Rajasthan is called as the Royal state of India mainly due to the forts, palaces, gardens and other historical places that are built by the maharajas who resided in this part of the country.
The state has the maximum share of tourists who come to India from abroad.
Here are some of the remarkable attractions that you can see and explore when you come here: 1.
Forts and Palaces: The state of Rajasthan is known as the state of palaces.
There are more than 100 forts and places that were made Rajputs and other dynasties that ruled here.
These places symbolizes of the power and past glory.
Some of the famous forts of the state are Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, Golden Fort, Salam Singh ki haveli and much more.
Most of these palaces and forts have been converted into luxury heritage hotels.
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Festivals: Festivals are an integral part of India.
The fairs and festivals in Rajasthan present us a vibrant and colourful image of the state.
The times of the festivals are fixed and they are celebrated with great zeal and vigour by the locals.
Many tourists from different parts of the world flock here just to see the Pushkar Mela and Desert Festival.
Visiting during the months of January to March as most of the festivals occur in this time slot only.
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Handicrafts:The state of Rajasthan is well known for its woollen handicrafts.
The items like carpets, jewellery, pottery, statues, furniture are some of the things that are manufactured and sold by the local artisans here.
The Taj Mahal is made from the finest marble that was manufactured in Rajasthan.
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Desert Safari:Thar Desert is no doubt one of the primary attractions of Rajasthan.
The desert gives you an opportunity to see and explore the beauty of desert.
Go for a camel safari to enjoy the charm of the beautiful sand dunes.
A desert festival is also organized by the locals, which is worth visiting.
Bikaner and Jaisalmer are the place where you can enjoy the Desert Safari as they have a large expanse of the desert area.
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Wildlife Safari: Wildlife is another attraction of the state.
There are many rich biosphere reserves which are earmarked for the protection and preservation of the endangered species.
In order to achieve this, Project Tiger initiative has set up four national parks and at least fifteen wildlife sanctuaries.
These parks are the home to the Royal Bengal tigers, Nilgai, Back Buck and other wildlife.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Sariska National Park are known for the migratory birds that come here during certain parts of the year.