Traditional Welcome The warmth of Indian hospitality and the custom of welcoming guests is as old as time itself. On arrival, as you step into the hotel, ladies in traditional local costumes greet you with garlands of flowers and perform the “aarti” ceremony. After having your forehead anointed with the traditional red “tikka”, relax with …
Celebrations of fairs and festivals occur almost round the year in Rajasthan and give visitors the opportunity to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. There are animal fairs, religious fairs and fairs to mark the changing seasons. There are also the fantastic, recently established festivals, especially organised for tourists involving elephants, camel …
In an effort to preserve Rajasthan’s great heritage, many palaces and forts have been converted into museums, art galleries and archaeological sites. These all display a wealth of rare and unique collections including arms, weapons, paintings, manuscripts, potteries, photographs, ornate mirrored furniture, Persian carpets, and vintage cars. AJMER [city info]Government MuseumSituated in the heart of Ajmers’s …
The variety of Indian cooking is immense, it is colourful and aromatic, it can be fiery or not as desired and it is inexpensive even at the top class hotels. No wonder, then that it is now the third most popular cuisine in the world nor will it be any more surprising when it becomes …
Music and dance are deeply ingrained and form an integral part in the life of Rajasthanis. The cool stillness of the desert after the searing heat of the day and the upsurge of life in the short-lived rainy season or spring are filled with soulful, full-throated music and rhythmic dance. Musical Instruments The haunting melody …
The People The People of Rajasthan are sturdy, cheerful and simple folks relatively untouched by the fast pace of modern times – making Rajasthan one of the safest tourist destinations anywhere in the world. The colourful attire offsets the barren, colourless landscape and the monotony of its cloudless skies. From the simple village folk or …
Rajasthan is among the richest states in the country in this field. It has created and preserved rich craft heritage which includes fabulous fabrics in lovely prints, precious and semi-precious stones, Kundan & Meenakari Jewellery, embroidered leather work, hand crafted items of wood, ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver and gold. The Rajputs rulers have been …
