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| Rajasthan |
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Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colors against the vast backdrop of sand and desert.
For many, Rajasthan is the very essence of India, with crenelated forts and impregnable palaces that rise like giant fairy-tale sets above dusty sun-scorched plains and shimmering lakes. India's second-largest state, similar in size to France, is largely covered by the ever-encroaching Thar Desert.
Despite its aridity, Rajasthan was once remarkably prosperous: Traders from as far afield as Persia and China had to cross its dry plains to reach the southern ports of Gujarat, something the warrior princes of Rajasthan were quick to capitalize on.
Today the principal attraction of Rajasthan - the post-independence name for Rajputana, literally "land of princes" - is the large variety of forts and palaces its aristocrats built throughout the centuries, making it one of the most popular destinations in India with so much to offer.
From tracking down tigers in the Ranthambhore National Park (incidentally, the best place to spot wild tigers in Asia) to gaping at the world's most intricately carved marble temples on historic Mount Abu. Peopled by proud turbaned men and delicately boned women in saris of dazzling colors, the "land of princes" is rich with possibilities that never fail to impress a visitors imagination.
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| Tours around Rajasthan |
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Golden Triangle Tour |
| 7 day tour; Best season: September-April; Highlights: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra (Taj Mahal) |
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North India Panorama |
| 11 day tour; Best season: October - March; Highlights: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Khajuraho Temples, Varanasi |
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The Best of Rajasthan |
| 16 day tour; Best season: September-April; Highlights: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra (Taj Mahal), Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur Temple, Jaisalmer, Bikaner |
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Palace on Wheels |
| Indulge in royal comforts aboard Palace on Wheels for a luxurious journey through the historic and princely state of Rajasthan |
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On The Tiger Trail |
| 10 day tour; Best season: October-April; Highlights: Kanha, Bhandavgarh & Ranthambore National Parks, Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, Taj Mahal, Khajuraho Temples, Jaipur, Delhi |
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India's Wild West |
| 17 day tour; Best season: October - March; Highlights: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur, Ahmadabad, Zainabad, Sasangir |
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Rajasthan Biking Tour |
Moderate 16 days tour
Best season: October-March |
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