Discover the city and its musings by taking up a village safari tours in Rajasthan. What better way to kickstart a travel activity in Rajasthan, then by enjoying a camel safari at Tahr desert amidst the golden sand dunes. Discover the people, sights and the vast desert while you sway on the back of camel. The camel safaris are organised at Pushkar, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and other places in the city, on a daily basis. One can hire the camels for a few hours, half-a-day to full day. Another interesting safari is the village cycle safari. Besides discovering the vibrant streets, one can discover various tourist attractions, interact with locals and explore the bustling markets. Samode Village, located 42 km from Jaipur is best unravelled on a bicycle. Admire the beautiful landscapes, havelis and fort at this small village. Connected to Jaipur through a good network of roads, the roads here are picturesque and brims with mustard fields.
Halt over at the village to enjoy the village folk performing their arts at havelis and forts. A cycle safari to the Jaisalmer and villages located nearby are equally delightful to explore and promises one an exhilarating experience. To get a taste of desert life and see the rural face of Rajasthan, take part in the camel safari at Raisar Village. Located in Bikaner district, the village is well-known for its rich heritage, rustic life and of course, for experiencing an authentic Rajasthani village. Bishnoi village near Jodhpur is also great for a village safari by cycle or jeep. Explore the village in an open jeep. Along with sightseeing, tourists here can try their hand in activities such as pot making, weaving, block painting, and even visit the Bishnoi family to get familiar with their daily activities and life.
For khadi lovers, there is Ghar village, a weaver’s village. Tourists can roam around the village and engross in watching locals here, most of them who are famous for weaving Khadi, Durry and carpets. The village of Singhasini located at Jodhpur is a rural paradise and a village safari to this place is sure to leave tourists mesmerized. At this village, one can see people creating different shapes and designs from a mere lump of clay. Pottery is famous here and one can try their hand at making pots under the guidance of villagers or a craftsman. Jeep safaris are a viable and popular option at Singhasini.
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This place is the reason Bharatpur is so well-known all over India. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, more commonly known as Bharatpur Bird sanctuary, is one of the must-vist tourist attractions in Bharatpur, and for good reason. The intensity of wildlife that one can experience in Bharatpur is startling. Though most well-known for the hordes of birds that its hosts ear-round, the sanctuary also has a rich variety of flora and fauna, all of which makes the sanctuary a wildly active place throughout the year. The best season to visit this sanctuary is around October- November. Most migratory birds have arrived by then and the chirp and bustle of the place is magnificent. The summer months, when the cranes have begun their beautiful courtship dances, are also interesting months to visit the sanctuary in. There are accommodations inside the sanctuary if you wish to explore the place at all hours. This is definitely one of the necessary places to visit in Bharatpur. Timings: 8 am to 5 pmPrice: Rs. 50 per person for Indians; Rs. 400 per person for foreign tourists; Rs. 100 for rickshaw rideLocation: Agra-Jaipur Highway, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 302001
Chittorgarh Fort is one of the most important places to visit in Chittorgarh. This historical fort is the pride of the Rajasthani town as it stands imposingly upon the top of a hill, looking down protectively over the city. Nearly all of Chittorgarh’s attractions are housed inside the fort. The Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure which was first built in the 7th century and covers an area of approximately 700 acres. There are several grand sights to be seen inside the fort itself apart from the commanding views that can be seen of the environs of Chittorgarh. The fort, which is also known as Water Fort, contained 84 water bodies inside its grounds, of which 22 exist today. The Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Meera mandir and other consequential structures are also housed inside the formidable fort. Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pmPrice: Rs. 10 for Indians; Rs. 100 for foreigners Location: Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312001
If you are looking for some thrills in Alwar, visiting its “most haunted place” is the best way to fulfil the desire. Bhangarh Fort, on the border of the Sariska Tiger Reserve is one of the best places to visit in Alwar and has long held its spooky reputation. Though it is a well-preserved fort, the ‘supernatural’ occurrences that seem to occur within its premises tend to ward off many people. If you are eager to explore Alwar in all its facets, haunted and otherwise, a visit to this fort is a must. Do it while the light lasts, since ghosts are said to hang out here at night. Though spooky, Bhangarh Fort is one of the best places to visit in Alwar for some unique memories. Timings: 6 am to 6 pmLocation: Gola ka baas, Rajgarh Tehsil, Alwar, Bhangarh, Rajasthan 301410
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