Volume 15, No 2, 2018
Cultural Tourism – A Historical Review On Rajasthan
Dr. Achintya Mahapatra
Abstract
Rajasthan with a treasure of history, picturesque architecture and bewitching landscape is an unparalleled destination on the tourist map of India. Tourism is Rajasthan's Life and Blood. Rajasthan has a haunting air of romance about it which is palpable in every nook and corner of the palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, desert and forts of Jodhpur, golden sand dunes of Jaisalmer and havelis of Bikaner and never ceases to enchant the tourists. Travelling too is a rewarding experience in Rajasthan. Tourism-of-India.com provides complete information about tourism in Punjab. Tourism-of-India.com offers various tour packages to make your visit comfortable. You can pick the one that suits you most. The state of Punjab is renowned for its cuisine, culture and history. Punjab has a vast public transportation and communication network. Some of the main cities in Punjab are Amritsar, Chandigarh, Patiala and Ludhiana. Punjab also has a rich Sikh religious history. Tourism in Punjab is principally suited for the tourists interested in culture, ancient civilization, spirituality and epic history. Some of the villages in Punjab are also a must see for the person who wants to see the true Punjab, with their beautiful traditional Indian homes, farms and temples, this is a must see for any visitor that goes to India. Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008 has voted the Harmandir Sahib as one of the world’s best spiritual sites with over 100,000 pilgrims and tourists visiting on a daily basis. Since Amritsar is a big tourist spot, a lot of five star hotels are getting attracted to open up properties here. Hotel Ista has become very popular with nonresident Indian (NRI) community. New properties by Radisson and Taj are coming up in this city.
Pages: 195-201
Keywords: Everything about Rajasthan fascinates- from miles of golden stretches of sand to the kaleidoscope of magnificent forts, opulent palaces and prodigious havelis, each a splendid architectural creation having a legend of its own.