Rajasthan Tour Packages

Rajasthan Attractions: What makes it a Tourist Spot?

A place must have something unique in itself to attract immense visitors towards it. There is much more than “Khamma Ghani” and “Dal Baati Churma” in Rajasthan for all the travel maniacs. Moreover, Rajasthan has a lot in store for its newcomers where you cannot get enough! When it comes to cohesion with Swan Tours, you get to unwrap the exciting things, places, and activities that are all in the customized Rajasthan Tour packages.

Shopper's Point:

• Mirror work jewelry
• Traditional handicrafts
• Rich traditional clothes with embroidery
• Earthy Products

Popular Festivals:

Apart from Holi and Diwali celebrated exquisitely, there are other festivities like 

• Winter Festival in Mount Abu
• Rajasthan International Folk Festival in Jodhpur
• Pushkar fair in Pushkar
• Camel Festival in Jaisalmer.

Royal Forts:

• Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur
• Chittorgarh Fort in Chittorgarh
• Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
• Taragarh Fort in Bundi
• Mandwana Fort in Shekhawati

Royal palaces:

• Amber palace in Jaipur
• lake Palace in Udaipur
• Udai Vilas Palace in Udaipur
• Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur

Places to Explore in Rajasthan Tour Packages

Jaipur

Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India Udaipur was the capital of Mewar Kingdom which is a city located in the state of Rajasthan. There are many exploring sites here namely, City palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon ki Bari, Jagmandir and Jagdish Temple to just name the major ones.

Udaipur

Renowned as the White City of Rajasthan, Udaipur is the most discussed! It is surrounded by artificial lakes and is known mostly for its royal residencies. It was the former capital city of Mewar witnessing tourists at the Lake Pichola flourished with peacock mosaics.

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer is known as the golden city that is a significant tourist location in Rajasthan located in the north western state of Rajasthan, India. The golden sand dunes and all the castles that are located here in this place make it the golden city along with the enchanting lakes, opulent temples, and Havelis along with the exciting camel rides offering you an unforgettable experience. The city is surrounded by narrow alleys that have been inhabited by generations, with numerous colourful shops selling handicrafts and local items that are famous here. The Jaisalmer desert festival is one of the most thrilling experiences during the month of February that is organized by the Rajasthan tourism for three days where you can enjoy the folk dances and songs of Rajasthan along with scrumptious delicacies, fun competitions like turban tying, best mustache and much more.

The favourable time for a tourist visits to this golden city of Rajasthan is during the winter months of October to March, as the other places in Rajasthan, as summer is too hot and dry following the humid monsoons. Only if you travel during the winter month, then you will be able to enjoy the time to the fullest without any disruption. 

Places to visit in Jaisalmer

• Jaisalmer Fort is one of the most famous spots that you must discover in Jaisalmer that is located amidst the golden sands of the Thar Desert embedded with historically significant art and architecture.
• Desert Safari on a camel is a wonderful experience that you can come across when you are in Jaisalmer. Known as the golden city for its golden sand dunes, it holds magical aura for the golden air, high sand dunes, the magnificence of the Jain Temple's architecture, the renowned Haveli and above all the Jaisalmer desert lifestyle that is both royal and bright.
• Jain temples in Jaisalmer offers you a vibrant and spiritual experience located in the center of the city with carvings of historic sages, animals and so on. It is constructed in the Dilwara style and is famous throughout the globe because of the same dedication to the shrines of Rikhabdevji and Shambhavdev ji.

Jodhpur

Popularly known as the Blue City, Jodhpur is located in the Thar Desert which has the 15th century-old Mehrangarh Fort. It is set upon a rocky base where numerous buildings are painted in the shade of blue from where the city derives its name.

• Go Zipping from One Cliff to Another
• Safari along The Wildlife of Rajasthan
• Hot-Air Ballooning in Rajasthan 
• Desert Camping
• Explore the historic forts and palaces like Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur); Amer Fort, City Palace, Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Jaipur); City Palace and Kumbhalgarh Fort (Udaipur), Chittorgarh Fort (Chittorgarh), Junagarh Fort (Bikaner), Jaisalmer Fort and Patwon ki Haveliyan (Jaisalmer).
• Spend quality time in Lake Pichola (Udaipur), Man Sagar Lake (Jaipur) and Pushkar Lake (Pushkar).
• Move ahead to the popular pilgrimage sites like, Brahma temple (Pushkar), Dilwara temple (Mount Abu), Eklingji temple kailashpuri (Udaipur), Govind Dev Ji temple (Jaipur), Mehandipur Balaji temple (Dausa) and Karni Mata temple (Bikaner).
• Get out to a wildlife tour to Ranthambore National Park (Sawai Madhopur) that is known for its tigers, Sariska Tiger Reserve (Alwar) known for its majestic population of Royal Bengal Tigers, and Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur).

