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A Rajasthan Cultural travel introduces you to the colorful state and its royal heritage. Rajasthan is a land of traditional crafts, musicians and folk dance, where women dress up with bright sarees, bangles and silver nose rings. With Travel point India you can go on a cultural tour to Rajasthan that would take you to the festive village life of Rajasthan and the contrasting forms of the desert. People travel to Rajasthan to savor its splendors and imbibe its enviable heritage. Discover it all in the fairs and festivals, folk music, Rajasthan cuisine and crafts of Rajasthan.
The desert state of Rajasthan offers a fascinating blend of culture and customs with nature and history.It is one of the most popular travel destinations across the globe. The forts and palaces of Rajasthan remind you of the bygone era. The Hawa Mahal, the exquisite City Palace and the incredible observatory of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II Central Museum, Nagar Garh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Amber, Albert Museum, Birla Mandir Planetarium, Sisodia Rani Park, Lakshmi Narain Temple, Kanak Vrindavan, The Rajmahal Palace, Rambagh Palace and the Jantar Mantar are some of must visits on your cultural tour. While traveling with Travel Point India you can enjoy the Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan which are celebrated with full joy and vigor. There are fairs and festivals for religious occasions, change of season, harvest and many more. The fairs are invariably a reflection of the genius of their arts and crafts and their ascetic refinement.
Forts and Palaces:
Amber fort: The Amber Fort in Rajasthan was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture.On your cultural tour to Rajasthan you can visit the Amber Fort.The fort is perched high on a barren ridge, it commands extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond. Amber was once, the capital of the Mina tribes, believed to be the original inhabitants of this region. Located up on the hills that surround Jaipur, the fort, sprawled along the Maotha Lake, boasts of a massive complex gateways, courts, stairways and pillared pavilions, and palaces that recall the glory and wealth, of Amber's association with the Mughals. Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh built this complex, over a period of about two centuries. The front courtyard of the complex, is adorned with the magnificent, pillared hall of the Diwan - i - Am, and the two - tiered painted gateway Ganesh Pol. The palace of mirrors, Sheesh Mahal, is of special interest. It has walls inlaid with exquisite mirrors. The Jas Mandir, perched on the upper floor, is a superb amalgam of Mughal and Rajput style of architecture, as is evident from the exquisitely carved Jali screens, and fine mirror and stucco work.
Lake Palace: The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. You can visit this beautiful palace on your cultural tour to Rajasthan.The palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. Maharana Jagjit Singh was the founder of this palace and used this cool haven as his summer resort, holding regal durbars in its courtyards. These courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens all add to its impressive image. The rooms are decorated with cusped arches, inland stones of pink, and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors. Apartments like the Bada Mahal, Kush Mahal, Ajjan Niwas, Phool Mahal and Dhola Mahal. All enhance the romance of the elegant setting. Among the facilities available are swimming pool, conference hall and a bar.
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