Rajasthanis one of the most popular tourist destinations.
Its rich culture and traditionof hospitality attract many tourists from all over the world.
Jaipur, thecapital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the 'Pink City'.
It is famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes.
Othermajor cities of interest are Jodhpur and Udaipur.
These a daysRajasthan is also gaining popularity as a wedding destination for the rich andfamous.
Liz and Arun Nayyar, Vikram and Priya Chattwal are some of the coupleswho got hitched here.
Jaipur Jaipur is a thrivingmetropolis.
It is a place of many contrasts and a feast for the eyes.
Jaipurhas retained its strong Rajputana flavor seasoned by several influences - the Mughalbeing the most important.
Its strong cultural heritage is clearly evident eventoday.
The city is a tourist's delight.
But beware, in summer the temperaturereaches a scorching high of 45 C.
The winters are more comfortable with anaverage of 22 C.
The best months for visiting are from October to March.
There are a number ofinteresting sightseeing spots in Jaipur- Amber Fort, Jaigarh fort,Rambagh Palace City Palace,HawaMahal, Jantar Mantar, Raj Palace Jai Mahal Palace ,Naharganj Fort, Albert HallMuseum and Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum Apartfrom these sites there are various festivals celebrated in the city- Mewar Festival: - An 18-day festivalcelebrated to welcome the start of spring .
It is important for the women ofthe state as it is time for them to dress in their best.
The women get togetherto dress the idols of Issar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonialparade through the city.
The parade ends up at Pichhola Lakewhere the idols are transferred to special boats with a lot of singing andfestivity..
Gangaur: - This spring festival is held to honor Gauri, the consort ofLord Shiva, the goddess of abundance.
During the festival young girls dress upin their finest clothes and pray for grooms of their choice and the marriedwomen do the same for the welfare of their husbands.
Though celebrated all overRajasthan, in Jaipur it has its own charisma.
Teej Festival: - Teej is particularlycelebrated in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
Lord Shiva and his partner Parvati are worshipped by married women who keep a24-hour fast for the long life of their husband.
The fast is a stringent oneduring which the women are not allowed to have even a drop of water.
Elephant Festival: - A festival celebrated aroundHoli.
It is a great opportunity for the tourist to watch several elephantsports and enjoy the festival of colors.
A glorious spectacle, it unveils themajesty and grandeur of elephants.
A royal procession of sixty elephants intheir best finery, a match of elephant polo and an elephant race are main attractionsof the festival.
Allin all Jaipur is a must have experience, if you are visiting India
Its rich culture and traditionof hospitality attract many tourists from all over the world.
Jaipur, thecapital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the 'Pink City'.
It is famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes.
Othermajor cities of interest are Jodhpur and Udaipur.
These a daysRajasthan is also gaining popularity as a wedding destination for the rich andfamous.
Liz and Arun Nayyar, Vikram and Priya Chattwal are some of the coupleswho got hitched here.
Jaipur Jaipur is a thrivingmetropolis.
It is a place of many contrasts and a feast for the eyes.
Jaipurhas retained its strong Rajputana flavor seasoned by several influences - the Mughalbeing the most important.
Its strong cultural heritage is clearly evident eventoday.
The city is a tourist's delight.
But beware, in summer the temperaturereaches a scorching high of 45 C.
The winters are more comfortable with anaverage of 22 C.
The best months for visiting are from October to March.
There are a number ofinteresting sightseeing spots in Jaipur- Amber Fort, Jaigarh fort,Rambagh Palace City Palace,HawaMahal, Jantar Mantar, Raj Palace Jai Mahal Palace ,Naharganj Fort, Albert HallMuseum and Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum Apartfrom these sites there are various festivals celebrated in the city- Mewar Festival: - An 18-day festivalcelebrated to welcome the start of spring .
It is important for the women ofthe state as it is time for them to dress in their best.
The women get togetherto dress the idols of Issar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonialparade through the city.
The parade ends up at Pichhola Lakewhere the idols are transferred to special boats with a lot of singing andfestivity..
Gangaur: - This spring festival is held to honor Gauri, the consort ofLord Shiva, the goddess of abundance.
During the festival young girls dress upin their finest clothes and pray for grooms of their choice and the marriedwomen do the same for the welfare of their husbands.
Though celebrated all overRajasthan, in Jaipur it has its own charisma.
Teej Festival: - Teej is particularlycelebrated in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
Lord Shiva and his partner Parvati are worshipped by married women who keep a24-hour fast for the long life of their husband.
The fast is a stringent oneduring which the women are not allowed to have even a drop of water.
Elephant Festival: - A festival celebrated aroundHoli.
It is a great opportunity for the tourist to watch several elephantsports and enjoy the festival of colors.
A glorious spectacle, it unveils themajesty and grandeur of elephants.
A royal procession of sixty elephants intheir best finery, a match of elephant polo and an elephant race are main attractionsof the festival.
Allin all Jaipur is a must have experience, if you are visiting India
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