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Sand Dunes in Rajasthan – Experience the Desolate and Stark Beauty of the Thar Desert

Experience the desolate stark beauty of the Thar Desert either by hitch hiking a ride atop the ship of the desert or by going off-roading in a powerful SUV. The whole exercise depends on the number of days you have in hand and the kind of experience you are seeking.

Rajasthan is famed for its glorious heritage in the shape and form of magnificent palaces, famous forts standing as silent sentinels to the bygone historical era and the various beautiful Hindu and Jain Temples dotting the landscape. This is not the complete picture though, an adrenaline thumping drive in a powerful 4×4 off roader across dry riverbeds or the undulating sandunes is sure to evoke the boyhood drerams from the deep recesses of the heart of an Individual.

The journey is bound to mesmerize you with the undulating landscape changing every few kilometers, green farmlands are alternated by fallow areas, the monotony of flatlands is broken every now and then by rocky terrain. Having camels for transport and the solitude of the desert giving you company till you arrive at a tented enclave to spend a night camping. The journey holds special charm while you see small hamlets pass by. The scant vegetation provides a stark backdrop to the bright and colorful dresses adorning the locals.

Given the fact that luck is on your side you might even pass a green belt set amidst the hostile desert terrain. What explains this aberration, so to say is a thick layer of Gypsum underneath the soil surface which acts as a substrate aiding water retention and the ensuing vegetation. The moisture on the upper strata supports various life forms, the unique flora and fauna. Wild life is plentiful, once in a while you criss-cross across villages and Dhanis which are actually mini villages, a settlement of extended families outside the villages.

On your way you might encounter deceptive topography wherein a seemingly hard surface could actually turn out to be a thin crust with treacherous sand underneath. Stop for an impromptu picnic at one of the hamlets to refresh yourself enroute.

When the night descends you may experience an eerie feel as opposed to a scary feel. Chances are that you can catch strains of a desolate tune from the string Instrument being played by a local inhabitant. The aborigines have devised ways and means to cope with a seemingly unyielding terrain. They make the most of the minimal resources that nature has bestowed upon them.

The way in which nature has panned out resources for this water scare part of the world has only added to the cheerful disposition of the people. In stark contrast to the inhospitable terrain the inhabitants are quite hospitable. They wear gleamy white smiles and their colourful attire makes them appear as novel as the splendid palaces that abound in the region.

Senior Citizen Tours in India: Places to Visit

India has been a destination of choice for many a senior traveler from across the globe. India is an exotic tourist destination for senior travelers and offers great tourist experiences. Senior citizen tours in India are now more exciting than before. The rich heritage sites, alternative medicine spas and resorts, the rejuvenation spas, the spiritual places and its people have attracted tourists from all over the world.

Places to visit for senior travelers: Traditionally senior citizens to India descend on the pilgrimage sites like Varanasi, Haridwar and Rishikesh or destinations in southern India besides the more famous destinations such as Rajasthan, Delhi and Mumbai.

A visit to India affords international travelers an opportunity to experience modernity intertwined with traditional beliefs. Several popular tourist destinations appeal to the travelers like Chennai, Shimla, Dehradun, Kerala, Goa, Agra, Amritsar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Mysore, Khajuraho etc. As is evident there are numerous places to visit which obviously cannot be covered in a single trip. It is prudent to choose from various customized packages like wildlife, beach, local traditions, culture and architecture among others.

No matter what you choose you can be assured to have an experience that will give you an all new insight into life.

Precautions to be taken by senior travelers: Generally the senior travelers in India are safe. It is always a good idea to travel in groups of 3-4 people. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or such ornaments. Avoid carrying too much cash or goods. Keep your medicines at hand, in a hand bag so that they are easily accessible. Take care of travel documents and passport. Avoid undue attention or advances by touts and other such vendors. Inform the nearest police station in case of trouble, or take help from people nearby.

Senior people are said to be enjoying their second innings, they are living the golden years, which need not be their twilight years passing into oblivion rather it can be a journey of celebrations. The power packed tours evoke those bygone college years once again. The gossip corner, the chaos surrounding the annual day performances, bunking lectures, the fun and frolic and the memories are relived all over again. So let you hair down and join the bandwagon for unlimited fun.

