Introduction

Rajasthan commonly called the “land of Kings” is rich in cultural heritage and wonder to unveil. The beauty of Rajasthan is that it has everything starting from the Thar desert to the Aravalli Mountain hill station Mount Abu. The beauty of Rajasthan is in its own cultural heritage. The grand forts to the extreme wildlife safaris one trip will cover everything for you. The Rajasthan tour packages are a complete exploration of the variety and wonder mixed. One of the most liked destinations by foreigners in India, showcases real Indian heritage to its visitors. From the extreme hot Thar to the gall like Udaipur with the brightest lakes the vast spectrum this is a place where adventure starts. Some come to Rajasthan for Honeymoon and others come to see Royalty, some come here for folk lores. For some it touching the desert. The best part that the most iconic journey to the world of happiness is the journey to Rajasthan.

1. Top Destinations that are must to cover in Rajasthan Tour package:

• Jaipur – the “Pink City” – Famous for its iconic forts and royal heritage this city has a wonder to explore. The city has wonderful royal fort to visit along with observatory a complete real flavour of Rajasthan to explore this is the city that should start your journey to the world of wonder.
• The Amber Fort: Located on hill top a panoramic wonder to watch. The Seesh Mahal, the most iconic part of the fort. Seesh meaning the glass this is actually the part of the for that has coloured glass walls to create the dazzling affect for every visitor.
• The Diwan e Aam: The Aam meaning common stands for a part where the Royal used to meet the Common people. With elaborate carvings in this part of the fort is high end craftsmanship of the fort.
• Sukh Niwas: the beautiful part of the fort that is actually meant of pleasure (literal meaning of Sukh) is a serene place where natural air-conditioning is created with proper water channelling. This ensures a proper relaxing air flowing through the part of the fort.
• Royal Garden: The start shaped pool with fountain in the centre with the lovely courtyard this is the wonder in simple words to experience. The magnificence that the Royals enjoyed in India can be easily experienced.
• Hawa Mahal: Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal is an ethereal beauty an architectural wonder to watch. Designed by Lal Chand Ustad this is a unique combination of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, designed this for the sake of women’s who were not allowed to be viewing publicly the roads of the city can watch the city from the 953 windows or “Jharokhas”. The windows also offer natural air-conditioning to those who are standing there. One of the symbolic representations of Indian’s reach architectural heritage this is simply beautiful to watch from in and out. Inside top view of the city from the windows will give you a practical idea of what was the reason behind the making of such a wonderful place.
• City palace: Designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya a mixture of Indian, European and Mughal architecture this is the place to witness wonder. Sited in the centre of old city with pink marbles this 300 years of craftsmanship can give you a view of what the Royal of Rajasthan were able to construct and enjoy. The ultimately royalty is what you are going to witness here. The Chavi Niwas (blue room) or the Shri Niwas (mirror room) are the magicianly beautiful. Mubarak Mahal the place which is a Textile Museum currently is a place where Royal used to celebrate their functions. The massive courtyard is a lovely place to spend an evening.
• Jantar Mantar: The Vrihat Samrat Yantra the world’s largest sundial is the place is a world UNESCO sight. Completed in 1734 constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, is 88 feet in hight. It still now counts local time with an accuracy nearly of 2 seconds. It’s a geometrical wonder to explore. Other than this one must explore Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and Albert Hall Museum. Don’t forget to explore the local markets for traditional Bandhni work and mirror works.
• Udaipur: A prime location that must be covered in the Rajasthan trip is also a royal place to visit. The places that you must visit in this area,
• City palace: Standing on Lake Pichola tis is a jaw dropping palace. The magnificent museums along with courtyards and panoramic view of the city that you can have from the top of the mahal. You can have boat ride in the lake Pichola. The jag mandir is also a beautiful
• Jagdish temple: the Hindu Temple of Lord Vishnu is located near the City Palaces. Locals’ belief this to be highly powerful temple of Vishnu and one visit to explore Cultural heritage of the city.
• Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace: As the name suggest the Royals enjoyed monsoon from here. The palace has great view of lakes surrounding the same. And this will give you a practical idea of what they enjoyed while it rained.
• Bagore ki Haveli: Again, a Haveli, was considered by the Royals for cultural shows like folk dances to be hosted. Other than this Saheliyon Ki Bari, Fateh sagar lake and Karni mata Ropeway without a miss. If you are too much into Royalty don’t miss the Vintage Car Museum, you will find nowhere else like this.
• Jodhpur: Called the “blue city” by Indians, is a wonderful eye soothing city with its old houses pained blue. The places that you must cover in this city is
• Mehrangarh Fort: considered to be one of the big forts of India, now changed into a museum containing royal items of relic.
• Umaid Bhawan Palace: now considered to be one of the most luxurious hotels around the world this royal place still can be visited without staying. As the half of it is a museum. The royal family still resides here.
• Jaswant Thada: A Marwar wonder called by locals as “Taj Mahal of Marwar” is a classic wonder with panoramic wonder. Other than these you can also visit Historic Stepwells & Gardens and the cultural experience of the city with the lively streets that will take you to a real India.
• Jaisalmer: The city that inspired famous filmmaker Satyajit Ray to write and direct his iconic film Sonal Kella meaning “Golden Fort” is a place where you will be watching the yellow marble fort one of its kind in the whole world. even the local street sells golden marble crafts and utensils. This is the place where you will be getting the feel of gold with a mixture of desert safari. The sunset of this city is world famous and missing this is a strict no for you. Don’t miss the Gadisar Lake also.
• Pushkar: The pilgrimage city of Rajasthan, with the only Bramha temple in India. it is sited in the edge of Thar Desert and hence the panorama is quite exciting fir the travellers. If you are lucky and reach, they’re by the time of the world-famous Camel Fair you will watch another exotic wonder.
• Ranthambore: A must visit place for animal lovers. Honestly you will be able to see the tigers over ere like nowhere else in India.
• Mount Abu: the only hill station of the state with relief forms the heat and Majestic Dilawara temple a vibrant example of Jain architecture. Other than this you must visit Chittorgarh and also Ajmer.

