Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s history is rich and intriguing; a connection with the Harappan culture, dating back to about 1000BC has been established through archaeological excavations. Rajasthan is a tourist delight, wherever you go in the state you are bound to come across one or the other historical palace, haveli or fort. The Shekhawati region is especially known for its frescoes and beautiful wall painted havelis. The wall paintings are largely based on mythological themes; depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes. These magnificent havelis or mansions, built by rich merchants of the region, display a unique architectural style of havelis built around courtyards.
A medieval flavored city set along the old caravan route which linked Central Asia & North India with the Gujarat seaports. Charming havelis (mansions) stand in the old part of this walled city and a leisurely lifestyle still prevails in this sublimely picturesque place surrounded by harsh desert. Visit the Junagarh Fort - one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Thirty-seven palaces, pavilions and temples built by different kings are all connected by paved courtyards, narrow staircases and terraces in this Rathor stronghold. Thereafter visit the Jain Temple, built by three different believers, each of whom, have built a different floor to the temple. The external architecture is not worth mentioning, but the interiors, especially of the lowermost section, are definitely worth the visit.
Set amidst fairy tale surroundings, Samode Palace is a testament of Rajasthan’s glorious past. It does not belong to any royal family; but a family of noblemen, the Rawals of Samode.
Visit the Palace that was built four centuries ago, since it has been renovated and modified several times. The palace is full of architectural splendor — the painted walls of the Sultan Mahal, with its stained glass windows and its collection of old family portraits and the Durbar Hall with its painted ceilings and intricately carved walls and beautiful chandeliers, give this palace the aura of timeless grandeur.

Ranthambore

A small village near the township of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of Rajasthan, Ranthambhore gets its name from the hills Ran and Thambor.

Shekhawati

Rajasthan’s history is rich and intriguing; a connection with the Harappan culture, dating back to about 1000BC has been established through archaeological excavations. Rajasthan is a tourist delight, wherever you go in the state you are bound to come across one or the other historical palace, haveli or fort. The Shekhawati region is especially known for its frescoes and beautiful wall painted havelis. The wall paintings are largely based on mythological themes; depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes. These magnificent havelis or mansions, built by rich merchants of the region, display a unique architectural style of havelis built around courtyards.

Jodhpur

Its walls, seven gates and numerous bastions and towers were built in the 16th century by Rao Maldeo. In its maze of old lanes lay several palaces, havelis and some temples. The famous puppet makers of Jodhpur are also found here. 393 feet above the flat surrounding plains soars a bold bluff on which was built the massive Meherangarh (Majestic) Fort. Visit the Umaid Bhavan Palace and Meherangarh Fort. You will also see on the road down from the Fort, Jaswant Thada, the blinding white marble cenotaph (chhatri) of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.