Rajasthan is often cited as an ultimate destination to witness opulence, magnificence, lavishness and aesthetics of Indian rulers. Luxury tours of Rajasthan take you to forts, palaces, mansions and temples with some of the most striking architectural elements in their exteriors as well as their interiors.
The beautiful frescoes, intricate designs, delicate latticework and window trails here are testimony to the extent of royal patronage that was accorded to the local artists in the times of kings and queens. Dance, music, and other performing arts of the region were encouraged too and folk songs and narrations still revolve around the themes of local heroes, chivalry of princes and loveliness of beauteous princesses.
Luxury of Rajasthan is not just the superficial luster of gold coins. It has its roots in a much more sublime source. It stems from human spirit that refuses to bow down to scarcity of means and hardships of nature. Every aspect of life has been rendered colorful and vibrant by the touch of the desert people of Rajasthan. Whether you gawk at the wonderful use of mirror work and intricate embroidery designs in the ghaghara-choli-odhni ensemble of rural ladies or muse over the rays of the desert sun reflected by the traditional jewellery worn by the ladies of wealthy families, Rajasthan will captivate your attention with unique artistic details that have got ingrained in its culture.
Bedecked elephants at Jaipur were once reserved for the use of kings and queens but today, foreign tourists love to be greeted royally by these tame and extremely disciplined massive beasts. The royal ride up the Amber Fort at Jaipur is one of the most popular activities of the Luxury Rajasthan Tours. While luxury camel caravans and folk performances are unforgettable experiences at Rajasthan, many tourists are actually riveted by the architectural richness of the state. Besides the famous forts and palaces that form a part of luxury India Tours itineraries, executive tourists often cherish the idea of staying at the various heritage hotels that were once residences, guesthouses, outhouses or hunting lodges of the erstwhile royalty.
A part of the grand City Palace of Jaipur still houses heirs of former royalty. Hawa Mahal, with its delicate honeycomb faade and ingenious design to keep it naturally air-conditioned in the scorching summer sun, once housed the royal ladies who could see the city parades without being seen from outside. Jantar Mantar or Royal Observatory was built on the designs of the Raja Sawai Jai Singh and the masonry instruments here are still accurate enough for making complicated astronomical calculations. Chittorgarh Fort has interesting legends of Rani Padmini and Panna Dhai attached to it. Heart-rendering narrations of these tales of ultimate sacrifice for honor and loyalty make it one of the most dramatic locales to visit.
Other popular hangouts that are a part of luxury Rajasthan tours are massive Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur from where you can see indigo houses of Brahmins, Ajmer-e-Sharief which is a popular religious destination for both Hindus and Muslims and often defined as second only to Mecca, and the Lake Palace of Udaipur. Alwar which is the oldest city of Rajasthan, frescoed and exotic Jaisalmer Havelis, Kumbalgarh Fort and Bundi are other popular destinations that are often covered in luxury Rajasthan Tours
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