India is a very colorful country.There are many regions in India,each region,is unique in its own way;The state that is home to the only desert of India is, none other than Rajasthan.Situated in the north western side of the country, Rajasthan is the most colorful state of India.

The Land of forts,palaces,and ofcourse desert,has much to offer to tourists.The old forts,grand palaces,along with other historical spots are a must visit if, you find history engrossing.The architecture is visually appealing. Sheer opulence of palaces, still speaks of the rich heritage of the state.There are sanctuaries in this state,where diversity of animals will simply,wow you.Ranthombhor National park is a must visit,for the tiger reserve,along with Sariska Tiger reserve; Darrah Sanctuary,has leopards,Tal chapper sanctuary is home to the Black Buck.Sajjangarh sanctuary houses some exotic species,get ready to view Chital,Samber,Panther,Hyena,different kinds of birds.All year round fairs along with festivals are organized in the state.Check out the camel festival of Bikaner,watch spring being welcomed in style at the Mewar festival,in Udaipur;don’t miss out the Kite festival in Jaipur, celebrated in January.Buy local handicraft at the handicraft fair at Kota.Rajsthan has something for every one,there are tourists who,are always,on the look out for some adventure.Rajsthan hosts Chamble festival organized at Kota,its all about different sporting activities,such as rafting,para sailing etc.All in all Rajasthan is an experience you,as a tourist wouldn’t want to miss out on.

Rajasthan has plenty of hotels.WhetheR,it’s Jaipur,Udaipur,Jaisalmer,Bikaner,different hotels ranging from luxurious ones to inexpensive to dirt cheap ones could be found. Before planning your trip,you should collect all necessary information regarding hotels.Use a search engine,and look for information on hotels in Rajasthan. Entering a site you should enter the city you are to visit,specify the kind of hotel you are looking for,five star or,inexpensive hotel.Do mention your budget,and then select one that fits the bill.Check whether the hotel you are planning to stay in,is authorised.Taj Jai Mahal Palace, Rajputana Palace Sheraton, Samode Palace,in Jaipur;Lake Palace,in Udaipur,Cama Rajputana Club Resort,in Mount Abu are top notch hotels,if luxury is your priority.Hill Lake, Swaroop Vilas,Jaipur Inn,Residency Inn, these are some good options if you are constrained by budget.

Before planning your tour,check websites on Rajasthan,go through the details of places,consider,your preferences.Also keep in mind the time that you could allot to a tour of Rajasthan.If you are planning a month long tour then,you can elaborately plan your itinerary. On the other hand you have a fortnight then your,plan should be pragmatic and compact.Travel agencies offer travel packages that vary according to budget as well as time frame;go for the one that matches your needs.Also take care of the climate factor.Another factor is that,you should learn about the customs of the place.And remember to book hotel in advance.If you have any confusion then contact the tourism department.

Rajasthan is situated in the North Western part of India and shares geographical boundaries with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in India. It also has a long international boundary with Pakistan. It has a total area of 342,214 sq. km and is the largest state in the country. Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the state. Geographical features include the Thar Desert along north-western Rajasthan and the termination of the Ghaggar River near the archaeological ruins at Kalibanga, which are the oldest in the subcontinent discovered so far.

There are  lots of places to visit in Rajasthan because  it covers a total area of 342 million sq. kilometers . A large part of its area was covered with Thar Desert. A number of celebrations that place in this land such as Festivals and Fairs   where wonderful musics and dances can be heard and seen as well. These festival are a part of Indian traditions which has unveiled with various colors show-casting elements of passion, romance, valor, unity and gratitude. Once you view these merriment take hold of the land, you will surely forget all the worries and will flow through the extreme fragrance of the smell of the city. Delight with seeing such culture will certainly capture your thoughts removing all your phial, emotional and mental stress.

The beautiful cities that you can visit in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jhodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer. Jaipur, is one of the famous and favorite tourist place in Rajasthan which is also known as “Pink city”. The General is one of the attractions the town of Jaipur has. The “White city” or Udaipur which is located in the south of the state is pretty place to stroll around. Its is situated in the middle of Lake Pichola where you can have a view of the Old Maharaja Palace. Jhodhpur is a town with the central attractions like Meherangarh Fort to be found at top of the hill. Before you reach that hill, you will be passing through small alleys where you can see the blue Brahmin houses, white houses, shops and markets. At the top of the hill, your eyes will be fed by the breathtaking exotic overview of the whole city. In the towns of the Bikaner and Jaisalmer “The Golden City”, you will feel the era of the middle ages.

A great way of traveling to all these beautiful spots is by traveling the Places on wheels. Here, you will be riding carriages that looks like the saloons of Maharaja’s . This is the most exciting ride which make your mind full of enjoyment. In the Palace on wheels, you will have the chance to get to the towns mentioned above plus the National Park Ramthambhor and the Bird Sanctuary Bharatpur.

Rajasthan without a doubt is a place to go for almost every kind of traveler. A large variety of arts and crafts plus great visuals and culture, What else more you search for?

Rajasthan: Land of Kings – Lonely Planet Travel Video