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Apno Rajasthan
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Ajmer
Situated in the heart of the desert of Rajasthan, Ajmer is a blend
of Sufi culture and Hindu religion.
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Alwar
150-km from Jaipur and 170-km from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between
a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range. |
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Bharatpur
The Favourite Bird Retreat
The 55-km long journey by road from Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur the
eastern gateway to Rajasthan. |
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Bikaner
This Royal walled city is a part of the desert tourist triangle and
lies on the northern tip of the triangle.
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Bundi
The Undiscovered Splendour
36-km from Kota is a tiny picturesque town, Bundi, which is one of the unexplored
cities, with a rich historical wealth. |
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Chittorgarh
The pride and glory of Rajasthan. Chittaur echoes with the tales of
romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition. |
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Jaipur
The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is
the capital of Rajasthan. |
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Jaisalmer
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance
of the desert. |
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Jaisamand
Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated 50-km south of Udaipur, the picturesque
'City of Lakes', succulent valleys and hills. |
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Jodhpur
Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar desert towers
a fort, 120 metres above the plain.
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Karauli
Karauli is a holy city situated 160 kms from Jaipur. Earlier called
Kalyanpuri, after the local deity Kalyanji, Karauli was founded in 1348 AD. |
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Kota
Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota
- an amazing example of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization. |
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Kumbhalgarh
Cradled in a cluster of 13 mountain peaks of the Aravalli ranges,
the formidable medieval citadel - Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the past. |
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Mount
Abu
The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu huddles among the rocks
on a 1,220-m granite table mountain at the far southwestern end of the Aravalli
hills. |
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Nagaur
The early history of Nagaur before the advent of the Mughals is intermingled
with the exploits of the Sultans ... |
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Pushkar
11-km from Ajmer on the edge of the Thar Desert lies a tiny tranquil
town of Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake ... |
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Rajsamand
Close to Kankroli is the dam built by Maharana Raj Singh in 1660 AD.
Many embellishing arches and magnificent 'chhatris' adorn the embankment. |
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Ranthambore
A small village near the township of Sawai Madhopur, in the state
of Rajasthan ... |
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Samode
40 kms northwest from Jaipur is the splendid Samode Palace set amidst
fairy tale surroundings. Its history goes back more than four and half centuries. |
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Sawai Madhopur
GATEWAY TO THE TIGER'S DEN
Lying on the main Delhi - Mumbai railway line, Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to
the world renowned Ranthambhore National Park |
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Shekhawati
THE OPEN AIR ART GALLERY
The semi desert region of Shekhawati holds a fascination all of its own |
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Udaipur
In the harsh terrain of the hills and ravines of Aravallis, flourishes
the city of lakes, Udaipur. |
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