Rajasthan Travel Vacation

Saturday 30 April 2011

Know your host.....



Mr. Manoj Sharma invites you to Birodi

Born and brought up in a rural background with limited exposure to urban education options, Manoj Sharma worked hard to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and is now pursuing further studies. Like many hardworking village youth, Manoj started working to pay for his studies, and chose to work in rural tourism, which compliments his passion for interacting and sharing traditional and cultural knowledge with people from different background. While staying with the family, a tourist gets a peep into the variety of rural activities like faming, milking the cows, have fun playing rural games and enjoy the delicious home cooked Indian meal.

Birodi, is a small beautiful village located near Nawalgarh. Every streets house captures an anonymous artist’s imagination in form of paintings and murals. It is a community of kabila’s staying together. Birodi’s history can be traced back to the 11th century, famous for its unique pre-medieval temples and monuments. It provides rejuvenating and relaxing getaway from the fast city life.

Activity - Organic Farming, Farm Tour, Village Walk, Heena, Camel Cart Riding, Cooking and stiching classes,  rural games, Bhopa Music, School Tour, High Level Family 

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Friday 29 April 2011

Jaipur- The Pink City



Jaipur- A perfect destination for tourist and travelers.


Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present, Jaipur is a major business centre with all requisites of a metropolitan city.
Jaipur is a very famous tourist and education destination in India. Lots of people flock to Jaipur to view the various massive forts and monuments, culture & art, temples and museums in Jaipur which reflect its glorious past.
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.




Jaipur Window




Some of the famous tourist attraction in Jaipur are as follows::


Amber Fort
Amber Fort is situated on a forested hill premonitory, above the Maota Lake near Amber village, about 11 kilometres from Jaipur city, the Capital of Rajasthan. It currently sits near the National Highway, which goes to Delhi. A narrow jeepable road leads up to the entrance gate, known as the Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate, of the fort. Elephant rides are also taken through narrow passage through the Sun Gate.
The aesthetic ambiance of this formidable fort is seen within its walls on a four level (each with a courtyard) layout plan in well turned out opulent palace complex built with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.
The palace was lived in by the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort’s Ganesh Gate, there is also a temple dedicated to Sila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult which was gifted to Raja Mansingh when he had defeated the Raja of Jessore in Bengal (Jessore is now in Bangladesh) in 1604.
A particular attraction here is the “magic flower” fresco carved in marble at the base of one of the pillars around the mirror palace which is identified by two hovering butterflies depiction; the flower has seven unique designs of fish tail, a lotus, a hooded cobra, an elephant trunk, a lion’s tail, a cob of corn and a scorpion, each is viewed by a particular way of partial hiding of the panel with hands.
















Hawa- Mahal (Place of wind)
Palace of Winds" or “Palace of the Breeze”), is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah" (face cover).Built of red and pink sandstone, the palace is situated on the main thoroughfare in the heart of Jaipur’s business centre. It forms part of the City Palace, and extends to the Zenana or women's chambers, the chambers of the harem. It is particularly striking when viewed early in the morning, lit with the golden light of sunrise.






City Palace
City Palace, Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex inJaipur city, the capital of the Rajasthan state, India. It was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha Rajput clan. The Chandra Mahal palace now houses a museum but the greatest part of it is still a royal residence. The palace complex, which is located northeast of the centre of the grid patterned Jaipur city, incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings.
The City Palace is in the central-northeast part of the Jaipur city, which is laid in a grid pattern with wide avenues. It is a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. The most prominent and most visited structures in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.









Jantar Mantar
jantar mantar means literally 'calculation instrument and now it is in World Heritage Sites.The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemerides. Each is a fixed and 'focused' tool. The Samrat Yantra, the largest instrument, is 90 feet (27 m) high, its shadow carefully plotted to tell the time of day. Its face is angled at 27 degrees, the latitude of Jaipur. The Hindu chhatri (small cupola) on top is used as a platform for announcing eclipses and the arrival of monsoons.








Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India.The urban lake gets filled up during the rainy season.During this period the red stoned palace became approachable only by boat and through a causeway, and presented a spectacle on the way to Jaipur city from Delhi.



Nahargarh Fort 
Nahagarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is breath taking. Along with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort it formed a strong defence ring for the city. The word Nahargarh means the abode of tigers. Legends say that it was named after Prince Nahar whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.it is partially in ruins.





Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh Fort, located on one of the peaks of the Aravalli range of hills is built about 400 m above the Amer Fort. It provides an excellent view of Aravalli hills and the Amber Fort down below. Fort situated on the hill premonitory called the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the Aravalli hill ranges.The fort, rugged and similar in structural design to the Amber Fort, is also known as Victory Fort. It has a length of 3 kilometres along the north-south direction and a width of 1 kilometer. The fort features a cannon named “Jaivana”, which was manufactured in the fort precincts and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels. The palace complex (Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Vilas Mandir and Aram Mandir) located within the fort has a well-tended garden where the royal family resided, the Shubhat Niwas (an assembly hall of the warriors), an armoury and a museum.










