TRAVEL
Road Trip In Rajasthan
Rajasthan is known for its exquisite palaces and innumerable temples. Crowded cities, teeming with an ever-working population and free-roaming animals, are not stereotypical images. Add to that remarkable historical monuments, sacred lakes, deserts and lovely people, you get a trip like no other. Each day spent was different from the previous but no less breathtaking. However, it is difficult to do all the essentials of Rajasthan, there are many of them and that is why it is a major tourist destination in the world. But here is an idea of an ideal road trip in Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan. To visualize the travel itinerary, this Rajasthan tourist map is useful. It is possible to plan a road trip in Rajasthan in 10 to 15 days and the following tourist attractions will be included.
Visit the Taj Mahal in Agra
Agra is located in Uttar Pradesh 220 km from Delhi. Renowned for its famous Taj Mahal in white marble and semi-precious stones, millions of tourists pass through it every year, especially to see the mausoleum and its minarets. It is of course difficult to come to North India without making the detour by the Taj Mahal. It would be a bit like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. And although the tourist influx is impressive, we do not come out disappointed with the visit of the Taj Mahal. And no, you don’t have to get up at 5 a.m. to enjoy the visit. The desire to see such a completely empty tourist site should not become an obsession.
Agra brings together, in addition to the most famous Indian monument, great Indo-Muslim architectures such as the Red Fort and the mausoleum of Itmad-Ud-Daulad.
Jaipur the pink city, a must in Rajasthan
Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, is located in arid and stony landscapes. A bit like the surrounding rocks, the old town is adorned with pink and ocher until the apotheosis of the Palace of the Winds, the Hawa Mahal. Indeed, for a long time governed by royalty, the city presents among the most sublime century-old palaces of the Maharajas, including the City Palace in the very center.
The pink city overflows with energy between bazaars and colorful markets. Also known for its fabrics and handicrafts such as Rajai blankets, you will come across many women dressed in their most beautiful sari.
Visit Amber Palace and Jaigarth Fort: Indiana Jones Palace
Only a few kilometers from Jaipur, the Amber Fort or Amber Palace is one of Rajasthan’s best attractions. The Amber Fort sits majestically on a hill. Far from being a ruin, we discover architectural marvels and a maze of corridors going around the monument. Even if it does not help the conservation of this building, it is quite incredible to be able to walk freely in the enclosure and thus immerse yourself in the past.
The Amber Fort inside and out is monumental. It’s no wonder it can serve as the setting for movies like Indiana Jones. Yes, the famous Pankot Palace in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is none other than the Amer Fort of Jaipur in India.
Pushkar, place of pilgrimage and holy lake
Pushkar is a bit like a village compared to other metropolises in Rajasthan. Life revolves quietly around the eponymous sacred lake, punctuated by Hindu religious rites. Rare thing, here we celebrate the creator god of the universe: Brahma.
The shores of Pushkar Lake are made of long steps descending into the water for daily rituals. The Indian baths and prayers that accompany the purification are repeated here tirelessly. So, the water is adorned with flower petals and yellow and red pigments, some male bodies are stripped bare. A fascinating spectacle that we observe discreetly in order to remain respectful of customs.
In the evening, the drums resound in the streets of Pushkar whose activity intensifies only a few hours. Then the reflections on the water smooth out, everything becomes calm again.
Jodhpur, stroll through the blue city and see the Clock Tower
The old city of Jodhpur is a tangle of blue buildings. The decrepit facades seem to have come out of a movie set, as the aging seems exaggerated. The deeper you go into its heart, the more the alleys narrow into a veritable maze of shades of blue. The calm of these small arteries contrasts with the rest of Jodhpur. Merangarh Fort is a bit like the North Star, dominating the city with splendor, it is a major landmark.
Further on, the Clock Tower is a place of trade and exchange where the population is agitated in all directions. I loved Jodhpur for the many faces it shows: between the tranquility of the historic center and the effervescence of the bazaars, there is also the beauty of the surroundings of the city including several points of interest to do absolutely.
Visit romantic Udaipur: the white city
Udaipur has everything of the big cities of Rajasthan, huge palaces, big temples, bazaars and human overactivity. You add lakes, architectures in shades of white, exotic gardens, small bridges, sunken steps and exceptional light and you understand why this stage is a must in Rajasthan.
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