RAJASTHAN: PLACES TO VISIT
Rajasthan is one of the western-most states of India, bordering Pakistan to the West, Gujarat to the Southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the Southeast, Uttar Pradesh to the Northeast and the Punjab to the North. This state has numerous architectural marvels, that are relics of the past splendor. Thus, palaces abound in this state, most of which, however, have been converted into luxury hotels since India's independence.
Rajasthan Locator Map
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RAJASTHAN STATS:
| 342,239 Sq. Km (132,139 Sq. Mi) | Rank: 1st |
| POPULATION (2011): 68,621,012 | Rank: 8th |
| CAPITAL CITY: Jaipur | |
| LITERACY RATE: 68% | Rank: 20th |
| HDI: 0.637 | Rank: 21st |
| OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Hindi | |
| Official Website: www.rajasthan.gov.in |
Rajasthan Tour Map
Aravalli Range of Mountains
Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
 Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner |
 Laxmi Nivas Palace, Bikaner |
 Jain Temple, Bikaner |
 Jain Temple at Ranakpur |
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur
Jodhpur City
Pushkar Lake
Pushkar, Thar Desert
 Dahaulpur |
 Ghats at Pushkar Lake |
Indira Gandhi Canal in Thar Desert
City Palace, Udaipur
A decorated elephant in Jaipur
Sati Mata Temple
Raj Palace Hotel
Sukhadia Circle, Udaipur
Tawny Eagle in Tal Chapar
FESTIVALS
Gangaur Festival:
(March/April)
It is one of the most important festivals, falling after Holi, in March-April, and is celebrated for 18 days in honor of Goddess Parvathi mostly by the womenfolk of Rajasthan. Images of the goddess are made of clay or painted wood, the married ladies and unmarried girls applying mehndi, the red, vegetable dye on their hands, participating and honoring Parvathi/Gauri, and finally submerging the images in water. The festival in Jaipur is most famous all over the world. There are processions with palanquins, chariots, bullock carts, and folk artists; A sweet dish called ghewar is characteristic of the festival. Udaipur has a dedicated ghat named after the festival situated on the waterfront of Lake Pichola, the prime location for the festival. The festival is also the consequent celebration of the harvest.
Desert Festival of Jaisalmer:
(February)
Happening during February, in the Thar desert, this festival is an expressive way to indulge in the glorious heritage of Rajasthan. There is an abundance of celebrations with vibrant puppet shows, folk music and dance, camel races, camel polo matches, tug of war, juggling events, turban tying, and the longest mustache competition. Participants wear colorful traditional attires and display the best of Rajasthani folk culture and traditions.
STATE SYMBOLS: (COURTESY WIKIPEDIA)
| State bird | Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) |  |
| State flower | Rohida (Tecomella undulata) | |
| State tree | Acacia nilotica (Acacia nilotica) |  |
| State Dance | Ghoomar | |
| State Game | Basketball |
RAJASTHAN CUISINE
SIGNATURE DISHES OF RAJASTHAN
RAJASTHANI THALI
RAJASTHANI THALI #2
LAAL MAANS
ARBI KA SAAG
BAJRA ALOO ROTI
BAJRA KHICHDI
DAL-BATI-CHOORMA
GATTA
MALPUA
RASGULLA
LADDU