Jaipur : Widely known as the ‘Pink City ‘, Jaipur is color washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded in 1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is the only city in the world, which is sub-divided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine divisions of universe. Jaipur is the first planned city designed in accordance with ‘Shilpa Shastra’- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture. Altitude : 236.53 meters, Climate: (deg C)-Summer Mean Max. 42.2 C Mean Min. 36.6 ’C Winter Mean Max. 27.5 ’C Mean Min. 15.5 ’C, Rainfall: 31.87 cms, Clothing: Summer light tropical or cotton Winter Woollens, Best Season: October to March. Places Of Interest :  Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Birla Mandir, Sisodia Gardens, Birla Planetarium, Jal Mahal, Nawab Ki Haveli, Galtaji’s Temple. Excursions : Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Sanganer- 16 kms, Ramgarh Lake- 30 kms, Shekhawati- 168 kms.
 

Ajmer : Founded in 1100 AD by Aijpal Chauhan, Ajmer derives its name from `Ajaya Meru' the invincible hill, at the foot of which the present city stands. Ajmer owes its composite culture to the reign of many dynasties that came, ruled and left, leaving behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions. Ajmer is situated in a valley surrounded by the Aravali hills, 131kms west of Jaipur. ‘Dargah Khwaja Sahib’ is one of the holiest Muslim shrines in the country. The city has some splendid masterpieces of Indo-Islamic architecture. ‘Pushkar’, 11kms west of Ajmer, along the picturesque Pushkar Lake lies the tranquil town with deep religious significance. The biggest attraction is being the temple of Lord Brahma. Pushkar fair is one of the largest and colorful cattle fair in the world.
Season: September to April.  Places Of Interest :  Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House, Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Mayo College, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak, Taragarh Fort and the Museum.
Excursions :  Pushkar- 11 kms, Foy Sagar Lake- 12 kms, Kishangarh- 27 kms.

Mount Abu : The only hill station of Rajasthan, crowning at the highest peak of the Aravali hills at altitude of 1220 meters. It is one of the prettiest hill stations in the country. Mount Abu was dedicated to Lord Shiva before it became a Jain Pilgrimage Centre. The biggest draw for Mount Abu is the Dilwara Jain Temple for its carvings. The hill boasts of a rich vegetation and thick forest. It stands out like an oasis in arid environs.

Best Season : Mid-March to June and Mid-September to December. Places of Interest : Adhar Devi Temple, Andhra Point (Honeymoon Point), Dilwara Jain Temple, Gaumukh, Nakki Lake, Red Temple, Shri Raghunathji Temple, Sunset Point, Traver's Tank.

Udaipur : This place is a symbol of romance, the most appealing place for poets, painters, travellers and writers. Udaipur means the City of Dawn. It was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II. Udaipur is better known as the City of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and the placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city.
Sight Seeing : Lakes of Udaipur, City Palace, Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Fateh Sagar, Pichhola Lake, Ahar, Sajjan Garh, Gulab Bagh. Best Season: October to March

Jaisalmer : The amazing little town seems to be the last outpost of the Thar Desert like an Oasis full of life and colour. Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 AD by Rawal Jaisal. The city is dotted with havelis (mansions), palaces and temples made of intricately carved yellow sandstone making it an architectural splendour.

Sight Seeing : The Jaisalmer Fort, Tazia Tower, Gadsisar Lake, Jain Temples, Havelis, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmahii-Ki-Haveli. Best Season : July to March

Camel Safari : Like horse safaris, camel safari in golden sands of the vast Thar Desert is a adventure in Rajasthan. Ride through sand passing through remote villages, pitch your tent at a new place each night, spend the evenings with camp fire and folk dance. The camel breeders of Raika are the best guides. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation arranges the Camel Safari on request in Jaipur during Nagaur Fair and Desert Festival.
Sight Seeing : The Dargah , Shahjahan’s Mosque, Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra, Banghera, Makrana.

 Rajesthan Handicraft I Museums I Architecture

Rajasthan carpets :  Modern Rajasthani carpets follow north's Persian design. Often dictated by the buyer's tastes, such designs frequently incorporate hunting scenes or romantic scenes or romantic themes from Persian poetry.   Availability of different metals and its vulnerable nature has made it the base for a variety of decorative techniques such as inlay, metal casting, carving, applique, etc. The scope of art metal is immense. The work done in Moradabad, Jaipur and Delhi are representative of this.

The Architecture of Rajasthan : The mixture and brilliance of Rajasthan's architectural heritage can amaze a visitor. Majestic forts, intricately carved temples and havelis (meaning mansion) and even step well make Rajasthan a paradise for an architecture buff. The desert state of Rajasthan is a land of irony and extremes. This vibrant and striking region is the home of the Rajput warrior clans who had ruled here for many years. Rajasthan is also home to some of India's most romantic cities. The Rajputs were prolific builders and have dotted the arid Aravali landscape with their legacy of some most imposing and magnificent forts and palaces in the world. Today the structures defy time to tell the story of gallantry, courage and tragedy of the bygone era and its story of survival in the harsh Thar Desert.

Museums :  the land of massive forts, sprawling palaces and intricately carved temples of colourful tribes and brave warriors, of unrivalledform of arts and crafts, unique dance and music traditions, is changing at rapid pace. Its vast network of Museums in large and small towns, archaeological sites and the recently opened museums and art galleries in the palaces of erstwhile rulers of old states help to preserve this great heritage for posterity.