Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is located in the north western side of the Indian subcontinent. Rajasthan has a vibrant culture and a rich architectural heritage. This beautiful desert state, complete with ancient palaces and forts, is one of the most desired tourist destinations in India. Rajasthan is endowed with extraordinary palaces and forts. It is a combination of temples, forts, palaces, gardens, lakes, wildlife, desert and people, their attires, culture, customs, music and traditional Rajasthani cuisine People tend to think since it is a desert state, traveling to Rajasthan is very difficult. As a matter of fact, getting to Rajasthan is as easy as reaching any other destination.

How to reach Rajasthan.

By Air :- The main international airport in Rajasthan is located in the capital city Jaipur. The airport caters to many international and domestic flights. It is located in a place called Sanganer in Jaipur. Apart from this airport, there are three more domestic airports in Rajasthan. They are at Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Rajasthan is well connected to strategic places in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, etc.

By Rail :- Rajasthan is well connected to the rest of India by a wide network of railway lines. You can get train service to Rajasthan from just about any state in India. Rajasthan also has the much-famed Palace on Wheels, which is an absolutely royal treat for anyone who wants to travel in this royal train.

By Road :- Rajasthan is well connected by a wide network of roads. There are many National Highways that pass through Rajasthan thus making traveling much more easy from nearby places like Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad and Bhopal. Commuting from one place to other within Rajasthan is also very easy as there is a wide and well-maintained network of roads within the state.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is a major landmark and a famous tourist attraction of Jaipur.The literal meaning of Hawa Mahal is Palace of Winds. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Hawa Mahal is a pyramid-shaped facade with five stories. It has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work.These pink sandstone windows commonly known as "Jharokhas".The golden light of the early morning sun floats beautifully through the windows of this palace creating a wonderful sight for one and all. The palace has to be visited to experience the true beauty.

Jantar Mantar.

Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. Initially Jantar Mantar was named as Yantra Mantra, which means instruments and formulae, but due to mispronunciation of the term, it is changed to the recognized name. Jantar Mantar is wholly constructed with stone and marble. Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is the largest stone observatory in the World and this feature makes it, a special destination for a traveler. Jantar Mantar has a remarkable collection of architectural astronomical instruments. It portrays noteworthy attempt of the ancestors, who were interested in astronomy and knowledge of celestial bodies.Mehrangarh: One of the most stunning hill forts of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh appears to rise from the bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself, so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and the walls begin.

Umaid Bhawan Palace:

Umaid Bhawan Palace can qualify for several firsts: the largest private residence in the world, the finest extant example of art-deco, the only palace to have painting from the Ramayana painted by a Polish artist, the first to use air-conditioning, electricity and elevators, and the most impressive for its size and dimensions.

Patwon Ji ki Haveli.

The Patwon Ji ki Haveli is an interesting piece of Architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer. It was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis.This is the largest Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. This haveli is presently occupied by the government, which uses it for various purposes. The office of the Archeological Survey of India and State art and craft department is situated in the haveli itself.

Nathmalji-ki-Haveli :

This haveli was carved by two brothers. One worked on right side and the other on left, but the harmony in design exists still. Screened windows, projected balconies and intricate carvings illustrate superb craftsmanship.