Excursion From Pushkar

Pushkar is a city situated in the state of Rajasthan in India. Pushkar is famous for its temples and the most notable amongst these is the Brahma Temple. Pushkar also attracts devotees from all over the world who come here to take a dip in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. But by far the greatest attraction of Pushkar is its annual cattle fair, which is a spectacle to behold, and a large number of tourists visit Pushkar during the time of the fair. Otherwise, Pushkar is a tranquil and peaceful city. For those who want to know about Pushkar and its great historical and cultural heritage, a visit to this city gives the perfect opportunity.

Pushkar has a long and interesting historical past. It has been referred to in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. It was an important city during the rule of the Mughals in India. The Pushkar Lake is of great significance, and is considered to be holy by many. It has many temples which are also of importance and significance to religious pilgrims and tourists. Pushkar is well known as a tourist destination. The rajashthan tourism ministry has taken several measures to ensure the comfort and safety of the tourists who come to Pushkar. There are many hotels in the city ranging from the luxurious to the budget-friendly. Thus, accommodation and food are easily available here.

Ajmer
Pushkar excursion tour is incomplete without a visit to the holy city of Ajmer. Situated just 14 km from the city of Pushkar, Ajmer houses the Dargah (tomb) of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti. It is a placed revered by both Hindus as well as Muslims. Apart from that, Ajmer is known for its Ana Sagar Lake, Nasiyan Temple, and the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra.

Kishangarh
One of the well-known Pushkar excursions is Kuchaman. Kuchaman is mainly known for the magnificent Kuchaman fort. Built by the Gujjar Pratihara dynasty, the fort houses the Meera Mahal where you can get a peek into the life of Meera Bai through the miniature paintings. There is also a Lok Dev Temple, comprising some fascinating paintings of Lok Devtas such as Sant Tejaji, Sant Gogaji, Baba Ram Dev, Sant Kesaria Kanwarji, Sant Ravi Das, Sant Kabir, Guru Nanak, Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, etc.

Kuchaman Fort
Ruled by Rathores, the city of Kishangarh is mainly known for its miniature paintings. Kishangarh got renowned as one of the finest schools of miniatures paintings in the 18th century. Under the patronage of Savant Singh, this particular art form reached its heights. It is said that Savant Singh portrayed as Krishna, with Bani Thani (his mistress) modeling as Radha, for the purpose of the paintings. Apart from the paintings, Kishangarh is also regarded as a rich store of marbles.

Roopangarh Fort
Constructed by Maharaja Roop Singh of Kishangarh in 1648, Roopangarh fort has now been partly converted into a heritage hotel. Beautiful architecture and age-old traditions surround the Roopangarh fort. Its medieval stone granaries, royal armories, jails and formidable battlements leave you yearning for more.

Wildlife in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is home to many unique and beautiful species of wildlife. The National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan India are an exotic destination to visit, on Rajasthan Wildlife Tours. See the impressive Indian Tiger at Ranthambore National Park or Leopard, Rhino, Indian Horse, Peacocks and other exotic creatures on Rajasthan Wildlife Tours. A Rajasthan Wildlife Safari tour is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Wildlife India Travel offers tours to the wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks in Rajasthan.

Some of the popular Rajasthan Wildlife Tours are:

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary : Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary and this great waterfowl habitat is one of the finest in the world and was created by a maharaja.

Ranthambore National Park : Ranthambore National Park is situated in Eastern Rajasthan at the confluence of the Aravali hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau. Two rivers flow through the Ranthambore National Park - the Chambal River in the South and the Banas River in the North. Six man-made lakes and many perennial streams pass through the entire national park. In 1955.

Sariska Tiger Reserve : Sariska wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Project White Bengal Tiger. The Sanctuary extends over an area of 800 sq. kms, and has a wide spectrum and rich population of wildlife.

Gir National Park : Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary comprises 1412 sq km of deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen Indian Crane, Deer, Elephant, Indian Lion and Indian Birds.

Desert National Sanctuary : The Desert National Park is located at a distance of 40kms. from Jaisalmer and exemplifies the unusual ecological biodiversity of the renowned Thar desert.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park : Keoladeo National Park, situated in the state of Rajasthan in India is a former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali City, Rajsamand Lake and Udaipur City districts of Rajasthan.

Gardens in Rajasthan

Garden represents greenery, serenity, aesthetic approach, nature and blessing of the Almighty. Gardens in desert lands sound, as if, someone has committed a mistake.

After all the impression of the barrenness of a desert region, it is almost surprising to see the blossoming flowers in the vast landscaped gardens full of divine fragrance and cool breeze that looks like a mirage for an instance. These gardens are the victory of human will over the harshness of the nature and it's a pleasure to stroll through them with all their beautiful pavilions and fountains that adorn them.

Some of the most beautiful gardens in Rajasthan city of India are :

Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur : It is located 7 kms. east of Jaipur and very close to Sisodia Garden which was constructed in honor of Jai Singh's chief architect and town planner.

Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer : Bada Bagh is a fertile oasis, with a huge old dam on the banks of an artificial lake.

Mandore Garden, Jodhpur : Mandore was capital city of Marwar state before Jodhpur. The ruined fort and palace survive on the hilltop and the gardens below have become a public park with fountains and the cenotaphs of Jodhpur's maharajas - who presumably continued to use the gardens after moving to the Meherangarh in Jodhpur.

Saheliyon Ki Bari, Udaipur : Saheliyon ki Bari in Udaipur recreates regal grandeur as you walk along marble pathways flanked by life size marble sculptures of elephants and lions spurting water into exotic water pools.

Gulab Bagh, Udaipur : Gorgeous and ornate, the Gulab Bagh in Udaipur is a paradisiacal pleasure garden spread over a sprawling 100 acres.

Vidyadhar Gardens, Jaipur : Vidyadhar Garden, located near the Sisodia Gardens is a beautiful vineyard, which unfolds itself in the valley. It is named after Vidyadhar Bhattacharjee, the architect of Jaipur.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur : The garden was made, by Sawai Jai Singh, for his queen from Sisodia (one of India's oldest kingdoms). The palace is painted with scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, many showing outdoor scenes. The garden is terraced.

Zoological Garden, Jaipur : Developed on the decrees of the ancient Shilpa Shastra there is no dearth of places to sightseeing in Jaipur.

Kanak Vrindavan Garden Jaipur : Kanak Vrindavan Garden is nestled in the jungle-clad foothills of the Nahagarh Hills in the idyllic green oasis of Kanak Valley, a former elephant path fringed by the Aravalli Range.

Jai Niwas Garden Jaipur : Jai Niwas Garden is a picturesque garden with a serene temple of Lord Krishna located in the central pavilion of the magnificent Chandra Mahal.