Rajasthan Tour Packages

Top 10 reasons to visit Rajasthan

1. Palaces and Forts

Across the world, Rajasthan is known as the Land of Kings. So, when you visit Rajasthan, you discover the grandeur of the bygone era. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Jaipur bear testimony to the regal history of the land. This becomes visible in the format of old forts and palaces, a few dating back over a millennium.

2. Festivals

A visit to Rajasthan during festivities is a different experience altogether. Surprisingly, nearly every season in Rajasthan is a festive season with at least 25 top festivals listed on the calendars. If you happen to be in Rajasthan during November, you are just in time to witness the grand Pushkar fair. The vibes of the jolly carnival atmosphere are difficult to miss.

3. Experience the rural lifestyle

Your visit to Rajasthan is a brilliant opportunity to explore the lifestyle of agricultural communities. Life moves at a different pace in such belts, giving rise to unprecedented and beautiful cultures. Mud houses with thatched roofs are a unique sight typical to Rajasthan. The hamlets of Rajasthan are indeed picturesque.

4. Wildlife safaris

Rajasthan is renowned for offering the finest wildlife experiences. It's the home to biodiversity that is sure to find more appreciation across the years to come, as tourists discover the ecstacies and thrills of wildlife safaris in Rajasthan. A 4X4 safari in Ranthambore is a popular activity. Besides wildlife, it offers a glimpse into a few of the finest 10^th-century forts.

5. Gastronomical Delights

The gastronomical delights of Rajasthan have to be tried to be experienced as they are specific to the land and have come into existence over centuries of improvisations. The people of Rajasthan are known to be hardcore foodies. Their traditional meals like Thalis and gatte ki sabji should be tried. The mouth-watering meals keep one asking for more. 

6. Shopping and Bazaars

Bustling bazaars of Rajasthan win visitors' hearts time and again with the intricate handicrafts that are exclusive to the mystical state. Lively bazaars in Rajasthan are many but each has its unique identity. This delivers the perfect opportunity for visitors to go souvenir shopping and also collect some memorabilia, decoratives, keepsakes, jewelry, apparel, furniture, and accessories. When in Jodhpur's Clock Tower Market, you might want to invest in some traditional spices to use for cooking.

7. Shrines and Temples

The total number of temples in India is around 2 million and many of them are in Rajasthan. Most of them exude class and elegance. The top among them is Jaipur's Laxmi Narayan temple, also known as Birla Mandir which is made entirely using white marble and is right next to a pristine fortress on a hillock, Moti Dungri. Bikaner's Karni Mata temple is another top shrine that deserves a mention.

8. Vibrant Cities

When visiting the cities from Rajasthan, you should have your camera ready with you at all times. Cities in Rajasthan are associated with their unique color profiles. While Jaipur is known as the Pink City, Jodhpur is better known as the Blue City. The liveliness of Rajasthani culture becomes visible upon a visit to these cities, each of which holds many attractions of tourist interest.

9. Folk Dance And Art

Folk dances of Rajasthan are sublime and take tourists by surprise. Bhavai is a traditional dance form of Rajasthan where women dance with pitchers on their heads. Several of these pitchers are placed atop each other, wherein their sizes successively go on decreasing, moving towards the top.

10. Lakes

The lakes of Rajasthan are beautiful and awesome and Rajasthan is the home to many of them. Lake Pichola from Udaipur is one of the most popular among them. Such was the beauty of this lake that in 1362, Maharana Udai Singh set up a beautiful city, Udaipur on its banks.