Attractions
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Amber Fort, Jaipur
The name Amber derives from Ambikashwar. a title of shiva or from Ambarisha. This oldest inscription was found here dated from 954 A.D. The place was once hold under the Mina tribe from whom it was wrested by Kachhawaha Rajputs in the 11the century.
The Amber Fort is the exortic example of what the lives of our gallant Rajputs were like the millitants, adventorous, tempermental and also self indulgent.
Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park), Bharatpur
Amongst India’s premier wildlife sanctuaries is the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, situated at the border between the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
Keoladeo National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its bird’s Paradise, with over 380 residents and migrant species of birds, includingthe Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. This famous National Park is also famous for its spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar. In 1981, Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary was given the status of National Park. The name Keoladeo has been derived from a nearby ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.
City Palace, Udaipur
Udaipur is popularly known as “Jewel of Mewar“. The city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 16th century. The city of Udaipur endorsed three major lakes Pichhola, Fatehsagar and Udaisagar. This three lakes adds the charm to the city.
Udaipur City Palace is one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, located peacefully on the banks of the lake Pichola. This majestic traditional city is mostly visited tourist attractions of Udaipur and often distinguised as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Initially Maharana Udai Singh built this superb wonder, but the present form of Palace is the result of this subsequent additions by his successors…
Osian, Jodhpur
An oasis in the desert, situated on the diversion off the main Jodhpur – Bikaner Highway. A drive to this ancient township takes one past undulating terrain, punctuated by desert stretches and little hamlets. Osian has 15 beautifully sculpted Jain and Brahmanical temples.
Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer
Sam Sand Dunes are situated at a distance of approximately 42 km from the city of Jaisalmer. Located in the midst of the Thar Desert, these sand dunes are amongst the most famous ones in Rajasthan.
Sam Sand Dunes, radiating Laid-back vibes, near Jaishalmer, Rajasthan will totally enchant you with their facinating sights. These 3km long, 1km wide and almost half a kilometer high sand dunes keep on shifting on a permanent basis. The area of the Rajasthan Sam Sand Dunes supports absolutely no plant life. The whirling air currents of this area match with those of the sandstorms in the Sahara.
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