Tag: Rajasthan
Rajasthan calls for celebrating winter like royals
December 12 (TravelAndy): A nip in the air, and the land of the maharajas beckons one and all to join in its rich festivities — Ranakpur Festival, Winter Festival at Mount Abu, Camel Festival, Kite Festival, and Jaipur Literature Fest, all to be held in the chilly months of December 2018, and January 2019.
Ranakpur, located in the district of Pali, is all set to host the annual Ranakpur Festival, organised by the Department of Tourism, Rajasthan, on December 21 and 22. One of the most loved festivals of the state, it takes visitors, both local and international, to a journey to the depths of the local art and culture through fun activities. The winter nights come alive with cultural performances at the open-air amphitheatre at the Sun Temple, while daytime sees nature hikes at the foothills of the Aravalli range, along with hot air ballooning, tours of the Ranakpur Jain temple, and yoga sessions.
Mount Abu’s Winter Festival will see thousands pouring in from all corners of the world on December 29 and 30, like every year. The festival offers an intimate insight into Rajasthan’s rich heritage — gorgeous handicrafts, scrumptious food, literature, eye-catching performances, even kite-flying and rowing contests, all set against the stunning background of Mount Abu. While the festival kicks off with a magnificent procession, it ends with floating of earthen lamps in the water, a tradition known as ‘Deepdaan’, in the evening, followed by a fantastic display of fireworks.
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Sawai Madhopur is India’s most tourist-friendly rail station
August 3 (TravelAndy): A railway station is one of the first things that greet a visitor to a new place. A welcoming station can make a tourist spot more desirable to a traveller.
The Sawai Madhopur railway station in west India’s desert state of Rajasthan, has been declared the most tourist-friendly railway station in the country at the National Tourism Award 2014-2015, said reports.
Being the gateway to Rajasthan’s Ranthambhore National Park, famous for its tigers, it is situated amid nature. Continue reading Sawai Madhopur is India’s most tourist-friendly rail station
Ranthambhore plans 24X7 entry for visitors
March 22 (TravelAndy): India’s Rajasthan state authorities are planning to throw open Ranthambhore National Park for visitors 24X7, said reports.
At present, the forest remains open for tourists six hours every day — three hours each in the morning and evening — between October and June.
If the plan materializes, tourists will be able to take day and night tiger safaris inside the forest. The months of visit will remain unchanged. Continue reading Ranthambhore plans 24X7 entry for visitors
Ten reasons to visit Pushkar Camel Fair
Rajasthan usually forms an integral part of the itineraries of most travellers visiting India. With its vibrant culture, grand palaces and forts and breathtaking sand dunes, it deserves every bit of the attention it gets.
But the one event that attracts the largest number of visitors to this desert state is Pushkar Camel Fair, which takes place over five days during October-November on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. Continue reading Ten reasons to visit Pushkar Camel Fair