Travel Rajasthan
Sam Sand Dunes : A pagoda like structure looming up from the "Badal Mahal" with beautiful Taazias' - ornately decorated bamboo, paper and tinsel replicas of a bier, carried out in processing during Moharram by the Muslims. More Details.
Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.
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Lal Garh Palace : The architectural masterpiece in red sand stone, the palace was built by Maharaj Ganga Singh in the palace memory of his father Maharaj Lal Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework and blooming bougainvillea and dancing peacock make it a not-to-be missed visual treat. Part of the palace has been converted into a luxury hotel and a museum known as Shri Sadul Museum. The museum covers the entire first floor of the palace and houses well preserved old photographs and trophies of wildlife.
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Pushkar Lake : The lake, situated on the edge of desert and surrounded by
hills on the three sides is separated from Ajmer by Nag Pahar-the snake
mountain. On this mountain the Panchkund and the cave of saint Agastya are
located. It is believed that Kalidasa the 4th century Sanskrit poet and
playwright, choose the setting for its masterpiece "Abhigyana Shakuntalam"
in this forest heritage. According to legend, the origin of Pushkar dates
back to the time when Lord Brahma was on his way in search of a tranquil
land to perform a "Yagna", A lotus fell from the hand of the Lord
into this valley. A lake spring upon this spot and was dedicate to him.
A Brahma temple located here is a popular place of pilgrimage.
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Mandore Garden : Mandore was the capital of Marwar before the foundation
of Jodhpur. Today, its extensive gardens with high rock terraces make it
a popular local attraction. The highlight of this place is the "Hall
of Heroes" which houses sixteen gigantic figures, chiseled out of one
single rock. The statues are either of popular Hindu deities or famous folk
deities. The royal cenotaphs or "Devals" of Jodhpur rulers on
a high plinth crowned with souring spires, ornate carving are amongst other
attractions of the Mandore. The longest and fines of all cenotaphs, are
those built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh and Maharaja Ajit Singh.
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Eklingji Temple : A RELIGIOUS COMPLEX Northern region of Mewar (22 Kms)
It houses 108 temples chiselled out of sandstone and marble, this temple of Eklingji was built in 734 AD. Enclosed by high walls, it is devoted to
Eklingji (A form of Shiv Deity adored under the epithet of EKLINGA).
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