Wonderful Views of Rajasthan, India.

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PUSHKAR (पुष्कर) Rajasthan, India

Rickshaw - Tricycle Taxi

Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Temple at Pushkar Lake
with the Aravalli Mountain Range as a backdrop

SHOPS FOR TOURISTS
Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

पुष्कर

Pushkar is a town in the Ajmer district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated at 14 km North West from Ajmer at an elevation of 510 metres (1673 feet). It is a site of pilgrimage for devout Hindus and a popular destination for foreign tourists. The Pushkar Fair, or Pushkar ka Mela, is the annual five-day camel and livestock fair, held in the town of Pushkar. It is one of the world's largest camel fairs.

Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India. Pushkar lies on the shore of Pushkar Lake. Legend has it that it is creation of Lord Brahma.

AJMER, Rajasthan, India - राजस्थान

अजमेर - राजस्थान

भारत
Ajmer (Rajasthani: अजमेर, Urdu: اجمیر) pronounced [ədʒmeːr] ( listen) is the 5th largest city in Rajasthan and is the centre of the eponymous Ajmer District. Ajmer has a population of around 800,000 (2011 census), and is located 135 kilometres (84 mi) west of Jaipur, the state capital, 274 km from Udaipur, 439 km from Jaisalmer, and 391 km from Delhi.
Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. It is a pilgrimage centre for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), an ancient Hindu pilgrimage city, famous for the temple of Brahma.

AJMER, Rajasthan, India

TEMPLE OF JAIN LORD AADINATH

NARELI, near Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

CHITTAURGARH FORT, Rajasthan, India

KUMBA SHYAM TEMPLE

Chittaurgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India

Princess Padmini's Palace,

Chittaurgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India.

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Princess Padmini's Palace,

Chittaurgarh Fort, Rajasthan

Rani Padmini was a gallant, famous and celebrated beauty. Legend has it that it was here that Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of her to Allauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi. Overlooking a pool surrounding the 'Zanana Mahal', Padmini is believed to have her reflection shown to Allauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall from where the above photo is taken.

VIJAY STAMBH

(Victory Tower)

Chittaurgarh Fort, Rajasthan India.

A prominent feature of the Fort at Chittaurgarh is the Vijay Stambh or the Tower of Victory pictured above. This imposing, ornate and magnificent tower is 37 metres high with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities. Built in 1440 AD by Maharana Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar in celebrating his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malawi and Gujarat, it remains as one of the most visited tourists spots in India.

UDAIPUR, Rajasthan, India

ROLLS ROYCE

One from the Maharajah's collection of various vintage cars

Udaipur Vintage and Classic Car Museum at Garden Hotel

SAHELIYON KI BARI

Udaipur City, Rajasthan, India

Saheliyon-ki-Bari means 'Garden of the Maidens'. It is beautifully appointed garden and a popular tourist spot. It is situated in the northern part of the city. It has a small museum, numerous fountains, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by Maharana Bhopal Singh.
'Sahelion Ki Bari' was commissioned for young women attendants accompanying a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.

LAKE PALACE

Udaipur City, Rajasthan, India.

The majestic Lake Palace was formerly known as Jag Niwas. It has been converted into a luxury hotel with rooms and suites featuring white marble walls. It is founded on a 4-acre natural island of rock foundation on Lake Pichola, Udaipur, India. The hotel operates a boat which transports guests to the hotel from the city.

It was built in 1743 - 1746 by the Maharana Jagat Singh II (62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar) of Udaipur, Rajasthan, as a royal summer palace. It was initially called Jag Niwas or Jan Niwas after its founder. The palace was constructed facing east, allowing its inhabitants to pray to the Sun god at dawn.

The rulers who succeeded later used this palace as a summer resort, holding regal durbars in its courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens.

Enchanting Jaipur

It has been a great and yet another nostalgic journey from Goa to Jaipur. We have been more than lucky in many ways. To miss a train is one thing, but to be able to find a subsequent one completely empty to board in just over an hour's wait is another story. There are the forts of Bikaner that I will always remember, sounds of the cities that I will always hear, winding pathways, roadways and the camel rides through the deserts of Jaisalmer, jokes and stories way past midnight in Kishingarh, the never-ending and winding shortcuts through the narrow roadways from Jodhpur to Jaipur via Nadol, stops at the wayside restaurants, and making notes of mileage and travel distances. The cameras kept on clicking away throughout the trip - of forts, towns, sunsets and bare 'neem' trees, and peacock and deer as we drove through the desert of Western Rajasthan.