Tourist Spots

Of Kings and Retro beats From Delhi drive South, beyond Gurgaon, and notice the vegetation getting sparser, trees dwarfing and their ‘green’ fading to something that is best termed ‘dull’ and then suddenly a ‘flash of colors’ almost blindfolds you and you know you have reached Rajasthan!

Almost the size of France, Rajasthan, is an arid desertland lorded by the Thar (desert), veined with numerous lakes and the Aravalli range running across to cradle the lands only hill station Mount Abu. Over the years, Rajasthan the post-independance name for Rajputana or the ‘land of princes’ has more than made-up for what Nature overlooked, by carving an irrefutable niche as a tourist favorite joint in India. So much so that some actually believe: Visit Rajasthan and you have seen everything that is India.
The Best of Rajasthan A truly palatial State, Rajasthan is best known for its imposing Forts and palaces a classic showcase of Indian heritage. ‘Pink City’ Jaipur (capital) and ‘Blue City’ Jodhpur are famed best for their well-preserved Forts and palaces. Impregnable havelis (mansions), still peopled, adorn the Shekhawati and Jaisalmer region. Pilgrims trek up Mount Abu for the famous Dilwara Temples (Jain), while the Dargah Sharif at Ajmer draws believers from across the globe. Flanking Ajmer is the tiny town of Pushkar that hosts the Asia’s largest camel fair (the Pushkar Mela). Nature enthusiasts head straight for tiger tracking at the two national tiger reserves, Ranthambore and Sariska, while ornithologists have Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur with Asia’s largest concoction of avifauna, and famed for the Siberian Cranes. Our Destination Guide has a city-wise Culinary and Shopping gossip. Tie your belts for a virtual tour of what we believed will interest you most in Regal Rajasthan.

Best Sites of Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ranthambore National park, Sariska National Park, Bharatpur National Park


What not to miss: Camel Safari, Elephant Safari, Camping in the Desert, Trekking at Mount Abu, Stay at a Heritage Resort, Pushkar Camel fair, Handicrafts, Rajasthani Cuisine


Some News of Use Adopt-A-Monument: A fine stance of involving the public in the conservation efforts of the heritage monuments of Rajasthan, is this new scheme of Government of Rajasthan that calls upon the NRIs, Non-resident Rajasthanis, Individuals, Organisations and Corporate houses to contribute for their Heritage Fund and help them preserve the treasures of the past (For details you can email: rajfound@raj.nic.in).


Reaching Rajasthan: Palace On Wheels: To explore Rajasthan best, book yourself for a journey in the Luxury Train Palace on Wheels. The tour entails all the major destinations in Rajasthan like Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and finally takes you to the pride of Indian Tourism – Agra’s Taj Mahal. The journey begins and ends in the nation’s capital, Delhi, and the travelers vouch by the traveling experience and traditional hospitality. Travel in a Palace on the run to discover best the secrets of a land satiated with Palaces.

The Airport in the Capital, Jaipur is served by both domestic and International flights. The Indian Airlines, Air India, Sahara and various other private airlines operate flights between Jaipur and Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Jodhpur and other important cities. The other major domestic airports are in Udaipur and Jodhpur. The luxury train “Palace on Wheels” begins from Rajasthan and entails Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Agra.


The most convenient option is to drive from Delhi (distance is 259 km/5 hours) and reach the State capital of Jaipur, near the eastern border. Jaipur is also the third point (the others being nearby Delhi and Agra/Taj) of the much-traveled Golden Triangle. Should you choose to start your trip here, you are in fact well positioned to visit the rest of Rajasthan. Agra is just 232 km from Jaipur.


When to Go: Pre-monsoons in Rajasthan extends from April to June, and is the hottest season, with temperatures ranging from 32°-45°C. At this time, Mount Abu remains the only option to head for. Come Monsoons (July to September) temperature drops but humidity increases making it very uncomfortable. January-March is winters when temperature even drops to 0°C at places. The best time to visit Rajasthan is during the cooler months from October to March.

Rajasthan Hotels

Rajasthan the land of the Kings and kingdoms, hosts India’s most grand hotels that were once palaces. Called Heritage Hotels, these may seem over-priced at times, but considering the dose of traditional hospitality and cultural entertainment programmes, add to it the charm of staying in a grand palace it is worth the splurge. Economy and budget hotels alongside the Five Star and Deluxe hotels beckon travelers of every budget. We have enlisted the Hotels destination-wise for your purview.