A Trip To Bundi

Bundi –a scenic locale tours to Bundi takes you on an enchanting journey which transcends space and time, seemingly as though you are caught in a time warp. The inhabitation is located 36kms away from kota, it is a magnificent town which was once upon a time ruled by Hada Chauhans. Comprising roughly of 88,000 inhabitants, this quaint little city in the heart of the Hadoti region of Rajasthan is rapidly rising in popularity. Tourists have developed a fondness for the place, it has come across as being a representative of the world famous Rajasthan culture. The small city is dotted with ornate forts, splendid palaces and step well tanks known as baoris in the local dialect, the city is the administrative capital of Bundi District.

Must see places

During your travel to Bundi you can’t help but notice; though it is a small city it retains its virgin character. Not having joined the league of its more famous brethrens as a metropolis, this is no poor country cousin either. The local charm is perceptible here; locals are old fashioned, follow age old customs and traditions quite scrupulously. The Taragarh Fort, Garh Palace, Nawal Sagar Lake are quite popular with the tourists, as the popular tourist spots get crowded with each passing year, people are yearning for the unspoilt beauty and charm of somewhat offbeat places. While you are in the area make it a point to checkout the Diwan-e-aam, Hathia Pol, and Naubat Khana.

Take a day Tour

Once you have your fill of the city take time out to in your travel to Bundi to check the Chitra Shala and get a colorful glimpse of history painted on ceilings and walls which transform it into an open art gallery of sorts. The paintings of Bundi School are famous for their depiction of birds, animals and various festivals. Also check the hunting lodges form the bygone days like the Phool Sagar, Shikhar BurJ and the Sukh Mahal.

How to Reach Bundi

Tours to Bundi will take you to the nearest railway junction Kota, kota in turn is well connected by rail to other major cities. A taxi trip from Kota to Bundi will cost you about Rs 500.

It is also well connected by air, the nearest airport is Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur, which is about 215 kms away, the taxi journey will cost you approximately Rs 2500. Jaipur airport is well connected to major metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, which is a boon for foreign tourists taking interconnecting flights.

Where to stay

A whole lot of fabulous places are available for your stay in Bundi; charming family owned havelis dishing out delectable local fare are the best bet with roof top dining and a great view of the city and the palaces. Other options are the heritage hotel by the name of Brajbhushanjee which tops the list followed by haveli katkoun guest house, hotel bundi haveli, kasera heritage view, ishawari niwas palace and others are equally good options for accommodation.

Shekhawati Tour – A Royal Rajasthan Tours

Shekhawati, the name derived from Shekhawat Rajputs, a wonderful semi-arid historical city situated in the northern region of Rajasthan. The city is also an administrative district of Sikar and Jhunjhunu, surrounded by the Jangladesh, Haryana, Dhundhar and Marwar. The city has occupied 13784 sq.km area and the inhabitants of Shekhawati are known for their sacrificing, brave and hardworking. Thus, highest numbers of Indian Army men generally belong to this historical district.

This semi desert county of the city is a vibrant vision having a enthralling distinctively of its own way. The open air art gallery of the town is called as plethora of painted havelis. Magnificent mansions or haviles of the city, built by rich merchants, present a distinctive architectural style that evolved around the lawns to make sure privacy and safety of the women folk and defense from the high temperature of the warm and lengthy summer.

Our Shekhawati tour package has wisely designed to provide better facilities and privacy during your trip to this beautiful city. In single package, holidaymakers can see all amazing attractions and stay in luxury accommodation.  This post will discuss about the sightseeing of Shekhawati and where to stay.

Sightseeing of Shekhawati:

Mandawa: It is one of the small and most beautiful towns in the Shekhawati district. This feudal region has numerous havelis and rich royal fortress where visitors can see how the painted facades present a vast array of astonish. Thakur Nawal Singh had built the Mandawa, and now it is a main center of rich furniture and handicrafts industry. During their visit, tourists can see a painted archway which has decorated with Lord Krishna and his cowherds guides to the Bazar. Many Hindi films also has made on the Manawa town, really the havelis worth to exploring.

Mukundgarh:  This town is founded by Raja Mukund Sing, in the middle 18th century, located 14km distance from Mandawa and 2km away Dundlod. The architecture of the town looks like temple square, has quality handicraft market. The iron scissors, the brassware and the textiles are the major source of earning of people. If you are fresco paining lover then you must visit the stunning Ganeriwala and Kanoria havelis that are presenting excellent example of fresco painting. The city provides many luxury accommodations but the Mukundgarh heritage hotel and Cross Country Hotel are the best options to stay.

