Rajasthan is situated in the North Western part of India and shares geographical boundaries with Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in India. It also has a long international boundary with Pakistan.

Archaeological and historical evidence shows a continuous human habitation of the area dating back 100,000 years. Between the 7th and the 11th century AD, several dynasties arose, with Rajput strength reaching its peak at the beginning of the 16th c. Emperor Akbar brought the Rajput states into the Mughal empire; by early 19th century, they allied with the Marathas. Later, the British established paramountcy in the region. Raj- asthan soon emerged as a centre of Indian nationalism. When the new constitution went into effect in 1950, Rajput princes surrendered their powers to the Indian Union.

Climatically, Rajasthan is the driest part of India. The Aravali mountains stretching diagonally across the State from the South-West to North-East separate the desert and semi-desert areas to the West from the sub-humid areas in the East.

Rajasthan's India architectural grandeur and elegance entices travelers from all over the world. Echoing through these stately edifices are the most amazing legends of romance and valor that can easily be exhibited through the sprawling Amer Fort perched atop a hill, or the magnificent Lake Palace at Udaipur. Under the supervision of Rajasthan tourism department, the glorious forts, palaces and temples at Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Barmer weave a magical spell that lingers on in the hearts and minds of every visitor.

Major Destinations in Rajasthan

Jaipur

Udaipur

Jaisalmer

Bharatpur

Ajmer

Jodhpur

Chittorgarh

Sawai Madhopur

Bikaner

Mount Abu

Alwar

Pushkar