• Discover the rich history and culture of this desert state in the pages of this book, which provides comprehensive information on popular destination such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. Also unveils hidden gems such as Kalakho, Karauli, Bundi, Jhalawar and Dungarpur.
• Everything you need to know for a pulsating yet peaceful holiday, be it about places to stay, eat, shop or even where to find the perfect camel or horse safari, is provided in the book, along with details of all the tourist attractions.
• Each of the seven sections in the book is signposted with route guides and city guides, highlighting road routes, shopping areas, railway stations, tourist attractions and hotels. The wildlife section has tourist guides of sanctuaries’
• The Experience section presents the cultural, culinary and sometimes commercial delights of the region, covering heritage hotels. Folk music and dance, cuisine, shopping and safaris. The specials section features delightful reads that offer insights into the Rajasthani mind and ethos.
• A comprehensive back-of-the-book section has 40 pages of accommodation listings, with heritage options highlighted in boxes for easy access. The transport directory and the tranel agents listings will help you plan holiday better.
Front Pages | |
Introduction | 16 |
Photo Feature | 23 |
Select Circuits and Heritage Trails | 31 |
North Rajasthan | |
Shekhawati | 35 |
Bikaner | 49 |
East Rajasthan | |
Jaipur | 63 |
Alwar | 82 |
Neemrana | 90 |
Kalakho | 94 |
Karauli | 99 |
South-East Rajasthan | |
Kota | 109 |
Bundi | 119 |
Jhalawar | 126 |
South Rajasthan | |
Udaipur | 135 |
Ranakpur | 148 |
Chittaurgarh | 153 |
Dungarpur | 161 |
Mount Abu | 167 |
Central Rajasthan | |
Ajmer | 179 |
Kishangarh | 185 |
Pushkar | 191 |
Nimaj-Chhatra Sager | 203 |
Nagaur | 211 |
Jodhpur | 219 |
West Rajasthan | |
Jaisalmer | 236 |
Wildlife | |
Sariska National Park | 253 |
Kalaheo Ghana National Park | 261 |
Ranthambhore National Park | 273 |
Sambhar Salt Lake | 285 |
Kuchaman | 294 |
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | 296 |
Rawla Narlai | 302 |
Desert National park | 307 |
Experience | |
Heritage | 316 |
Royal Holiday | 318 |
Camel Safaris | 333 |
Palace on Wheels | 336 |
Heritage on Wheels | 343 |
Organic From-Stays | 348 |
Havelis | 354 |
Folk Dance | 362 |
Folk Music | 368 |
Rajasthani Cuisine | 374 |
Festivals & Fairs | 384 |
Shopping | 394 |
Jewellery | 404 |
Wellness in Rajasthan | 406 |
Udavilas | 408 |
Devi Garh | 410 |
Wellness Listings | 412 |
Specials | |
Chasing the Monsoon | 414 |
Not Just a Pipedream | 416 |
A Painted World | 420 |
With Strings Attached | 428 |
Till Death do uS Part | 430 |
Costumes Tell a Story | 434 |
The Original Gypsies | 436 |
Stories in Stone | 438 |
Once There was a Desert | 440 |
Licence to Kill | 442 |
Information | |
Transport Directory | 444 |
Travel Agents | 447 |
Tourist Offices | 453 |
Accommodation Listings | 455 |
Glossary | 495 |
Go There For... | 497 |
Index | 502 |
Route Guides | |
North Rajasthan | 34 |
East Rajasthan | 62 |
South-East Rajasthan | 108 |
South Rajasthan | 134 |
Central Rajasthan | 178 |
West Rajasthan | 237 |
• Discover the rich history and culture of this desert state in the pages of this book, which provides comprehensive information on popular destination such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. Also unveils hidden gems such as Kalakho, Karauli, Bundi, Jhalawar and Dungarpur.
• Everything you need to know for a pulsating yet peaceful holiday, be it about places to stay, eat, shop or even where to find the perfect camel or horse safari, is provided in the book, along with details of all the tourist attractions.
• Each of the seven sections in the book is signposted with route guides and city guides, highlighting road routes, shopping areas, railway stations, tourist attractions and hotels. The wildlife section has tourist guides of sanctuaries’
• The Experience section presents the cultural, culinary and sometimes commercial delights of the region, covering heritage hotels. Folk music and dance, cuisine, shopping and safaris. The specials section features delightful reads that offer insights into the Rajasthani mind and ethos.
• A comprehensive back-of-the-book section has 40 pages of accommodation listings, with heritage options highlighted in boxes for easy access. The transport directory and the tranel agents listings will help you plan holiday better.
Front Pages | |
Introduction | 16 |
Photo Feature | 23 |
Select Circuits and Heritage Trails | 31 |
North Rajasthan | |
Shekhawati | 35 |
Bikaner | 49 |
East Rajasthan | |
Jaipur | 63 |
Alwar | 82 |
Neemrana | 90 |
Kalakho | 94 |
Karauli | 99 |
South-East Rajasthan | |
Kota | 109 |
Bundi | 119 |
Jhalawar | 126 |
South Rajasthan | |
Udaipur | 135 |
Ranakpur | 148 |
Chittaurgarh | 153 |
Dungarpur | 161 |
Mount Abu | 167 |
Central Rajasthan | |
Ajmer | 179 |
Kishangarh | 185 |
Pushkar | 191 |
Nimaj-Chhatra Sager | 203 |
Nagaur | 211 |
Jodhpur | 219 |
West Rajasthan | |
Jaisalmer | 236 |
Wildlife | |
Sariska National Park | 253 |
Kalaheo Ghana National Park | 261 |
Ranthambhore National Park | 273 |
Sambhar Salt Lake | 285 |
Kuchaman | 294 |
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary | 296 |
Rawla Narlai | 302 |
Desert National park | 307 |
Experience | |
Heritage | 316 |
Royal Holiday | 318 |
Camel Safaris | 333 |
Palace on Wheels | 336 |
Heritage on Wheels | 343 |
Organic From-Stays | 348 |
Havelis | 354 |
Folk Dance | 362 |
Folk Music | 368 |
Rajasthani Cuisine | 374 |
Festivals & Fairs | 384 |
Shopping | 394 |
Jewellery | 404 |
Wellness in Rajasthan | 406 |
Udavilas | 408 |
Devi Garh | 410 |
Wellness Listings | 412 |
Specials | |
Chasing the Monsoon | 414 |
Not Just a Pipedream | 416 |
A Painted World | 420 |
With Strings Attached | 428 |
Till Death do uS Part | 430 |
Costumes Tell a Story | 434 |
The Original Gypsies | 436 |
Stories in Stone | 438 |
Once There was a Desert | 440 |
Licence to Kill | 442 |
Information | |
Transport Directory | 444 |
Travel Agents | 447 |
Tourist Offices | 453 |
Accommodation Listings | 455 |
Glossary | 495 |
Go There For... | 497 |
Index | 502 |
Route Guides | |
North Rajasthan | 34 |
East Rajasthan | 62 |
South-East Rajasthan | 108 |
South Rajasthan | 134 |
Central Rajasthan | 178 |
West Rajasthan | 237 |