Nawalgarh:  This small town known as Poddar families and fine arts painting. The Poddar School is the major attraction point of the Nawalgarh which focuses outstanding ancient panting work, even also modern techniques. In 1737, the town was built by Thakur Nawal Singh. It consists of magnificent fort and bazzar. Aath Haveli Complex, Roop Niwas Palace, Chokhani Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Havlei and Anandilal Poddar Havlei are the major tourist attractions.

Lachhmangarh:  The city was founded by Raja Lachhman Singh and known as well planned town and lines of Jaipur. The major sightseeing is Char Chowk Haveli, Sawant Ram Chokhani Haveli, Sanganeria Haveli, Kedia Haveli and Bansidhar Rathi Haveli.

Fatehpur:  Kayamkhani Nawab was the founder of this beautiful city. It represents the rich and ancient architect of India. The Devera and Singhania are the two famous havelis that elaborates you how the architecture of India during 15th century. While you are here never forget to watch Japanese tile which carrying paining of Mount Fuji, Bharatiiya Haveli, Jalan, Hukmi Chand Choudhary Haveli and Ram Gopal Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli. All havelis in the city are worth to visit.

Places to Stay:

Piramal Haveli: – The hotel is situated in Village Bagar and offering eight rooms. The hotel is two hundred kilometers distance from Sanganer airport of Jaipur and two kilometers away from Ratan Shahar railway station. The hotel has modern amenities and multi-cuisine restaurants.

Apani Dhani Eco Lodge: Located closed to the Kisan Satrawas and 150 kilometers distance from Sanganer airport, Jaipur. The Nawalgarh is the nearest railway station of this lodge. Apani Dhani Eco Lodge offers 10 luxury rooms, restaurants and internet. Guest can also expect car rental and laundry service.

Castle Pachar: In 1994, this hotel was converted into heritage hote. It is set in the north-eastern area of Rajasthan, Shekhawati. According to the history, this fort was built in 1725.  The hotel offers jip trips to Khatu Shyam ji, a small town populous for its Krishna Temple, Jeen Mata Ji temple and Harsh Mountains. The accommodation at this wonderful property is provided at its nine suites, two single rooms and five twine rooms.

Thus, thinking too much will waste your crucial time. Just book a Shekhawati tour with us and explore the historical, natural and contemporary attributes of this pristine destination in royal Rajasthan.

Pushkar tours – A memorable trip to Rajasthan

Pushkar tours take you to the sacred town for the Hindus located about 11 kms North – West of Ajmer. The sleepy lakeside settlement charmed the great Indian poet Kalidas, and found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Shakuntalam. It finds mention in the Great Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat; it is regarded as the Adi Tirtha or the oldest pilgrimage. Evidence of its existence goes back as far back as the 4^th century B.C. Such an old lake thriving in the inhospitable desert surroundings is no less than a sheer miracle.

Pushkar holidays take you to Rajasthan which is amongst the most thrilling places around the world. It is pretty well known for its vibrant lifestyle and its customs and traditions. A few of the attractions are:

Holy lake of Pushkar

The local’s ferverently believe that the holy lake has been around for the same time as the earth itself. A well over 50 Ghats surround the lake, where the pilgrims take a holy dip, particularly in the month of Kartik. Legend has it that Lord Brahma, from the Hindu trilogy of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, each symbolizing the eternal lifecycle of birth, preservation and destruction wanted to perform a yagna, a holy sacrifice. Pushkar according to legend means a pond created by flower; it was formed when Brahma dropped a lotus flower on the earth to determine a place for his Yajna. Naturally Brahma wanted to perform the Yagna at the most auspicious time but his consort Savitri whose presence was mandatory kept him waiting. Brahma married Gayatri and installed her for completing the yajna requirements. Savitri was infuriated, she cursed Brahma that he would be forgotten by people on earth and never worshipped. However on the pleas from other Gods, she relented that he could only be worshiped in Pushkar that is the explanation for no Brahma Temples to be found elsewhere.

Camel Fair

The world famous cattle fair is normally held around the month of October – November, the Hindu month of Kartik. Around this time the place is Jam – packed with tribal people from all around Rajasthan and is teeming with tourists from across the world. Besides Camels and cattle’s, the whole place comes alive with the people jostling around, various shops selling souvenirs and eatables, besides this games and circus also happen alongside. The sale and purchase of camels, horses, elephants, cattle and other livestock takes place. Quite elaborate arrangements are made for visitors, including luxury tents. If you happen to be in India around that time, just don’t miss the Pushkar fair, all you need to do is take Pushkar tours.