2. Best time to Visit Rajasthan:

The state where you will be witnessing India in its Royal form according to us can be witnessed in every season with a different flavour every time. If you want to cover the whole state in a comfortable time then visiting it during October to February is the best. During this time weather is comfortable and the conditions are highly favourable for all the travellers. The temperature ranges from 10 to 27 degree and soothing to enjoy the lakes and forts during the day time also. December and January being the peak season for all the tourists. As this is the time when the temperature is really low. But this is also the time when the places are crowded and those who want to enjoy peacefully should avoid this place. Rainy season can be a time to watch also but for those who want a peaceful journey, with less crowd. Summer though never suggested, can be enjoyable for those who want enjoy in serene beauty. Other than this honestly the heat is not humid and it’s a dry season and cheap as well as the number of tourists is rare during this time. Now decide according to your wish.

3. Festival time to visit to know real cultural Rajasthan:

Every corner of India has their own cultural heritage and to best explore that you need to ensure that you are enjoying their local festivals, they are a true representation of the place and its heritage. The journey to the world of wonder is unveiled with the cultural ebony of the place with the festivals. The most common festivals and yet famous of Rajasthan are,

• Pushkar Camel Festival: A world renowned one of its kind festivals that holds its own significance is the camel festival of Pushkar. This is enjoyed with the spiritual rituals at nearby holy lakes added with cultural performances by local artists and camel trading. It is help during the months of October and November.
• Gangaur: The colourful processions by locals in their traditional attar with their own cultural songs and dance makes the Jaipur festivity worth enjoying. This is celebrated in the march for 18days.
• Jaisalmer Desert: desert festival takes you to the desert as simple it is with the camel safaris and camel turban a head band tying competition along with folk music and dance around the fire, it’s a totally wonder to explore your hearts out.
• Teej: Celbrated in thr honour of married women this is a festival that is celebrated by gifting them gifts and sindoor. Ghevar a special sweet made during this festival.         
• Marwar: Held in October in Jodhpur for the heroes of the state of Rajasthan. It includes local dance with folklore songs of locals.
• International Kite: A competition of kites held in January during Makar Sankranti, makes the sky flood with different coloured kites. The colourful sky with its beautiful scenic wonder makes you watch a wonder of a different kind.
• Elephant: A Royal festival marked by the marching of the elephants. The combination of a polo match makes it click more.
• Mewar Festival: Udaipur celebrates this festival as the arrival of spring in the city. The traditional dance and processions in traditional Rajasthani dress is a wonder to watch. Other than this Kumbhalgarh festival and world Sufi festivals are the ones that can be included in the list. Every festival showcases something unique about that region along with this exploring of real Rajasthan.

4. What to eat:

Every region in India has their own flavours that make their dishes unique. The country that produces 60% of the spices of the world is the place where you can’t leave without tasting local food. Let’s look at some of the delicious local foods that are highly impressive in taste and look for Rajasthan that you can’t miss during your visit to the state. Rajasthan is famous for royal cuisines yet the street foods also can’t be missed. Let’s look at some of the main courses that you can enjoy along with the street food of the state,

