Accommodation plays an important role in making your holidays memorable to cherish forever. And Rajasthan offers tourists excellent accommodation facilities with many hotels to make your holidays cheerful, relaxing and memorable. There are many hotels and resorts in Rajasthan ranging from budget hotels to luxury hotels to heritage hotels to deluxe hotels. You need to choose one of them according to your preferences and budget. You can choose from world famous heritage hotels and resorts in this royal state of India on your vacation.

Almost all cities and tourist places of Rajasthan are dotted with many hotels, lodges and resorts offering excellent accommodation facilities with finest hospitality, luxury vacation experiences and tourism opportunities in the state. Various hotels of Rajasthan are the most significant part of your Rajasthan tours which allow you to relax and recover after a long day of sightseeing in various tourist destination of the state.

Almost all major hotels in rajasthan not only provide excellent accommodation facilities in Rajasthan but also provide other services like sightseeing of famous tourist destinations, jungle safari in national parks of the state, car rentals and many more. These all services make your holidays in Rajasthan memorable, an experience to relish forever.

The royal state of Rajasthan has heritage hotels which are globally famous for their excellent accommodations and world class amenities. Many of tourists and vacations visit Rajasthan to grab the opportunity of staying at world famous heritage hotels of the state. Heritage hotels of the state were earlier the forts and palaces of Rajasthan’s erstwhile rulers. Famous forts and palaces of the state now have been renovated and tuned into grand heritage hotels.

Jaipur (the capital city of the state and popularly described as the Pink City of India), Udaipur (one of the most romantic cities in India), Jodhpur (the blue city of India), Jaisalmer (the golden city of India), Bikaner (the camel country), Mandawa (the city of frescoed havelis), etc are some of famous tourism and holiday destinations of Rajasthan, India. These all destinations have world famous heritage hotels as well as star categorized hotels and budget hotels.

Rambagh Palace, Alsisar Haveli, Raj Palace, Narain Niwas Palace, Royal Castle, Jal Mahal Palace, Raj Mahal Palace etc are famous heritage hotels in jaipur, the Pink City of India. Ajit Bhawan Resort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Balsamand Lake Palace, Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli, Maharani Bagh Retreat, etc are famous heritage attractions and hotels in jodhpur, the Blue City of India.

Lake Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Devigarh Fort, Shiv Niwas Palace, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Shikarbadi, Rang Niwas Palace, etc are famous heritage attractions and hotels in Udaipur, the city of lakes. Lalgarh Palace and Gajner Palace in Bikaner, Samode Palace and Samode Bagh, Deogarh Mahal, Neemrana Fort Palace, etc are other famous heritage hotels of Rajasthan. These all are not only hotels but also they are major attractions of Rajasthan tourism or Rajasthan holidays.

Rajasthan is gifted with great tourism options that appeals tourists from all over the world for tours and travels in this royal state. Heritage tourism, Wildlife tourism, Desert tourism, cultural tourism, village tourism, hill station tourism, adventure tourism, etc are some of the great tourism options tourists can explore and enjoy on their trip. RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation) of Rajasthan every year plans new strategies to promote the Rajasthan tourism so that the flow of tourists from abroad as well from across India would increase in this beautiful state. Exploring these wonderful tourism options of Rajasthan will truly provide you with everlasting tour experience which you will love to cherish throughout your lifetime.

There are several tourist places to visit and all of them are awesomely beautiful that anyone can fall in love with. Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan is globally famous for its wonderful tourist attractions. Popularly known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur holds some of the beautiful tourist attractions which depict the greatness of the erstwhile rulers. The glorious past of this city is well preserved by the forts, palaces, havelis, temples, lakes, gardens, etc which were build by the rulers during the time of sorrow, joy and happiness. Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Amber Fort, etc are some of the prime tourist attraction of this Pink City- Jaipur. Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Chittourgarh, Shekhwati, Pushkar, Kota, etc are famous cities of Rajasthan well known for their cultural and heritage tourism.

