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Top 13 Beautiful Tourist Place in Udaipur, Rajasthan | Swan Tours

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A 16th century bastioned city is Udaipur, named after its founder Maharaja Udai Singh who was founded the city in the year 1559. Udaipur, the city of lakes. Sunrise and the Venice of East, stands in a valley amid green hills, on the bank of the wide lake Pichola of steel blue waters with little Island. The city was surrounded by a bastioned wall enclosing beautiful gardens towards the south. The western side is bounded by the beautiful Pichola lake and to the west of city stands Sajjangarh on a hill rising 335 metre above Fateh Sagar lake, commanding a picturesque view. The white marble palaces rise from little Islands in the lake turning Udaipur into one of the most romantic cities in India. Crowning the ridge, on which the city clusters along the shores of the lake is the palace of the former rulers of Udaipur. Within the palace are magnificent mosaics, floors inlaid with tiles of rare beauty and roof gardens with lovely views of the panorama below. What to see- City P...

Famous Arts and Craft of Jaisalmer Rajasthan | Handicraft Items

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Art and craft, Jaisalmer Rajasthan In a harsh and barren land, Jaisalmer gets its vibrancy from colour. Brilliant reds, blues, yellows and oranges contrasted with startling greens, purples and pinks are worn by men and women, changing the monotony of sand into a riot of colours. The rulers and wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer employed a good number of artisans and craftsmen in various karkhanas and workshops in medieval times. Stone carving, textiles, printing, silverware and wood and metalwork of a sophisticated quality were all produced for the pleasure of the elite. The patrons have long vanished and today the craft survives mostly linked to the rural needs but also because some of it has found its place in the urban market. In Jaisalmer, crafts remain closely linked with the ecology of the desert. Creativity has touched even the simplest and most functional objects. Two things strike you in Jaisalmer, the colour and richness of garments worn both by men and women and th...

Interesting Travel information on Bikaner ,Rajasthan

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Though it's not quite in the same league as Jaisalmer when it comes to exotica, the colourful desert city of Bikaner is nevertheless worth more than a mere stopover.Bikaner is an integral part of  Rajasthan tour packages  , Bikaner, a city dominated by the imposing citadel known as the Junagarh Fort, and protected against enemies by equally impressive ramparts, was founded in 1486 AD by the Rathore ruler Rao Bikaji. In the centuries since its foundation, Bikaner has grown and evolved, from being a mere fortress town to an important trading centre and now to a must-do on any desert circuit itinerary in Rajasthan. Bikaner, Rajasthan Bikaner is the fourth largest city in Rajasthan, but despite that fact it is not as crowded with visitors as, say, Pushkar or Jaisalmer. Which accounts for the more unspoilt ambience of the city, the almost medieval aura that envelops the havelis and streets, bazaars and homes of Bikaner. Visitors coming to Bikaner to wander through the aweso...

Information on Hindu Temples in Jaisalmer Rajasthan

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The daily life of the Hindus of Jaisalmer, is governed by religious customs and traditions that they follow reverently. Jaisalmer can be called a city of temples for in every street, garden or palace there is a temple, an image of a god or a shrine. Mandir Palace, the residence of the royal family has fifteen temples, nearly all of which are open to the public and worship is performed daily. The fort has eleven ancient temples. The temple of Annapurna Devi is perhaps the oldest, dating back to the 14th century. The most important temple in the fort is the Lakshminathji ka Mandir. An ancient legend is at-tached to the idol, according to which, a cow once fell in the Jesloo Kua and when they pulled her out, along with it came an idol of Krishna. This idol was installed at the temple and has real gold ornaments, the food to the Lord is served in silver utensils and a small gold gate protects the idol. All major festivals are celebrated here. Also Visit –  Ja...

Information on people and culture of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Swan Tour

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W hile travelling to Jaisalmer, most beautiful part of Rajasthan, it is important to understand the different culture and lifestyle followed by the people in Jaisalmer Rajasthan. These travel tips would help in understanding the locals and enhance the travel experience while travelling to Rajasthan. The people of Jaisalmer especially the Hindus are divided by the traditional 'Varnashrama Dharm framework—hence they are the Kshatriyas or rulers, the Brahmins or the learned men, followed by the Vaishyas or the traders and merchants and artisans and finally the Shudras, those providing the menial functions. Jaisalmer has also always had a large Muslim population. The Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer are a proud warrior race. They are Vaishnavites who trace their line of ascent to Lord Krishna through the Yadava Rajputs and are associated with heroic exploits in battles and resistance to the might of the Turks. The Pushkarna Brahmins functioned as the advisors to the rulers ...

Learn Udaipur It's the Lake City India's

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Udaipur, the "Sunrise City" as it literally translates its name, or the "City of Lakes", is really of Rajasthan's or India's gems. Quite different from any other destination in India, Udaipur is actually an ideal place to end a hectic Rajasthan tour. The city and the lakes surrounding it are magical, and the City Palace is definitely worth a visit. Udaipur is sure to spoil luxury travelers, with its three top hotels, The Lake Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas and the Leela Palace, all of which pay tourists for the best dollar. Each has its own uniqueness. The Lake Palace has of course its iconic status and history. The Oberoi Udaivilas features modern rooms and top-class service, The Leela with its amazing 200-degree lake and city views! Well difficult to choose between them, but our CEO, who recently traveled to Udaipur, seemed to say that the Leela is hard to beat in terms of pure location and view. Staying in Udaipur is not just about ...