| Rajasthanis are an exclusive race that presents the | | | | Havelis here have not been looked after well. Still, |
| courageous side of human race that never gives up | | | | they are visual extravaganzas for those who love to |
| on hope and happiness, no matter how hostile the | | | | see what true luxury means. Looking down at a |
| living conditions are. The monochrome stark | | | | dancing peacock in the expansive lawns and gardens |
| landscape with barren hills and sand stretches come | | | | from the arched windows of a luxurious room at |
| alive with colorful dresses, paintings, frescoes, and | | | | Castle Manadawa or roaming through the streets of |
| objects of daily use that dot villages and cities of | | | | the town to discover some amazing paintings and |
| Rajasthan alike. The tranquil atmosphere of wind's | | | | defaced frescoes adorning Havelis from a bygone era |
| playground Sam Sand Dunes seems to be one with | | | | bring in an excitement of an explorer at every turn. |
| soulful performances of the haunting desert music | | | | Even wildlife tours to Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh |
| and Bundi and Kishangarh style of paintings have long | | | | National Parks can be given a cultural twist. Besides |
| been vital parts of most elaborate art collections. | | | | the stays at royal hunting lodges and forest resorts, |
| As you embark on a Rajasthan Cultural Tour, you will | | | | walk with the naturalists, and going on jeep and |
| come across craftsmanship and cultural | | | | elephant safaris on tiger trails, Ranthambore National |
| advancements you had not even heard of. The Baddi | | | | Park is also home to indigenous tribes with a |
| Temple of Kotah region displays super architectural | | | | fascinating minimalist lifestyle. Tribal dwellings on the |
| skills with exquisite sculptures, wall paintings and | | | | periphery of the park; experiences of Mogiya Tribals, |
| frescoes that are worthy of note. The medieval | | | | who have been hunters and game watchers for the |
| lifestyle of the people in the region is also quite | | | | royalty and nobles for generations; and their simple |
| interesting to American and European tourists who | | | | handicrafts make us aware of existence at another |
| come here. The complex framework of castes and | | | | level altogether. |
| sub-castes is still prevalent here along with most | | | | Other important cultural destinations and attractions |
| talked about nuisances of Indian culture such as Sati | | | | of Rajasthan that have earned prominence in world |
| system, child marriages, gender biases and ban on | | | | tourism map include Desert Triangle highlights of |
| inter-caste marriages. Guided by travel experts with | | | | Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur that are as much |
| first-hand local knowledge, you can see the true and | | | | known for Camel Safaris as they are known for their |
| authentic culture and lifestyle of rural Rajasthan. | | | | fairytale forts and palaces, and Royal Rajasthani |
| Mandawa, in the Shekhawati region, is another | | | | Weddings at the Lake Palace and Fateh Prakash |
| highlight of culture trips to Rajasthan. Wealthy | | | | Palace of Udaipur. |
| merchant families that once built most elaborate | | | | |