Unturned Facts of Rajasthan

• The first Nuclear test was conducted at Pokhran
• Temple of Bullet Baba in Jodhpur
• The Karni Mata Temple of Deshnok
• Haunted ruins of Kuldhara and Bhangarh
• Hollywood shooting location, Mehrangarh Fort
• Mandore is Ravan’s In-Laws house
•  Jantar Mantar, the largest stone dial is situated in Jaipur
• Hawa Mahal, having 953 small windows 

Foods of Rajasthan

When you visit Rajasthan, that is the land of Rajwadi Rajputs what you get to explore are several dishes stealing attention. Some of the most popular local dishes have been stated below which you cannot afford to miss when you are there for a holiday!

• Dal Bati Churma
• Mohan Thaal
• Laal Maas
• Mawa Kachori
• Mirchi Bada
• Kalakand
• Pyaaz Ki Kachori
• Gatte ki sabzi
• Kadhi
• Jaljeera
• Masala-Chhach
• Bajra Ki Raab
• Ghevar
• Moong Ki Daal Ka Halwa
• Malpua
• Chutneys like Kachri, Imli, Lehsun and Tamatar
• Churma Ladoo
• Balushahi
• Ker Sangari - Ker-Saangri Ro Saag
• Boondi Raita
• Badam ka Halwa
• Aam ki Launji – Raw Mango Launji
• Methi Bajra Puri
• Gujia
• Kalmi Vada

Selective Shopping Hubs of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a colorful state of India with splendid monuments, adorned by goods that people specially come here to purchase like leather goods, spices, mirror work arts, trinkets and many more. Some of the most popularly visited shopping sites that can help you to shop for souvenirs have been excellently stated below:

• Johari Bazaar is known for classic Jaipuri ornaments
• Bapu Bazaar is known for the Rajasthani textiles, handloom and accessories.
• The clock tower market in Jodhpur is known for its spices, antiques, and handicrafts.
• Nai Sarak is popular for the Rajasthani fabric, Bandhani.
• Bada Bazaar is popular for all your leather goods requirements and also traditional jewelry.
• Hathi Pol Bazaar for miniature paintings and other artworks reflecting the culture of Rajasthan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rajasthan Tour Packages

Q. Which places can I visit in Rajasthan?

The top major attractions in Rajasthan include, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Ajmer, Bikaner, Ranthambore, Bharatpur, Pushkar, Chittorgarh, Alwar and so on.

Q. When must you visit Rajasthan?

The best time for you to visit Rajasthan is during the months of September to March that is the winter season as the summers are extremely hot and dry which makes it difficult for sightseeing and transfers, Monsoon months of July and August are also a good time for travel to Rajasthan.

Q. Which are the best adventures activities in Rajasthan?

The best sort of adventures that you can encounter are, hot air balloon rides to wildlife safaris, camping in Jaisalmer or Pushkar, Desert and Camel Safaris in Bikaner and wildlife sanctuaries like Bharatpur, Ranthambore, Alwar, Kota and Bundi.

Q. Which are the most famous festivals in Rajasthan?

If you visit Rajasthan, then your can come across many fairs and festivals that explicitly appeal to you like, Pushkar Fair, matka-phod, longest moustache, Udaipur World Music Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, Desert Festival held in Jaisalmer, Camel races, folk dances, traditional processions and so on like Teej and Lake festival.

Q. What are the local popular dishes of Rajasthan?

Some of the most famous dishes in Rajasthan are, Dal Bati Churma, Moong Dal ka Halwa, Ghevar, Rabdi followed by the Rajasthani thali that includes vegetarian dishes.

Q. How to reach Rajasthan?

BY air: The domestic airports in Rajasthan are, Udaipur Airport, Jodhpur Airport, Kota Airport, Jaisalmer Airport, Nal Airport, Phalodi Air Force Station, and Suratgarh Air Force Station.

By train: If you want to travel to Rajasthan by train, you get the connectivity from all the major cities in India to the railway stations in Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ajmer.

By road: If you opt for a travel to Rajasthan on road, then you can take a bus or cab from te following places, Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and many others alike.

Q. Which are the things that I can do in Rajasthan?

Some of the many things that you can undergo in Rajasthan are:

• Visit the Mehrangarh Fort.
• The Gipsy Snake Dance.
• Shop at Sadar bazaar in Jodhpur.
• Tour to the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
• Elephant ride at Amer Fort.
• Hot Air ballooning.
• Watch a game of Royal Elephant Polo.
• Visit the Nahargarh Fort.
• Visit City Palace Jaipur.
• Shopping of local handicrafts and Jewellery.
• Visit the local temples.

Q. Why Should you Choose Swan Tours for Rajasthan Tour packages?

The best way to enjoy an easy trip to Rajasthan is to fetch the most suitable Rajasthan Tour Packages from Swan Tours. Swan Tours is the one-stop solution for travel enthusiasts striving to explore the land of the Kings and savor memories for future endeavors. Commencing from accommodation to travel, and sightseeing and transfers, you get covered with an experienced representative accompanying you throughout the trip, at the best rates according to the choices you keep.