• Main courses: the main courses that are being suggested to you are a mix of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, as one of the states where vegetarian ones are in huge number and also meat eaters let have a look at the most famous dishes of Rajasthan,
• Dal Baati Churma: the most famous Rajasthani meal a complete food in itself the dish comprises of Rolls or baati dipped in ghee along with lentil curry and churma the crashed sweet wheat. An all-time favourite for Rajasthani’s.
• Gatte ki Sabzi: dumplings or gate made out of gram floor then slow cooked in yogurt-based gravy for quite a long time. One of the vegetarian wonders of the state without doubt.
• Laal Maas: a preparation that Royal used to prefer during their hunting time in the camp. Prepared with mutton being slow cooked with Mathania chilies said to be really hot and flavorous with onion garlic and ginger paste. Some add yoghurt and some don’t. the Rajasthani non veg thali is incomplete without this dish.
• Ker Sangri: a really spicy desert with bean and berry is served as a side dish needs special mention in the list without doubt.
• Safed Maas: a meat curry with cashew nut and cream mixed with coconut. Lighter in spice yet milky and soft in texture a mouthwatering dish without doubt. Bajre ki Roti with Lehsun Chutney: Garlic and chilly pasted to make a chutney. Served with bread made out of Bajre is a regular favourite of the locals.
• Street Foods: Street foods are the ones that show the local culture in the best way. They are what the locals eat and prefer in their daily life. So, here is a list of local street foods that are going to win your heart out of their taste for sure, a joy for your tongue and flavours for you heart,
• Pyaaz Kachori: a pastry that is made putting onion with other spices fill mainly found in the streets and restaurants. The city of Jaipur is most famous for the same.  
• Mawa Kachori: a sweet kachori with stuffing of Mewa, thickened milk and drufurits.
  Bikaneri Bhujia: moth beans, fried chips famous around the country but originated here only and the taste is best here without doubt.
• Traditional Sweets: the list of foods for Rajasthan is never ending and cannot be concluded without a proper mention of Sweets that represent the state they are
• Ghewar: already mentioned as a part of Teej festivals. This is special sweet made with Mewa and dipped in sugar syrup.
• Churma Ladoo: Ghee wheat jagrray missing together shaped in round makes this mouth melting sweet churma ladoo. Don’t forget to try Lassi and Jaljeera after these heavy foods. Better to try to Rajasthani royal thali that will cover almost every special food of Rajasthan.

5. What to carry Home:

The memory that one creates in the land of Desert Rajasthan is beyond matching with anything else. Still Rajasthan is a state known for its own artifacts and this is why you need to know what you can’t miss to pack in your bag before boarding back,

• Hand crafted textile and Fabrics: Bandhani work, Lehariya work, block-prints, fabrics, Jaipur cotton, and embroidered Barmer and Bikaner garments are the ones that should be in your list.
• Jewellery: It is very obvious that a state known for its royalty must be having their famous jewellery works. Kundan, silver jewellery and, Meenakari are a must to have. Other than this you must carry out the precious stone’s stores in the local market to have some precious ones.
• Pottery: Blue pottery of Jaipur, yellow marble pottery of Jaisalmer are the real wonders to carry.
• Footwear: You might be surprised but honestly the Leather footwear featuring embroidery Mojaris and Juttis are really famous and highly artistic pieces to wear. Other than this gifts such as craft works and katputli can be carried for sure.

6. Top Tips for Rajasthan trip:

A state totally different in culture than others, a state totally different in atmosphere that other so visiting this place will require some unique tips that will help you in better enjoyment of he same for sure. Let’s look at some tips that you can’t ignore for the Rajasthan trip,

• Try to stay in Royal hotels:  Many royals have turned their houses in to hotels, some of them are extremely exotic like the royal place of Jodhpur being the most expensive one, if you can go for that if not then consider going for smaller ones. This will enable you to stay with the royals in the royal way and enjoying the royalty of the state.
• Carry proper cotton cloths:  Cotton cloths are a must for the trip. the weather is hot and you need to be airy during the day. To enjoy the trip, you can’t be staying covered with anything else than cotton. For this consider proper cotton breathable material and ensure your joy.
• Explore the Local Street: if you really want to know any place you need to explore the streets of the place and hence for this consider visiting the places that are around the fort and also around the city carrying a legacy of the state in the most natural way.
• Don’t hesitate to new things: Rajasthan is a place that is full of surprises, consider jumping into one after another with full heart. This will enable you to fill the pages of your memory with joy. Like make one kite fly high in the sky with colours filling the sky or eat lal mass as it is by the local Raas than restaurant or try out pagri from a local store a turban to tie in your head. This will make you feel like being in a place that you really enjoy.
• Plan from before: this is mainly for saving your money to ensure that you can enjoy everything without paying extra charge for the last-minute hurry. Hope this will help you totally in making your next holiday to the world of Royal’s properly, making you getting the flavours of the state without loosing its essence.

Remember you are exploring a state and carry that mental preparation for sure that will enable you to go on enjoying without any prior notion like blue city does not have every house blue or every Rajasthani is not Marwari. So, lots to explore don’t delay.