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Prominently known as the Pink city, Jaipur was built
by the sovereign of Amber, in the eighteenth century. Jai Singh search
for a safe place for the increasing population of Amber resulted in
Jaipur, India's first planned city
Jaisalmer is one of the India's most precious jewels.
Fortified in golden stone, it rises like a mirage from the barren Thar
desert of Rajasthan. The unimaginable beauty and magic of dessert is
still maintained because it is untouched by the outside influences.
In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan of
Rajputs, laid the foundation of Jodhpur. A high stone wall protects the
well-fortified city. The wall is nearly 10km in length and has eight
gates facing various directions.
Founded in 1488, Bikaner is a desert built on an
elevation and surrounded by a long embattled wall pierced by five gates.
Lying at the northern tip of the famous triangle of the desert cities.
An Oasis in the Desert, Udaipur is a lovely land
around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the
Aravalis. Situated in the southern part of Rajasthan, India, it is known
for enchanting historical places.
Situated 14 km off Ajmer in the north Indian state of
Rajasthan, Pushkar is surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes
on the other one. With the population of around 14045...
Bharatpur was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733
AD, as an impregnable well fortified city, carved out of the region
formerly known as Mewat. The place was named as Bharatpur after the name
of Bharat...
Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to world renowned
Ranthambore, famous for its national park. It has been a witness to the
rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. Today, it is
famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country
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