Jaipur, a royal city with its fairy - tale palaces, rugged fortresses display remarkable harmony in architectural splendor. Jaipur's craft, especially lacquer bangles are famous all over the world. Some of the palaces, once the residences of Maharajas have been converted to heritage hotels. Jaipur is also a capital city of Rajasthan.

 
 

Udaipur
Founded in 1568 A.D by Maharana Udai Singh, the city is a harmonious Indian blend of whitewashed buildings, marble palaces, lakeside gardens, temples and Havelis. More...

Jodhpur
In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed descent from Rama, the epic here of the Ramayana, laid the foundation of Jodhpur. More...

Jaisalmer
Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer.    More...

 

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A valiant sentinel in the desert, on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert has the distinction of neither being a part of the Thar Desert nor out of it. At best it is a doorway to the wonderland of sand dunes and shrubs, rocky terrain and thorny trees. It is the home of the Rathors - the awesome princely state of Rajasthan, who conquered Marwar or Maroodesh, land of the sand after the fall of Delhi and Kannauj.
 
In 1459 AD, Rao Jodha, chief of Rathore clan of Rajputs, who claimed descent from Rama, the epic here of the Ramayana, laid the foundation of Jodhpur. A high stonewall protects the well-fortified city. The wall is nearly 10 km in length and has eight gates facing various directions.

Within, stands an imposing fort on a low range of sandstone hills, about 125m above the surrounding plains. Invincible! And dauntless in its league with time! The city lies at the foot of the hills. The clear distinction between the old and the new city is visible from the ramparts of the fort.
 
On the other side of the city, facing the fort is the Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the most spacious, sprawling and well-planned palaces in India. And from here, as you look at the fort, a tantalizing view rises before your eyes at sunset.

The peculiar slant of the sunset lends the desert landscape an awe-inspiring glow and the people, a chivalry undaunted.
 

General Information

Climate

Summer : Max 42.2 degree C to min 36.6 degree C

Winter : Max 27.5 degree C to min 15.5 degree C

Rainfall

31.87

Best Season

October to February

Clothing

Summer Tropical, Winter Woollen

 

Transport And Communication

Air : Well linked with major cities of India.
Rail : Well connected with major towns.
Road : Agra- 577 km            Delhi- 592 km            Udaipur - 275 km
           Ajmer- 198 km          Jaipur- 343 km           Ranakpur - 175 km
           Barmer- 220 km        Jaisalmer- 290 km
           Bikaner- 240 km        Mount Abu- 264 km
           Bombay- 1073 km

 

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