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Monday 25 April 2011


Bhangarh Fort--- A home of ghosts


A place for ghost hunters

The ruins of Bhangarh Fort in the Rajasthan state in India are known for being the most hunted place in this south Asian country. While it’s understandable that not all people believe in ghosts, there are warnings at all entry points to the Bhangarh Fort advising people not to venture into the city at night. In fear that something terrible could happen, some of the signs posted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) not only advise against, but literally prohibit visitors from entering Bhangarh Fort at night. The sign reads in Indian language: “Entering the borders of Bhangarh before sunrise and after sunset is strictly prohibited.” If you are a ghost hunter or like visiting mysterious places, especially those known to be haunted by ghosts, then Bhangarh Fort deserves a solid spot on your “Must Visit Before

Even though Bhangarh is deserted at night, locals report that strange noises, including music and dancing can be heard coming from the ruins of the fort. he restless spirit of the magician who cursed the land watches over Bhangarh from a nearby hill during the day and comes down at night in search of a ghost of his beloved princess. Welcome to the world of Ghost Tourism.

The Bhangarh Myth

According to one of the myths, Bhangarh was cursed by Guru Balu Nath (Baba Balanath), who originally sanctioned the construction but warned that his sacred meditating place lies nearby and should the palace reach the size which would cast a shadow big enough to reach his forbidden retreat, the city would fall into ruin. Ignorant of the warning, Ajab Singh – one of dynasty’s descendants raised the palace to a height that cast the shadow on the Balu Nath’s retreat and the city was cursed.

There are several other myths and legends that explain the reasons why the fort was abandoned overnight and never re-inhabited, but they all revolve around the fact that the city was cursed and is now haunted by ghosts.A













Ghosts at Bhangarh: The Extent of Fear



The Government of India was to set a military centre to patrol the place all over the night to solve the puzzle of ghosts but could not dare. None of the military personnel were willing to participate in the operation. Even the ASI office is a kilometer away from the place and has a board that says: “Staying in the Area after Sunset is Strictly Prohibited.” This indicates that something is very wrong, to the extent that even the paramilitary forces are not venturing into the area after dark.cording.




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Alwar--- a great tourism attraction


Alwar----Ancient place for travelers…

Surrounded by small hills of the Aravali range

 Better known as “The Tiger Gate” of Rajasthan

Alwar is one of the prettiest hliday destinations. It is a perfect place for nature lovers as it has a great variety of animals and birds. In fact, the wildlife sanctuary in Alwar is one of the best in Rajasthan. The sanctuary is located in Sariska. It is one of the most popular Alwar tourst attractions. There are a lot more to it.
a large number of tourists come down to Alwar to have a great tour. Tourist attractions in Alwar are such that you will fall in love with them. The distinct appeal of these attractions make Alwar tours a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Alwar has its own heritage, which goes back to the mythological legends of the Mahabharata. Alwar has had a chequered history and has been a witness to many rules and rulers. It offers the traveler various sites of historical importance
Alwar also offer a magnificent architecture, lush green forests, tamples, lakes and other attractions. Hence, tourists coming to Alwar always have a great experience.

Some of the main attractions of Alwar are as follows:

Bala Quila- The Massive Fort

Almost every city or town in Rajasthan is blessed with a fort. So is Alwar, Bala Quila fort stands atop hill which is situated in enchanting atmosphere of the Arawalis. The adjoining areas are full of dense forest growth and provides a great view of the city from its watch towers. It has 15 large and 51 small towers with 446 loopholes for musketry. The major attractions of the fort are the palace area, topwale hanuman ji temple, chakradhari hanuman ji temple, sita ram temple and army area. Bala Quila have huge ornate pols (gates), Some of them are the Jai Pol Suraj PolLaxman Pol, Chand Pol, Kishan Pol and andheri Gate. There are the remains of other structures too, like the Jal Mahal, Nikumbh Mahal, Salim Sagar, Suraj Kund and about 15 temples. The most impressive aspect of the fort is the spectacular view of the city and the lake studded countryside below. 







Great Architecture.....







Siliserh Lake

The scenic beauty of the place is truly awesome. Nestled amidst the forested sloped of Aravallis, it will be a treat to the eye of the tourists. Moreover, the conducive surroundings also attract a large number of migratory birds. These birds act as an added attraction for the tourists and also add to the beauty of the place. Besides its impressive looks, the lake is a hot spot of challenge loving people since it presents a perfect track for angling. The beauty of the pond is so graceful that one would not mind spending hours on its lovely banks. This lake is surrounded by thick wooded hills with beautiful chhatris on the embankment. This lake was once a source of the Alwar's water supply and various fishes and water birds can be seen in this lake. Situated between the Aravalis and overlooking the lake is the magnificent royal hunting lodge or Siliserh lake palace. One could spend hours by simply watching the waterfowl.

A boat trip in the lake, particularly during winter season, is a rewarding experience.



Moosi maharani ki Chattari  & Sagar


Moosi Maharani ki Chattari..




Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri is situated in the city palace in Alwar. In this monumental structure where nestles an ornamental impressive cenotaph called Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri. It was built by Vinay Singh in the memory of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh and his queen, Rani Moosi, who committed sati, the self immolation of a widow on her husband’s funeral pyre. Constructed on a platform of pillared red sandstone, this two-storied cenotaph has splendid arches and unusual rounded domes. The top storey is in marble and the interiors have some great carvings.

There is a huge and heritage water tank called “Sagar”. This beautiful lake houses some marvelous shrines and an array of gorgeous cenotaphs on its banks. These monuments along with the glittering waters of the lake present a rejuvenating environment to the spectators.




Heritage Water tank....








Sariska National Park & Tiger reserve

Sariska National Park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.


The avian world is also well represented with a rich and varied birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl.







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