| Rajasthan |
Welcome to the most picturesque state of India,
Rajasthan. The culturally rich state of Rajasthan is popular for
a range of things. The elephants, camels, bird sanctuaries,
festivals and fairs, forts, luxury trains, folk dance/music,
arts/crafts, and royalty you name it and Rajasthan has it. So
the next time you are planning a vacation for yourself, family
or friends do consider the royal land of
Rajasthan. In case you have already been there.
Rajasthan - Fast Facts
The diversity of this desert land is sure to leave you spell
bound. Rajasthan happens to be the largest state of India with
an area of 3.42 lac sq. kms. Rajasthan also boasts of being the
only desert of the sub continent, namely the Great Indian Desert
in combination with the Aravali mountain range. The development
in all the aspects of life of the people of Rajasthan has not
faded the charisma, color and charm a bit. The land still speaks
of the chivalry of its rulers; the palaces are evidence of the
royalty that reigned for centuries. Rajasthan is the abode of
the kings, that is, Raja's sthan (place).
Rajasthan - Wildlife
The magic of Rajasthan cannot be described as beautifully but
can only be done justice to by experience. The lavish landscape
of Rajasthan is home to variety of birds and animals that are
rare and even endangered, like the desert fox and the caracal.
Amongst the best-known wildlife areas are the Ranthambore
National Park, the sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Ghana
National Park and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The beauty of
these places never fails to capture the hearts of the nature
lovers. The Keoladeo National Park used to the duck hunting
reserve of the kings at one point of time but today features as
one of the world heritage sites in India.
Rajasthan - Luxury trains
Most of the luxury trains of India chugs through Rajasthan. The
'palace on Wheels' is an example of the best luxury trains in
the world. With the royal treatment and the ravishing experience
the journey becomes an unforgettable one. The comfort, the
cuisine, the charm of the land when all of these ingredients are
put together you are bound to get a collection of unique
memories. The Royal Orient and the Fairy Queen, the oldest
running steam locomotive of the world are the other examples of
the trains that are out there to provide you a once in a
lifetime experience. |
