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The main attractions in the third courtyard include Garden, Tripolia Gate, and Lion Gate. Fourth Courtyard: This Zenana Mahal, where the queens resided. It was also the residence for the queens’ mothers and Kings’ consort and all the female attendants.
are a few other attractions within the park. One can enjoy cycling, boating and walking trips within the park.
Hawa Mahal
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uilt in 1799 AD by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal, literally meaning palace of winds, is located in Jaipur. It depicts the famous Rajputana architecture and is a great spot for spectators with an awesome view of the city. Constructed in a pyramid shape, it is five storied and has 953 small windows decorated
Chittorgarh Fort
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ituated several kilometers from Bhilwara, Chittorgarh fort is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. It portrays the history of heroism and sacrifice of the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. Perched atop a 180 meter high hillock, it sprawls over a massive area of 700 acres and is a standing sentinel to the courage and valor of Chittorgarh. It was also called Water Front due to its water bodies within it. It had 84 water bodies of which only 22 exist today. The fort has a total of 7 gates. The fort has various Stambha (towers) and Palaces.
Food and Purchases Food
Apart from the historical monuments, palaces and parks Rajasthan is also famous for its food and hospitality. Known for its exotic cuisine, Rajasthan offers a great package for spice lovers though non spice lovers can also enjoy Rajasthan food. The main dishes of Rajasthan include:
Bharatpur National Park
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ocated in the Bharatpur city of Rajasthan, Bharatpur National Park is a tourist attraction that is open to tourists throughout the year. However, the best time to visit is between the period of October and February as the migratory birds flock to the park during that period and make it more attractive. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is officially known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park and occupies an area of
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with lattice work. Designed by Lal Chand Utsad the main structure of this palace is built of red and pink sandstone and the palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Lord Krishna. The main intention behind the palace was to provide a scope to royal women to view everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public. Hawa Mahal gets its name for its windows, which enable the free flow of winds across the palace.
29 sq. km. It was built by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century to save his town from the calamitous flood water. The name Keoladeo Ghana was adopted from an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Shiva, Keoladeo, located in park
itself. The park was declared National park in the year 1982 and has also gained the status of a World Heritage Site in 1985. The Park is covered with kadam forests, shallow lakes and grasslands. Almost 350 species of birds are found in the sanctuary including resident and migratory ones. The highly endangered Siberian Cranes are the most awaited and popular guests of the park. The birds arrive in December and stay till the early days of March. Though birds attract the limelight, the animals that can be prominently spotted at the park include the Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena, Fishing and Cat, Jungle Cat among others. Reptiles - A wide variety of reptiles can also be found in the Bharatpur National Park. Visitors can get to see the large Python lazing in the warmth of the sun. Other than visiting the park, there
r Bajre Ki khichdi, a healthy and easy to digest dish prepared from rice and lentils. r Kalakand, a sweet made out of solidified, sweetened milk and cottage cheese. InAlwar it is also knownas Milk Cake. r Dal Bati Churma, one of the most famous preparations in all functions, and weddings in Rajasthan and has three main servings i.e. Dal(lentil), Bati(baked wheat balls) and Choorma (sweet cereal powder) r Ghewar, another delicious Rajasthani sweet dish consists of rounded cakes of wheat flour immersed in sugar syrup. r Pyaaz Ki Kachori, a fried circular shaped spicy dish with onion filling. It is famous all over Rajasthan and forms a great combination if eaten with Dal Bati Churma.
Shopping
The narrow lanes of the market or bazaars, which are vibrant and filled with beautiful artifacts. Traditional paintings, blue pottery, clothes with block printing and tie-and-dye, stone and wood craved articles are a few items one should not miss while shopping in Rajasthan.
Hotels In Rajasthan
Hotels range from three -star to five-star varieties. If one desires to spend the moments like a king, there are Heritage Hotels in the popular towns of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner etc. Some of the famous hotels in Rajasthan are: r 5BK )PUFM -BLF 1BMBDF 6EBJQVS r )PUFM +BJ .BIBM 1BMBDF r ăF 0CFSPJ 6EJBWJMBT )PUFM 6EBJQVS r 6NBJE #IBXBO 1BMBDF +PEIQVS The average cost per night in five star hotels in Rajasthan ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30, 000.
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