Amazing images of beautiful Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colours against the vast backdrop of sand and desert.

It has an unusual diversity in its entire forms - people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, cuisine and physiography.

Let's take a look at amazing Rajasthan.

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The land is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources.

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It is a land rich in music, dance, art, craft and adventure, a land that never ceases to intrigue and enchant.

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There is a haunting air of romance, about the state, which is palpable in its every nook and corner.

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This abode of kings is one of the most exotic locales for tourist world over.

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The state has not only survived in all its ethnicity but owes its charisma and colour to its enduring traditional way of life.

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So rich is the history of the land that every roadside village has its own tales of valour and sacrifice, the winds sing them and the sands shift to spread them.

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The panoramic outlook of the state is simply mesmerizing, with lofty hills of Aravali's - one of the oldest mountain ranges of the world and the golden sand dunes of the Great Indian Desert - the only desert of the subcontinent.

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No other region in the country is a conglomeration of so many paradoxes.

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It is a land of superlatives, everything over here is breathtakingly beautiful, impressive and fascinating.

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The state is well connected with other parts of the country and can be easily approached from Delhi and Mumbai.

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Fast trains, direct bus and air connections make travel easy and comfortable.

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A visit to this wonderland will leave a lasting spell on your mind.

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In fact, one visit is not enough to capture the real essence of this magical land.

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Rajasthan is a destination that defies definition.

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The land of massive forts, sprawling palaces and intricately carved temples of colourful tribes and brave warriors, of unrivalled form of arts and crafts, unique dance and music traditions is changing at rapid pace.

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Its vast network of museums in large and small towns, archaeological sites and the recently opened museums and art galleries in the palaces of erstwhile rulers of old states help to preserve this great heritage for posterity.

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Rajasthani's love for colour and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate rituals and the gay abandon with which it surrenders itself to the numerous fairs and festivals of the region.

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Jaipur is 260km from Delhi and 240km from Agra and forms the golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

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It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trappings of a modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller.

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The old Jaipur painted in pink can grip any visitor with admiration.

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This bustling desert city is the second-largest in Rajasthan after Jaipur. It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD.

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The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with the eight gates leading out of fortress. The new city is outside the structure.

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Rao Jodha founded the fort in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5km below.

Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate.

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Udaipur is often called 'Venice of the East'. It is also the 'city of lakes'. The Lake Palace (Jag Niwas) located in the middle of Pichola Lake is the finest example of architectural and cultural marvel.

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The mixture and brilliance of Rajasthan's architectural heritage can amaze a visitor. Majestic forts, intricately carved temples and havelis (meaning mansion) and even step wells make Rajasthan a paradise for an architecture buff.

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The desert State of Rajasthan is a land of irony and extremes. It is also home to some of India's most romantic cities.

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Today the structures defy time to tell the story of gallantry, courage and tragedy of the bygone era and its story of survival in the harsh Thar Desert.

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Some of the prominent structures that represent the architectural heritage of Rajasthan are Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Chittaurgarh Fort, Lake Palace Hotel, City Palace and Jaisalmer havelis.

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Rajasthan has a large indigenous populace - The Meo and Minas (Minawati) in Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Dholpur areas.