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Rajasthan is the largest state of the
Republic of India in terms of area. It encompasses most of the area of the large,
inhospitable Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert), which has an edge paralleling the
Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with Pakistan.
The state capital is Jaipur. |
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Destinations in Rajasthan |
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Jodhpur |
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Ajmer |
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Jaisalmer |
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Bikaner |
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Sariska National Park |
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Bundi |
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General Information:-
Area: 38863square
kilometers.
Capital: Hyderabad
Population: 7,61,11,243
Language: Telegu & Urdu |
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Jodhpur - Places of
Interest |
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This bustling desert
city is the second largest city in Rajasthan. The old city is fenced by 10 km long
wall with eight Gates leading out of it. The new
city is outside the walled city. Jodhpur has two railway stations, City
and Rai ka Bagh both are outside the walled city. Jodhpur is also military and air
force station and has a large cantonment and airbase.
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Ajmer - Places of Interest |
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South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis
wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja
Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued
to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D.Today, Ajmer
is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as
Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of
the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally
revered by the Hindus and Muslims. It is a centre of
culture and education, the British chose Ajmer for its
prestigious Mayo College a school exclusively for Indian
nobility.
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Jaisalmer - Places of Interest |
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The name
Jaisalmer induces a dramatic picture of utter
magic and brilliance of the desert. The hostile
terrain not with standing the warmth and colour of
people is simply over whelming. One of the main
draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort.
The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy
merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting
aspect of the desert city. And you can let your
eyes caress the sloppy sand dunes while you ramble
your way in a camel safari.
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Bikaner |
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The
history of Bikaner dates back to 1488 when a
Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji founded his kingdom.
Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with
scores of sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval
grandeur that permeates the city's lifestyle. More
readily called the camel country, the city is
distinguished for the best riding camels
in the world and hence
boasts of having one of the largest Camel research
and breeading farm in the world. The ship of the
desert is an inseparable part of life here. A camel besides
doing transportation duties, also works on wells. |
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Sariska National Park |
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This park is situated only 200 km from Delhi and
107 kms from Jaipur. Although larger than Ranthambor, it is less commercialised
and has less tigers but a similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in total,
with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate
the skyline with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area was
declared a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979. |
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Bundi |
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Bundi is the undiscovered
splendour, 36 Kms from Kota ruled by the Hada
Chauhans. First destination is HADOTI. The palaces and forts have
fairy tale quality about them. Isolated and
independent, this picturesque location has much to
offer. Rajput architecture shines and in the
intricately carved brackets, pillars etc.
Interesting places are Diwan-e- aam, Hathia Pol,
and Naubat Khana.
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