Rajasthan,the land of kings is the largest state in India. The magic of this place is its royalty, vibrant colorful art, culture and heritage. From the sun kissed Thar Desert to colorful cities, breathtaking palaces, exquisite handicrafts and magnificent forts delights every traveler. The state falls mostly on the in-habitable Thar desert, with valley’s of sutlej-indus bordering on the left to Pakistan.

Contrary to the great Thar desert there is this world’s oldest mountain range the Aravalli Range the only hill station, and Mount Abu famous for its Dilwara temples.

Ok, when we analyze how all these great palaces and forts of rajasthan came into existence, we understand that rajputs, jats, yadavs, gurjars and many other tribes had a major contribution to the rajasthan what we see today.
Rajasthan has been ruled by numerous kings over the period of time. After the decline of the Mughals during 18th century, it was the rajputs who took control. Even as they were facing defeats in 19th century they concluded a treaty with the British. Since this land had many reign’s of Emperors the wealth it has enriched with is, plenty. The forts, Mahals and Haveli’s today are a mix of traditions. The Camels, Snake charmers, Acrobats, Puppeteers its a huge boon for one’s vision.

Places to Visit

It is not a surprise that the tourism in Rajasthan takes a great account into the state’s revenue. With huge amount of natural beauty and historical importance rajasthan is a great tourist spot. The folk culture and tradition here symbolizes how Incredible India can be, The ghoomar dance with some folk music and the traditional songs which are so simple usually about the daily life of the natives adds to the don’t miss icon.

The best time to visit Rajasthan is during festivals like Teej, Holi, Diwali, Ganguar, Gogaji, Devnarayan Jayanti, Janmashtami, Sankranti. During these festivals everything lits up, the mood sets in its all celebration everywhere.

No doubt the place is a feast to a Photographer’s appetite.

Rajasthan Tourism

Holi Festival – Rajasthan, India

Holi Festival - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Steve McCurry

Man Beneath Stairs

Man Beneath Stairs
Photo Credit: Steve McCurry

Men on Steps – Rajasthan, India

Men on Steps - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Steve McCurry

Boy in Mid Flight – Rajasthan, India

Boy in Mid Flight - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Steve McCurry

Portrait of a Man – Bundi, Rajasthan, India

Portrait of a Man - Bundi, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : April Maciborka

Alif Laila – Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

Alif Laila - Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Agha Waseem Ahmed

Musician in Jodhpur’s Palace – Jodhpur, Rajastha, India

Musician in Jodhpur's Palace - Jodhpur, Rajastha, India
Photo Credit : Philippe Tarbouriech

A Young Woman – Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

A Young Woman - Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Brice Richard

Happy Girl Dancing in the Light – Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Happy Girl Dancing in the Light - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Marji Lang

Hawa Mahal (Palace of wind) – Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Hawa Mahal (Palace of wind) - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Uttam Saxena

Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Patitucci/Aurora Photos

A world apart – Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

A world apart - Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Sub Etheric

Desert Crossing – Rajasthan, India

Desert Crossing, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Shivji Joshi

Monkey Walk – Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Monkey Walk - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Pierre Turtaut

Street Colours – Rajasthan, India

Street Colours - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Mitchell Kanashkevich

Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Fort - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Road to the moon

Shepard – Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Shepard - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Ian Brewer

Laundry – Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Laundry - Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Marji Lang

The Rising – Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

The Rising - Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Gaurav Mittal

Duetting sarus, Grus antigone – Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Duetting sarus, Grus antigone - Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Nayan V. Khanolkar

Feet – Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Feet - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Joel Dousset

Travellers – Rajasthan, India

Travellers - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit:Tito Dalmau

Tiger – Ranthanbore, Rajasthan, India


Photo Credit : Sriskandh Subramanian

Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Fort - Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Road to the Moon

Bridal Procession – Mandawa, Rajasthan, India

Bridal Procession - Mandawa, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Antonino Puppi

Woman and Wall – Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Woman and Wall - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : EvgenySaukov

Camel Fair, Pushkar – Rajasthan, India

Camel Fair, Pushkar - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Milapsinh Jadeja

Durbar Hall – Rajasthan, India

Durbar Hall - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit: Holidays to India

Green, Keoladeo National Park – Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Green, Keoladeo National Park - Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Hans Kruse

Camels in Dust Storm, Rajasthan, India

Camels in Dust Storm, Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry

Dust Storm – Rajasthan, India

Dust Storm - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry

Portrait – Rajasthan, India

Portrait - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry

Streets – Rajasthan, India

Streets - Rajasthan, India
Photo Credit : Steve McCurry

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