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Teej Festival
The Teej Festival of Rajasthan is one of the most important and the most widely celebrated festivals in India. Teej Festival is also known as the "Festival of Swings" as women tie swings on the branches of trees and enjoy swinging on them.

Desert Festival
One of the most famous festivals of Rajasthan, Desert Festival is celebrated every year in the months of January or February. It is celebrated for a duration of three days and is concluded on the day of the full moon, known as Purnima.

Mewar Festival
The best time to visit Udaipur is during March-April. This is the time Mewar festival of Udaipur takes place. The whole city of Udaipur is decorated beautifully in colorful streamers and one can feel that a grand celebration is just round the corner.

Marwar Festival
Celebrated during the months of September-October, the Marwar Festival in Jodhpur is dedicated to the folk heroes of Rajasthan. The entire city of Jodhpur comes alive with lively celebrations of the Marwar Festival in Rajasthan.

Gangaur Festival
A very important festival in Rajasthan, Gangaur Festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy. Exclusive to the state of Rajasthan, Gangaur Festival is celebrated nowhere else in India. This is one reason why it is held in high esteem in Rajasthan.

Kajli Teej Festival
The Kajli Teej of Rajasthan is a very unique festival of India. Kajli Teej is celebrated exclusively in the Bundi region of Rajasthan. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Bhadra (July-August).

Bikaner Camel Festival
Known as the Ship of the Desert, the Camel has been a fundamental part of the lives of the Rajasthani lifestyle since time immemorial. In order to acknowledge the importance of this useful animal, the Camel Festival of Bikaner is celebrated on a grand scale in Rajasthan. Every year in the month of January, Bikaner comes alive with the grand celebration of the Camel Festival. This grand spectacle should not be missed in case you traveling in India in January. The Tourism Department of Rajasthan Government organizes it. Read on about Camel Festival of Bikaner.

Rajasthan Fairs

Jaipur

Pushkar Camel Fair
Hailed as the world's largest camel fair, the Pushkar camel fair in Rajasthan is a grand event held on a massive scale in Pushkar. It is also the world's largest cattle fair in general. Pushkar is thronged by lakhs of people who come here every year in November to attend the camel fair.

Amber Fort
Located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur, the Amber Fort in Rajasthan is a popular tourist attraction. The Amber fort in Jaipur is a classic example of the Architectural style of the Rajputs. One finds a smooth amalgamation of Hindu

Karni Mata Fair
The Karni Mata fair is held in Deshnok in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is held twice every year in the honor of Karni Mata who is hailed as Goddess by the people of Rajasthan. The Karni Mata fair held during the months of March-April and September-October.

Birla Temple
Also known by the name of Lakshminarayan Temple, the Jaipur Birla Temple is a modern architectural wonder. The grand temple is located on an elevated ground at the base of Moti Dungari hill in Rajasthan. The Birla Temple is said to be a replica of a Scottish castle.

Banganga Fair
The Banganga Fair of Jaipur is one of the biggest events of Rajasthan. It is held every year in the months of April-May (Hindu month of Vaisakh). The Banganga fair is an event that has much historical significance in India. It is said that Arjuna, one of the five Pandavas created the lake at Banganga.

Hawa Mahal
One of the most famous and well-known landmarks of Jaipur is the Hawa Mahal. Built in the year 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal is known for its unique architectural style. It was designed by Lal Chand Usta. The Hawa Mahal is also known as the "Palace of Winds".

Nagaur Fair
One of the largest cattle fair of India, the Nagaur Fair of Rajasthan is a major event in Rajasthan. The Nagaur Cattle fair of Rajasthan is held once in a year between January and February. The small town of Nagaur comes alive with bustling activities and people who come here in massive numbers to take part

Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh Fort of Rajasthan is located at a distance of around 15 kilometers from the center of Jaipur. It is situated 400 feet above the Amber Fort. The Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur is also known as the Fort of Victory. It is a massive fort that has been preserved and maintained well

Urs Fair
The Urs Fair held in Ajmer is celebrated in the honor of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. It is celebrated to mark the death anniversary of this revered saint. It is said that the mortal remains of this saint are buried in Dargah Sharif. It is a very famous pilgrimage of the Muslims in India

Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is a very interesting architectural wonder. Maharaja Jai Singh II constructed the Jantar Mantar at Jaipur between 1727 and 1734. The Jantar Mantar is basically an astronomical observatory that can be used to make various cosmic observations

Jaisalmer

Udaipur

Desert National Park
The Desert National Park of Jaisalmer is situated in the heart of the Thar Desert that is sprawled across Rajasthan. The Desert national park provides an ideal picture of the ecosystem of a desert and shows the rich and diverse flora and fauna of an arid desert.

