Rajsamand Lake in Rajasthan – The 2nd Largest Artificial Lake in India
Rajsamand Lake also known as Rajsamudra Lake is the 2nd largest artificial lake in India. The lake in the city of Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Located 67 kms away from Udaipur, the lake built by Maharana Raj Singh. The lake is approximately 2.82 km wide, 6.4 kms long and 18 mtrs deep.
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Kumbhalgarh fort is one of the biggest forts of Rajasthan and India, and has great historical significance. Birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the legendary ruler of Mewar, the fort is located on a hilltop and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort wall with a circumference of over 36 sq. kms are the largest in India as such called the ‘Great Wall of India’
Jawai Leopard Sanctuary and Dam in Pali, Rajasthan
Jawai is well known as a leopard sanctuary and dam. Located in Pali district of Rajasthan. Jawai Sanctuary and Dam lies in between Udaipur and Jodhpur. There are approximately 50 to 60 leopards in the granite hills of Jawai and over 370 crocodiles in the dam.
Saheliyon-ki-Bari – Magnificent Garden in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Saheliyon-ki-Bari or Garden of the Maidens, is a magnificent garden and a prime tourist attraction of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Located in the northern part of Udaipur, on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake, the massive garden is known for its buildings, fountains and kiosks, as well as a lotus pool and marble elephants.
Haldighati – Scene of Epic Battle Between Maharana Pratap and Akbar
Haldighati is a mountain pass situated between the villages of Khamnore and Balicha in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, India. The mountain pass located in the Aravalli range connects the 2 cities of Rajsamand and Udaipur.
Chittorgarh Fort That Epitomizes Rajput Bravery
The Chittorgarh Fort, also called the Chittod Fort, is one of the biggest forts’ in India. The fort was the seat of power of Mewar state in Rajputana. Located in the present-day city of Chittorgarh, 233 km from Ajmer, midway between Delhi and Mumbai on the National Highway No. 8; it is spread across a hill 180 mtrs (590.6 ft) high with expanse of 280 hectare. Strategically built above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River,
Lake Pichola, Its Islands and Palaces – The Crown Jewel of Udaipur, Rajasthan
Lake Pichola is the crown jewel of city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. An artificial fresh water lake, it was built in 1362 AD to solve the perennial drinking water problem of the city and meet irrigation needs of its neighbouring villages. Legend goes it was built by a banjara (gypsy) tribesman, Pichhu Banjara who used to transport grain and named it after the nearby Picholi village, during Maharana Lakha’s reign.
The Magnificent Ranakpur Jain Temple, Rajasthan
Situated in the Aravalli Mountains in the state of Rajasthan, about 90 kilometers north of the city of Udaipur, the beautiful marble temple of Ranakpur is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of the religion of Jainism. Ranakpur Jain Temple or Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara is a Śvētāmbara Jain temple at Ranakpur, Rajasthan dedicated […]
A romantic tour package to Rajasthan
Rajasthan is rightly called the place of the royals. Huge castles in exotic locations and mind-boggling facilities are now the temporary address of the tourists who desire to enjoy the lavish facilities. If you are newly married and planning to spend your honeymoon in some magnificent palace to feel like a ‘royal,’ then Rajasthan will […]
Stepwells of Rajasthan
Stepwells are wells or ponds in which the water is fetched by descending a set of steps to the water level. They are multi-storeyed stairwell. They are most common in western India particularly Rajasthan and Gujarat and are also found in the other more arid regions of the Indian subcontinent, extending into Pakistan. The construction […]