Clarks Amer Jaipur – A Best Airport Hotel

Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City of India, welcomes the worldwide travel vacationers with great historical and architectural creations. As the tourist, you would enjoy the beauty of this dreamland along with taking pleasure of a memorable stay in the appearance of  hotel Clarks Amer Jaipur. It is an elegant property, which is adorned with world class infrastructure and the serene premises. The convenient location of this hotel enters it among the best airport hotel at this amazing place.

Accessible and Attractive Location

Clarks Amer Jaipur is beautifully nestled at the accessible and attractive location of the city. Staying at modern ambience along with panoramic view of the surroundings creates excellent living environment for you. By accommodating at the premises of this hotel, you can easily get pleasure from the beautiful tourist attractions of the capital city of Rajasthan. Clarks Amer hotel enjoys the comfortable distance by air, train and road.

Relax at Pristine Accommodation

Hotel Clarks Amer is counted among the best Jaipur 5 star hotels because it has been embellished with state-of-the-art accommodation in the form of 211 well furnished rooms including 14 penthouses. Each of them is fully comprised of modern facilities like 24 hour room service, multi channel television, high speed internet accessibility, STD/ISD facilities and many more. These room services at this chic property ensure a comfortable stay during your sojourn.

  

Enjoy Fine Dining Arrangements

The multi-cuisine restaurants at the hotel Clarks Amer Jaipur are comprised of delicious food items. Durbar (a dining hall), Dholamaru (a roof top restaurant) and Asthan (a coffee shop) are the wonderful places where the courteous staff offers you lip smacking Rajasthani and other Indian feast along with international cuisines. Such astounding dining arrangements add more charm to your stay at this deluxe hotel.

Organize Your Event

Hotel Clarks Amer Jaipur is majestically comprised of well modernized conference and banquet venues, which are ideal to organize professional and personal events, respectively. These venues boast of facilities like excellent seating arrangements, audio visual amenities, internet access, back-up service, business and secretarial services etc.

Bharatpur – A Worth Place to Visit in Rajasthan

Bharatpur is a green city of Rajasthan and a paradise for bird lovers. In 1973, the city was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal and it is also known as Bharatpur National Park or Ghana National Park. Once upon a time, Bharatpur was called as well-fortified, well-planned and invulnerable city.
Bharatpur Township is located very close to desert area where one can experience extreme weather. Summer and winter months are the perfect time to visit to this destination because of its intense weather condition. During this period, thousand of species of migratory birds come here from different corners of the world to enjoy the weather.

In this post, we are discussing some important places to visit at this amazing place.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park): Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo National Park is one of the world’s best avifauna sanctuaries. It is the native of more than 230 beautiful bird species and thousands of birds comes from different parts of the universe during winter season. In 1971, the park was declared as ‘World Heritage Site’ and one of the finest vacation spots for the bird lovers. National Parks of India is now maintained this beautiful park. The park has occupied 29 km land. You will come to interact with above 320 colorful bird species, 379 floral species, 30 fish species, seven species of turtle and more. During winter period, countless of waterfowl migratory birds come to the park to enjoy atmosphere of the season.

Deeg Palace: Deeg, a heritage place, is situated 22 miles distance of north region of Bharatpur. This is beautiful and small town, which is the most visited spot for historical holidaymakers. If you want to learn about ancient Indian culture and architect, then you love to visit this destination. In the mid of 18^th century, the King Suraj Mal built this historical place. The inside architecture of Deeg palace has prepared with the combination of Mughal & Rajput style. The palace is surrounded by striking garden. The Suraj Bhawan, Hardev Bhawan, Kishan Bhawan, Kesav Bhawan, Nand Bhawan and Gopal Bhawan are the important palaces of Deeg that you would never forget. If you are visiting Bharatpur, then you should ask to your tour operator before booking about the sightseeing of these palaces because some tour agent not offered this kind of facility under a Rajasthan tour packages.

Government Museum Bharatpur:  This government museum is situated in the center part of the Long Fort, a place of perfect collection of archaeological. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and the Bharatpur Government Museum make Bharatpur the country’s most visiting place. During your trip to this place, you can spend time at the Kamra Khas Museum, where you can observe some interesting antique collections and villages excavations.