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Jaipur
Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur,
was the stronghold of a clan of rulers
whose three hill forts and series of
palaces in the city are important
attractions. Known as the Pink City
because of the colour of the stone used
exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's
bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes,
blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and
other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan
itself forms a convenient circuit, in
the heart of the Thar desert which has
shaped its history, lifestyles and
architecture.
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Jodhpur
Jodhpur, once the capital of the former
princely state of Marwar, is now the
second largest city of Rajasthan.
Flanked on its western side by the
Mehrangarh Fort, and on the eastern side
by the stately sandstone Palace of Umaid
Bhawan; the monuments temples and
gardens of Jodhpur depict a
multi-faceted grandeur.
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Jaisalmer
The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid
picture of sheer magic and brilliance of
the desert. Legend has it that Rawal
Jaisal laid the foundation of the city
in 1156 AD. after consulting a local
hermit by the name of Eesul. Tricuta was
the hill chosen and Jaisal abandoned his
old fort at Lodurva to establish this
new capital.
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Udaipur
A famous city of Rajasthan state,
standing on the banks of lake Pichola
with white marble palaces. Udaipur is
one of the most romantic cities of
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Bikaner
Founded in 1488, Bikaner is a desert
built on an elevation and surrounded by
a long embattled wall pierced by five
gates. A magnificent fort built between
1588 & 1593 by Raja Raj Singh dominates
the city. Season: October to March.
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Ajmer
Founded in 1100 AD by Aijpal Chauhan,
Ajmer derives its name from `Ajaya Meru'
the invincible hill, at the foot of
which the present city stands.
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Mount
Abu
Famous for its exquisitively carved
marble temples, Mount Abu (1219 meters)
is a pretty hill resort in the State of
Rajasthan.
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Bharatpur
Bharatpur, an impregnable fortified city
is today famous for the nearby Keoladeo
Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Once the shooting
preserve of royalty, it is perhaps the
most spectacular water-bird sanctuary in
India.
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Sawai Madhopur
Nestling at the foot of Aravalli Hills
is Ranthambor National Park, a famous
tiger reserve under Project Tiger.
Ranthambor blends history of Rajput
valour with scenic natural beauty and is
an ideal gateway for a quiet holiday.
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