Exotic flora and fauna of the Rajasthan national parks and sanctuaries too attract tourists and wildlife lovers from all over the world. In Rajasthan there are several wildlife parks which are abode of varied species of wildlife and birds. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore National park, Desert National Park and Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary are the well known wildlife parks in Rajasthan. Tourists and wildlife lovers coming for tours never misses the chance to enjoy safari tour to these wildlife parks to explore the rich and diverse flora and fauna. You can also catch the view of the varied species of wildlife in their natural home which will give everlasting experience of wildlife tour in Rajasthan.

There are several other tourist attractions to be explored with Rajasthan tour package. Tourists can also enjoy camel safari, tour to Mount Abu (Only hill station in this desert state), music of the snake charmers, Rajasthan traditional cultural programs, traditional cuisines and many more. Rajasthan also promoted Golden triangle tour which enables tourists to explore the cultural and heritage beauty of there North Indian cities- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Visit this state once and it is sure you will love to come time and again to enjoy your vacation in this beautiful royal state of India, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is also well known for its colourful fairs and festivals. With every change of season, Rajasthan gets adorn colourful festivals which are celebrated with great enthusiasm by the residents of Rajasthan. Tourists coming from abroad and across India can never stay aback from these festivals, as it the festivals of every one and invites to every one to enjoy and celebrate it with great happiness and joy.

THE HOLY DIPS ( SNAN )
People consider the water of the Pushkar Lake to be very sacred and the ritual of taking dips in the holy water is believed to bestow salvation. The holy dip is most auspicious on Kartik Poornima. Even before sunrise, people descend the ghats, aided by the 'pandas' (Brahmin priests) to take the sacred bath. Offerings of coconut, flowers, and cash are made to the lake and the priests.

Visiting the Temple
After bathing at the lake, people proceed to pay homage to the creator of the Universe, Lord Brahma, at the Brahma Temple.

PARIKRAMA Most pilgrims perform the oblations at the Jyeshtha Pushkar while some opt to visit all the three Pushkar and this is called the Panch-Kosi-Parikrama. Many pilgrims visit all the shrines at Pushkar in seven days and this is called the Chaubis-Kosi-Parikrama. FLOATING LAMPS ( DEEP DAN ) It is customary to float lighted earthen lamps after placing them on 'pattals' (plates made of leaves) on the waters of the lake. This creates a spectacular view in the evening when the sacred lake takes on a mystical tint sprinkled with twinkling spots of light. 'Aarti' is offered at the lake in the morning and evening.

CATTLE FAIR (PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR) In conjunction with the religious fair, a cattle fair is also organised in the month of Kartik at Pushkar Cattle-breeders bring a large number of cattle of various popular breeds such as Nagauri, Haryanvi, Mewati, Kankrej etc. to the fair to be sold to the rural folk who appreciate well-bred animals. The cattle are decorated by their owners during Pushkar fair and also participate in the races and are paraded on the sand dunes.

PUSHKAR FAIR The ancient town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik. The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide. The fair-grounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array of items that compete with each other for the visitors' attention. But the highlight of Pushkar fair is the trading in camels. Camels are bought, sold, decked up and paraded on the sand dunes, presenting a picturesque sight. The camel, horse and donkey races are events that draw huge attendance. Body tattooing is yet Horse race. Pushkar another favorite activity that attracts a large number of enthusiasts. The Pushkar fair brings together a large number of villagers from different parts of the state. Some come here to sell. Some come here to buy. Some come here on a pilgrimage. Still others come here just to enjoy the festivities. The days are filled with fun and activity. The evenings are filled with music and dance.

