Welcome to the land of kings
Rajasthan is really the stuff movies are made of. It combines all the elements you might typically associate with India and yet holds many surprises. It’s the land of variation - from the barren desert landscapes to the rich greens of the hill station, the simplicity of the Bishnoi villages to the grandeur of royal palaces. The vibrant colours, the hundreds of species of wildlife....art, culture, the list goes on. It’s no wonder Rajasthan is the number one destination in India.
Many people associate Rajasthan purely with its rich history - the Rajput clans and their noble kings, stories of forts and palaces, armies and feuding. That has of course left it’s legacy, more often than not in the form of awe inspring architecture. But the variety that is Rajasthan also comes from diverse lifestlyes of its inhabitants. From the Thar desert, to the verdant valleys and the cooler hill stations, Rajasthanis have adapted to their differing surroundings to produce an array of new sights, sounds and smells that captivate visitors.
Today’s Rajasthan allows you to take in all these different elements, and yet introduces modern twists, like balloon flights or paragliding as ways of getting a totally new perspective this the most royal of States.
Whether you’re in the thriving and busy metropolis of Jaipur, or wandering in the hills around Ranakpur - be sure to savour each moment and take in as many experiences as you can at the ‘Indian’ pace. There is never enough time to see all the highlights of Rajasthan, but the heritage that has been here for thousands of years will surely keep - until your next visit!
