Luxury Tour to Rajasthan, India

Rajasthan in Northwestern India is a fascinating destination for luxury travel in India. On your tour of Rajasthan you will see a colorful landscape, golden brown sand, with towering forts, beautifully carved mansions, impressive sculpture and architecture, weaponry and armor, clear blue sky, colorfully dressed women balancing brass pots on their heads going to collect water from the village well, and proud camels striding regally across the desert sands.

Rajasthan is a land of valor and romance. As you tour the magnificent forts, perched on high hills, overlooking the historic cites of this brave land, you can imagine courageous warriors riding out to battle and being welcomed back by beautiful maidens. See the historic palaces in the cities of Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Chittorgarh and hear the legendary stories of the past, of the Rajput warriors of Rajasthan, their lives, and loves and the battles they won and lost.

Take a luxury trip to the wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan and see tigers in the jungle at Ranthambore and Sariska National Parks. See Nilgai, deer, and many rare birds at the Keolodeo Ghana National Park also known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Travel to a regal land on your luxury tour of Rajasthan, India.

Jaipur: The Pink City, and capital of Jaipur is renowned worldwide for the architecture of its grand palaces and the majestic Amer Fort. Built by the ruler Sawai Jai Singh II who ruled from 1693 to1743, and was known for his interest in astronomy and in the scientific planning of this city, Jaipur is not be missed on your luxury tour to in Rajasthan. The landmark Hawa Mahal, the fascinating astronomical observatory or Jantar Mantar and the other beautiful palaces which have been converted into luxury hotels in Jaipur are worth seeing. The ride up to Amer Fort on elephant back is a truly regal experience. Jaipur is known for the hospitality of its people and their colorful celebration of traditional festivals such as the Teej festival, Gangaur Festival and Diwali. Newer tourist attractions such as the Elephant Festival have become very popular. The emporia and markets in Jaipur are also a great place to visit. Luxury goods such as works of art, painting, sculpture, gems and jewellery, rugs and carpets, colorful clothing with mirror-work and embroidery, traditional furniture and artifacts made from camel hide such as bags and embroidered shoes and traditional puppets are popular souvenirs that you can shop for on your luxury tour to Jaipur.

Jaisalmer: Established by the ruler Bhatti Rajput Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. the city of Jaisalmer was an important trading post on the edge of the Thar Desert. The Jaisalmer Fort is also known as the Golden Fort because of the amber colored sandstone used in its construction. Jaisalmer is also known for its Jain temples, old mansions with finely carved window screens and balconies. The latticework on the windows of these mansions is exquisite and was meant to allow the women of the house to look out without being seen by passers by from the streets below. Ashort distance from Jaislamer is Sam, known for its undulating sand dunes. It is a popular spot for camel rides and the sunset over the sand dunes is truly breathtaking. The annual Desert Festival, a cultural carnival in Jaisalmer is held at the Sam Sand dunes and is very popular with tourists on luxury tours of Jaipur.

Ajmer: A famous pilgrimage destination in Rajasthan, India this city is where the Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti came from Persia during the 13th century. The anniversary of the saint's death is observed with great ceremony, including performances of Sufi music. Pilgrims of different religions, from all over the world, visit the shrine and pray for the Saint's blessings. The Ana Sagar Lake and the Aravalli Hills form the backdrop of the city of Ajmer.

Jodhpur: This city is also known as the Blue city of Rjasthan because many of the houses in the town are painted blue. The magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace and the impressive Mehrangarh Fort are must see landmarks on your luxury tour to Jodhpur. The collection of arms and armaments within the Mehrangarh Fort and the museum within the Umaid Bhawan Palce are of immense historical value. The Jaswant Thada or Royal Cenotaph is also an interesting landmark.

Bikaner: Founded by Rao Bikaji a Rathore Prince in 1488, this city in the north of Rajasthan has a long and illustrious history of warfare against invaders. The Junagarh Fort, the Kali temple, the Ganga Golden Jubilee museum and the Lalgarh Palace are landmarks of Bikaner. An interesting excurion you can make on your trip to Bikaner is the camel Breeding Farm where you can enjoy a ride on a camel. The annual camel festival in Bikaner is a popular tourist attraction.

Udaipur: Founded by Maharana Udai Singh, a ruler of the Sisodia clan, Udaipur is an oasis in the desert. The beautiful Lake Pichola is the heart of Udaipur city. The palaces on Lake Pichola look like creations from a fairytale. The Lake Palace is a beautiful vision in marble and granite and one of the fabled luxury hotels of the world. The Jag Mandir Palace another lake palace is made of sandstone and marble. The palaces have been visited by royalty from across the world and have also been the setting for a number of Hollywood movies.

Pushkar: Situated at a distance of 14 km from Ajmer, Pushkar is a holy pilgrimage destination for Hindus in India. The holy Pushkar Lake is believed to be sacred and pilgrims travel to Pushkar for a ritual bath in the lake on the occasion of Karthik Purnima in November every year. This event coincides with the Pushkar Fair, the world's largest camel and cattle fair, where hundreds of camels and livestock are bought and sold. The cultural attractions of the Pushkar Fair include camel races, musical performances and colorful Rajasthani dances.

Ranthambore: Established as a hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore is now known as one of the premiere wildlife sanctuaries of India, where the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger can be seen in the wild. Not far from the town of Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places to see tigers in India because the dry scrub jungle and semi-desert landscape provides many opportunities to see tigers as they approach water holes or rest during the cooler hours of the day. You can also see Peacock, Nilgai, many species of deer, wildfowl and monkeys on your luxury tour of Ranthambore National Park.

These are only some glimpses of the attractions of Rajasthan, which you can see on your luxury tour of Rajasthan, India.