Come dusk, and the rich strains of haunting music are carried across the desert sands as the merrymaking continues deep into the night. The profusion of colours that run riot in the desert sands, the glee and the contagious enthusiasm of the village folk are a unique experience for every visitor. On this special occasion, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) puts up a tourist village. The tourist village is self-sufficient and specially designed to complement the natural beauty of the site. It has a Coffee Shop and Dining Hall, which can cater to 1500 guests at a time. The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with its own identity, named after the famous dances of Rajasthan. The village also has huts with attached western style toilets and running water. One can also stay at Sarovar Hotel, Pushkar or in Ajmer at the RTDC Tourist Bungalow-Khadim.

Significance - Pushkar Fair Religious The Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 flights of steps, called 'ghats', many having special legendary importance. Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared at the Varah Ghat in the form of a boar. Brahma took a bath here and performed Yajna at the Brahma Ghat, accompanied by Vishnu and Mahadev. Guru Govind Singh chose this site for reciting the sacred Guru Granth Sahib. The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed at the Gandhi Ghat, which was previously called Gau Ghat. How To Get There - Pushkar Fair By Air Jaipur at 146-km is the nearest airport. By Rail Ajmer at 11-km is the nearest railhead from Pushkar. By Road Pushkar is well connected by road and is 11-km from Ajmer. General Information - Pushkar Camel Fair Timings There is a steady flow of pilgrims throughout the year to Pushkar, which is among the five principal places of Hindu pilgrimage. It is, however transformed into a bustling fair-ground in the month of Kartik (October-November) when the annual Pushkar Fair and a cattle fair are held simultaneously. The fair starts from Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and goes on for 12 days, till Kartik Purnima. Both the religious fair and the cattle fair are now internationally renowned tourist attractions. A small fair is held in the month of Baisakh, which is primarily a local event. Location : 11km North-West of Ajmer, Rajasthan. Unique Features : Hindu Pilgrimage. Main Attraction : Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Cattle Fair. Useful Information - Pushkar Camel Fair Recreation Centers A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organised to enliven the event. Movies are shown and competitions are arranged. Bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour and heroism of bygone days. Animal races and other competitions add to the attraction.

Majority of tourists visit Rajasthan is due to its magnificent monument attractions scattered in different parts of the state. Trip of Rajasthan provides couples to explore the mind-blowing charm of various magnificent monuments. There are many forts, palaces, havelis, temples and heritage hotels in Rajasthan offering tourists unique experience. Almost all the major cities and tourists places of Rajasthan are dotted with magnificent monuments. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, etc are must visit destinations the state where tourists have wonderful opportunity to explore the charm of magnificent monuments.

City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Temple, Jal Mahal, etc are popular monument attractions situated in Jaipur, the capital city of India, better known as the Pink City of India. City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh Fort), Lake Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, etc are worth visit monument attractions of Udaipur. Udaipur is also famous for picturesque lakes like Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar Lake, and Fateh Sagar Lake. Jodhpur is very famous for Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada.

Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Havelis and Gajner Palace are popular monument attractions in Bikaner. Ranakpur Temples, Pushkar Temples, Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Dilwara Temples, frescoed havelis of Shekhawati Region, Neemrana Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, etc are also famous monument attractions of the state. These monuments are prime attractions of incredible Rajasthan tourism. And you will surly love to explore the charm of these monuments on your Rajasthan Tours. Rightly, the state is described as the “Land of Monuments”.

Besides monuments Rajasthan Tourism is also known for rippling sand dunes and exhilarating wildlife sanctuaries & parks. A camel safari on sand dunes is truly a mind-boggling experience. There are several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the state. Many of tourists visit Rajasthan to enjoy the incredible charm of Rajasthan Wildlife Tours. Ranthambhore National Park is widely acclaimed for nature treks, wildlife safari, and tiger populations. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve is very ideal destination for wildlife tourism in the state. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is famous for bird watching. There are more than 500 species of birds in the parks including both domestic and migratory birds.

Fairs & festivals, culture & traditions, exotic cuisine and heritage hotels are other attractions of travels and tours in Rajasthan, the land of kings. Well, visit Rajasthan and treasure incredible experiences to cherish for lifetime.