The name Rajasthan means ‘the land of Kings’. The largest state in India by area, Rajasthan is defined by its vast desert landscape, its ancient cities, its legendary tales of heroism and its unique regional art. When taking a Rajasthan holiday package, make sure you do not miss some of the unique attractions and unforgettable experiences that this beautiful state has to offer. Here are just a few of the unmissable things about Rajasthan.

The Magnificent Palaces and Forts: When on a trip to Rajasthan, there is no way you can miss the well-appointed palaces and forts that dot every major city across the state. Some of the most visited monuments are the Lake Palace in Udaipur, Hawa Mahal and Sheesh Mahal in Jaipur, the Neemrana Fort Palace in Alwar, the Jaisalmer Fort and the Mehrangarh Fort. Most of the palaces nowadays have been converted into luxurious hotels. In fact, some of these ‘palace-hotels’ have been rated among the best in the world.

Jaipur: The Pink City: The capital city of Jaipur mesmerizes visitors with a magical blend of tradition and modernity. With breathtaking monuments, beautiful lakes, old marketplaces and palatial gardens, the Old City takes you back hundreds of years, to experience the rich, vibrant culture and cuisine of the region.  

Mount Abu: The hill station of Mount Abu stands out as a green oasis in the middle of an expansive arid landscape. It is very well known for its landmarks such as the Dilwara Temple, Sunset Point, Abu Lake, Toad Rock, Guru Shikhar and Nakki Lake.

Ranthambore National Park: Take a jeep safari through the Ranthambore National park in Sawai Madhopur. If you are lucky, you may spot a tiger or a leopard. You can also visit the Ranthambore Fort and the Padam Talao lake.

The Pushkar Mela: This annual fair is a unique feature of Rajasthan and is not likely to be found anywhere in the world.  Held in the ancient town of Pushkar, the fair involves farmers from across the country bringing their animals for sale. The fair attracts hundreds or thousands of visitors from across the world, every year.

Ajmer Sharif: Make sure you visit the sacred shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer for a truly spiritual experience. The shrine is almost seven centuries old and is considered one of the most sacred monuments in India.

Desert Safari: A camel safari through the great Thar desert is not to be missed. Many safari packages allow you to spend nights in the desert under the open sky, accompanied by wonderful folk music, local performances and authentic Rajasthani cuisine.

There are a large number of Rajasthan tour packages, to suit every type of vacationer and budget. For th discerning traveler, Odyssey Travels, one of the leading names in holiday packages, offers some the most exciting Rajasthan tour packages. Here are a few popular Rajasthan holiday packages:

Royal Rajasthan Package

This is an 8 night / 9 day Rajasthan holiday package that includes visits to some of the most well-known monuments in Rajasthan, such as the Amber fort and City palace in Jaipur, the camel breeding farm in Bikaner, Mehrangarh Fort in jodhpur and Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Holiday packages start at INR 27,075 per person, including stay, breakfast, sightseeing and taxes.

Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

A 6 night / 7 day Rajasthan tour package includes an elephant ride in Amber Fort, visits to Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada (Jodhpur), Hawa Mahal ( Jaipur) and boat riding in lake Pichola (Udaipur). These Rajasthan tour packages start at INR 21,330 per person, including stay, breakfast, sightseeing and taxes.

Ultimate Udaipur and Mount Abu

Visit the spiritual city of Udaipur and the scenic locales of Mt. Abu on this 6 night / 7 day package, starting at INR 15,183 per person. The package include visits to City Palace, Lake Pichola and Jagat Temple in Udaipur, along with Dilwara Temple and Nakki Lake in Mt. Abu.

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The author is a travel enthusiast and loves to write about her journeys and experiences across the world.  In this article she talks about the best places to visit in Rajasthan and her favourite Rajasthan holiday packages.