Padharo Mhare Desh - Come visit my land
From the sand dunes of the Thar desert in the north to the rugged hills of the southeast, Rajasthan’s geography and scenery is as colourful and diverse as its history and culture. An ancient patchwork of kingdoms each with its own distinct character, the sheer number of iconic palaces, forts and havelis Rajasthan has to offer makes it one of the most fascinating destinations in India. Major highlights include the capital Jaipur, the hugely impressive Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, the desert stronghold of Jaisalmer – each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Beyond the cities however lie the rural heartlands of the countryside, with local markets and a way of life that hasn’t changed in centuries. A complete destination in its own right, Rajasthan is a truly magical experience.
I have tried to capture this experience in my camera and have presented it in this section.
Jaisalmer - The Golden City
Nicknamed "The Golden city", Jaisalmer is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert).
Jodhpur - The Blue City
Jodhpur is the second-largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as Blue city and Sun city. The city is also said to be the cultural capital of Rajasthan state.
Jaipur - The Pink City
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra It also serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur , Jaisalmer , Udaipur.