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| Delhi |
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| Delhi
is the capital of the Republic
of India. A city with history
dating back through the centuries,
it has seen the arrival of Muslim
raiders and the British. Today
the city has expanded many times
over from what was once established
on the west bank of the River
Yamuna, straddling the river.
The city has two distinct parts,
Old Delhi & New Delhi.
Old Delhi consists of the
area around Chandni Chowk,
Jama Masjid and Red Fort which
contains the “walled
city”. New Delhi boasts
of “Lutyens Delhi”
- designed principally by
the British with wide open
roads, green avenues, palatial
bungalows and art centres. |
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| Agra |
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| Agra is
famous as being home to one
of the Seven Wonders of the
World - the Taj Mahal. The
architectural splendour of
the mausoleums, the fort and
the palaces is a vivid reminder
of the capital in the 16th
and early 17th centuries.
Built by Emperor Shah Jahan
for his beloved wife, Mumtaz
Mahal, it is a marvel in marble
which took Persian craftsmen
20 years to build as an edifice
of undying love of an Emperor
for his Empress. While its
significance as a political
centre ended with the transfer
of the capital to Delhi in
1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural
wealth has secured its place
on the international map. |
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| Jaipur |
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| Jaipur
is a bustling capital city and
a business centre with all the
trapping of modern metropolis
but yet flavoured strongly with
an age-old charm that never
fails to surprise a traveller.
The old Jaipur painted in Pink
can grip any visitor with admiration.
Stunning backdrop of ancient
forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh
and Moti Dungri are dramatic
testimonials of the bygone era
and a reminder of their lingering
romance. Jaipur is named after
its founder the warrior and
astronomer sovereign Sawai Jai
Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744).
The decision to move out of
his hilltop capital Amer was
also compelled by reasons of
growing population and paucity
of water. |
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| Udaipur |
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| On the
banks of the shimmering Lake
Pichola is one of the most
romantic cities of Rajasthan.
Nestled among the lush hills
of the Aravalis, it has inevitably
been dubbed the “'Venice
of the East'. It is a kaleidoscope
of fairy-tale palaces, lakes,
temples, gardens and narrow
lanes strewn with stalls,
carrying the flavour of the
heroic past, epitomizing valor
and chivalry.
Founded in 1568 A.D by Maharana
Udai Singh, the city is a
harmonious Indian blend of
whitewashed buildings, marble
palaces, lakeside gardens,
temples and Havelis. According
to the legend, Maharana Udai
Singh, the founder was hunting
one day when he met a holy
man meditating on a hill overlooking
the Lake Pichola. Maharana
followed the advice of the
hermit and founded the city.
The marvellous architecture
of the palaces is spell bounding. |
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| Jodhpur |
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| A
valiant sentinel in the desert,
on the eastern fringe of the
Thar Desert, Jodhpur has the
distinction of neither being
a part of the Thar Desert nor
out of it. At best, it is a
doorway to the wonderland of
sand dunes and shrubs, rocky
terrain and thorny trees. It
is the home of the Rathors -
the awesome princely state of
Rajasthan, who conquered Marwar.
In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief
of Rathore clan of Rajputs,
who claimed descent from Rama,
the epic hero of the Ramayana,
laid the foundation of Jodhpur.
A high stonewall protects the
well-fortified city. The wall
is nearly 10 km in length and
has eight gates facing various
directions. The most famous
monument here is the Umaid Bhawan
Palace, built by the Maharaja
as a means of providing employment
to the local population during
several years of drought. |
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| Pushkar |
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| Located
11 Kms from Ajmer, along the
picturesque Pushkar Lake, lies
the tranquil town with the deep
religious significance called
Pushkar. 'Nag Pahar' or Snake
Mountain forms a natural boundary
between Ajmer and Pushkar. The
main attraction here is Pushkar
Lake – the Lake with 52
Ghats and an array of temples
along the bank. This is an important
pilgrimage centre in the state
of Rajasthan. The
holy lake of Pushkar is believed
to have been created by Lord
Brahma himself. It is as important
as Benaras or Puri. Devout
Hindus believe that it is
essential to visit Pushkar
at least once in their lifetime. |
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| Ajmer |
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| Southwest
of Jaipur, the city of Ajmer
is an oasis wrapped in the green
hills. The city was founded
by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in
the 7th Century A.D. and continued
to be a major centre of the
Chauhan power till 1193 A.D.
when Prithviraj Chauhan lost
it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since
then, Ajmer became home to many
dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a
popular pilgrimage centre for
the Hindus as well as Muslims.
Especially famous is the Dargah
Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint,
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which
is equally revered by the Hindus
and Muslims. It is a centre
of culture and education.
The British chose Ajmer for
its prestigious Mayo College,
a school exclusively for Indian
nobility. Ajmer is also the
base for visiting Pushkar
- 11 kms away. |
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| Mandawa |
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| Built
in 1890 by a Marwari Jeweller,
Mandawa is a small village principality
tucked into the desert. The
Mandawa Haveli is a piece of
architectural marvel, the first
frescoed haveli en-route to
the old town and now a Heritage
Hotel. Its spacious rooms named
for synonyms of Lord Krishna,
with legendary paintings, provides
cozy comfort & complete
relaxation. |
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| Bikaner |
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| Bikaner
- the royal “fortified
city”, stands on a slightly
raised ground, and is circumscribed
by a 7 km long wall with five
gates. The magnificent forts
and palaces created with delicacy
in reddish-pink sandstone bears
testimony to its rich cultural
heritage. Bikaner, more popularly
called the “camel country”
is renowned for the best riding
camels in the world and camel
breeding center as well. |
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| Jaisalmer |
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| Rising from
the heart of the Thar Desert
like a golden mirage is the
city of Jaisalmer. A commanding
fort etched in yellow sandstone,
stands with all its awesome
splendour, dominating the
amber-hued city.