Hotels in Udaipur

Grand Heritage Hotels at Udaipur
Hotel Shiv Niwas Palace		Hotel Laxmi Vilas Palace
Hotel Fateh Prakash Palace
Deluxe Heritage Hotel at Udaipur
Hotel Shikarbadi
Heritage Hotels at Udaipur
Hotel Caravan Serai		Karni Fort
Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel		Kankarwa Haveli
Hotel Rangniwas Palace		Badi Haveli
Hotel Anand Bhawan		Rajmahal Bhindar
Devi Garh Hotel
Five Star Deluxe Hotels at Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace		Hotel Udaivilas
Five Star Hotels in Udaipur
Trident Hilton Hotel
Deluxe Resorts at Udaipur
Sneh Resorts
Resorts at Udaipur
Rajputana Resorts		Mamata Resorts
Rupi’s Resorts (I) Pvt. Ltd.		Jeevantara Club & Resorts
Budget Hotels at Udaipur
TheOriental Palace Resorts		Hotel Kajri
Hotel India International		Hotel Ajanta
Ram Pratap Palace Hotel		Hotel Meghdoot
Hotel Damanis Palace		Hotel Kumbha Palace
Hotel Padmini		Gulab Bagh Hotel
Three Star Hotels at Udaipur
Hotel Quality Inn Vishnupriya		Lake Pichola Hotel
Hotel Paras Mahal		Hotel Rajdarshan
Hotel Udai Kothi		Jaisamand Lake Resort
Two Star Hotels at Udaipur
Hotel Sarovar		Hilltop Palace
Hotel Chandralok		Hotel Lakend
One Star Hotels at Udaipur
Hotel Ashish Palace		Hotel Fountain
Hotel Shalimar Palace		Hotel Darshan Palace

Hotels in Ajmer

Heritage Hotels in Ajmer :
Roopangarh Fort	Bijayniwas Palace Resort
3 Star Hotels in Ajmer :
Mansingh Palace Hotel
2 Star Hotels in Ajmer :
Hotel Regency
Luxury Hotels in Ajmer :
Roopangarh Fort	Bijayniwas Palace Resort
Budget Hotels in Ajmer :
Mansingh palace Hotel	Hotel Regency
Hotel Ambassador
Hotels near Dargah in Ajmer :
Hotel Regency	Hotel Ambassador

Hotels in Bikaner

Heritage Hotels in Bikaner :
Bhanwar Niwas Palace	Lallgarh Palace
Karni Bhawan Palace	Heritage Resort
Bhairon Vilas Hotel	Gajner Palace
Five Star Hotels in Bikaner :
Laxmi Niwas Palace
Three Star Hotels in Bikaner :
Basant Vihar
Two Star Hotels in Bikaner :
Maan Bilas
Other Hotels in Bikaner :
Raj Vilas Palace	Harasar Haveli

Hotels in Jaipur

Heritage Hotels in Jaipur :
Ramgarh Lodge	Royal Castle Kanota
Narain Niwas Palace	Raj Mahal Palace
Samode Haveli	Hotel Alsisar Haveli
Hotel Samode Palace	Hotel Bissau Palace
Five Star Deluxe Hotels in Jaipur :
Rajvilas - An Oberoi Hotel	The Rambagh Palace Hotel
Jai Mahal Palace	Rajputana Palace Sheraton
Five Star Hotels in Jaipur :
Man Singh Towers	Hotel Man Singh
Chokhi Dhani - The Ethnic Village Resort	Hotel Clarks Amer
Hotel Jaipur Palace
Four Star Hotels in Jaipur :
The Trident	Hotel Jaipur Ashok
Hotel Maya Inter Continental

Hotels in Jodhpur

Heritage Hotels in Jodhpur :
Hotel Ratan Vilas	Hotel Jhalamand Garh
Fort Chanwa Luni	Hotel Balsamand Lake Palace
Hotel Ranbanka	Karni Bhawan
Ajit Bhawan Resort	Rohet Garh
Five Star Deluxe Hotels :
Taj Hari Mahal	Umaid Bhawan Palace
Four Star Hotels in Jodhpur :
Hotel Ratanada Polo Palace
Three Star Hotels in Jodhpur :
Quality Inn Chandra	Hotel Abhay Days