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

The Fort of Hanumangarh – Bhatner Fort

The fort of bhatner is situated at a distance of 144 miles in north- east of Bikaner on the northern extremity of Rajasthan. Traditions ascribe the laying of foundation of this fort by Changej Khan, but it is probable that Sardar Jajaluddin have built this fort. The area surrounding the fort which now forms an ...

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The Fort of Fatehpur

The fort of Fatehpur was a great stronghold of the Kayam Khanis who were originally the Chohans of Dadrewa. The fort was founded by Fatan Khan in 1451 A.D. Geography of Fatehpur Fort The site of the fort is surrounded by thick growth of trees. High sand dunes enveloped this place from all sides leaving ...

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Turban – Pride of Rajasthan

Culture and Significance Of Wearing A Turban The Turbans of Rajasthan are perhaps the most colorful and impressive in the whole of India. Known as safa and pagri also, the turban is a prominent and important part of a Rajput man’s dress. It is said that turbans were first worn to protect the head from ...

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The Fort Of Achalgarh – Tourist Attractions Near Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Mount Abu is a ramification of the great Arawali hills which intersect Rajasthan from end to end, forming a line running north-east and south west. Perched on the chaotic masses of rocks stands Achalgarh, an ancient fort of Rajasthan.  Achalgarh in Hindi literally means an immovable fort. Rana Kumbha of Mewar built this majestic fort ...

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The Fort of Ajmer – Taragarh Fort

The massive Taragarh Fort of Ajmer, one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan, was constructed by Raja Ajaipal Chauhan. Location and Geography The fort is situated on the crest of a hill 2855 feet above the sea level and 1300 feet from the plain.  It is also known as the Garh Beetali and spread over ...

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The Fort of Alwar – Bala Quila

Bala Quilia or Alwar fort stands atop hill which is situated in enchanting atmosphere of the Arawalis. Location and Architecture The adjoining areas are full of dense forest growth and provides a great view of the city from its watch towers. This fort is said to have been constructed by Hasan Khan Mewati in 1492 ...

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The Fort of Bikaner – Junagarh Fort

Raja Rai Singh (1571-1611), one of Akbar’s most outstanding generals, built the impregnable unconquered Fort of Bikaner or more famously known as Junagarh Fort. Bikaner city was founded by Rao Bika, the son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur, a prince of Rathore clan. Location and Architecture of Junagarh Fort The fort forms a quadrangle with ...

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The Fort of Chomuhagarh, Rajasthan

Location and Geography The fort of Chomuhagarh is situated 21 miles from Jaipur in the north west and perhaps stands next only to Bharatpur fort on account of abnormal depth and breadth of the ditches which surround it from four sides. The fort also known by the name of Dharadhargarh holds unique position in Rajasthan ...

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The Fort of Kota

About Kota City Kota, situated on the eastern bank of the Chambal at a distance of 120 miles from Ajmer stands enclosed by a massive wall on the southern extremity of which the fort lies on a moderate eminence. The city of Kota is surrounded by huge rampart wall of unusual height, sixty to seventy ...

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The Fort of Jhalawar- Gagron Fort

The Gagron fort stands majestically on the crest of a hill at the confluence of the Kalisind and the Ahurivers. The former surrounding it from three sides provides an unsurpassable barrier. Location and Architecture The valley near Gagron is full three miles wide, the soil fertile and the scenery highly picturesque. The forest of each ...

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