue city, Jodhpur is home to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, the fabulous Mehrangarh Palace, which also contains a museum and the royal cenotaph or Jaswant Thada. See these magnificent sights when you travel to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, with Incredible India Travel.

Bikaner:

Founded by Rao Bikaji in 1488, the city of Bikaner is known for its grand fort and Lalgarh Palace. The nearby place of Gajner is also a heritage sight worth seeing and so is the lake visited by many birds nearby. The camel research farm is an interesting place to visit when you travel to Bikaner. Tourists can also enjoy seeing the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum and the Kali Temple in Bikaner. Bikaner is the venue for an annual camel festival, in January.

Udaipur:

Founded by a ruler of the Sisodia dynasty, Maharana Udai Singh, who according to legend, built a palace overlooking Lake Pichola upon the advice of a holy man. The Jag Niwas Place and the Jag Mandir Palace are the fairytale lake places of Udaipur. Visited by celebrities and royalty the lake palaces of Udaipur are among the grand heritage hotels of the world. The James Bond movie Octopussy was shot at the Lake Palaces of Udaipur and so was Holy Smoke a movie starring Kate Winslet. Immerse yourself in glamour and a royal lifestyle when you travel to Udaipur, the white city of Rajasthan, India.

Pushkar:

Located 14 km from Ajmer, Pushkar is a holy pilgrimage site in India. With sandunes, surrounding hills and a gentle valley, Pushkar is the site for the annual Puskar Mela in Rajasthan. Held on Karthik Purnima every year, the Pushkar Mela is a mixture of religious event and commercial activity. Pilgrims take a ritual bath in the holy Pushkar Lake, and pray at India's only Brahma Temple. The camel fair meanwhile involves buying and selling of camels, cattle, horses, and various camel- related events such as races and contests as well as cultural performances by folk musicians and dancers.

Ranthambore:

Located near Sawai Madhopur, the Ranthambore National Park is one of India's best-known wildlife sanctuaries. Located between the towns of Bharatpur and Kota, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary was once the hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Declared a Project Tiger Reserve in 1980, Ranthambore is covered with scrub jungle and semi-desert and desert vegetation. The Ranthambore National Park also includes the Mansingh Sanctuary and the Kaila Devi Sanctuary. Ranthambore in Rajasthan India has received celebrity visitors and heads of state including Bill President, when he was President of the United States.

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