Resonant Rajasthan Tours: Rich Hues of the Desert State

Modern Rajasthan is fiercely proud of its feudal heritage - says Lonely Planet. And rightly so. The Rajputs of Rajasthan were patrons of art and architecture. The folklores and historical events related to fearless courage, unwavering loyalty, uninhibited pride and honor, and unflinching sacrifices of Rajput men and women reverberate in the forts and palaces of the desert state to this day. Dazzling effect of bright vibrant hues used in everyday wear and articles of daily use is an effective statement of human will winning over harshest and starkest of dry desert environs. Rajasthan Tours are indeed an exploration of indomitable human spirit and its exploits.

Visit to Rajasthan is a wonderful opportunity to see, experience and participate in one or more of Rajasthan's fairs and festivals that come with a distinct flavor of their own. All of them share rich folk traditions, folk dance and music performances, puppetry and acrobatics of the state. The fragrance of roses, incense sticks and attars at Urs in Ajmer compliments divine Qawwalis that continue throughout the night.

Colorful processions with bands, horses, and elaborate palanquins during Gangaur - the festivals to celebrate conjugal bliss of Lord Shiva and His Consort Goddess Parvati - are a fascinating spectacle. Pushkar Camel Fair, one of the best known fairs and festivals of Rajasthan and the world's largest camel and cattle fair too, see as many as 50,000 camels being traded every year. A delight for tourists, the Pushkar Fair is an extraordinary swirl of whirls and twirls of Rajasthani dances, acrobatics, camel grooming competitions, local arts and crafts, and haunting Rajasthani folk songs.

History and heritage is steeped deep in every aspect of the biggest state of India that consists of a number of erstwhile princely states, ruled by Rajput kings for thousands of years. Rajputs of Rajasthan remained formidable foes to the mighty Mughals until good sense prevailed Emperor Akbar to marry a Rajput princess from Amber and win over Rajputs by offering them their due respect and honor. All Rajasthan Tours will invariably take you to Jaipur where you will see Amber Fort Palace that stands proudly on a hilltop nearby as a testimony to this important historical event. The marked difference between older structures in the palace in distinct Rajputana style and those that were built later with copious influences from Persian architecture that came in with Mughals tell how friendly relations between Mughals and Rajputs influenced overall culture of the region.

Forts and palaces of Rajasthan introduce you to the glory and luxurious lifestyles of Rajput warriors. Hawa Mahal of Jaipur was built to keep Rajput women veiled from prying eyes and yet let them be aware of major happenings of the day. The jauhars committed by Rajput women and children in Chittaurgarh Fort, as many as three times to save them from enemy's hands as the men marched out of the gates of the fort to their certain deaths, tell of the fierce pride of the Rajputs. Lake Palace at Udaipur, built in white marble and situated on an island in Lake Pichola, surrounded by landscaped gardens is an expression of romance and finer instincts of Rajputs.

Rajasthan Tours showcase richness of art, architecture, music, arts and dances of the state to offer you a most holistic vacation experience.