The city has an interesting
legend associated with it
according to which, Lord Krishna-
the head of Yadav clan foretold
Arjuna that a remote descendent
of the Yadav clan would build
his kingdom atop the Trikuta
Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled
in 1156 AD. when Rawal Jaisal,
a Bhatti Rajput abandoned
his fort at Lodurva and founded
a new capital Jaisalmer, perched
on the Trikuta Hill. The city
glows in the setting sun and
boasts small lanes and bylanes
within its fort. Beautiful
“Havelis” add
a touch of heritage gone by.
Camel riding is a fun sport
experienced at Sam Sand Dunes
outside the city walls. |
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| Samode |
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| The
7th Prince of Kacchwaha Rajputs
awarded Samode to one of his
12 sons, Gopal Singh Ji, along
with the Title of “Rawal
Saheb”. The palace is
full of architectural delights.
The Durbar hall with a beautiful
chandelier, painted ceilings
and intricately carved walls.
The Sheesh Mahal, with inlaid
mirror work and exclusive rooms.
Shekawati style paintings and
frescoes on the walls with original
organic paints are a must to
see. |
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| Manvar |
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| Manvar
is a desert resort situated
mid-way between Jaisalmer and
Jodhpur It is a medieval city
catapulted through a time warp
into the 21st century. There
is a quiet, unhurried grace
about this desert settlement
and its people and a sense of
kinship that can be traced to
Bapji, otherwise known as Gaj
Singh, who in another time would
have been a Maharaja. Mandawa
boasts gentle dunes which serve
as an alternate to Jaislamer
for those who do not have enough
time to visit that city. |
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| Mumbai |
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| Mumbai,
previously known as Mumbai,
is a large metropolitan city
of India and also the commercial
capital of the country. The
main Stock Exchange is located
here as well as the film industry
which is now popularly known
as “Bollywood”.
The city has an ancient past
connected to the British who
have left behind some excellent
architectural marvels including
the Crawford Market and the
Victoria Terminus.The city runs lengthwise along
the edge of the Arabian Sea
and the main road is called
Marine Drive. All it up at night,
it is popularly known as the
“Queen’s Necklace”. |
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| Nagaur |
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| Nagaur
is a historical town that houses
an ancient fort, many palaces
and shrines. Nagaur is famed
for its colorful and one of
the biggest
cattle fairs held in the state
of Rajasthan. This area is mainly
inhabited by the farming communities
of Jats and Bishnoi. Nagaur
has a rustic charm of
its own and the sight of red
chillies being dried in extensive
fields is very pleasing for
the beholder. |
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| Ranthambore National Park |
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town is an aide memoire of the
city's royal past and the numerous
stories of encounter with the
majestic Tiger. Sprawling over
an undulating terrain and spread
over approximately 400 Sq. Kms
between the Aravali and Vindhyan
mountain ranges is the wilderness
of Ranthambore National Park.
The park is one of the finest
Tiger Reserve of India. A system
of three artificial lakes enhances
the beauty of the park.
The place is
the best location for spotting
this elusive animal in the wild
and film crews from National
Geographic and the BBC are regular
visitors to catch this majestic
animal in its pristine glory
in their cameras. |
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| Bundi |
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| Bundi
is a small town with rustic
setting that stands on the foothills
of the Aravali Mountains. Bundi
is very famous for its “baolis”
- meaning waterworks or “step
wells” that were used
by the people in ancient times.
There are also havelis, temples
and chhatris with carved pillars.
The mural-adorned palaces, forts
and monuments tell tales about
the glorious past of the city
– alongwith a picturesque
lake where the entire city and
the palaces get reflected in
the lake, adding a stunning
quality to the place. |
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| Kota |
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| Kota
is a beautiful town in Rajasthan
- full of gaiety, cheer and
steeped in colorful history.
Located on the eastern bank
of the Chambal River, Kota once
belonged to the princely state
of Bundi under the rule of the
Chauhans. Kota is well known
for its ancient palaces and
havelis. In the 17th century,
Emperor Jahangir declared Kota
a separate state and it was
ruled by Rao Madho Singh the
heir apparent to the throne
of Kota. |
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| Mount
Abu |
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Abu is a beautiful hill station
in Rajasthan. The tourists and
the natives alike head here
to take a break from the smoldering
summer blaze. This veritable
Eden served as the Chauhan Rajputs'
summer resort. Later, it served
as the headquarters of the British
Rajputana Residency. Mount Abu
is probably one of the few places
in the state endowed with lush
foliage and a variety of flora
and fauna. It is also a sacred
pilgrimage spot. The famous
marble temples of the Jains
called “Dilwara Temples”
are located here. |
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| Luni |
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| Luni
is situated 35 kms away from
Jodhpur - a charming and cloistered
village which reflects the royal
past of Rajasthan. In Luni many
artisans are still pursuing
their ancestral profession of
carving metal, clay or wood
into intricate forms. Luni's
Fort Chanwa is an outstanding
piece of elegance of Indian
architecture of the last century.
The village of Luni is situated
in the shadow of fort walls. |
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| Ranakpur |
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Ranakpur,
in the state of Rajasthan, is
one of the five most important
pilgrimage sites of Jainism.
It is home to an exceptionally
beautiful temple complex in
the Aravali ranges and a must
visit for the tourists coming
to this region.
Ranakpur is situated around
60 km north of Udaipur in
Pali district and boasts of
one of the largest and most
important Jain Temples in
the country. The place is
well connected through a road
network to other places in
the region.
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