Rajasthan Travel Guide and Tours – Tourist Places, Attractions, Events, Food and Shopping

Shri Mahavirji Temple – Chandanpur, Rajasthan

Location of Shri Mahavirji Temple Shri Mahavirji Temple is a Jain temple devoted to the 24th Jain Tirthankar. This Digember Jain pilgrimage centre is 90 Kms by rail from Sawai Madhopur on the Delhi-Mumbai Broad gauge route. The main temple is in side in inclosure known as katla. The town of Sri Mahavirji is one the most ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Shri Mahavirji Temple – Chandanpur, Rajasthan", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/12/27/shri-mahavirji-temple-chandanpur-rajasthan/" });

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Terror Strikes Mumbai, India | Terrorists Open Fire And Throws Handgrades

Mumbai is South Asia’s financial hub and an entertainment capital, with many of the glitzy targets symbolizes the new cosmopolitan face of the world’s largest democracy. Ten simultaneous terrorist attacks on 26 November 2008 occurred across Mumbai. All attacks took place in South Mumbai, at the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station; two five-star hotels: the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Terror Strikes Mumbai, India | Terrorists Open Fire And Throws Handgrades", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/27/terror-strikes-mumbai-india-terrorists-open-fire-and-throws-handgrades/" });

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The Bundi Palace and Chitrashala | Bundi, Rajasthan

‘Picturesque, enchanting and magnificent.’ These would be just some superlatives that compliment the lingering medieval flavour that Bundi in Hadoti region holds. The entrancing land of Palaces, stunning stepwalls or baoris and miniature paintings seems frozen in time. Bundi, also claims a take on the foundations of an authentic school of miniature painting. An of beat destination ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Bundi Palace and Chitrashala | Bundi, Rajasthan", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/08/the-bundi-palace-and-chitrashala-bundi-rajasthan/" });

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Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan – An Amazing Palace Hotel

About Jodhpur Jodhpur, a gateway to the Thar desert towns, is the second largest city of Rajasthan and for almost five centuries it was the capital of Marwar. Historically too this region was important for being a part of major trade route caravans loaded with the most precious merchandise made their way here from the ports ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan – An Amazing Palace Hotel", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/11/01/umaid-bhawan-palace-jodhpur-rajasthan-an-amazing-palace-hotel/" });

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City Palace Alwar

Alwar has a rich past that dates back to pre-historic times. The alwar fort better known as Bala Quila stands 304 meters above the city and was constructed before the rule of Mughal empire, making this the oldest existing structure in the city. Alwar being one of the newer royal states in Rajputana, its rulers never ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "City Palace Alwar", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/31/city-palace-alwar/" });

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Deeg Palace – Bharatpur Rajasthan

Deeg is a palace that may force you to change your image of Rajasthen as an arid state with a perennial shortage of water.  It will also explain the term “land of contrasts” like nothing else will. The road north of Bharatpur goes via Kumher to Deeg ( 34 km). Kumher was founded by Kumbi Jat ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Deeg Palace – Bharatpur Rajasthan", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/10/23/deeg-palace-bharatpur-rajasthan/" });

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The Fort of Jaisalmer – Sonar (Golden Fort)

Jaisalmer, the desert city in north-western part of Rajasthan, is the capital of proud Bhati Rajpoots who maintain a glorious record of unsurpassed gallantry. The fort was erected in 1155 A.D. by Rawal Jaisal and was named after its founder. Architecture and Location The fort of the desert is erected on an almost insulated peak, 250 feet ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Jaisalmer – Sonar (Golden Fort)", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/06/the-fort-of-jaisalmer-sonar-golden-fort/" });

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The Fort of Jalore

 The fort of Jalore has a proud, chequered historical past and beares a great name. It was one of the most famous strong holds of the Chouhans in the Western  Rajpootana between Gujrat and Rajasthan border. The eastern and southern part of the Jalore district is comprised of rocky terrain of the ‘Sunda’ hill which is ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Jalore", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/05/the-fort-of-jalore/" });

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Ramdevra Fair of Pokhran Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India

A wonderful pilgrim center which symbolizes national unity and community harmony as devotees of all religions come here to pay homage. The majestic Shri Ramdev temple at Ramdevra, Runicha, 13 kms from Pokran in Jaisalmer district, houses the shrines of Ramdev. He is believed to have been incarnated on earth for the benefit of humanity ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ramdevra Fair of Pokhran Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/04/ramdevra-fair-of-pokhran-jaisalmer-in-rajasthan-india/" });

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The Fort of Jodhpur – Meherangarh Fort

 Location, Monuments and Architectural Beauty in Fort The fort and city of Jodhpur were founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD. This fort is situated on the rocky eminence 400 ft above the city and dominating the surrounding underlying plains. The crest of the hill is crowned with piereced battlements for safe-guarding the fort. Numerous round ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Jodhpur – Meherangarh Fort", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/the-fort-of-jodhpur-meherangarh-fort/" });

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