Bandhavgarh
The park is density of the tiger population at the highest know in India. This is also White Tiger country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for man years. Bandhavgarh is densely populated with other species: the great gaur, or Indian bison, can be seen with ease, as they come into the meadows to graze at dusk: sambar and barking deer are a common sight, and nilgai are to be seen in the more open areas of the park. Covering 448 sq km, Bandhavgarh is situated in Shahdol district among the outlying hills of the Vindhya Range. The terrain is of great rocky hills rising sharply from the swampy and densely forested valley bottoms.
Barmer – The Kiradu Temples
Deep down south in the Thar desert near Barmer stands the hauntingly splendors remnants of the Kiradu Temples whose relics still depict the ultimate sculptural wealth and architectural elegance of India. The Kiradu temples were built between the 11th and 14th centuries. Today the ruins of only 8 shrines remain.
Bikaner
Bikaner takes its name from Rao Bhikaji the sixth son of the Rathor Rajput prince Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Bhika set up his independent kingdom in 1488 like Jaisalmer, it developed as a center of the cross-desert caravan trade, but a defensive site was necessary to give its ruling princess protection. The rocky outcrop in the desert provides a dramatic setting for the Junagarh fort.
Bharatpur
Bharatpur is 29 Sq. Kms piece of marshland is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world with over 360 species of birds. It used to be part of the private shooting reserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur and during the season he and his guests shot enormous numbers of birds. Early morning and dusk are the best times for viewing. Among many other birds to be seen are egrets, ducks, coots, storks, kingfishers, spoonbills, Sarus Cranes and several birds of prey, include lager falcon, greater spotted eagle and many more.
Bijaipur
Situated at a distance of 40 Kms from the city of Chittorgarh, Bijaipur is a small village where the Bijaipure Castle is now a delightful hotel resort. This village courtesy that a guest experiences is at times embarrassing. But this comes naturally to the people of Bijaipur. In the evening’s music and dance entertain the guests. Early morning you are woken up by the soft melodious music. The castle is over 100 years old. Service is impeccable.
Dungarpur
Dungarpur, the “City of Hills” was founded in the 13th century. It is a picturesque town set amongst the rugged mountain peaks of the Aravali ranges. The Dungarpur district is the stronghold of the Bheel tribals whose history dates back to 4000 BC. The Udai Bilas Palace is still the royal residence a part of which now offers accommodation in the form of several spacious rooms lavishly decorated. The furnishings are mostly from the 20th century art-deco style. Meals are served in the banquet hall that displays hunting trophies and chandeliers. Dunagrpur is full of surprises and a memorable experience in Rajasthan.
Jaipur
Sawai Jai Singh II, the Maharaja of the Kachhwaha Clan of Rajputs, who ruled from 1699-1744, founded Jaipur (City of Victory) in 1727. The city is a highly distinctive city. Built with ancient Hindu building suggest a decline in architectural power and originality. The “pink” a traditional color of welcome, was paint added in 1853 in honor of the visit by Prince Albert, and the tradition has survived to this day.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur the second city of Rajasthan, once the capital of Marwal, sprawls around the impressive Meherangarh Fort Built on a 122-m sandstone bluff. The Rathore Rajputs had moved there in 1211 after their defeat at Kanauj by Muslim invaders but in 1459 Rao Jodha forced to leave the Rathore Capital of Mandor, 8 kms to the north, chose this as his capital because of its strategic location on the Thar Desert.
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is the westernmost town of any significance in India has an extraordinarily medieval feel, with its crenellated golden sandstone walls and narrow streets lined with exquisitely caved buildings. All, including new structures, are built out of the local honey-coloured sandstone.
Nawalgarh
A region rich in chronicle, tradition chivalry and songs. Situated in the semi arid North-Easter part of Rajasthan where every dune vibrates with legends. Founded in 1737 A.D. by Thakur Nawal Singh the warrior statesman whose renown is enshrined in history and folklore. The town exudes an old charm with its colorful bazar having the largest number of painted havelis in Shekhawati. One cannot forget these mansions covered with frescoes depicting the whole gamut of social and religious life, where history is painted with humour.
Sariska
This 800 sq. km sanctuary comprises dry deciduous forest of ber, dhok and tendu among other, set in a valley surrounded by the barren Aravallis hills. During the monsoon the vegetation is very lush and travel through the forest may be difficult. The place is then alive with birds but many animals mover to higher ground. In dry season, when the streams disappear, the animals become dependant on man-made water holes at Kalighatti, Salopka and Pandhupol Sariska’s enchanted forest are prefect for wildlife viewing. A Project Tiger Sanctuary, the tiger and leopard usually prove elusive, but a variety of deep. Peacock, langurs, porcupines and pythons and there to be sighted.
Udaipur
Set in the Girwa valley amidst the Aravalli hills of South Rajasthan, Udaipur is a beautiful city. In contrast of some of its desert neighbors it presents an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue lakes and green hills that keep the wilderness at bay. It is an oasis of color in a stark and arid region. Udaipur is a traditional planned walled city, its bastioned rampart walls pierced by 5 massive gates.