City Palace
Located in the heart of Udaipur, City Palace is a very famous landmark of this place. It is built entirely in marble and granite and looks absolutely stunning as it stands majestically overlooking the Pichola Lake. The architecture is a combination of Chinese and European styles

Jaisalmer Fort
Situated deep inside the Thar Desert is the majestic Jaisalmer Fort of Rajasthan. It is supposed to be one of the biggest desert forts in the world. The magnificent Jaisalmer Fort is said to be around 800 years old. Although located in the desert, this major settlement

Kumbhalgarh Fort
The Kumbhalgarh Fort of Udaipur is located at a distance of 64 kilometers from the heart of the city. It was built way back in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Kumbhalgarh Fort of Rajasthan is supposed to be the second most important fortress in Mewar after Chittorgarh Fort.

Nathmal Ki Haveli
Nathmal Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer is a famous landmark of this place. The architecture of this mansion is a unique blend of Rajput as well as Islamic style of construction. It is quite different from the other palaces and havelis around Rajasthan.

Lake Palace
Located on the Jag Niwas Island on Lake Pichola, stands the magnificent Lake Palace of Udaipur. One of the most famous tourist attractions of Rajasthan, Lake Palace is a five star palace hotel that looks like it has stepped out of a fantasy world.

Patwon Ki Haveli
The Patwon Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer is a place that will have you mesmerized the moment you lay your eyes on it. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and majestic havelis of Rajasthan. It is also known by the name of Salim Singh Ki Haveli.

Lake Pichola
One of the most famous and serene lakes in Udaipur is Lake Pichola. Rajasthan being a desert state has the natural bounty of this beautiful lake. Lake Pichola is a divine sight in the early hours of dawn when the sunrays literally paint the Lake golden in color.

Jodhpur

Mehrangarh Fort
One of the largest forts of India, the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is an imposing structure with massive walls that stand undeterred till today. Situated at a staggering height of around 400 feet on a high undulating hill, Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan is truly an architectural wonder.

Rohetgarh Fort
The Rohetgarh Fort of Jodhpur is one of the prime tourist attractions of Rajasthan. Anyone visiting India should not miss this great fort that is now known as Rohetgarh heritage hotel. The Rohetgarh Fort was built in the 16th century by Thakur Dalpat Singh of the Rathore clan.

Umaid Bhavan
Located on the Chhittar Hill in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the last palaces to be built in India. The grand Umaid Bhawan Palace in Rajasthan took almost 16 years to be constructed. Maharaja Umaid Singh is credited with having this beautiful palace built. The Umaid Bhawan Palace also serves as a heritage hotel that is constructed keeping mind the traditional style as well as modern amenities. The breathtaking structure surpasses all forts and palaces of Rajasthan. Read on to know more about the Umaid Bhavan Palace of Rajasthan. The construction of this palace is certainly unique and it took almost 5000 men to build this massive structure.

Ajmer

Mount Abu

Kishangarh Fort
The Kishangarh Fort in Ajmer is an imposing structure that was built in the year 1653. Maharaja Roop Singh built the massive Kishangarh Fort. It is said that an incident he saw once inspired him to get a fort built. He saw a sheep that was protecting its lambs from some wolves

Dilwara Jain Temples
Dilwara Jain Temples located in Mount Abu are considered as one of the finest specimens of temple architecture. Mount Abu is the only hill station of Rajasthan. In fact, the architectural style is so wonderful that some consider it superior to even the Taj Mahal.

Dargah Sharif
One of the most sacred shrines of the Muslims as well as the Hindus, Ajmer Dargah Sharif in Rajasthan is actually the tomb of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti. This famous Sufi saint came all the way from Persia and worked for the betterment of the underprivileged and the deprived class.

Covering an area of 342,239 square kilometers, Rajasthan is the largest state of India. It shares its political borders with the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Harayana and Punjab. It also shares international boundaries with Pakistan. Rajasthan has a rich cultural heritage that flourishes in tales and legends that speak volumes about the rich history of Rajasthan. The state is an example of unity in diversity. While traveling to Rajasthan you may come across many forts and palaces that speak volumes about the rich legacy of this once princely state. Rajasthan tourism offers you a variety of destinations to explore and so many exciting things to do on your holidays.

Rajasthan is also famous for its wildlife sanctuaries. The sanctuaries offer a wide range of flora and fauna. Though the state looks arid because of the desert, you will be amazed to see the variety of life that thrives over here. There are many safaris that let you explore the wildlife of Rajasthan. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who know exactly where to look for wild animals.

The cuisines are absolutely lip-smacking and must be tried by anyone who comes here. The great heritage and culture of Rajasthan coupled with the Thar Desert in the background makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Remember, your tour of India is incomplete without a look at Rajasthan - the land of Rajput warriors. So come and experience the magic of Rajasthan, one that is sure to blow you over and keep you coming back again.